20090114134729.pdfDATE: 1-142009
TO: Ryan Stoulil
FROM: Pat Lawler
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425)771-0220
RE: Plan Check: BLD 20080590
Project: Remodel
Project Address: 533 3rd Ave. S
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 a Permit Coordinator.
1. Some of the proposed beams on sheet do not match the calculations provided. Identify the
proposed beams for the specific locations with the calculations.
2. Per our phone conversation from this morning, if the engineer can justify a rafter connection at
the floor diaphragm, it may be possible to remove the existing collar ties and eliminate the need
for additional beams and footings. The floor system would become a rafter tie instead of the
collar tie, and would prevent the exterior walls from bulging and the roof from sagging. The
existing rafter and floor joists would need to meet code, as well as having a ridge board or other
justified ridge connection. The knee walls would then be considered non-bearing partitions. By
the drawings submitted this appears to be a viable option, but the engineer will need to provide
the justification.
3. Ventilation at each rafter bay will be required, either by continuous ridge vent or by venting
each rafter bay with a roof vent. The rafters will then need to be insulated to R-30, which can be
acclomlished with rigid insulation, or furring the ceiling down and adding batt insulation.
4. The A34's at detail D/S2 have too small of holes for 1/4" SDS screws. Provide alternate method
or hardware.
5. The gas water heater in the basement will need to be of the direct vent type, like the furnace, or
the closet will need to have a solid core door and surrounding walls insulated, with combustion
air provided to the room.
Pat Lawler
Plans Examiner
425 7710220 x 1703