2011-0815 Premier Orthopedic Shell.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: October 28, 2011
TO: Jim Wieben
DDG Architects
Jimw@ddgarchitects.com
FROM: Leif Bjorback, Assistant Building Official
RE: Plan Check: 2011-0815
Project: Premier Orthopedic Shell
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Project Address: 21401 72 Ave W
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 Marie Harrison, Senior Permit
Coordinator. Please cloud or otherwise highlight changes made to the plans whether they are made
in response to this review or those initiated by the owner/design team. Thank you.
non-structural only
The following review comments are . Please also respond to the attached
structural review comments from Eagle Eye Consulting.
General
1.Please complete and submit the Exterior Envelope Summary form for the project. This form
may be found on www.neec.net/energy-codes.
2.Please complete and submit the attached Special Inspection Agreement forms. There is one
each for soils and structural.
3.Provide fire stopping specifications and details for through penetrations of fire rated
assemblies greater than one hour, or list as a deferred submittal.
Sheet G-001
4.Indicate on the plans that a separate permit will be required for demolishing the existing
dumpster enclosure and storage building at the east property line.
Sheet CS
5.It is not clear the extent of what is depicted by the notes Limits of Atrium. Please clarify.
Sheet A-111
6.The detail callouts for stairwells 2 and 3 are not correct. They should refer to sheet A-118,
not A-117. This also occurs on sheets A-112 and A-113.
7.Please fill in the references for the detail and section callouts in two locations where View
Number/Sheet Number is called out.
8.The Accessible Parking table indicates 10 accessible stalls on the first level. Only 6 are
shown on this level. Please clarify.
Sheet A-116
9.Please correct the callouts with references to sheet A-504, which is not included in the plan
set; or provide the missing page.
10.Please correct the callout with reference to sheet A-403, which is not included in the plan
set; or provide the missing page.
11.On the stair plans and sections, show top and bottom handrail extensions per IBC 1012.6 at
all stair runs, typical.
12.The north wall of the elevator hoistway looks to be considered the boundary of the atrium.
The opening through this wall at the third floor must be protected by a fire rated door. IBC
404.6 and Table 715.4
13.What is the opening in the north wall of the of the elevator hoistway at level 1? Show how
this will be protected to maintain the rating of the atrium wall.
14.Within the atrium, there is connection between all three floor levels as there are no rated
doors in front of the elevators. Is it the intent of the designer to limit the connection to only
two stories in order to avoid requirements for smoke control as per IBC 404.5? Due to the
complexity of the design and related code requirements, please provide a narrative
explaining the rationale of the design of the atrium and associated elements as they relate to
the building code.
Sheet A-117
15.Please correct the callout on Detail 9 that references A-404, which is not included in the plan
set; or provide the missing page.
16.The note on Detail 9 indicates the stair treads to comply with requirements of SBC. Please
change this to IBC.
17.At the elevator call stations, install a pictorial sign that reads IN FIRE EMERGENCY, DO
NOT USE ELEVATOR. USE EXIT STAIRS. IBC 3002.3
Sheet A-118
18.On the stair plans and sections, show top and bottom handrail extensions per IBC 1012.6 at
all stair runs, typical.
Sheet A-119
19.The window schedule shows the SHGC as 0.45, while the Envelope Summary form shows
0.40, which is the maximum allowed SHGC unless projection factors are provided and
calculations performed. WSEC Table 13-1
20.Under Remarks, please change the verbiage of the door sign to read unlocked while
space is occupied. IBC 1008.1.9.3
Sheet A-130
21.On north wall at roof, where a parapet is required, the parapet must be at least 30 inches
above the roof level, and have at least a one hour fire rating. Wall type K which is called
out is not fire rated. IBC 705.11
Sheet A-401
22.Several detail callouts are incomplete.
Sheet A-402
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23.Detail callouts are incomplete.
24.Show R-10 slab perimeter insulation at the heated spaces as per WSEC Table 13-1 and as
indicated on the Envelope Summary.
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