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DATE: July 17, 2006
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
TO: Rick Anderson, AIA
rick@fickandersonaia.com
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans Examip"e-
RE: Plan Check # 2006-0776
Project: Volpentest Addition
Project Address: 1399 8h Ave N.
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) 1 was unable to locate building permits for either the gazebo in the SW corner of the property or
for the shed off the North side of the house. Provide copies of valid building permits or submit
complete applications for these structures. See enclosed handouts for minimum submittal
requirements. They do not appear to meet current zoning setbacks. Contact the planning
department for minimum setback requirements. Also, contact the Engineering department
regarding shed location in utility easement. It is possible that these structures will need to be
removed or relocated.
2) Note garage/dwelling separation on plans. Minimum Y2" sheetrock required on garage side of
wall and 5/8" type X on the ceiling when there is habitable space above and minimum 20 minute
rated or 13/8" solid core door.
3) Detail 8/A5 use of nails is not permitted for deck ledgers R502.2.1. Architect of Record to
specify lag bolt size and spacing and provide calculations to justify.
4) It appears that there will be a site built shower. Provide construction details including shower
pan, slope, finished materials, etc.
5) Show location of smoke detectors through existing residence. Smoke detectors are required in
I each separate sleeping room and in the immediate vicinity outside each separate sleeping arm
6) On the foundation plan at the new addition area details 2/A7 and 1/A5 are called out. 2/A7 does
not exist and l/A5 is SIP roof fi-aming detail. Pleas clarify and reference all details to their
correct location and provide any applicable details not provided with this submittal. There are
other locations so please clarify throughout plans (i.e. 2�d floor frame plan A9 references details
on Al 1 and there are no details on Al 1).
7) Provide calculations to justify that larger footings are not required under B2 7x1 8 PSL.
8) Specify size of garage door header (existing or proposed) and provide beam calculation to verify
that it is adequate to carry additional loads.
9) Show location of all posts/multiple studs to verify beam spans and how all loads are being
carried to bearing.
10) Provide detail for beam hanging off girder truss (section B/A7) and provide structural
calculations (this connection is non -conventional).
11) Provide valley flashing detail for B/A7.
.12) On the roof framing plan clearly show how roof is draining at the V area.
13) Specify all post to beam connectors required to resist lateral displacement.
14) Specify on the plans all required hangers for hung beams.
15) Provide manufactures specifications for SIP panels to show that they meet the minimurn R
values required by the Energy Code (R-30 vaulted ceiling).
16) Provide detail for proposed chimney extension.
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