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City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425)771-0220
TO: The Leron Co., hie.
Attn: Tom Leron
PO Box 12863
Mill Creek, WA 98082
RE: Plan Check: BLD20100984
Project: Townsend Addition
Project Address: 710 Alder St
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. Sign and return the attached special inspection form. The special inspection firm will be the
geotech of record.
2. Provide a construction detail for the 42" wall/guard at the edge of stairs that will address the
200# minimum load requirement. The concern is if a short wall is just nailed to the top of the
floor,, it could overturn with minimal applied forces.
3. Provide a footing drain detail which complies with geotechnical requirements.
4. The roof/ceiling insulation minimum is R-38, due to the size exceeding the 500 square foot
exception for R-30 in rafter cavities.
5. If the front wall is constructed as proposed there will be a hinge point at the existing plate line.
Either rebuild the wall with full height studs and posts, or provide engineering calculations to
justify the hinge.
6. Engineer of record:
a. Retrofit holdown all thread size, embedment depth, and epoxy requirements.
b. Call out post to beam connections
c. Address using 4x10 beams instead of roof beams RB2 and RB3 for the cantilevered
porch.
d. Sheet 6 shows the bearing for RB2 near the entry as being about 2' offset from the
foundation. Justify, or change location of bearing point to align with foundation
wall.
7. Provide truss engineering and layout for the girder, mono, and standard trusses.
Pat Lawler, CBO
Plans Examiner/Building Inspector
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SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AGREEMENT
Permit #: d,01-620' Project: Jd,4i o ,ti) &0'0"ir
Prior to issuance of a permit, this form. must be completed inn its entirety and returned to the Cityfor
approval. The completed form must have signatures of acknowledgment by all parties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Special Inspection Firm and Special Inspectors:
The Special Inspection firm of will perform special
inspection for the following types of work (separate forms must be submitted if more than one fine is to be
employed):
❑ Reinforced Concrete
❑ Bolting in Concrete
❑ Prestressed Concrete
❑ Shotcrete
❑ Structural Masonry
❑ Structural Steel/Welding
❑ High Strength Bolting
❑ Spray applied Fireproofing
❑ Smoke Control Systems
❑ Lateral Wood
❑ Structural Observation
Grading/soils
❑ Other
❑ Other
All individual inspectors to be employed on this project will be WABO certified for the type of work they are to
inspect. If inspection is for work that is not covered by the WABO categories, or the inspector is not WABO
certified, a detailed resume of the inspector and firm must be submitted. The resume must show that the
inspector and the firm are qualified by education and experience to perform the work and testing required by the
project design and specifications.
The work shall be inspected for conformance with the plans and specifications approved by the City. Revisions
and addenda sheets will not be used for inspection, unless they have been approved by the City. Inspection
records shall include:
A daily record to be maintained on site, itemizing the inspections performed. Any nonconforming work
shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for resolution.
A weekly report shall be submitted to the City; detailing the inspections and testing performed, listing
any nonconforming work and resolution of nonconforming items.
A final report shall be submitted to the building department prior to the Certificate of Occupancy being
issued. This report will indicate that inspection and testing was completed in conformance with the
approved plans, specifications and approved revisions or addenda. Any unresolved discrepancies must
be detailed in the final report.
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Contractor:
The contractor shall provide the special inspector or agency adequate notification of work requiring inspection.
The City approved plan and specifications must be made available, at the jobsite for the use of the special
inspector and the City inspector. The contractor shall maintain all daily inspection reports, on site, for review by
all parties.
The special inspection functions are considered to be in addition to the normal inspections performed by the City
and the contractor is responsible for contacting the City to schedule regular inspections. No concrete shall be
poured or other work covered until approval is given by the City inspector.
BuildinI4 Department:
The building department shall review any revisions and addenda. The City inspector will monitor the special
inspection functions for compliance with the agreement and the approved plans. The City inspector shall be
responsible for approving various stages of construction to be covered and for work to proceed.
Design Professionals:
The architect and/or engineer will clearly indicate on the plans and specifications the specific types of special
inspection required. and shall include a schedule for inspection and testing. The architect and/or engineer will
coordinate their revision and addenda process in such a way as to insure that all required City approvals are
obtained, prior to work shown on the revisions being performed in the field.
Owner:
The project owner, or the architect or engineer acting as the owners agent, shall employ the special inspector or
agency.
ENFORCEMENT
A failure of the special inspector or firm to perform in keeping with the requirements of the IBC, the approved
plans and this document, may void this agreement and the Building Official's approval of the special inspector.
In such a case a new special inspector and/or firm would need to be proposed for approval. A failure of the
design and/or construction parties to perform in accordance with this agreement may result in a STOP WORK
notice being posted on the project until nonconforming items have been resolved.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I have read and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Owner:
Contractor: _
Arch./Eng:_
Special Insp.
Signature Date
Signature Date:
Signature Date:
Signature Date:
ACCEPTED FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS BUILDING DEPT.
Date:
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