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PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
Esc. 1a9� (425) 771-0220
DATE: January 5, 2007
TO: Yong Turner
Jung's Plumbing
20309 56t3i Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
FROM: Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official
RE: Plan Check #2006-0010
Project: Pilates in the Village -- Interior remodel
Project Address: 9685 Firdale Ave
During review of the plans for the above noted project, it was found that the following information,
clarifications or changes are needed. Provide written responses to each comment and where
changes can be found on the plans. Submit 2 sets of revised plans/documents to Marie Harrison,
Permit Coordinator.
1. Label the existing use of the new shower room on the floor plans.
2. As discussed with the business owner at the counter, the new shower and sink must be
accessible. If the shower is a pre -fabricated unit, provide manufacturer's information for the
unit showing that it meets accessibility requirements of ICC/ANSI A117.1 Section 608 (copy
enclosed for your convenience and was previously provided to the business owner). If the
shower will be site -built, provide construction details showing accessibility requirements (per
ICC/ANSI A117.1 Section 608), shower pan dimensions and slope, shower wall construction,
and fixture height (UPC 412).
3. On the floor plan, dimension the shower stall size (interior dimension) and wheelchair
maneuvering area (see ICC/ANSI Al 17.1 Section 608.2).
4. In lieu of providing full accessible compliance of the tenant space, the business owner has
chosen to use IBC 3409.6 exception 41 (20% accessible upgrade). This compliance information
must be provided in a written letter on the business owner's letterhead and signed by the
business owner. The accessible upgrades cannot include work that is included in the shower
room remodel, such as the shower bench. Upgrades must be made to existing construction such
as the restroom (for example grab bars, trap boot, sink, door hardware, toilet, etc.). Reference
the contractor's bid in the letter and also include the cost of the upgrades to show that it meets or
exceeds 20% of the bid.
ICC/ANSI All 7.1-2003
608.2 Size and Clearances.
608.2.1 Transfer -Type Shower Compart-
ments. Transfer -type shower compartments
shall have a clear inside dimension of 36 inches
(915 mm) in width and 36 inches (915 mm) in
depth, measured at the center point of opposing
sides. An entry 36 inches (915 mm) minimum in
width shall be provided. A clearance of 48 inch-
es (1220 mm) minimum in length measured
perpendicular from the control wall, and 36
inches (915 mm) minimum in depth shall be pro-
vided adjacent to the open face of the compart-
ment.
36 min
915
back wall
seat q wall i_-_ r — � � wall control 0 I M
( 48 min
1220
Note: inside finished dimensions measured
at the center points of opposing sides
Fig. 608.2.1
Transfer -Type Shower Compartment
Size and Clearance
608.2.2 Standard Roll -in -Type Shower
Compartments. Standard roll -in -type shower
compartments shall have a clear inside dimen-
sion of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in width
and 30 inches (760 mm) minimum in depth,
measured at the center point of opposing sides.
An entry60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in width
shall be provided. A clearance of 60 inches
(1525 mm) minimum in length adjacent to the
60 -inch (11525 mm) width of the open face of the
shower compartment, and 30 inches (760 mm)
minimum in depth, shall be provided. A lavatory
coynmplying with Section 606 shall be per-
mitted at the end of the clearance opposite the
shower compartment side where shower con-
trols are positioned. Where shower controls are
located on the back wall and no seat is pro -
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vided, the lavatory shall be permitted at either
end of the clearance.
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60 min
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Note: inside finished dimensions measured
at the center points of opposing sides
Fig. 608.2.2
Standard Rollin -Type Shower Compartment
Size and Clearance
608.2.3 Alternate Roll -in -Type Shower
Compartments. Alternate roll -in shower
compartments shall have a clear inside dimen-
sion of 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum in width,
and 36 inches (915 mm) in depth, measured at
the center point of opposing sides. An entry 36
inches (915) mm) minimum in width shall be
provided at`ona end of the 60 -inch (1525 mm)
width of the compartment. A seat wall, 24 inch-
es (610 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm)
maximum in length, shall be provided on the
entry side of the compartment.
