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DATE: April 17, 2007
TO: Shannon Ramey
ramparteng@hughes.net
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans Ex in
RE: Plan Check # 2007.0340
Project. Hustler Addition
Project Address: 20425 Maplewood Ave
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) Please add the following information to the site plan. Please redline plans or resubmit three (3)
new site plans scaled no smaller than 1"=20' and one on paper no larger than 8 %2" x 14".
Please choose alternate datum point. It must be a fixed point that will not move or be altered
during construction (i.e. water meter). Driveway is not a fixed point.
2) Provide manufacture's specification for the steam generator as well as the steam shower.
3) Show how kitchen sink will be vented through the roof or with a loop vent as permitted by UPC
909.0.Air admittance valves are not permitted unless first approved by the Building Official
under and alternate method per UPC 301.2.
4) Note garage/dwelling separation on plans. Minimum 1/2" sheetrock required on garage side of
wall and 518" type X on the ceiling when there is habitable space above and minimum 20 minute
rated or 13/8" solid core door.
5) Each truss is required to be anchored to bearing wall with approved framing clips. Please revise
notes on sheet A-4 that state every other truss.
6) Specify width of the footing in detail Fl/A-5.
7) Provide calculation to justify that a larger footing is not required to support the 6 3/4" x 16'/2"
GLB between the kitchen and family room. Also, specify nailing of multiple posts studs.
8) Clearly show how the exterior wall side of the family room ridge beam is carried to bearing
through the fireplace and provide calculation to justify that a larger footing is not required to
support loads from this beam.
9) 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.
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CITY OF EDMONDS
SPECIAL INSPECTION A"
TESTING AGREEMENT
The project at 20 Z 1,PA0C �/ Ae issued under building permit
number =1 03W 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
1. 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
j obsite.
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 Buildin2 Department 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. 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 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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AWegate Tests — Shop Material Identification
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Compression Tests — Reinforcing Steel Welding Inspection
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PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE: _ Cmaete Insert Welding Inspection
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FIREPROOFING:
— Placement Inspection
Density Tests
Thickness Tests
Inspect Batching
INSULATING CONCRETE:
...., Sample and Test
— Plac"Mmt Inspection
— Unit weights
FILL MATERIAL:
MASONRY:
— Acceptance Tests
— Placement Inspection
— Special Inspection Stresses Used
— Field Density
-___ Preliminary Acceptance Tests (Masonry Units. Wall Prisms)
— Subsequent Tests (Mortar. Grout. Field wall Prisms)
STRUCTURAL WOOD:
— Placemtnt Inspection of Units
— Shear Wall Nailing Inspection
--- Inspection of Glu -lam Fab.
___. Inspection of Truss Joist Fab.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER TESTS
— Sample and Test Components
AND INSPECTIONS:
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