2013-0904 Lewis Addition #2.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: October 3, 2013
TO: Jay Lewis
Email: jaylewis32@gmail.com
FROM: Leif Bjorback, Building Official
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RE: Plan Check: 2013-0904, 2 review
Project: Lewis Residence Addition
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Project Address: 1126 8 Ave S
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. Please note that new comments are shown in italics. Thank you.
1.Previous item #3: Please identify on the plan the girder over the gym that carries the
cantilevered deck joists. In the structural calculations it appears this may be the Beam
Supporting Deck Framing. Please show the distance of the backspan on the plan. The calcs
show a backspan of 8 feet but on the plan this scales to approximately 4.5 feet. The
response to this comment included a note that the cantilevered deck has been decreased to
2-6with a 5 backspan. This is acceptable. However, the redlined note added to sheet S2.1
serves to change the double 2x10 door header to a double 1-3/4x8 LVL and does not address
the labeling of the Beam Supporting Deck Framingas requested. Please label the
backspan beam (15.5 feet span) with the appropriate size as per the calcs, which is 1-
3/4x9 LVL, not 1-3/4x8 LVL as redlined for the header. (To my knowledge, LVL is not
available in the 8 inch height dimension.)
2.Upon closer review of the lower level west door header, it appears that the double 2x10 is
insufficient to carry the imposed loads. My preliminary calculations indicate that the same
sized beam (1-3/4x9 LVL) as above would be adequate for this header. Please review and
indicate the proper size for this header on the plans.
3.Previous item #5: Specify on the plans the size and type of anchor bolts for the HTT4s and
HTT5s. The response to this comment stated that the manufacturer specifies the hold down
size and depth required; this is not the case, however, as the Simpson manual clearly states
The designer shall specify anchor bolt type, length and embedment. In order to facilitate
proper construction and inspection, this information must be on the drawings.
In order to expedite the completion of my plan review, I will offer to add the appropriate
redline notations addressing the above items myself, provided I have written direction to do
so along with the necessary response information from the engineer of record. Please advise
how you would like to proceed.