608.3 Grab Bars. Grab bars shall comply with Sec-
tion 609 and shall be provided in accordance with
Section 608.3. Where multiple grab bars are used,
required horizontal grab bars shall be installed at
the same height above the floor.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Grab bars are not required to be installed in
a shower facility for a single occupant, ac-
cessed only through a private office and not
for common use or public use, provided rein-
forcement has been installed in walls and lo-
cated so as to permit the installation of grab
bars complying with Section 608.3.
2. In Type A units, grab bars are not required to
be installed where reinforcement complying
with Section 1003.11.9 is installed for the fu-
ture installation of grab bars.
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Note: inside finished dimensions measured
at the center points of opposing sides
Fig. 606.2.3
Alternate Roll -in -Type Shower Compartment
Size and Clearance
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608.3.1 Transfer -Type Showers. Grab bars for
transfer type showers shall comply with Section
608.3.1.
608.3.1.1 Horizontal Grab Bars. Horizon-
tal grab bars shall be provided across the
control wall and on the back wall to a point
18 inches (455 mm) from the control wall.
608.3.1.2 Vertical Grab Bar. A vertical
grab bar 18 inches (455 mm) minimum in
length shall be provided on the control end
wall 3 inches (75 mm) minimum to 6 inches
(150 mm) maximum above the horizontal
grab bar, and 4 inches (100 mm) maximum
inward from the front edge of the shower.
608.3.1.3 Grab Bar Configuration. Grab
bars complying with Sections 608.3.1.1
and 608.3.1.2 shall be permitted to be sep-
6 max 6 max
150 150
back wall
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(a)
Without Seat
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arate bars, a single piece bar, or combina-
tion thereof.
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back wall 455
seat' I I' wall control
wall
4 max
142
Fig. 608.3.1
Grab Bars in Transfer -Type Showers
608.3.2 Standard Roll -in -Type Showers. In
standard roll -in type showers, grab bars shall be
provided on three walls of showers without
seats. Where a seat is provided in a standard
roll -in type shower, grab bars shall be provided
on the back wall and on the wail opposite the
seat. Grab bars shall not be provided above the
seat. Grab bars shall be 6 inches (150 mm)
maximum from the adjacent wall.
608.3.3 Alternate Roll -in -Type Showers. In
alternate roll -in type showers, grab bars shall be
provided on the back wall and the end wall adja-
centto the seat. Grab bars shall not be provided
above the seat. Grab bars shall be 6 inches
(150 mm) maximum from the adjacent wall.
608.4 Seats. A folding or nonfolding seat shall be
provided in transfer -type shower compartments. A
seat shall be provided in an alternate roll -in -type
shower compartment. In standard and alternate roll -
in -type showers where a seat is provided, if the seat
extends over the minimum clear inside dimension
required by Section 608.2.2 or 608.2.3, the seat
shall be a folding seat. Seats shall comply with Sec-
tion 610.
6 max
4150
back wall
o end end
E
't' wall Li wall
T
(b)
With Seat
Fig. 608.3.2
Grab Bars in Standard Roll -in -Type Showers
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6 max
1
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6 max
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back wall
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Fig. 608.3.3
Grab Bars in Alternate Roll -in -Type Showers
EXCEPTIONS:
1. A shower seat is not required to be installed
in a shower facility for a single occupant, ac-
cessed only through a private office and not
for common use or public use, provided rein-
forcement has been installed in walls and lo-
cated so as to permit the installation of a
shower seat complying with Section 608.4.
2. In Type A units, a shower seat is not required
to be installed where reinforcement comply-
ing with Section 1003.11.9 is installed for the
future installation of a shower seat.
608.5 Controls and Hand Showers. Controls and
hand showers shall comply with Sections 608.5 and
309.4.
608.5.1 Transfer -Type Showers. In transfer -
type showers, the controls and hand shower
shall be located on the control wall opposite the
seat, 38 inches (965 mm) minimum and 48 inch-
es (1220 mm) maximum above the shower
floor, within 15 inches (380 mm), left or right, of
the centerline of the seat.
