20080825075054.pdfrnc.1.890
August 22, 2008
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5TH AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 96020 • (425) 771-0220 • FAX (425) 771-0221
Website: www,ci.edmands.wa.us
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Planning • Building • Engineering
George Ostrow, Architect
3104 Western Avenue, #102
Seattle, WA 98121
RE: Alternate Design Request for a Rainwater Harvesting System at PCC Market
9803 Edmonds Way .
Dear Mr. Ostrow,
GARY HAAKENSON
MAYOR
The City is in receipt of your request for Alternative Materials and Methods of Construction Equivalency
(letter received July 18, 2008) in accordance with section 301.2 of the Uniform. Plumbing Code (UPC) for
a Rainwater Harvesting System at PCC Market.
The request states that the rainwater will be used to supply non -potable water closets, urinals, and the
landscape irrigation system. Should there be insufficient rainwater for the system to function, the system
is designed to switch automatically to supply water from the public water system. The public water
system is protected from contamination from the rainwater harvesting system with a reduced pressure
backflow assembly device and will be tested at minimum on an annual basis by a Certified Backflow
Assembly Tester and report submitted to the City of Edmonds and Olympic View Sewer and Water
District.
The City has reviewed your request in accordance with provisions of UPC 301.2, the Building Official
Interpretation policy dated February 25, 2008 and the following information submitted with your request:
• Construction plans for the Rainwater Harvesting System:
o Sheet RAIN - 1.0 dated 7/15/2008
o Sheet RAIN — 2.0 dated 7/28/2008
o Sheet P2.0 — dated 3/24/2008
o Sheet P2.1 — dated 3/24/2008
o Sheet AO. IT dated 3/28/2008
• Rainwater Pressurization Calculations & Basis of Design dated 6/18/2008 by Shanti Oram, P.E.
of Ecotope Consulting Research Design
• Structural Calculations dated 5/13/2008 by Eric A. Dann, P.E. of BTL Engineering.
• Rainwater Harvesting System Notice and Covenant dated 8/20/2008 to be recorded with the
Snohomish County Auditor.
The request is hereby Approved. All provisions of the Building Official Interpretation policy, UPC,
recorded covenant, approved plans and permit must be followed.
Sincerely,
Ann Bullis, CBO
Building Official
Incorporated August 11, 1890
Sister City - Hekinan, Japan
3104 Western Avenue # 102
Seattle WA 98121
(206) 529-9356
Fax: 529-0259
george@velocipede.net
www.velocipede.net
1 20 June 2008, revised 14 ,July 2008
Jeannine Graf
City of Edmonds
121, 5th Avenue North
Edmonds WA 98020
(425) 771-0220 office
(425) 771-0221 fax
graf@ci.edmonds.wa.us
VELOCIPEDE
architects
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Re: 0738 PCC Natural Market — Edmonds, alternate design request
Dear Jeannine:
We are writing to request approval of an alternate design for the above projectiin accordance with UPC .
section 301.2. We propose to install and operate a rainwater harvesting system to provide a portion of the
domestic supply and irrigation water. Our submittal has been prepared in accordance with the City of
Edmonds Rainwater Harvesting System Plumbing Policy & Permit Procedures, dated 25 February 2008.
Our purpose in installing the rainwater harvesting system is to practice and promote sustainable building
practices using the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program. Specifically, we are following the LEED
guidelines for Sustainable Sites and for Water Efficiency in order to earn credits towards LEED
certification of this project. The rainwater harvesting system is intended to supply 100% of the irrigation
water and 67% of the water required to flush interior water closets and urinals, for a combined total of
approximately 100,000 gallons of annual potable water savings. Additionally, we will install signs and
offer tours to educate store customers and the general public about the rainwater harvesting system.
As shown in the engineering drawings and calculations in our permit submittal, the rainwater harvesting
system is intended to provide fresh water in sufficient quantity and at suitable pressure to operate the
plumbing fixtures and irrigation system. It should be noted that the rainwater harvesting system will not
be providing water that is treated to potable standards. However, potable water is not required for
flushing water closets and urinals, nor for irrigating landscape plants. Further, should there be insufficient
rainwater to serve these functions, the system is designed to switch automatically to municipal supply
water so there will be no interruption in service.
