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20080430150935.pdfor E� City of Edmonds PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS BUILDING DIVISION Fir 189° (425) 771-0220 DATE: April 30, 2008 TO: T.G. Christopher e-mail: aija@heckyes.com FROM: Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official jf�_ RE: Plan Check # 2007-0502 Project: Christopher Deck Project Address: 710 Brookmere Drive During re -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. Please resubmit to Theresa Umbaugh, Permit Coordinator. Please note that this permit application will expire on May 3, 2008. Revised plans must be submitted, reviewed, approved and issued by that date Qr a new permit application will be required. 1. Provide manufacturer's structural information and installation instructions for the HB&G Precast Columns. Some of this information was provided on past plans that were submitted, but are no longer part of the revised plans sets. 2. Provide 2 copies stamped and signed by the engineer or record for the following: a. Revised detail 1 on Sheet 3. b. New detail 2 on Sheet 4. Also, revise detail to show connection to plinth (rather than footing) as shown on architectural detail 1 Sheet 4. Provide manufacturer information for bearing plate nut as noted on the detail. 3. Special inspection is required for the epoxy anchors, coupler and rod installation within the concrete columns. Complete the enclosed Special Inspection and Testing Agreement, have the owner, general contractor and special inspector sign the agreement and return for City approval. CITY OF EDMONDS SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AGREEMENT The project at 711 1�!6 Vlr 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 Officinal 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 L_ITBMPIBUILDING1SpeciallnspectionAgreementiBC_doc 7/44 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 I. 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. Ms/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 Date Date Date City Building Official Date L=ITEMPIBUILDING1SpeciallnspectionAgreementIBC.doe 7/04 SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING SCHEDULE ptttur�[rrsAetttt,nmpat►trrrtcr. rstoreCFwa ss -- At8ocY.«SMCj*j-D SPrCtptt REINFORCED CONCRETE, GUNITE, GROUT AND MORTAR: STRUCTURAL SI'EELIWELDING: Con►uete Ganite Grout Marler _ Sampic and Test (list specific mcmbem below) Aggregate Tests _ Shop Matenal Mentif-ic wo Reinforcing Tests -_ W¢ding Inspection Q Shop O Fuld Mix Designs Ultrasonic Inspection ❑ $hop 0 Fuld Reinforcing Placement , High-strength Bolting Batch Plata Inspection inspection ©Shop 0 Field Jnspect Ptacing ❑ A325 Cast Samplers DA490 � N © X 0 F Pick-up Samples — Metal Deck Welding Inspect j Compression Tests — Reinforcing Steel Welding intpectivrt — Metal Stud Welding Inspettinn PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE _ Concrewlitsen Welding Inspection Piles Pnst-Tess Pre Tens Cladding AggreZratc Tests FIREPROOFING: Reinforcing Tests Placement Inspection Tendon Tests — Density Tests Mix Designs Thicknessrests Reinforcing Placement — Inspect $etching Insert Placement Concrete Batching INSULATING CONCRETE: Concrete Placement _Sample and Test Installation Inscpction _.._ Placement Inspection Cast Samples — Unit Weights Pick-up Samples Compression Tats FILL MATERIAL: ,MASONRY _ Acceptance' Tests — Placetnentlnspection _.._ Special Inspccrtirnr Stresses Used — Field Density Preliminary Acceptance Tests (Masortry Units-WallPrisms) ' — Subsequent Tests (Menu. Grout. Field Wail Prisms) STRUCTURAL WOOD: — Placement Inspection of Units — Shear Wali Nailing Inspection Inspection of Glu -Jam Fab. — Inspection of Truss Joist Iib. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER TESTS — Swnpk and Test Components AND INSPECTIONS: 1VZgAEA�� i