2013-1091 Zinc Art.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: October 23, 2013
TO: Laura Zeck
Email: Laura@laurazeck.com
FROM: Leif Bjorback, Building Official
RE: Plan Check: 2013-1091
Project: Tenant Improvement
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Project Address: 102 3 Ave S #B
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.Please show the occupant load on the plans and the calculations used to determine the OL.
Since the plans are not shown to scale or fully dimensioned, I am unable to calculate this
myself. Please use the following square footage factors in your calculations:
a.Retail: 30 sf per person
b.Office: 100 sf per person
c.Storage Area: 200 sf per person
d.Restrooms: do not include
Please be aware that occupant loads exceeding 49 trigger additional requirements from the
building and fire codes. IBC 1004
2.The alterations require accessibility upgrades for the building per WAC 51.50 (IBC 3411.7).
On the plans, either a) clearly show that the entire interior accessible route of travel complies
with current code, or b) provide upgrades per the previously referenced section. If you choose
to use exception #1 of that section, provide a letter (reference the code exception), stating the
overall project cost, 20% of the project cost, and list the accessibility upgrades that will be
done as part of this permit as well as showing that the total cost of the upgrades is at least
20%.
For example, the valuation of the project as listed on the permit application is $7000, 20% of
which is $1400. The code requires that in addition to your basic construction budget, a
minimum of $1400 must be spent on accessible upgrades unless the space fully complies with
all current accessibility requirements. Possible features that could be considered for upgrades
might include accessible toilets and sinks, restroom grab bars, door sizes and approach space,
etc.