2012-1122 Aldercrest Addition #2.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: February 1, 2013
TO: Coates Design Architects
Email: Bob@coatesdesign.com
FROM: Leif Bjorback, Assistant Building Official
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RE: Plan Check: 2012-1122, 2 review
Project: Aldercrest Health and Rehab.
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Project Address: 21400 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 a permit coordinator in the Development
Services Department. Thank you. Note that previous comments appear in italics.
1.Previous item 3: The new exterior west wall of Room 104 is situated 16 feet from the east
exterior wall of the existing west wing of the building. It appears on the original construction
drawings that these are separate buildings on the same lot. In the new configuration, an
imaginary lot line will need to be established for the purpose of determining fire separation
distance and allowable openings in the exterior walls. Please show this imaginary lot line on
the plans, and show how the respective exterior wall openings of both buildings comply with
IBC 705.8. See also IBC 705.3.
The limitation of openings in exterior walls applies to the existing bedroom walls facing the
new addition as well as to the new walls that you have addressed. Please demonstrate how
these existing bedroom walls comply with this code section. Also related to this issue, provide
revised plans addressing the 1/22/13 DOH review comment #3 stating each resident
bedroom must have an exterior window located twenty-four feet or more from another
building or the opposite wall of a court.
2.Previous item 12: Special inspections have been identified for the project. Please complete
and return the attached special inspection agreement forms. These forms must be completed
and approved prior to issuance of the permit.
We have not received the special inspection forms as your response letter indicates. Please
provide the signed forms prior to issuance of the permit.