20080818101635.pdfEagle Eye Consulting Engineers, P.S.
PO Box 523
Olalla, WA 98359
hoytjeter@centurytel. net
360 874 0562
Fax 360 874 0591
To: Marie Harrison
1215"' Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020
Re: Dofredo Residence
9926 227`x' PI W
Edmonds, WA 98020
Plan Review # 2008-0597
Plan review number 01
Structure Area S.P.
Deck 512
Grand total 512
A1.16 - 6 2000
SUl1_DNG DEPT.
EECE # EDM 08-73
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 and Ordinance requirements of this project.
All features were checked only to the extent allowed by the su bmittals provided. All
portions of this project are assumed to meet or will meet other departmental requirements,
conditions and concerns before permit approval.
ORDINANCE COMMENTS
General
1. Please provide a flashing detail at the house and the new deck being added. R703.8
2. Please clarify where the stairway illumination will be for the exterior stair being
added. Stairway illumination is required. 8303.6
3. Please specify the required fastener protections in contact with treated wood.
R319.3
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Sheet Stair Section
4. The bottom of the stair is required to have a minimum landing specified. Please
clarify the landing that will be built at the bottom of the stair. R311.5.4
STRUCTURAL COMMENTS
General
5. The code does not allow nails to be used for ledger in withdrawal. The drawings
state the ledger is going to be nails but some of the details drawn show lag. Please
specify the required lag size and spacing in order to complete the review. R502.2.2
6. The deck does not show in method to transfer the lateral loads. Either knee
bracing, X -bracing or other method must be used to transfer the required lateral
forces. Please modify accordingly.
Sheet Framing/Foundation Plan
7. Submit analysis for the 4x6 beam supporting the deck loading with a tributary of 9
feet (4+5). Per check analysis, the beam will exceed the allowable bending stress
per NDS. Please modify accordingly.
8. Please clarify the dimension string shown on this sheet. One side states 16 feet but
the other side dimension will exceed this. Which one is correct? Please modify
accordingly.
9. Please specify the required connection of the stair stringer shown on this sheet in
order to check capacity.
Sheet Stair Section
10. Please clarify on the drawing how the top and bottom of the stair stringer will be
connected. This is required to be shown on the drawings.
11. Please specify the required bottom wood piece used at the guard above the nosing.
Without knowing the size there is no way to check the capacity of this member.
Please clarify upon the response.
Sheet Elevation View
12. The lag bolt size is not specified. Please add this information to the drawings.
13. Please specify the required connection of the decking to the deck joist. Nothing is
specified at this time. This is important to brace the compression zone of the
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bending member and this should be added to the drawings. Please modify
accordingly.
14. Please specify the spacing of the guard post on the drawings. Nothing is noted at
this time.
15. Please clarify the required connection of the top rail and the bottom rail at the
hose. Nothing is specified at this time.
16. Please specify the required post base connector required.
17. Please specify the size of the bottom and top rail in order to check capacity. This
also should include the connections.
Sheet Typical Construction Connectors
18. This sheet is too light to read what the connectors will be. This is required clearly
note what is going to be used in order to check the connections. All that is shown
is schematic. Not all connectors will support the design forces.
Sheet Beam Cut List
19. Please clarify what size of the beam will be used. This sheets state 4X8 but the
other sheets state 4x6. Please modify accordingly.
20. Nails are not approved to be used for the connection of the ledger. Please modify
accordingly.
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