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CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REGULATIONS
301.0 Materials -- Standards and Alternates.
301.1 Minimum Standards.
301.1.1 Approvals. All pipe, pipe fittings,
traps, fixtures, material, and devices used in a
plumbing system shall be listed or labeled
(third -party certified) by a listing agency
(accredited conformity assessment body) and
shall conform to approved applicable recognized
standards referenced in this code, and shall be
free from defects. Unless otherwise provided for
in this code, all materials, fixtures, or devices
used or entering into the construction of
plumbing systems, or parts thereof, shall be
submitted to the Authority Having Jurisdiction
for approval.
301.1.2 Marking. Each length of pipe and each
pipe fitting, trap, fixture; material, and device
used in a plumbing.�'system shall have cast,
stamped, or indelibly- marked on it the
manufacturer's mark or name, which shall readily
identify the manufacturer to the end user of the
product when such marking is required by the
approved standard that applies. When required
by the approved standard that applies, the
product shall be marked with the weight and the
quality of the product. All materials and devices
used or entering into the construction of plumbing
and drainage systems, or parts thereof, shall be
marked and identified in a manner satisfactory to
the Authority Having Jurisdiction. All such
marking shall be done by the manufacturer. Field
marking shall notbe acceptable.
301.1.3 Standards. Standards listed or referred
to in this chapter or other chapters cover
materials that will conform to the requirements
of this code, when used in accordance with the
limitations imposed in this or other chapters'
thereof and their listing. Where a standard '
covers materials of various grades, weights,
quality, or configurations, there may be only a
portion of the listed standard that is applicable.
Design and materials for special conditions or
materials not provided for herein may be used
only by special permission of the Authority
Having Jurisdiction after the Authority Having
Jurisdiction has been satisfied. as to their
adequacy. A list of accepted plumbing materials
standards is included in Table 14-1. All I.APMO
Installation Standards are included in Appendix
I for the convenience of the users of this code.
They are not considered as a part of this code
unless formally adopted as such by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction.
301.1.4, Existing Buildings. In existing buildings
or premises in which plumbing installations are
to be altered, repaired, or renovated, the
Authority Having Jurisdiction has discretionary
powers to permit deviation from the provisions
of this code, :provided that such a proposal to
deviate is first submitted for proper determi-
nation in order that health and safety require-
ments, as they pertain to plumbing, shall be
observed.
301.2 Alternate Materials and Methods of
Construction Equivalency. Nothing in this code is
intended to prevent the use of systems, methods, or
devices of equivalent or superior quality, strength,'
fire resistance, effectiveness, durability, and safety
over those prescribed by this code. Technical
documentation shall be submitted to the Authority
Having Jurisdiction to demonstrate equivalency. The
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall approve the
system method or device when determined to be
equivalent or superior.
However, the exercise of this discretionary
approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall
have no effect beyond the jurisdictional boundaries
of said Authority Having Jurisdiction. Any alternate
material or method of construction so approved shall _
not be considered as conforming to the requirements
and/or intent of this code for any purpose other than
that granted by.the Authority Having Jurisdiction I
when the submitted data does not prove equivalency.
301.2.1 Testing. The Authority Having Jurisdic-
tion shall have the authority to require tests, as I
proof of equivalency.
301.2.1.1 Tests shall be made in accordance
with approved standards, by an approved
testing agency at the expense of the applicant.'
In the absence of such standards, the
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the I
authority specify the test procedure.
301.2.1.2 The Authority Having Jurisdiction
shall have the authority to require tests to be
made or repeated if, at any time, there is
reason to believe that any material or device
no longer conforms to the requirements on
which its approval was based.
RESUB
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT
CITY OF EDMONDS .
Recording Requested by And
When Recorded Mail To:
KENNETH A. BLOCH
Wolfstone, Panchot & Bloch, P.S., Inc.
11 I 1 Third Avenue, Suite 1800
Seattle, Washington 98101
Document Title RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM NOTICE AND COVENANT
Grantor: PUGET CONSUMERS CO-OP, a Washington non-profit corporation
Grantee: CITY OF EDMONDS
Assessor's Tax Parcel ID#: 27033600107700
RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM NOTICE AND COVENANT
THIS NOTICE AND COVENANT made this 20`' day of August, 2008, by Puget Consumers Co-
op, a Washington non-profit corporation ("PCC"), whose address is 4201 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle,
Washington 98105..
