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DATE: June 30, 2006
City of . Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
TO: Fred Brown
fred@ffbrowndesign,com
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans Examine
RE: Plan Check # 2006-0703
Project: Hinkel Basement Remodel
Project Address: 7517 172n, St SW.
During review of the above noted application, it was found that the following information,
corrections, or clarifications are needed. Please redline plans or submit two (2) sets of revised
plans/documents (affected sheets only) with a written response to each of the above items to a
Permit Coordinator.
1) Provide existing basement floor plan,
2) Provide general upper floor and roof framing plans to verify how all loads are being carried to
bearing.
3) Specify if fireplace is existing or proposed. If propose will it be gas or wood burning? Also, if
site built masonry chimney provide construction details.
4) Show size and location of all mechanical equipment in mechanical room (i.e. 90,000 btu gas
furnace) and specify how combustion air will be provided per IRC Chapter 17.
5) Media room has a closet therefore it is considered a sleeping room and must meet minimum
egress requirements or IRC R3 10. Smoke detector is also required inside the media room and in
the immediate vicimity outside the room.
6) Stair on plans is labeled "future". This stair must be constructed as part of this permit or the
basement will be considered a duplex. Label stair as proposed and provide typical stair detail
including stair rise, run, headroom, handrail, width, etc.
7) Specify size and location of all source specific exhaust fans on the floor plans.
8) Provide wall section details to show how various locations will meet the minimum required
insulation r-values (furred out basement walls). Also specify if floor is slab on grade and if so
and R- 10 exterior wall or slab insulation can not be achieve what is proposed to compensate for
lack of insulation.
9) A separate permit is required for sewer ejector pump. See attached handout for minimum
submittal requirements and contact the Engineering Department with any questions.
10) Special inspections are required for the following. Complete the enclosed special inspection
agreement signed by the owner, the general contractor and the special inspector and submit to
the City for approval prior to issuance.
Expansion Anchors
CITY OFEDMONDS
SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AGREEMENT
The project at 44i!2keJ issued under building permit
number 2o6Le- c)-70 3- requires special inspection and/or testing per IBC Chapter 17. The
complete list of special inspections is attached to this document.
BEFORE A PERNHT CAN BE ISSUED: The owner and contractor and special inspector shall complete
this agreement and the attached structural test(s) and inspections schedule including the required
acknowledgements.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL INSPECTORS: Each special inspector shall be approved by the Building
Official prior to performing any duties or inspections. Each special inspector shall submit Statement of
Qualifications to the Building Official for review. Special inspectors shall display identification When
performing special inspections on site. Special inspection and testing shall meet the minimum requirements
of IBC Chapter 17 and the following:
A. Duties and Responsibilities of the Special Inspecto
1. Observe Work
The special inspector shall observe the site work for conformance with the approved (stamped) plans
and specifications and applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC. Architect or Engineer
reviewed shop drawings may be used only as an aid to inspection. Special Inspections are to be
performed on a continuous basis —meaning that the special inspector is on site at all times observing
the work requiring special inspection. Periodic inspections, if any, must have prior approval by the
City based on a separate written plan reviewed and approved by the Building Official and the
engineer or architect of record.
2. Report Non -conforming Items
The special inspector shall bring non -conforming items to the immediate attention of the contractor
and note all such items in the daily field report. Any item not resolved in a timely manner shall be
immediate cause of the special inspector to notify the Building Official of the plan deviation, error,
change or omission. It shall also be the duty of the special inspector to promptly notify the engineer
or architect.
3. Complete Daily Reports
Each special inspector shall complete and sign both the special inspection record.and the daily report
form for each day's inspection. These records shall remain at the jobsite with the contractor for
review by the City Building Inspector.
4. Furnish Weekly Reports
The special inspector or inspection agency shall furnish the City with weekly reports of tests and
inspections. The project engineer or architect, and others as designated shall also be copied on
reports. Weekly reports must include the following-.
Description of daily inspections and tests made with applicable locations
List of all non -conforming items
Report on status of non -conforming items (resolved or unresolved)
Itemized changes authorized by the Architect, Engineer and City if not included in non-
conformance items.
S. Furnish Final Construction Report
The special inspector or inspection agency shall submit a final signed report to the City stating that
all items requiring special inspection and testing were fulfilled and reported. And, to the best of
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his/her knowledge the project is in conformance with the approved plans and specifications,
approved change orders and the applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC. Items not in
conformance or unresolved items or any discrepancies in inspection coverage, (i.e., missed
inspections, periodic inspection when continuous inspections were required, etc.) shall be specifically
itemized in this report.
