2014-0815 Stively - Healey-Jorgensen Dibble.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: September 18, 2014
TO: Neil Jorgensen
Healey Jorgensen Architects
neil@hj-aia.com
FROM: Andrew Gahan, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2014-0815
Project: Stively Addition
Project Address: 9215 Sierra Street
During a review of the plans by the Building Division for the above noted project, it was found that
the following information, clarifications, or changes are needed. A complete review cannot be
performed until the revised plans/documents, including a written response indicating where the
clouded or otherwise highlighted changes can be found on the revised plans, have been submitted
to a Permit Coordinator. Reviews by other divisions, such as Planning, Engineering, or Fire, may
result in additional comments.
Healey-Jorgensen Calculations:
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1.Please provide (2) copies of the beam calculations provided by Healey-Jorgensen
per RCW 18.08.370(2).
2.The calculation for the master bedroom window header was performed using the reaction
from the ridge beam above, however, it appears the reaction from the incorrect end of the
ridge beam was used. Please verify adequacy.
Dibble Calculations:
3.It appears that the shear load at the front of the structure is intended to be transferred to the
soil through the circular footings supporting the peeler posts. Please clarify the load path
and verifty that the footings are sufficient to transfer the required loads into the soil.
Sheet C:
4.Clarify how the 0.5 energy credit is being obtained through option 3a High Efficiency
HVAC. This could be done by providing the specifications of the equipment installed in
2011 under permit number BLD2011-0790.
Sheet 1:
5.Please provide detail SK-1 on the plans from the engineering packet provided by Dibble
Engineers.
Sheet 2:
6.Add on to the note regarding the cantilevered beam supporting the ridge beam above,
. ALSO VERIFY CONNECTION AT BACKSPAN TO RESIST
LOAD FROM ABOVE
UPLIFT.
Sheet 3:
7.Verify that a smoke alarm exists in the hallway, in addition to the CO detector shown, per
IRC R314.
Sheet 4:
8.Please provide a detail showing the connections at the point of convergence of the valley
rafters, the new ridge beam, and the support beam to guide proper installation and
inspection.
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