2013-0662 Breske SFR.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: July 22, 2013
TO: Fred Breske
Breske LLC
Email: fredbreske@gmail.com
FROM: Leif Bjorback, Building Official
RE: Plan Check: 2013-0662
Project: Breske Single Family Residence
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Project Address: 9330 218 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 in the
Development Services Department. Thank you.
1.On the site plan identify a permanent datum point with elevation for reference in
determining and verifying average grade and the overall height of the structure.
2.On the elevation page, show the elevations of the average grade, maximum allowable height
and proposed height of the structure.
3.On the plans show a carbon monoxide alarm in the hall outside the bedrooms. R315.2
4.Provide openable area and sill height of egress windows in all sleeping rooms. R310
5.Detail B/5 is referenced on sheet 3 but does not occur on sheet 5. Please add the referenced
detail or revise the plans as needed.
6.Please revise the note on sheet 5 regarding the maximum sone rating of the whole house fan
to say 1.0 sones, not 1.5. R1508.4
7.In the structural calculations the shear wall schedule specifies to use 3x bottom plate on
SW-E and SW-G walls, but this note does not appear on the shear wall schedule on the
plans. Please clarify whether this is the sole plate or the mudsill, and make any needed
revisions to the plans.
8.For shear wall type SW-C, provide 3x or 2-2x framing members where receiving edge
nailing from abutting panels, as it exceeds 350 psf. IBC Table 2306.3 footnote i.
9.Specify anchor bolt size and spacing for SW-G walls at the living room.
10.Reviewers note: please be aware that this review assumes that all foundation footings will
bear on undisturbed native soil (as depicted on the site plan). Any soils that are placed as fill
under footings or found to be unsuitable will require approval by a geotechnical engineer.