B. Contractor Responsibilities
1. Notify the Special Inspector
It is the duty of the contractor to notify the special inspector when work is ready for special
inspection. Note, the items listed on the attached schedule and as noted on the approved plans and
specifications are required to have special inspections . Adequate notice shall be provided by the
contractor so that the special inspector has time to become familiar with the project.
2. Frovide Access to Approved Flans
The contractor is responsible for providing the special inspector access to approved plans at -the
jobsite.
3. Retain Special Inspection Records
The contractor is responsible to retain at the jobsite all special inspection records submitted by the
special inspector. These records are to be provided to the City building inspector upon request.
C. City of Edmonds Building Department Responsibilities
1. Approve special inspectors or inspection agencies
The building department shall approve all special inspectors and special inspection requirements.
2. Monitor special inspection and approve weekly reports
Work requiring special inspection and the performance of special inspectors shall be monitored by
the City Building Inspector. Ms/Her approval must be obtained prior to placement of concrete or
other similar activities in addition to that of the special inspector.
3. Issue Certificate ofOccupancy
The Building Official may issue a Certificate of Occupancy after all weekly special inspection reports
including the final report have been submitted and accepted.
D. Owner Responsibilities
The project owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as the owner's agent shall fund
special inspection services.
E. EnV_ineer or Architect of Record Responsibilities
The engineer or architect of record shall include special inspection requirements on the plans and
specifications.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I have read and agree to comply with the terms and eonditions of this agreement.
Owner Date
Special Inspector
Date
General Contractor
Date
City Building Official
Date
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SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING SCHEDULE
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REINFORCED CONCRETE, GUNITE, GROUT AND MORTAR: STRUCTURAL STEELVELDING:
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Aggregate Tests
Reinforcing Tests
Mix Designs
Reinforcing Placement
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Pick-up Samples
Compression Tests
PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE:
Aggrtgatc'Tests
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Mix Desi2ns
Reinfmcinp Placement
Insert Placement
Concrete Batching
concircre Placement
Installation Insm0iort
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MASONRY:
— Special Inspection Sur5srs Used
— Preliminary Acceptance Tests (Masonry Units, Wall Prisms)
— Subsequent Tests (Mmar. Grout. Feid Wall F�isms)
— PlaCCIDElit Inspection Of Units
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER TESTS
AND INSPECTIONS-
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— MetA Deck Welding Inspection
Reinforcing Simi Welding Inspection
Metal Stud Welding Inspection
Concmw Insert Wielding Inspection
FIREPROOFING:
— Placement Inspemon
— Density Te5ts
— Thicknm Tests
— Inspect Batching
INSULATING CONCRETE-
- Sample and Ten
— Nactmcnt inspection
— Unit Weights
FILL MATERIAL:
— Acceptance Tests
— Placement Inspection
— Field Density
STRUCTURAL WOOD:
— Shm Wall Nailing Inspection
— Inspection of Glu-1am Fiib.
— Inspection of Truss JoW Fab.
— Sample and Tcst Components
Form completed by- Title:
Telephone No-: Date:
City of ed-monds
development information
Sanitary Waste Ejector System
Permit Submittal Requirements
PERMIT REQUIRED: A permit is required for the installation or a sanitary waster ejector (sump
pump) system.
CODES: Uniform Plumbing Code (Current Edition)
FEES: $90 plus City Surcharge
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regardless, of the type(s) of installation pen-nit(s) required, the City shall perforrn a plan review of the
proposed sanitary waste ejector system in advance of permit issuance. Some installations require outside
peer review to be paid in full by the applicant:
1. Completed Permit Application form, signed by the owner or State licensed contractor
2. Plot Plan Three (3) copies; scaled I"= 20' (one of the three plot plans must be no larger than
8 V2" x 14") with the following:
a) Property lines and utility casements
b) Location of residence on property
c) Elevation (rim and invert) of nearest upstream and downstream manhole
d) Elevation of sewer lateral stub at the property line
e) Grade/slope of proposed piping
f) Finished slab and/or floor elevations
g) Lowest elevation of plumbing fixtures to be served by the ejector system
h) Location of ejector pump within the house (specify room or area); for exterior installations show
I ocation of ejector pump on site plans and include the distance of pump to exterior wall of
building and nearest property lines
i) Location and type of alarin for over flow to be used
3. Plumbing schematic of all piping to be used in the sewer ejector system (distinguish new versus
existing piping and fixtures). NOTE: the minimum size of any pump from a sump having a water
closet connected to it shall not be less than two (2) inches. The minimum size sanitary side sewer line
shall be four (4) inches.
