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TO: Robbins and Company
Attn: Charlene Martinez
818 SW 142"d St
Burien, WA 98166
RE: Plan Check: BLD20100310
Project: Haff Foundation Repair
Project Address: 10129 241St PL 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 a Permit Coordinator.
1. Complete the attached City of Edmonds' Special Inspection Agreement for the installation of the
foundation pier system.
2. Minimum items to be confirmed by special inspection shall include: but not be limited to:
a. evidence of certification of installers by manufacturer
b. verification of adequacy of soil for installation
c. the installation pressure of the pier
d. correct jacking of the foundation onto the pier
e. compliance of the installation with the approved construction documents and the
ICC -ES 22-2 report
Provide a copy of the ICC -ES 22-02 report. Under the title "Application for permit", review and
include the all the missing documentation including the required geotechnical report and the
effects of seismic loads on the system. Include any design modifications require to seismically
connect the pier system to the existing foundation.
Pat Lawler, CBO
patrick.lawler@ci.edmonds.wa.us
Plans Examiner
425 771 0220 x1703
CITY OF EDMONDS
SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AGREEMENT
FOR SOILS
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PERMIT # ),0 03 J'0 DATE:
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SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCY
*One form must be completed by each Special Inspection Agency or Inspector.
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED: Special inspections are required for this project in accordance
with IBC Chapter 17 or in accordance with IRC 8109.2 as applicable. IBC Section 1704.1 requires the
owner or the registered design professional in charge to employ an independent testing/inspection
agency/special inspector to perform required special inspections. The independent agency hired to
perform the duties of special inspection is required to be a registered agency with WABO under the
Special Inspection Registration Program (SIRT). The special inspector shall be a qualified person with
competence for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection
(SOQ may be required by the Building Official). The owner, registered professional, contractor and
special inspector/agency shall complete the attached form and submit directly to the Building Division.
WORK REQURING SPECIAL INSPECTION: Special inspections will be required for the following
categories of work in accordance with IBC Chapter 17 and IRC R109.2: FOR SPECIFIC
INFORMATION REGARDING REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS SEE THE STATEMENT OF
SPECIAL INSPECTION []ATTACHED DAPPROVED PLAN SHEET
• Soils (1704.7)
• Soil Bearing Verification
Ei Structural Fill and Compaction
Ei Foundation and Site Drains
Ei General Site Monitoring during Wet Weather construction
p Temporary Erosion Control
o Final Erosion Control
Ei Temporary Shoring
• Permanent Shoring
• Piling, Drilled Piers, and Caissons (1704.8, 1704.9)
• Pier Foundations (1707.5)
• Site retaining wall/ rockery construction
• Final letter from geotechnical engineer of record
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BEFORE A PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED: The owner and contractor and special inspector shall
complete this agreement and the attached Special Inspection Information Form, including the required
acknowledgements and return to the Building Division for approval prior to permit issuance.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL INSPECTORS: Each special inspector shall be approved by the Building
Official prior to performing any duties or inspections. The company performing inspections must be
WABO certified as well as the individual completing inspections. When required by the Building
Official, each special inspector shall submit Statement of Qualifications to the City for review. Special
inspectors shall display identification when performing special inspections on the project site. Special
inspection and testing shall meet the minimum requirements of IBC Chapter 17 and the following:
A. Duties and Responsibilities of the Special Inspector
1. OBSERVE WORK
The special inspector shall observe the site work for conformance with the approved (stamped)
plans and specifications and applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC. Architect or
Engineer reviewed shop drawings may be used only as an aid to inspection. Special inspections
are to be performed on a continuous basis—meaning that the special inspector is on site at all
times observing the work requiring special inspection. Periodic inspections are permitted only as
specifically noted in the approved project plans in accordance with IBC Chapter 17, and as
approved by the Building Official.
Continuous Inspection means the same inspector is on site day to day to observe the work
requiring special inspection.