(a)
Without Seat
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15 max
380
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Fig. 608.5.1
Transfer -Type Shower
Controls and Handshowers Location
608.5.2 Standard Roll -in Showers. In stan-
dard roll -in showers, the controls and hand
shower shall be located 38 inches (965 mm)
minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum
above the shower floor. In standard roll -in show-
ers with seats, the controls and hand shower
shall be located on the back wall, no more than
27 inches (685 mm) maximum from the end wall
behind the seat.
608.5.3 Alternate Roll -in Showers. In alter-
nate roll -in showers, the controls and hand
shower shall be located 38 inches (965 mm)
minimum and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum
above the shower floor. In alternate roll -in show-
ers with controls and hand shower located on
the end wall adjacent to the seat, the controls
and hand shower shall be 27 inches (685 mm)
maximum from the seat wall. In alternate roll -in
showers with the controls and hand shower lo-
cated on the back wall opposite the seat, the
(b)
With Seat
Fig. 608.5.2
Standard Roll -in -Type Shower Control and Handshower Location
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controls and hand shower shall be located with-
in 15 inches (380 mm), left or right, of the center-
line of the seat.
EXCEPTION: Afixed shower head with the
controls and shower head located on the
back wall opposite the seat shall be per-
mitted.
608.6 Hand Showers. A hand shower with a Prose
59 inches (1500 mm) minimum in length, that can be
used both as a fixed shower head and as a hand
shower, shall be provided. The hand shower shall
Have a control with a nonpositive shut-off feature.
An adjustable -height shower head mounted on a
vertical bar shall be installed so as to not obstruct
the use of grab bars.
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With Seat
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back wall
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EXCEPTION: A fixed shower head shall be per-
mitted in lieu of a hand shower where the scoping
provisions of the administrative authority require
a fixed shower head.
608.7 Thresholds. Thresholds in roll -in -type show-
er compartment shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm) maximum
in height in accordance with Section 303. In trans-
fer -type shower compartments, thresholds 1/2 inch
(13 mm) maximum in height shall be beveled,
rounded, or vertical.
EXCEPTION: In existing facilities, in transfer -
type shower compartments where provision of a
threshold 1/2 inch (13 mm) in height would disturb
the structural reinforcement of the floor slab, a
threshold 2 inches (51 mm) maximum in height
shall be permitted.
aide end
Nall wall
rE 15 max
i 380
r
back wall
E N
W 00 r
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(b)
With Seat
(Elevation)
seat wall
(c) (d)
Without Seat With Seat
(Plan) (Plan)
Fig. 608.5.3
Alternate Rollin -Type Shower Control and Handshower Location
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608.8 Shower Enclosures. Shower compartment
enclosures for shower compartments shall not ob-
struct controls or obstruct transf4from wheelchairs
onto shower seats.
608.9 Water Temperature. Showers shall deliver
water that is 120 degrees F (49 degrees C) maxi-
mum.
609 Grata Bars
609.1 General. Grab bars in accessible toilet or
bathing facilities shall comply with Section 609.
609.2 Cross Section. Grab bars shall have a cross
section complying with Section 609.2.1 or 609.2.2.
609.2.1 Circular Cross Section. Grab bars
with a circular cross section shall have an out-
side diameter of 11/4 inch (32 mm) minimum
and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum.
609.2.2 Noncircular Cross Section. Grab
bars with a noncircular cross section shall have
a cross section dimension of 2 inches (51 mm)
maximum, and a perimeter dimension of 4 inch-
es (102 mm) minimum and 4.8 inches (122 mm)
maximum.
