20080718112104.pdfEagle Eye Consulting Engineers, P.S. -
PO Box 523
Olalla, WA 98359
hoytjeter@centurytel.net
360 874 0562
Fax 360 874 0591
To: Theresa Umbaugh
121 5"' Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020
Re: Michel Residence
523 Alder St
Edmonds, WA 98020
Plan Review # 2008-0474 EECE # EDM 08-56
Plan review number 01
The above referenced project is in the process of plan review for compliance with
Edmonds ordinances and applicable codes. The following comments,
def ciencies/corrections must be addressed prior to completion of plans review and
subsequent issuance of permits.
Provide revised plans and calculations along with a written response to each of the items
listed below to facilitate a shorter back -check time.
SCOPE OF REVIEW
The scope of this review is for the Structural only requirements of this project.
All features were checked only to the extent allowed by the submittals provided. All
portions of this project are assumed to meet or will meet other departmental requirements,
conditions and concerns before permit approval.
Lower Floor
929
Main floor
1339
Upper floor
1442
Total
3710
Garage
497
Total
4207
Decks
335
Grand total
4542
The above referenced project is in the process of plan review for compliance with
Edmonds ordinances and applicable codes. The following comments,
def ciencies/corrections must be addressed prior to completion of plans review and
subsequent issuance of permits.
Provide revised plans and calculations along with a written response to each of the items
listed below to facilitate a shorter back -check time.
SCOPE OF REVIEW
The scope of this review is for the Structural only requirements of this project.
All features were checked only to the extent allowed by the submittals provided. All
portions of this project are assumed to meet or will meet other departmental requirements,
conditions and concerns before permit approval.
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Plan Review Number 01
EECE#: EDM 08-56
Michel Residence
2008-0474
STRUCTURAL COMMENTS
Sheet A2 Basement Floor Plan
1. FOR, please submit analysis for the 4" slab to resist the design loads at the shear
wall SW4 at bedroom #3.
Sheet A4 Second Floor Plan
2. There is no method to transfer the lateral forces of the deck being installed. Please
submit analysis for the lateral transfer load of the deck.
Sheet A5 Roof Plan
3. The maximum diaphragm dimension ration for horizontal diaphragm shall not
exceed a maximum length of 3 to 1 for blocking omitted. With the stair opening,
the width is 15 so the maximum spacing of the shear resistance shall not exceed 45
feet. The diaphragm width appears will exceed this width where shear SW4 is
specified at the deck. Please modify accordingly IBC 2305.2.3.
Sheet A6 Foundation Plan
4. FOR, please submit analysis for the 4" slab to resist the design loads at the shear
wall SW4 at bedroom #3.
5. Please specify the required post and the connections on this sheet. It was not clear
what would be used.
Sheet A7 First Floor Framing Plan
6. FOR, please specify the required beam to concrete wall connection shown on this
sheet.
Sheet A8 Second Floor Framing Plan
7. FOR, please specify the required post to beam connections for the post supporting
the 5-118X15 at the stairway.
8. This sheet show a post supporting the 5-1/8X15 bearing on the 6x10 beam below.
This post appears to be in the middle of the stair landing. Please provide a detail at
these locations.
9. Please provide analysis for the guardrail attachments to a single 2x8 to resist the
code prescribe forces.
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Plan Review Number 01
EECE#: EDM 08-56
Michel Residence
2008-0474
Sheet A9 Roof Framing Plan
10. EOR, please specify the required approved framing clips for the connection of the
trusses to transfer the design loads. IBC 2303.4.1.6
Sheet Al l
11. Detail C and Detail D: EOR please provide analysis for the notched 4x4 post
railing to resist the code prescribe forces.
Sheet S-1 Structural Notes
12. The required embed for hold down mark HPAHD22 is 10" but the slab is only 4".
Please modify accordingly.
Sheet S-2 Structural Details
13. Shear wall schedule: Shear wall 5 and shear wall 8 requires the nailing to be
staggered when the nails are spaced @ 2" OIC. Please modify the drawing to
reflect this. IBC 2306.4.1 footnote e
Sheet S-3 Shear Wall Designs
14. EOR, please specify the required collector element and the nailing required for the
interior shear wall.
Sheet S-4 Shear Wall Design
15. EOR, please specify the required nailing for the drag joist noted on this sheet.
16. The maximum diaphragm dimension ration for horizontal diaphragm shall not
exceed a maximum length of 3 to 1 for blocking omitted. With the stair opening,
the width is 15 so the maximum spacing of the shear resistance shall not exceed 45
feet. The diaphragm width appears will exceed this width where shear SW4 is
specified at the deck. Please modify accordingly IBC 2305.2.3.
17. EOR, please submit analysis for the concrete retaining shown on this sheet for
hydrostatic pressure of 60pcf. (All that is noted is soil active pressure = 60pcf).
This also should include the required connections at the top and bottom of the wall.
ASCE table 3-1 footnote c.
Additional corrections may be required following receipt of corrections and additional
information as requested.
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Plan Review Number Of
EECE#: EDM 08-56
Michel Residence
2008-0474
Your plans are being reviewed concurrently with the Building Department, Fire
Department, Zoning Department and Public Works Engineering. Changes, clarifications
or additional corrections may be required subsequent to the Building Department plan
review when comments are received from the other concerned departments.
Should you have any inquiries regarding this letter, please contact Hoyt Jeter at (360) 874-
0562 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Hoyt Jeter, P.E.
President