2014-1051 Maul (Design Works, Reed).pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: November 21, 2014
TO: Bruce ONeill
mick@designworksconstruction.net
FROM: Andrew Gahan, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2014-1051
Project: Remodel and Deck
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Project Address: 601 2 Ave
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.
Sheet 2
1.Note 3 revise mechanical code reference to the IMC.
2.Note P1 replace the word sill with clear opening.
3.Note S5 add note that the garage/house door must be self-closing per IRC R302.5.1.
4.Glazing Schedule please identify which windows contain safety glazing and which
windows are intended to satisfy egress requirements.
5.Please specify the new header to be used over the sliding glass door along the west wall of
the Master Bedroom and provide calculations for that header.
Sheet 3
6.Add to notes regarding egress windows. The last line should read 44 max. from floor to
bottom of clear opening.
7.Please clarify how the requirements of WSEC Table R402.1.1 will be satisfied with regard
to the slab-on-grade under the garage area that is proposed to be converted to conditioned
space.
8.Deck Framing please clarify if and where concrete pavers will be installed on the deck.
Additionally, please verify that the engineering submitted has accounted for the loads
associated with the materials proposed.
9. Please provide calcultions for the ledger connection supporting the deck.
10.Lower Floor Plan Please reconfigure the floor plan at the bottom of the stairs to conform
to IRC R311.7.6. The door can not be located directly at the bottom of the stairs and a
landing is required.
Sheet 4
11.Please verify that the stairs comply with IRC R311.7.5.1, such that a 4 sphere cannot pass
through the open risers.