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' PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
�Sr t g9n (425) 771-0220
DATE: October 11, 2007
TO: Ron Johnson, Architect
E-mail: ronmaile@verizon.net
FROM: Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official
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RE: Plan Check # 2007-0962
Project: Stella De' Oro Apartments
Project Address: 1120 5' Ave S
During review of the plans and documents 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. Please resubmit to Theresa Umbaugh;
Permit Coordinator.
1. Provide itemized written contractor's bid for the work, including detailed description of work to
be done. Commonly dry rot repair work is difficult to bid since conditions are not seen until
construction is exposed. If during construction, it is found that additional structural work must
be done that was not accounted for in the original bid, the permit on record with the City must
be revised and additional fees paid based on a required new bid.
2. A special inspection is required, by either the Architect (Ron Johnson) or a ,State Licensed
Professional Engineer, of existing structural members once they are exposed to determine if the
cantilevered joists must be replaced. Complete the enclosed Special Inspection Agreement;
have the building owner, general contractor and special inspector sign the agreement and return
for Building Official approval prior to permit issuance.
3. In anticipation of one or more cantilevered joist being replaced in its entirety, provide an S 1/2 x
11 detail (stamped and signed by Architect) showing how this will be done, including nailing of
floor sheathing, blocking at bearing walls, replacement of 1 -hour rated assemblies, and fire
stopping of penetrations of rated assemblies exposed during construction. If sintering of joists
will be done, provide size of joist, nailing size and spacing, and minimum backspan of sistered
section.
4. Clarify Sheet 16 of plans that siding, exterior gypsum sheathing, and plywood sheathing
replaced during construction will be replaced per original approved plans (some of these notes
appear to have been crossed out).
CITY OF EDMONDS
SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AGREEMENT
The project at LT ,a.. �2 JJ?=Q Z j-EQ(Lyiyffgan� issued under building permit
number At 7{ CQq lo -2-- 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.
S. 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 TBC. Items not in
conformance or unresolved items or any discrepancies in inspection coverage, (ie_, 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. City of Edmonds Building 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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Aggregate Tests
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Batch Plant Inspection
Inspect Placing
Cast Samples
Pick-up Samples
Compression Tau
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Reinfmcing Tests
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Reinforcing Placement
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Concrete Batching
Concrete Placemcut
Installation Insetection
Tests
MASONRY-
- Special Inspection Stresses Used
— preliminary Acceptance Tests (Masoary Units. Wall Prisms)
Su" -w "Pests (Mone. Grow. Field Wall Prisms)
____ Placement Inspection of Units
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER TESTS
AND INSPECTIONS:
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STRUCTURAL STEEUWELDING:
— Sampk and Test (list spedfic menbcrs below)
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— Mcul Stud Welding Inspection
— Concrete Insert welding Inspection
FIREfi"FING:
— Plaeemeter Inspection
— DensiryTests
— ThickncssTcsts
— Inspect Batching
INSULATING CONCRETE:
— Sample and Test
— Placcrnrnt Inspection
— Unit Weights .
FILL MATERIAL:
— Acceptance Tests
— Placemcm Inspection
Field Density
STRUCTURAL WOOD:
Shear Wall Mailing Insptcliom
Inspection of Glu -lam Fab.
Inspection of Truss )dist Fab -
Sample and Test Components
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