2008-0814 TNT duplex-triplex.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: November 6, 2008
TO: Troy Renneke, TNT, LLC
FAX: 425-771-2872
FROM: Leif Bjorback, Assistant Building Official
RE: Plan Check #2 for 2007-0986 and 2007-0987
Project: TNT Duplex and Triplex
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Project Address: 8627 & 8629 238 Street SW
During review of the plans for the above noted project, it was found that the following information,
clarifications or changes are needed. Please provide written responses as to where the changes can
be found on the plans, and submit revised plans/documents to Marie Harrison, Permit Coordinator.
Thank you.
GENERAL & NONSTRUCTURAL COMMENTS FOR BOTH BUILDINGS
1.Previous item #1 Fire separation distance:
a.Thank you for showing the imaginary property line between the buildings. However,
this would indicate that the roof overhangs nearest this property line will project closer
than 3 feet to the property line, requiring that they be 1 hour rated. Please show this on
the plans. Also, please be aware that in no case shall projections be closer than 2 feet to
the property line. R302.
2.Previous item #11 The energy/ventilation worksheets submitted were incomplete. Please
complete and return with the resubmittal.
3.Previous item #12 Thank you for providing the letter from the Geotechnical Engineer of record
that he has reviewed the plans. Please incorporate the additional recommendations
(discrepancies) of this letter into the drawings.
4.Previous item #13 Special inspections are required as follows:
a.By the Geotechnical Engineer of Record
i.Excavation, grading and site preparation, including temporary cut slopes
ii.Soil bearing verification
iii.Placement of fill and compaction
iv.Foundation drainage
v.General site monitoring during wet weather construction (per geotech report)
vi.Final special inspection letter
Please indicate this list on the drawings.
5.Previous item #14 Complete the Special Inspection and Testing Agreements; have the owner,
general contractor and special inspector sign the forms and return for Building Official
approval prior to permit issuance.
6.Previous item #15 General contractor must provide signed Contractor Responsibility Statement
per IBC 1706 prior to permit issuance.
NONSTRUCTURAL COMMENTS FOR THE TRIPLEX:
1.Previous item #1 Coversheet (Sheet CVR): (This revised sheet was not provided. Please verify
the following items and include this sheet with your resubmittal.)
a.Change dwelling occupancy to R3 (since designed under the IRC).
b.Change Type of Construction to VB.
c.Provide total floor area for the building.
2.Previous item #3 Please clarify how the under floor area at Unit B will meet the minimum
under-floor ventilation required. As shown, there are foundation vents on only one wall. Section
R408.2 requires vents to be on at least all but one of the walls, and within 3 feet of each corner.
If you are unable to achieve this, then you will need to show on the plans how the space will be
mechanically ventilated per Section R408.3.
3.Previous item #5 (partial) Provide listed and tested fire rated assemblies for walls and roof-
ceiling (such as from IBC Chapter 7 Tables, Gypsum Association Fire Resistive Design Manual,
UL Directory, etc.). Please indicate the assembly listing and the fastener method on the
drawings. R317.2
NONSTRUCTURAL COMMENTS FOR THE DUPLEX:
4.Previous item #8 Provide listed and tested 1-hour fire rated assemblies (such as from IBC
Chapter 7 Tables, Gypsum Association Fire Resistive Design Manual, UL Directory, etc.).
Please indicate the assembly listing and the fastener method on the drawings. R317.2
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