Periodic Inspection means some inspections may be performed on a periodic basis to satisfy the
requirements of continuous inspection, provided these periodic inspections are performed as
outlined in the project plans and specifications, and approved by the Building Official.
2. REPORT NONCONFORMING ITEMS
The special inspector shall bring non -conforming items to the immediate attention of the
contractor and note all such items in the daily field report. Any item not resolved in a timely
manner shall be immediate cause of the special inspector to notify the Building Official by
telephone at (425-771-0220) or in person at City Hall, of the plan deviation, error, change or
omission. It shall also be the duty of the special inspector to promptly notify the engineer or
architect of record.
3. DAILY REPORTS KEPT ON SITE WITH CONTRACTOR
Each special inspector shall complete and sign a daily report for each day's inspections. The daily
reports shall remain at the jobsite with the contractor for review by the City Building Inspector.
4. WEEKLY REPORTS TO CITY
The special inspector or inspection agency shall furnish the City with weekly reports of tests and
inspections. The project engineer or architect, and others as designated shall also be copied on
reports. Weekly reports must include the following:
• Description and date of daily inspections and tests made with applicable locations
• List of all non -conforming items and locations
• Report on status of non -conforming items (how each was resolved or unresolved)
• Field changes authorized by the Architect, Engineer or City Inspector if not included in
non-conformance items.
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5. FINAL CONSTRUCTION REPORT
The special inspector or inspection agency shall submit a final signed report or Certificate of
Compliance to the City stating that all items requiring special inspection and testing were fulfilled
and reported. And, to the best of his/her knowledge the project is in conformance with the
approved plans and specifications, approved change orders and the applicable workmanship
provisions of the IBC. Items not in conformance, unresolved items or any discrepancies in
inspection coverage (i.e., missed inspections, periodic inspection when continuous inspections were
required, etc.) shall be specifically addressed in this report.
B. Contractor Responsibilities
1. NOTIFY THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR OF ALL REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
It is the duty of the contractor to notify the special inspector when work is ready for special
inspection. Note, the items listed on the attached Special Inspection Information Form and as
noted on the approved plans and specifications are required to have special inspections. Adequate
notice shall be provided by the contractor so that the special inspector has time to become familiar
with the project. All work requiring special inspection must be approved prior to concealing or
covering said work.
2. PROVIDE ACCESS TO APPROVED PLANS
The contractor is responsible for providing the special inspector access to approved plans at the
jobsite.
3. RETAIN SPECIAL INSPECTION RECORDS
The contractor is responsible to retain at the jobsite all special inspection records submitted by the
special inspector. These records are to be provided to the City building inspector upon request.
C. City of Edmonds Building Division Responsibilities
1. APPROVE SPECIAL INSPECTION
The Building Division shall approve all Special Inspectors and special inspection requirements.
2. MONITOR SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND APPROVE WEEKLY REPORTS
Work requiring special inspection and the performance of special inspectors shall be monitored
by the City Building Inspector. Building Inspector approval must be obtained prior to placement
of concrete or other similar activities in addition to that of the special inspector.
3. ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
The Building Official may issue a Certificate of Occupancy after all weekly special inspection
reports including the final report have been submitted and accepted by the City.
D. Owner Responsibilities
1. The project owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as the owner's agent shall fund
special inspection services.
E. Engineer or Architect of Record Responsibilities
1. Prepare Statement of Special Inspections in accordance with IBC Section 1705.
2. Review the special inspection reports and provide corrective action for work that may not
conform to the approved plans.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I have read and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Owner name
(please print or type)
Signature
General Contractor Company/Owner name
Signature
Special Inspector/Agency name
Signature
Date
(please print or type)
Date
(please print or type)
Date
Architect/Engineer of Record name
(please print or type)
Signature Date
Return the original signed agreement to the Building Division
City of Edmonds Building Division
121 5t" Avenue North, City Hall Second Floor
Edmonds, WA 98020
ACCEPTED BY CITY OF EDMONDS BUILDING DIVISION:
City Official Signature
Title:
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