2015-1033 Jacobsen hot tub- Eng Consult NW.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: August 31, 2015
TO: Aqua Recs, Incorporated
Wade Smith
wade@aquarec.com
FROM: Chuck Miller, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2015-1033
Project: Jacobsen hot tub
Project Address: 741 Hanna Park Road
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 changes can be found on the plans, have been submitted to a Permit Coordinator.
Reviews by other divisions, such as Planning, Engineering, or Fire, may result in additional
comments.
General Note:
1.Indicate on the plans the plumbing and mechanical systems to be installed to support the
operation of the hot tub and the details of their installation. Of specific concern are a
connection to the sanitary system for drainage per ECDC 18.10.050/ Uniform Plumbing
Code (UPC) chapter 7, installation of a heater and gas piping to provide fuel per
International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) chapters 3 & 4. Include details regarding piping
materials, sizing, placement (underground or surface), protection, etc.
2.Indicate on the plans the requirement for controls to shut off the heater without adjusting the
thermostat and a timer to automatically turn off and on heaters and pumps on a preset
schedule or a built-in timer to do the same per Washington State Energy Code (WSEC)
R403.9.2. Gas-fired heaters shall not be equipped with constant burning pilot lights per
WSEC R403.9.1.
3.Indicate on the plans the means to be used to meet the barrier requirements of section
AG105 in Appendix G of the International Residential Code (IRC). A cover, required for
heated spas per WSEC R403.9.3 that also complies with ASTM F 1346 may also be used to
meet the requirement.