4 to 4.8perimeter_
100-120
11/4-2 2 max
32-51 51
(a) Circular
Noncircular
Fig. 609.2
Size of Grab Bars
609.3 Spacing. The space between the wall and
the grab bar shall be 11/2 inches (38 mm). The space
between the grab bar and projecting objects below
and at the ends of the grab bar shall be 11/2 inches
(38 mm) minimum. The space between the grab bar
and projecting objects above the grab bar shall be
12 inches (305 mm) minimum.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. The space between the grab bars and show-
er controls, shower fittings, and other grab
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bars above the grab bar shall be permitted to
be 11/2 inches (38 mm) minimum.
2. Swing -up grab bars shall not be required to
comply with Section 609.3.
Fig. 609.3
Spacing of Grab Bars
609.4 Position of Grab Bars. Grab bars shall be
installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches (840
mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum
above the floor measured to the top of the gripping
surface. At water closets primarily for children's use
complying with Section 604.10, grab bars shall be
installed in a horizontal position 18 inches (455 mm)
minimum to 27 inches (685 mm) maximum above
the floor measured to the top of the gripping surface.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. The lower grab bar on the back wall of a bath-
tub required by Section 607.4.1.1 or
607.4.2.1.
2. Vertical grab bars required by Sections
604.5.1, 607.4.1.2.2, 607.4.2.2.2, and
608.3.1.2.
609.5 Surface Hazards. Grab bars, and any wall or
other surfaces adjacent to grab bars, shall be free
of sharp or abrasive elements. Edges shall be
rounded.
609.6 Fittings. Grab bars shall not rotate within
their fittings.
609.7 Installation. Grab bars shall be installed in
any manner that provides a gripping surface at the
locations specified in this standard and does not ob-
struct the clear floor space.
609.8 Structural Strength. Allowable stresses
shall not be exceeded for materials used where a
vertical or horizontal force of 250 pounds (1112 N)
is applied at any point on the grab bar, fastener
mounting device, or supporting structure.
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610 Seats
610.1 General. Seats in accessible bathtubs and
shower compartments shall comply with Section
610.
610.2 Bathtub Seats. The height of bathtub seats
shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum to 19 inches
(485 mm) maximum above the bathroom floor, mea-
sured to the top of the seat. Removable in -tub seats
shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 16 inch-
es (405 mm) maximum in depth. Removable in -tub
seats shall be capable of secure placement. Perma-
nent seats shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum in
depth and shall extend from the back wall to or be-
yond the outer edge of the bathtub. Permanent
seats shall be positioned at the head end of the
bathtub.
610.3 Shower Compartment Seats. Where a seat
is provided in a standard roll -in shower compart-
ment, it shall be a folding type and shall be on the
wall adjacent to the controls. The height of the seat
shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inch-
es (485 mm) maximum above the bathroom floor,
measured to thetop of the seat. In transfer -type and
alternate roll -in -type showers, the seat shall extend
along the seatwall to a point within 3 inches (75 mm)
of the compartment entry. In standard roll -in -type
showers, the seat shall extend from the control wall
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to a point within 3 inches (75 mm) of the compart-
ment entry. Seats shall comply with Section 610.3.1
or 610.3.2.
610.3.1 Rectangular Seats. The rear edge of
a rectangular seat shall be 21/2 inches (64 mm)
maximum and the front edge 15 inches (380
mm) minimum to 16 inches (405 mm) maximum
from the seat wall. The side edge of the seat
shall be 11/2 inches (38 mm) maximum from the
back wall of a transfer -type shower and 11/2
inches (38 mm) maximum from the control wall
of a roll -in -type shower.
610.3.2 L -Shaped Seats. The rear edge of an
L-shaped seat shall be 21/2 inches (64 mm)
maximum and the front edge 15 inches (380
mm) minimum to 16 inches (405 mm) maximum
from the seat wall. The rear edge of the " L" por-
tion of the seat shall be 11/2 inches (38 mm)
maximum from the wall and the front edge shall
be 14 inches (355 mm) minimum and 15 inches
(380 mm) maximum from the wall. The end of
the "L" shall be 22 inches (560 mm) minimum
and 23 inches (585 mm) maximum from the
main seat wall.
15-16
(a) Removable in -Tub Seat
15 min
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Bathtub Seats
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