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rtj;F PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
-` BUILDING DIVISION
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DATE: August 24, 2006
TO: Lynn C. Dierking
FAX: 206-784-1058
FROM: Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official
RE: Plan Check # 2006-0936
Project: Harbor Master Re -roof
Project Address: 200 2',d Ave N
During re -review of the plans for the above noted project, it was found that the following information,
clarifications or changes are still needed. Please submit 2 sets of revised plans/documents to Marie
Harrison, Permit Coordinator
1. This building is subject to House Bill 1848 (see attached bulletin). Provide written contractor's
bid for all work so that applicability of FIB 1848 can be deternn.ined.
2. Specify insulation R -value (averaged) for the roof.
Multi -Unit Building Permits
ATTENTION: Developers of Condominiums and Multi -Unit Buildings
Engrossed House Bill 1848, an act relating to managing construction defect disputes involving multi -unit
housing is effective August 1, 2005. The Act affects all multi -unit buildings containing more than two
dwelling units including commercial mixed-use buildings containing more than two dwelling units. This Act
is applicable to all permit applications_ issued August 1, 2005_ or later regardless of the original permit
submittal or application date.
The following classes of buildings are not subject to this Bill:
:• Hotels/Motels
Dormitories
-.• Care Facilities
s• Floating homes
A building containing attached dwelling units that are each located on a single platted lot
A building in which all of the dwelling units are held under one ownership and is subject to
a recorded irrevocable Sale Prohibition Covenant.
What this means to the applicant at permit submittal. All permit applications for construction or
rehabilitative construction of multi -unit buildings must include building enclosure design documents and
details (prepared and stamped by a State licensed Architect or Engineer) that identifies the building
enclosure construction including but not limited to; waterproofing, weather proofing and/or other
protection from water or moisture intrusion. This requirement may be waived if a recorded irrevocable
Sale Prohibition Covenant is submitted with the permit application.
✓ Rehabilitative Construction means construction work on the building enclosure of a multi -unit
residential building if the cost of such construction work (based on a licensed contractors bid
including labor and materials) is more than 5% of the assessed value of the building (assessed
value is determined from the Snohomish County Assessors website).
✓ Building Enclosure means that part of any building, above or below grade, that physically
separates the outside or exterior environment from interior environments and which
weatherproofs, waterproofs, or otherwise protects the building or its components from water or
moisture intrusion. Interior environments consist of both heated and unheated enclosed
spaces. The building enclosure includes, but is not limited to, that portion of roofs, walls,
balcony support columns, decks, windows, doors, vents, and other penetrations through exterior
walls, which is waterproof, weatherproof, or otherwise protect the building or its components
from water or moisture intrusion.
✓ Building Enclosure Design Documents means plans, details, and specifications for the
building enclosure that have been stamped by a licensed architect or engineer. The documents
shall include details of flashing, intersections at roof, eaves or parapets, means of drainage,
water -resistive membrane and details around openings.
✓ Safe Prohibition Covenant means a recorded covenant that prohibits the sale or other
disposition of individual dwelling units as or as part of a condominium for five years or more
from the date of first occupancy_ The covenant must be recorded
What this means to the City. Effective August 1, 2005, the City is prohibited from issuing a permit
for construction or rehabilitation/repair construction unless proper building enclosure documents and
details are provided including a stamped statement by the Architect or Engineer indicating; "The
undersigned has provided building enclosure documents that in my professional judgment are
appropriate to satisfy the requirements of EHB 1848 Sections 1 through 10 of this Act" (unless a
covenant is provided as described above.)
• Inspection requirements. All multi -unit buildings shall have the building enclosure progress
inspected by a Qualified Inspector during the course of construction and during rehabilitative or
repair construction. The Qualified Inspector is a third party independent inspector paid_ by the
applicant. The architect or engineer of record is permitted to be the Qualified Inspector.
Final occupancy/approval conditions. The City is prohibited from issuing a Certificate of
Occupancy or granting final project approval until the Qualified Inspector has submitted field reports
including a final report certifying that the building enclosure has been properly inspected during the
course of construction or rehabilitative constructionlrepair, and that the work is in substantial
compliance with the building enclosure design documents. The City is not responsible for determining
whether the building enclosure design documents or the inspections performed are adequate or
appropriate to satisfy the requirements of the Act.
For a complete copy of EHB 1848:
http:ilwww.leg.wa.govlpub/biIlinfo/2005-06/Htm/Bills/House°/a20Passed%2GLegislaturel1848.PL.htm