20060705155813.pdfCity of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: July 5, 2006
TO: Paul Stromme
Fax (206-526-2773
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans Examinllk
RE: Plan Check # 2006-0773
Project: Young Fence
Project Address: 206 Sunset Ave
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 items below to a
Permit Coordinator.
1) Specify height of wrought iron fence along the South and West property lines on top of the
existing retaining wall.
2) On section X-X show location of property line in relation to existing "I beams". Also specify
what "I beams" are used for (i.e. existing shoring wall/soldier piles?). If the "I beams" are not
located on the subject property, Wrlitten authorization from the adjacent property owner is
required prior to pen -nit issuance.
3) Proposed 6' wood fence does not meet conventional construction. Provide wind load
calculations stamped and signed by a Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer
including connection to existing steel I beams.
4) 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.
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CITY OF EDMONDS
SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AGREEMENT
Theprojectat- -2_o(4,_ 4&k6 o,,e� o_A�-e� issued under building permit
number RQ0U- 07-7 3 requires special inspection and/or testing per IBC Chapter 17. The
complete list of special inspections is attached to this document.
BEFORE A PER.NHT 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 shaH submit Statement of
Qualifications to the Budding 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 Inspector
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 he
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.
5. 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. Provide Access to Approved Plans
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 he provided to the City building inspector upon request.
C. City of Edmonds Buildinv_ 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 of Occupancy
The Building Official may issue a Certificate of Occupancy after all weekly special inspection reports
including the final report have been subniitted 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. Enizineer or Architect of Record ResRonsibilities
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 conditions of this agreement.
Owner
Special Inspector
General Contractor
City Building Official
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SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING SCHEDULE
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REINFORCED CONCRETE, GUNITE, GROUT AND MORTAR: STRUCTURAL STEELIWELDING:
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Aggregate Tests Shop Material Identification
Reinforcing Tests X"i ng Inspection OSh-p /<F.W
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Reinforcin't Placernent — ffigh-stJength Bolting
Batch Plant lrts�tion Inspection 0sh Id
Inspect Placing El A325
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Pick-up Samples — Metal Deck Welding Inspection
Compression Tems — Reinforcing Steel Welding Inspection
PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE: - Metal Stud Welding Inspection
— Concrete Insert Welding Inspection
PUM Pbst-Tens Pre-Ttias Cladding
AggrrFatc-fcsts
Placement Inspection
Tendon Tests — Density Tests
Mix Dcsiens — Thickness Tests
Reinforcing Placement — Inspect Batching
Insert Placement
Concrete Ratching INSULATING CONCRETE -
Concrete Placement — Sample and Test
Installalion InscKlion — Placement Inspection
C�w Samples — Unit Weights
Pick --up Samples
FILL MATERIAL:
MASONRY: - Acceptance Tests
— Placement Inspection
— Special Inspection Stresses Used — FmJd Density
— Preliminary Acceptance Tests (Masonry Units. Wail Prisms)
— Subscquent Tests (Mortar Grout. Field Wall Prisms) STRUCTURAL WOOD:
— P`120�-Dt Inspection of Units — Shear Wall Nailing Inspection
— Inspection of Glu-Jarn F�b.
Inspection of Truss Joist Fab.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER TESTS Sample and Test Componcrits
AND INSPECTIONS:
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