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PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
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DATE: September 28, 2006
TO: Ophello Canlas
23719 91" Pl W
Edmonds, WA 98026
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans Exa QV
RE: Plan Check # 2006-1074
Project: I Care Adult Family Homes
Project Address: 23719 91St PI W
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) See attached minimum permit submittal requirements number 2 items a -c and c -h need to be
added to floor plans provided.
PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Adult Family Homes containing living facilities (including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and
sanitation) for six (6) or fewer residents are subject to the following requirements:
1. A City Compliance permit is required to verify minimum building and fire life -safety codes within the
Adult Family Home. Submit a complete permit application and required permit fee. Note, additional
recording fees are also required for covenant recording (see #2d and #6 below).
2. Floor plan of the resident area. Submit two (2) copies (scaled t/4" = 1') include the following:
Designate the use and size of all rooms and spaces including headroom (i.e., living room 10 feet
by 12 feet, S foot ceiling)
Indicate the path of travel (including stairs, ramps, platform lifts, etc_) from sleeping rooms to a
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c. Show location of all heating appliances and thermostats, (i.e., furnace, wall heaters, etc.)
If two kitchens are proposed a `Second Kitchen Covenant' is required (additional fee)
e. Dimension all sleeping rooms including windows, doors, and sill height
f. Smoke alarms (detectors) locations --MUST BE HARDWIRED AND INTERCONNECTED
g. Each sleeping room shall be designated by at least one of the following State Licensing code
requirements, show on floor plan:
• Type S — where the means of egress contains stairs, elevators or platform lifts.
• Type NSI — where one means of egress is at grade level or a ramp is constructed in
accordance with IRC Section 311.6.
* Type NS2 where two means of egress are at grade level or ramps constructed in
accordance with IRC Section 311.6.
Ramp pen -nit required regardless of height or size. Provide construction details.
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3. Complete page 1 of the WABO inspection checklist (form can be f nd on line at www.wabo.org) and
submit with your permit application.
4. In addition, each sleeping room within the residence shall meet the following Building Code
requirements:
a. All sleeping rooms must meet emergency egress requirements by providing a door that leads
directly to the outside OR a window with a minimum net clear openable area of 5.7 square feet,
a minimum clear openable height of 24 inches and minimum clear openable width of 20 inches.
The window sill height cannot be more than 44 inches above the finished floor.
b. The minimum sleeping room size is 70 square feet with 7 feet minimum headroom
c. Smoke alarms are required in each sleeping room throughout the entire residence, in the outside
hallway of all sleeping room areas and on each floor of the residence. All stroke alarms shall
be hardwired and interconnected throughout the entire home BC 907.2.1.0.3. Wiring
shall be permanent without a disconnecting switch. Alarms shall sound an alarm audible in all
sleeping areas of the dwelling unit in which they are located.
d. All bedroom and bathroom doors shall be openable from the outside when locked. Every closet
that is provided with a door lock shall be readily openable from the inside.
5. A Fire Exit plan shall be developed for emergency evacuation of residents and must be submitted to the
City for review with the compliance permit. Once approved the Fire Exit plan is posted in the house in
a conspicuous place.
6. Show location of fire extinguishers. Note, a minimum of 2A:10B.0 fire extinguisher shall be provided
at an approved location and be easily accessible.
7.. A Notification Covenant (to be signed by the Adult Family Home owner) shall be submitted with the
compliance permit (additional recording fee).
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