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PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
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DATE: March 27, 2007
TO: Valerie Sargent
FAX: 206-349-7005
FROM: Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official
RE: Plan Check #2006-1344
Project: Point Edwards Building 9 Foundation Only
Project Address: 45 Pine Street
During re -review of the above noted project, it was found that the following items still need to be
addressed. Please respond in writing to each item and include the locations) of the changes to the
plans/documents, and cloud the changes made. Please resubmit 3 sets of plans/documents and written
comments to Marie Harrison, Senior Permit Coordinator.
1. Submit revised architectural plans Sheets A2.0 and A2.1 (for reference only) to match structural
plans showing the new location of the exit door to meet travel distance at the parking garage.
(previous item #2)
2. Provide architectural plans addressing damp-proof coating at the foundation walls of the basement
(IBC 1807.2). The structural response letter defers to architectural plans which were not submitted.
(previous item 4)
3. As with past foundation plans, page 9 of the November 21, 2001 soils report requires prefabricated
wall drainage system as well as foundation drains which need to be shown/addressed on the plans
(IBC 1807.2). The structural response letter defers to architectural plans which were not submitted.
(previous item 5)
4. The Special Inspection Agreement submitted addressed the geotechnical items and only the structural
items (AAR inspection) for the shoring. Complete the enclosed special inspection and testing
agreement for the remaining structural items for this project and have the owner, general contractor
and AAR sign the form and return for City approval prior to permit issuance. (previous item 6)
5. Provide a written general contractor acknowledgement statement for this building per IBC 1705.3.
(previous item 7)
CITY OF EDMONDS
SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AGREEMENT
The project at issued under building permit
number r 1:>41q f4p7 ;,requires special inspection and/or testing per IBC Chapter 17_ The
complete list of special inspection�5 s�ttached 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
]. 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 small be
immediate cause of the special inspector to notify the Building Official of the plan deviation, error,
change or omission. It shall also he 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 roust 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
L 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. City of Edmonds Building De artment Responsibilities
I. 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. His/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 xray issue a Certificate of Occupancy after all weekly special inspection reports
including the final report have been subniitted 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. Enp_ineer 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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— Ptelimtnary Acceptance "Pests (Masonry Units. Wall Prisms)
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FIREPROOFING:
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— Density Tests
Thickness Tests
Inspect Batching
INSULATING CONCRETE:
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— Plaecmcnt Inspection
— Unit Wcigbts
FILL MATERIAL:
— Acceptance Tests
— Placement Inspection
— Field Density
STRUCTURAL WOOD:
Shear wall Nailing IDspection
Inspection of Glu -lam Fab.
Inspection of Truss Joist Tab_
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER TESTS — Sampk and Test Components
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