RECITALS
WHEREAS, PCC is the sub -lessee of the Lessee's entire interest in two separate ground leases of
real property in the City of Edmonds, County of Snohomish, State of Washington, which property is
legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Premises");
WHEREAS, PCC is in the process of installing a Rainwater Harvesting System in according with
the plumbing policy and permit procedures of the City of Edmonds;
WHEREAS, the Rainwater Harvesting System will be used by PCC to serve only its indoor toilets
and all of its exterior landscaping;
WHEREAS, PCC is required to maintain the Rainwater Harvesting System pursuant to the
requirements of the uniform plumbing code as adopted by the City of Edmonds, including installation and
maintenance of a backflow protection system;
WHEREAS, the abandonment or removal of the Rainwater Harvesting System requires permits
and approval from the City of Edmonds.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the right to install and use a Rainwater Harvesting
System on the premises, PCC does hereby covenant as follows:
1. The Rainwater Harvesting System installed by PCC shall comply with all of the
installation requirements of the City of Edmonds and shall include the installation of a back flow protection
system; and,
2. The Rainwater Harvesting System and back flow protection system installed by PCC on
the premises shall at all times be maintained in accordance with the policies and procedures of the
plumbing code of the city of Edmonds; and,
3_ PCC shall not abandon nor remove the Rainwater Harvesting System from the Premises
without the approval of the City of Edmonds and issuance of the requisite permits.
4. PC.0 shall not relinquish its right to occupancy of the Premises without first removing the
Rainwater Harvesting System from the Premises in accordance with Paragraph 3 above or alternatively
contractually requiring the next occupant to be bound by all of the terms of this Notice and Covenant.
5. Should PCC abandon or remove the Rainwater Harvesting System from the Premises
without the approval of the City of Edmonds or issuance of the requisite permits, or relinquish its right to
occupancy of the Premises without first removing the Rainwater Harvesting System from the Premises in
accordance with Paragraph 3 above or alternatively without contractually requiring the next occupant to be
bound by all of the terms of this Notice and Covenant, PCC shall pay the City of Edmonds One Hundred
Dollars ($100.00) per full or partial day commencing on the 31" day after receipt by PCC of written notice
of the deficiency and an opportunity to cure, that the Rainwater Harvesting System is not removed from the
Premises with the approval of the City of Edmonds and requisite permits as reimbursement for the City of
Edmonds' administrative expenses of pursuing compliance with Paragraphs 3 and/or 4 of this agreement.
The aforementioned One Hundred Dollar per day payment by PCC to the City of Edmonds for breaching
the terms of Paragraph 3 and/or 4 shall be in addition to, not in lieu of, any and all other compensatory
damages that the City of Edmonds may be entitled to under the law.
DATED the day and year first above written.
PUGET CONSUMERS CO-OP, a Washington non-profit
corporation
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AGREED AS TO FORM:
CITY OF EDMONDS
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I CERTIFY that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Randy Lee is the person who appeared
before me, on oath stated that he was authorized to execute the instrument, acknowledged himself as the
CFO of PUGET CONSUMERS CO-OP, and he signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his free
and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
DATED: August 20, 2008
s A> �CHAINDLEIR
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COMMISSION EXPIRES
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NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the
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My appointment expires Y—/Wp 1.2,
EXHIBIT "A"
PARCEL 1:
THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST 114 OF THE NORTHWEST 114 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF
SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST W.M., IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
DESCR[BED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SUBDIVISION;
THENCE SOUTH 00°51'04" WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 210.00 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 88°45'18" EAST PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 37.50 FEET
TO THE EAST MARGIN OF 100'x' AVENUE WEST AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE SOUTH 00"S 1'04" WEST ALONG SAID EAST MARGIN, 119.83 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF
THE SOUTH 112 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 114 OF SAID
SECTION;
THENCE SOUTH NORTHWEST 1/4 OAST F G SAID NORTH THE NORTHWEST 1114 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE
E, 292.12 FEET TO THE SOU THEAST
CORNER OF THE
NORTHEAST 1/4;
THENCE NORTH 00440'16" EAST 1.79.92 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 88°45'18" WEST 160.01 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 00°40'16" WEST 60.00 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 88°45'18" WEST 131.73 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
PARCEL 2:
THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST 114 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF
SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST W.M., IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SUBDIVISION;
THENCE SOUTH 00°51'04" WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 210.00 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 88°45'18`. EAST, PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, 37.50 FEET
TO THE EAST MARGIN OF ioe AVENUE WEST;
THENCE SOUTH 00051'04` WEST, ALONG SAID EAST MARGIN, 1. 19.83 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF
THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 114 OF SAID
SECTION AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;