2013-0774 Esegenet addition-AFH.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: August 9, 2013
TO: Taddesse Esegenet
esegnethaile@yahoo.com
FROM: Chuck Miller, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2013-0774
Project: Esegnet addition-AFH
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Project Address: 8428 190 Street SW
During a 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, cloud all changes on the revised plans, and submit the revised
plans/documents to a Permit Coordinator. Thank you.
General note:
1.As of July 1, 2013, the 2012 edition (2011 National Electrical Code) of most of the building
codes became effective per the Washington State Building Code Council (Washington
Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 51) and the City of Edmonds Community
Development Code (ECDC) Title 19. Provide updated construction documents reflecting
the current codes and their requirements. Among these are the Department of Social and
Health Services (DSHS) 2012 Adult Family Home (AFH) Local Building Inspection
Checklist (see attached), in addition to the following plan review comments.
On page 1:
2.General Notes In the note starting with Bedroom windows Change the measuring
point from sill to bottom of clear opening per R310.1.
3.Code Note #1 Change the code edition year from 2009 to 2012 per Washington
Administrative Code (WAC) 51-50/ Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC)
19.00.020.
4.Code Note #2 Change the code edition year from 2009 to 2012 per Washington
Administrative Code (WAC) 51-51/ Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC)
19.05.000.
5.Insulation Clarify the note Table 9-6 energy credit option 1A and its applicability to this
project.
6.Doors and Windows Change the U value for all glazing from .32 to .30 per
Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) Table R402.1.1.
7.Miscellaneous Notes Note # 5 - Change the measuring point from finished sill to bottom
of clear opening per R310.1.
8.Miscellaneous Notes Note #11 - Change the code edition year from 2009 to 2012 per
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 51-51/ Edmonds Community Development Code
(ECDC) 19.05.000.
9.Miscellaneous Notes Note #12 - Change the code edition year from 2003 to 2012 per
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 51-11R/ Edmonds Community Development
Code (ECDC) 19.30.
10.Miscellaneous Notes Note #18 Change the code section reference from 403 to
M1507.
11.Miscellaneous Notes Note #18 - Change the code reference and edition year from 2009
IMC to 2012 IRC per Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 51-51/ Edmonds
Community Development Code (ECDC) 19.05.000.
12.Miscellaneous Notes Note #19 Change the code section reference from 504.6.5 to
M1502.4.5.
13.Miscellaneous Notes Note #19 - Change the code reference and edition year from 2009
IMC to 2012 IRC per Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 51-51/ Edmonds
Community Development Code (ECDC) 19.05.000.
14.Miscellaneous Notes Note #21 Change the minimum percentage from 50 to 75 per
WSEC R404.1.
15.Miscellaneous Notes Note #22 Change the code section reference from 105.4 to
R401.3.
On page 2:
16.General Notes In the note starting with Construction to comply Change the code
edition year from 2009 to 2012 per Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 51-11R/
Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 19.30.
17.General Notes In the note starting with 110V hardwired Change the code reference
and code edition year from IBC 2009 to IRC 2012per Washington Administrative Code
(WAC) 51-51/ Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 19.05.000.
18.General Notes Section R325 Change the provided section references to those of the 2012
IRC per Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 51-51/ Edmonds Community
Development Code (ECDC) 19.05.000.
19.Building & Fire Inspection Requirements Note #6 Change the page numbers from 3 and
4 to 4, 5, and 6 see the attached Department of Social and Health Services Adult Family
Home (AFH) Local Building Inspection Checklist.
20.Detail #3 Foundation Change the code reference for the anchor bolt requirements from
1806.6.1 to 2308.6.
21.Adult Family Home Ramp Detail - Change the code edition year from 2009 to 2012 per
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 51-51/ Edmonds Community Development Code
(ECDC) 19.05.000.
On page 3:
22.Foundation Plan Change the detail references from 3/3 to 3/2 to guide proper
construction and inspection two locations.
23.Foundation Plan Change the detail references from 4/3 to 4/2 to guide proper
construction and inspection two locations.
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24.Foundation Plan Clarify the callout for the two 18x18x6 isolated footings supporting the
ends of the middle north-south 4x10 beam. They appear to be undersized for the loads and
bearing noted in the construction documents.
25.Foundation Plan Clarify the callout for the 18x18x6 isolated footing supporting the west
end of the second east-west 4x10 beam in the south-most beam line (below the bearing
wall). It appears to be undersized for the loads and bearing noted in the construction
documents.
26.Foundation Plan Clarify the braced wall panel support compliance with R602.10.9 for the
bearing wall between the kitchen and bedroom.
27.Main Floor Plan specification notes Egress - Change the measuring point from sill to
bottom of clear opening per R310.1.
28.Main Floor Plan specification notes Tub & Shower Note - Change the code edition year
from 2009 to 2012 per Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 51-51/ Edmonds
Community Development Code (ECDC) 19.05.000.
29.Main Floor Plan - Change the detail references from 1/3 to 1/2 to guide proper
construction and inspection two locations.
30.Main Floor Plan - Change the detail references from 2/3 to 2/2 to guide proper
construction and inspection two locations.
31.Main Floor Plan Notes below plan view title Eliminate the glazing area percentage of
floor area and change the U value from .32 to .30 per 2012 WSEC - Washington
Administrative Code (WAC) 51-11R/ Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC)
19.30.
32.Main Floor Plan Notes below plan view title Eliminate the note Option II per 2012
WSEC - Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 51-11R/ Edmonds Community
Development Code (ECDC) 19.30.
33.Main Floor Plan Notes below plan view title Eliminate the note Energy option 6 from
WSEC Table 9-1 per 2012 WSEC - Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 51-11R/
Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 19.30.
34.Shearwall Schedule Stud Framing Clarify the footnote references found in the column
headers. A list of applicable footnotes could not be found among the submitted construction
documents.
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