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PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
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DATE: March 13, 2006
TO: UBAR, LLC (Edmonds Fitness)
14856 NE 95"' Street
Redmond, WA 98249
FROM: Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official at__
RE: flan Check #: 06-0085
Project: Edmonds Fitness Remodel
Project Address: 8401 Main Street
During review of the above noted application, it was found that the following information,
corrections, or clarifications are needed. Please provide written responses to the comments below
and resubmit 2 sets of revised plans/documents to Theresa Umbaugh, Permit Coordinator.
1) Provide a detailed written scope of work on the coversheet of the plans for this permit
application.
2) Clearly note on the plans what is existing and what is proposed.
3) Revise notes on Sheet Al to reflect IBC nomenclature/designations. Revise the occupancy for
the proposed aerobics space to A3.
4) A 2 -hour occupancy separation is required between the proposed A3 aerobics and adjacent B
coffee shop, unless IBC 302.3.1 for Nonseparated Uses can be used (architect must submit
calculations to justify). Currently there is a 1 -hour wall which was constructed with the coffee
shop tenant improvement, with the understanding that the subject area would remain vacant and
unused until a change of use permit was obtained, including all code requirements for the use of
space, which was yet to be determined by the owner (see copy of letter from Building Official
dated 618/05 attached).
5) Provide occupant load calculations for the entire Edmonds Fitness tenant space, including the
proposed aerobics area. The Phase II tenant improvement for this space under Permit # 2000-
0033 showed the occupant load at 299. The occupant load will exceed 300 with the addition of
this space (by my calculations it will be 391). Therefore, the following will be required:
a) Edmonds Fitness tenant space (or the entire building if non -separated uses or IBC 302.32
exception is used) must be fully sprinkled with an NFPA-13 automatic sprinkler system.
(IBC 903.2.1.3)
b) Edmonds Fitness tenant space (or the entire building if non -separated uses or IBC 302.3.2
exception is used) must be provided with a fire alarm system (notification devices will
activate upon sprinkler water flow) per IBC 907.2.1 exception.
6) Clearly show on the plans that the west exit from the proposed aerobics area meets the minimum
exit requirements, including door swing, door size, door hardware, landings, rise, run, guard,
handrails (both sides of stair, with extensions and returned ends) and path of exit travel to the
parking lot, etc.
7) The plans show that a portion of the existing CMU wall will be removed. The original plans for
this building show this wall as a bearing wall. Provide structural plans and calculations stamped
and signed, showing how the building will be modified so that all loads will be carried to
bearing.
8) Removal of the existing CMU wall will also require alteration to the existing 1 -hour fire rated
ceiling grid system.
9) Illuminated exit sign with power backup required over door 1 (2 exits are required from the
aerobic space).
10) Show emergency lighting locations on the floor plans, including power backup.
11) Post occupant load for the aerobics space and a new occupant load for the combined
cardio/equipment exercise area.
12) Provide a section view through the proposed aerobics area to show that existing/proposed
construction is 1 -hour fire rated, including listed and tested fire rated assemblies, ceiling grid,
etc.
13) This is a Type VA (I -hour rated) building where alterations are being made to the existing
fitness areas, clearly show that the 1 -hour fire ratings will be provided/maintained (such as at the
roof -ceiling, columns, beams, etc.).
14) At the proposed aerobics area, ventilation must be provided either mechanically or with natural
ventilation using building openings (windows and doors) in accordance with the State
Ventilation Indoor Air Quality Code.
a) Natural ventilation: Provide in each room or area at the rate 4% of the floor area. Show the
calculations on the plans. OR
b) Mechanical ventilation: Provide outdoor air at the rates specified in VIAQ Table 3-4 (based
on the occupant load established for the building) to each room or area. The system must be
balanced (supply and return/exhaust). Provide mechanical plans and calculations showing
compliance. See enclosed Mechanical submittal information handout.
15) Show/label the equipment located in the proposed "utility" room at aerobics area.
16) Provide a wall construction detail for the proposed utility room walls, including anchoring of the
wall to the floor and ceiling structure to prevent lateral displacement.
17) Provide plumbing fixture calculations for minimum restroom facilities (per WAC 51-50 Chapter
29), taking into account the added aerobics area.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Planning - Building • Engineering
June 8, 2005
Laurie Jewett, CPM
Vice President Development Services of America
Post Office Box 34489
Seattle, Washington 98124
VIA FACSIMILE 206-933.4889
RE: Vacant space directly north of Caffe Ladro
Dear Ms- Jewett:
GARY HAAKENSON
MAYOR
Thank you for your letter dated March 31, 2005 (received by the City on June 8, 2005).
The City agrees with your plan of action to defer permitting and City approval of the
space directly north of Caffe Ladro until such time that the Mieko fitness lease is
amended to incorporate this area. In the meantime this area shall remain vacant and
unused.
Please be advised, a building permit is required to remodel or change this area (including
adding a door or opening in the existing wall as well as to change the use from mercantile
to assembly/workout area).
For your convenience, I have enclosed our Tenant Improvement- permit submittal
handout. If you have any questions about the permitting process please feel free to
contact a Permit Coordinator at 425-771-0220 during City business hours of 9:00am to
noon and I -00pm to 4:00pm, Monday through Fridays -
Sincerely,
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Jeannine L. Graf
Building Official
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