2012-0688 Las Brisas Fireplace #3.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: February 19, 2013
TO: Villas Construction
Email: villasconstruction@gmail.com
FROM: Leif Bjorback, Assistant Building Official
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RE: Plan Check: 2012-0688,
3 review
Project: Las Brisas Fireplace
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Project Address: 201 5 Ave S Suite 101
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 in the Development Services
Department. Thank you.
Previous comments are shown in italics.
1.In order for the City to approve an engineered design for an unlisted system, a greater level of
detail is required for us to review the system and determine general compliance with the IFGC, and
to guide proper construction and inspection. Please provide design details and specifications for
No specifications have been received for the gas burner. Is it listed? How
a.The gas burner
many BTU? What are the materials and design?
We have received the plan sheet drawn by George
b.Configuration of the fire pit and table top
Hanson, architect; however the design must be from the designer (in this case the engineer)
or at least referenced by the engineer. Also, state law requires that submittal documents
prepared by a design professional be stamped and signed by the respective design
professional. Either a) provide all of the design documents stamped and signed by the
engineer of record, or b) provide plan sheets stamped and signed by their respective design
professional, with a notation on the engineers sheet referencing the architectural design
sheet.
See comment on 1b above.
c.Exhaust canopy
Under Sheet Notes, change the second triangle figure 2 to a 3.
d.Makeup air system
Also, what standards are being used to design the exhaust and makeup air system? What
design principle is being used to size the exhaust fan? Please reference the applicable
standard and sections used in the design of the system.
2.Response OK.
3.What are the required clearances from the exhaust termination to combustibles; to other physical
Your response states to install the
portions of the building; to openings into the building?
termination per IMC 804.3.4. In order to guide proper installation and inspection, please include the
pertinent language from this code section in the plans.
Manufacturer
4.Provide manufacturers specifications for the Enervex Exhausto chimney fan.
specifications have not been received for this fan. Please provide.
Please make sure that all design documents are stamped and signed by the engineer of record.
5.
6.
Please be aware that plan review fees for mechanical permits are charged by the hour, and with each
subsequent review the permit fee will increase accordingly.