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PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
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DATE: March 22, 2007
TO: Jeffrey and Shawn Quinn
hi_standard@verizon.net
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans Ex ine
RE: Plan Check # 2007-0308
Project: Quinn deck/hot tub
Project Address: 842 Walnut St.
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) On the site plan please add/clarify the following information. When resubmitting site plans
please either redline copies on file or provide 3 new site plans scaled no smaller than 1 "=20' and
one on paper no larger than 8 %2" x 14" for microfilming.
a) On the reduced copy provided some information is not legible (i.e. sewer line notes near the
hot tub). Please change font or make type larger so it is legible.
b) Please note existing deck to be removed to clarify scope of project.
c) Geotechnical report provided mentions a rockery. Please show location on the site plan and
label as "existing".
d) Please add topography for entire lot at 2' intervals.
2) For the ledger shown in detail A, provide calculations to justify size and spacing of lag bolts,
provide calculations for 2x12 ledger to justify that it is adequate to carry point load from beams
hanging off and specify what it is being bolted to because it appears to be below the rim joist
level at the house.
3) Provide calculations for 2x12 deck joists for worst case at hot tub including 4' cantilever off the
end of the deck.
4) Provide calculation for 4x12 beam using worst case at the hot tub area.
5) Specify beam size for portion of deck near the stairs. Is the 4x 12 beam note a typical for all
beams? Please clarify.
6) Specify ledger lag bolt size and spacing for ledger at the house along the main portion of the
deck. If different then size and spacing in detail A, provide calculations to justify.
7) Special inspections are required for the following. Complete the enclosed special inspection
agreement signed by the owner, the general contractor and the special inspector and submit to
the City for approval prior to issuance. Special Inspector needs to be your Geotechnical Engineer
of Record.
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CITY OF EDMONDS
SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AGREEMENT
The project at t"G issued under building permit
number — requires special inspection and/or testing per IBC Chapter 17. The
complete list of special inspections is attached to this document.
BEFORE A PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED: The owner and contractor and special inspector shall complete
this agreement and the attached structural test(s) and inspections schedule including the required
acknowledgements.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL INSPECTORS: Each special inspector shall be approved by the Building
Official prior to performing any duties or inspections. Each special inspector shall submit Statement of
Qualifications to the Building Official for review. Special inspectors shall display identification when
performing special inspections on site. Special inspection and testing shall meet the minimum requirements
of IBC Chapter 17 and the following:
A. Duties and Responsibilities of the Special Inspector -
I. Observe Work
The special inspector shall observe the site work for conformance with the approved (stamped) plans
and specifications and applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC. Architect or Engineer
reviewed shop drawings may be used only as an aid to inspection. Special Inspections are to be
performed on a continuous basis—meaning that the special inspector is on site at all times observing
the work requiring special inspection. Periodic inspections, if any, must have prior approval by the
City based on a separate written plan reviewed and approved by the Building Official and the
engineer or architect of record.
2. Report Non -conforming Items
The special inspector shall bring non -conforming items to the immediate attention of the contractor
and note all such items in the daily field report. Any item not resolved in a timely manner shall be
immediate cause of the special inspector to notify the Building Official of the plan deviation, error,
change or omission. It shall also be the duty of the special inspector to promptly notify the engineer
or architect.
3. Complete Daily Reports
Each special inspector shall complete and sign both the special inspection record and the daily report
form for each day's inspection. These records shall remain at the jobsite with the contractor for
review by the City Building Inspector.
4. Furnish Weekly Reports
The special inspector or inspection agency shall furnish the City with weekly reports of tests and
inspections. The project engineer or architect, and others as designated shall also be copied on
reports. Weekly reports must include the following:
* Description of daily inspections and tests made with applicable locations
* List of all non -conforming items
Report on status of non -conforming items (resolved or unresolved)
Itemized changes authorized by the Architect, Engineer and City if not included in non-
conformance items.
5. Furnish Final Construction Report
The special inspector or inspection agency shall submit a final signed report to the City stating that
all items requiring special inspection and testing were fulfilled and reported. And, to the best of
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his/her knowledge the project is in conformance with the approved plans and specifications,
approved change orders and the applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC. Items not in
conformance or unresolved items or any discrepancies in inspection coverage, (i.e., missed
inspections, periodic inspection when continuous inspections were required, etc.) shall be specifically
itemized in this report.
B. Contractor_ Responsibilities
1. Notify the Special Inspector
It is the duty of the contractor to notify the special inspector when work is ready for special
inspection. Note, the items listed on the attached schedule and as noted on the approved plans and
specifications are required to have special inspections. Adequate notice shall be provided by the
contractor so that the special inspector has time to become familiar with the project.
2. Provide Access to Approved Plans
The contractor is responsible for providing the special inspector access to approved plans at -the
jobsite.
3. Retain Special Inspection Records
The contractor is responsible to retain at the jobsite all special inspection records submitted by the
special inspector. These records are to be provided to the City building inspector upon request.
C. Chy of Edmonds Building De artment Responsibilities
1. Approve special inspectors or inspection agencies
The building department shall approve all special inspectors and special inspection requirements.
2. Monitor special inspection and approve weekly reports
Work requiring special inspection and the performance of special inspectors shall be monitored by
the City Building Inspector. Ilis/Her approval must be obtained prior to placement of concrete or
other similar activities in addition to that of the special inspector.
3. Issue Certificate of Occupancy
The Building Official may issue a Certificate of Occupancy after all weekly special inspection reports
including the final report have been submitted and accepted.
D. Owner Responsibilities
The project owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as the owner's agent shall fund
special inspection services.
E. Engineer or Architect of Record Responsibilities
The engineer or architect of record shall include special inspection requirements on the plans and
specifications.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I have read and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Owner
Special Inspector
General Contractor
City Building Official
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SPECIAL. INSPECTION AND TFSnNG SCHEDULE
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REINFORCED CONCRETE, GUNITE, GROUT AND MORTAR: STRUCTURAL STEEL/ WELDING:
ConaYte Ganitt Groat Mortar _ Sample and Test (list specific members below) -
Aggtegate Tests Shop Material Identification
Reinforciug.Tests — Weding )nspextioa Shop 0 Field
Mix Designs — Ultrssunic Inspection O Sbop O Field
Rcinforcing Placement — Iiigb-strength Bolting
Batch Plant inspection Inspection O Shop C7 Fie)d
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Can Samples ❑ A490 ON OX OF
Pick-up Satrapies — Metal Deck Welding ixapoetion i
Compression Tests _ Reinforcing Steel Wilding Inspection I
— Metal Stud Welding Inspection
PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE: _ _ Concrete Insert welding Inspection
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FIREPROOFING:
— Placement Inspection
Density Texts
Thickness Tests
Inspect Batching
INSULATING CONCRETE:
__._ Sample and Text
— Placement Inspection
— Unit Weights
FILL MATERIAL:
MASONRY: ___. Acceptance Tests
Placement Inspection
Special Inspection Stresses Used — Fuld Density
Preliminary Acceptance Tests (Masonry Units- Wall Prisms)
Subsequent Tests (Mortar. Grout. Field Wap Prisms) STRUCTURAL WOOD:
Placement Inspection of [snits _ Shear Wall Bailing Inspection
— inspection of Glu -lam Fab.
— Inspection of Truss Joist Fab -
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER TESTS — Sample and Test Compoucnts
AND INSPECTIONS:
Form "completed by- Title_
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