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Submit 2 sets of revised plans/documents to the Permit Coordinator.
❑ Corrections may be made by red lining plans/documents on file with the City.
DATE FAXED (Attach fax transmittal) PAGE / OF 4—
Eagle Eye Consulting Engineers, P.S.
PO Box 523
Olalla, WA 98359
hoytjeter@centurytel.net
360 874 0562
Fax 360 874 0591
To: Linda Thornquist
121 5"' Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020
Re: Rachford Deck Addition
7815 175'x' St SW
Edmonds, WA 98020
Plan Review # 2008-0571
PIan review number Qt
Existing Deck 147
New Deck 146
Total 293
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BUILDING DEPT.
EECE # EDM 08-66
The above referenced project is in the process of plan review for compliance with
Edmonds ordinances and applicable codes. The following comments,
deficiencies/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, Ordinance, V&IAQC, Energy 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 08-66
Ratchford Deck Addition
2008-0571
ORDINANCE COMMENTS
General
1. Please specify the required protection of the fasteners in contact with treated
lumber. R319.3
Sheet 1/1 Main Floor Plan, Site Plan, East Elevation, North Elevation
2. Please clarify the flashing requirement between he deck and the main house.
Nothing is specified at this time. R703.8
Sheet 1 of 1 Site Plan
3. Please specify the distance the deck is away for the property line. The text appears
to be erased during printing. R302
STRUCTURAL COMMENTS
General
4. Without new bracing, X -bracing there is no way to transfer the lateral forces of the
new deck. Please submit lateral analysis of the new deck or add the required lateral
bracing for the deck.
Sheet 1 of 1 Site Plan
5. The drawing shows the deck framing footings being installed on a sloped site.
There is not enough lateral resistance with only a 12" embedment. Please increase
the depth of the footing into the soils to resist lateral forces.
Sheet 111 Main Floor Plan, Site Plan, East Elevation, North Elevation
6. Frost line depth requirements for the city of Edmonds are 18". The footing must be
placed at this depth. The drawings state 12". Please modify accordingly. IRC table
R301.2
7. Please specify the required joist hanger that will be used to support the joist. All
that is noted is joist hanger.
8. Please submit analysis of the 1/2 -diameter lag screw @ 12" O/C to support the
design loads. Per check analysis, the forces will not be supported. NDS table 1Ij.
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Plan Review Number 01
EECE#: EDM 08-66
Ratchford Deck Addition
2008-0571
9. Please specify the required attachment of the deck joist to the supporting beams for
lateral support of the supporting beams under bending loads. A positive connection
of the joist is required at these locations.
VENTILATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY CONTROL COMMENTS
Not applicable for this permit
ENERGY COMMENTS
Not applicable for this permit
Additional corrections may be required following receipt of corrections and additional
information as requested.
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.
By:
Hoyt Jeter, P.E.
President