2017-0042 Madrona Plm and Mech- Rainbow.pdf
February 7, 2017
Mr. Leif Bjorback
Building Official
City of Edmonds
121 Fifth Avenue North
Edmonds, Washington 98020-3145
Subject: Edmonds SD - Madrona School BLD20170041
Mechanical Permit Review 01
I have received and reviewed the above referenced project for conformance with the
following codes, as adopted and amended by the State of Washington and the City of
Edmonds:
2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
2015 Washington State Energy Code, WAC 51-11 (WSEC)
The comments listed below only apply to the documents submitted with the building
permit application for the mechanical and plumbing reviews (medical gas systems have
not been reviewed):
1. Resubmit the Washington State Energy Code Compliance Forms using the 2015
forms. I acknowledge that there was a long delay waiting for current forms to be
made available, but at this juncture we are able to utilize the correct forms. Please
note that specifications are not reviewed; items listed as being required to be
indicated on the plans need to be included in the plan set.
2. Sheet M-001: Indicate on this sheet that the design meets the requirements of the
2015 IMC, 2015 IFGC, 2015 UPC, 2015 WSEC, and all local code amendments.
3. Load calculations: Include a copy of the load calculations with the plans. In addition,
provide a summary of the cooling and heating loads and the corresponding
equipment capacities.
4. Provide domestic water service sizing calculation on the plans that indicates all
fixtures, length of piping, and water pressure.
5. Plumbing plans: Provide waste and vent pipe sizes for each discrete pipe section.
Indicate drainage fixture unit counts on waste trunk lines. (This comment also applies
to sheet M503). Note that 2-
overloaded.
6. Plumbing plans: Provide domestic water pipe sizes for each discrete pipe section.
Indicate water supply fixture unit counts on main lines. (This comment also applies to
sheet M503).
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Rainbow Consulting Mechanical Engineering 336 NW 50 Street, Seattle, WA 98107 www.rainbowconsulting-me.com
Steven Rainbow, PE Phone 206.235.6002 steven@rainbowconsulting-me.com
Edmonds SD - Madrona School BLD20170041
Mechanical Review 01
February 7, 2017
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7. Sheet M-003, Plumbing Fixture Schedule: Indicate that emergency showers and
eyewashes are provided with an ASSE 1071 thermostatic tempering valve.
8. Sheet M-003, Plumbing Fixture Schedule: Indicate that water connections to ice
makers are provided with reduced pressure backflow devices.
9. Sheet M-122: Provide vent for drain CD-1.
10. Sheet M-122: The kitchen equipment plan labels are interfering with the legibility of
the plumbing plan; revise as required.
11. Sheets M-122, M123: Flag note indicated on the plans, but no flag note referenced.
12. Sheets M-221, M-222, M-223: Label and size all condensate piping.
13. Sheet M-221: Indicate that the dishwasher drainage connection located in the Staff
Lounge is installed in accordance with UPC Section 414.3.
14. Sheet M-322: Indicate type of vent provided for the kiln.
15. Sheet M-322: The requirements for commercial kitchen hoods are governed by the
IMC and including the hood information as for-reference-only is not adequate.
Include a hood schedule in the mechanical plans. Be sure to indicate hood listings by
rating agencies, hood material and gage.
16. Sheet M-322: There is a 22x14 on the north side of the kitchen which doesnt appear
to connect to anything. Please clarify the purpose of this duct.
17. Sheet M-502: Provide drain for all RPBA installations.
18. Sheet M-502: Add the indicated flag notes to the plan.
19. Sheet M-601: I was unable to locate the plumbing vent connected to the grease
interceptor. Please point this out or update plans as required.
20. Sheet M-802: Provide MPG pipe size for line serving the two boilers.
21. Sheet M-904: Gravity grease interceptor calculations are based upon 2012 UPC.
Update as required to 2015 codes.
If you have any questions or require additional clarification on any of the items contained
in this letter, please email me at steven@rainbowconsulting-me.com or contact me
directly at 206-235-6002.
Sincerely,
Rainbow Consulting LLC
Steven Rainbow, PE
cc: Douglas Beck, Beck & Associates, PLLC, beckpllc@msn.com
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Rainbow Consulting Mechanical Engineering 336 NW 50 Street, Seattle, WA 98107 www.rainbowconsulting-me.com
Steven Rainbow, PE Phone 206.235.6002 steven@rainbowconsulting-me.com