4. Sizing calculations for the sewer ejector pump
5. Manufacturer's specifications for the sewer ejector pump and backwater valve
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GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The following regulations apply to single family dwellings and individual plumbing facilities that are not
considered to be public use. For non-residential installation requirements refer to the end of this handout.
A sewer ejector pump may be installed on discharge to a building side sewer line or build-Ing drain line- A
sewer ejector pump discharge line shall not discharge directly into a sewer lateral or sewer main. Where
the owner/applicant chooses to install the sewer ejector pump will determine the types of permits and
inspections required. Factors that may play a role in the location are: the topography of the site, location of
fixtures to be connected, ease of installation, etc -
Wherever practicable, all plumbing fixtures shall be drained to the public sewer system by gravity. The
permit for a sewer ejector pump is a special approval and shall only be granted when gravity flow cannot be
established due to elevation of lowest drain relative to the City sewer. Only those plumbing fixtures that
cannot maintain a gravity flow may be connected to a sewer ejector pump. In all cases the sewer ejector
pump shall be sized to handle all connected plumbing fixtures.
DESIGN STANDARDS
All equipment shall be LTL listed and ICBO/LAP.BMO certified, and be installed per the manufacturer's
installation instructions, except for, the externally mounted control panel, electrical power connections,
gravity sewer inlct hubs and the pump assembly, which are installed in the field. Design flow rates shall be
based on peak water demands of all fixtures flowing into the sewer ejector system as outlined in Appendix
A of the current adopted Uniform Plumbing Code. Exterior hose bibs should not be included in these
calculations.
Prohibited Installations
Storm drains (including roof drains) and groundwater collection systems are not permitted to
be connected to the sewer ejector pump -
Sump pumps (pumps that transfer seeping groundwater from a foundation crawlspace or
basement to a location outside the home above grade) are not permitted to be connected to
the sewer ejector pump.
DEFINITIONS
Backwater Valve: When applicable, protection from backflow of sewage is required by installing an
approved type backwater valve (also called backwater device).
Building Drain Line: That portion of sanitary sewer line under the house (under slab or within the crawl
space) or within two (2) feet of the exterior wall of the building. This piping is typically Schedule 40 ABS
or Schedule 40 PVC DWV.
Building Side Sewer Line: That portion of the sanitary sewer line located more than two (2) feet from the
exterior wall of the building to the sewer stub at the property line. This piping is required to be ductile iron
pipe or Polyvinyl chloride SDR 35 (PVC) pipe.
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Ejector Pump: Ejector pumps are used to transfer domestic sewage from waste lines below the elevation of
the sewer main to higher sanitary lines in the house or yard. Typical plumbing fixtures connected to an
ejector pump are toilets, bathtubs, showers, sinks, washing machines, etc.
Sewer Lateral: That portion of the sanitary sewer line from the private property line to the sewer main in
the street.
NON-RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS
Pursuant to Section 710.9 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, interior sewer ejector pumps shall be dual pumps
when serving any public use occupancy. Public use is defined as plumbing fixtures that are not intended
for the private use of a family or an individual.
Dual pumps or ejectors are required on public use installations and shall be arranged to function
independently in case of overload or mechanical failure. The lowest inlet shall have a minimum clearance
to two (2) inches from the high water or starting level of the sump. Public use pumps shall have an aud-10
and visual alarm, readily accessible, that signals pump failure or an overload condition.
All other permit requirement provisions shall apply as referenced earlier in this handout. Peer review may
be required.
OTHER PERMIT INFORMATION
Side Sewer Permit: Extension, alteration of, or connection to, the building side sewer line shall be
completed in accordance with the terms of a Side Sewer permit (fee $95). Inspections for this portion of
the piping are performed by the City Engineering Inspector (425-771-0220 ext 1326).
Plumbing Permit: Extension, alteration of, or connection, to the building drain line, and/or installation of
an ejector pump inside the house or within two (2) feet of the exterior wall, shall be completed in
accordance with a Plumbing Permit under the current edition of the adopted Uniform PI umbing Code.
Additional fees will be required if new fixtures are installed or existing fixtures are relocated. Inspections
for this portion of the piping are performed by the City Building Inspector (425-771-0220 ext 1333).
*Note, it is possible that both a Side Sewer Permit and a Plumbing Permit could be required on some
projects -
**Note, if it is discovered that the side sewer line is cracked or damaged, thereby allowing infiltration of
rain or ground water, that piping shall be required to be immediately repaired with a side sewer repair
permit -
***Note, all contractors doing work in the City must obtain a City business license-
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