2017-06015 Laughtland SFR.pdfDATE
TO:
FROM:
RE:
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
June 9, 2017
Andrew Phillips
Andrew@CRDdesignbuild.com
Eric Carter, Plans Examiner
Plan Check: BLD2017-06015
Project Address: 926 Walnut ST.
Scope: New, Single Family Dwelling, — R-3/U occupancy group — V-B
construction— mechanical and plumbing included
Please be advised that the building plans for the above referenced project have been disapproved
for the purposes of obtaining a building permit. During a review of the plans by the Building
Division for compliance with the applicable building codes, it was found that the following
information, clarifications, or changes are needed. Reviews by other divisions, such as Planning,
Engineering, or Fire, may result in additional comments that require attention beyond the scope of
this letter. Items that recur on this list appear in italics.
A complete review cannot be performed until the revised plans/documents, including a
written response in itemized letter format indicating where the `clouded' or otherwise
highlighted changes can be found on the revised plans, have been submitted to a Permit
Coordinator.
Resubmittals must be made at the Development Services Department on the 2nd Floor of City Hall.
Permit Center hours are M, T, Th, & F from 8am-4:30pm and from 8:30am-12pm on Wednesdays.
This building plan review cannot be completed until we receive the following items:
Sheet A2:
The energy notes indicate the home will comply with the prescriptive requirements of
table R402.1.1. The home must also comply with section R406 of the Washington State
energy code. Section R406 requires additional energy credits to be utilized to further
benefit the energy efficiency of the home. Please select an additional 3.5 credits from
table 406.2 of the 2015 Washington State energy code and add those additional credits as
well as indicate the ratings of the individual appliances to the plans.
2. General notes referencing smoke and CO detectors to direct wired are referenced on
sheet A0. These smoke and CO detectors have specific requirements. Please indicate the
location of each Smoke and CO detector in compliance with R314 and R315 of the 2015
IRC, including any state amendments on the plans.
3. It appears that each door has been labeled with a number for identification. A door
schedule has not been provided on the plans. Please provide a door schedule on the plans
that identifies size and safety features if applicable.
4. The windows on the plans do not include any indicating factors. Please include on the
plans individual window sizes, egress compliance, and any applicable safety features in
accordance with section R308 of the 2015 IRC.
5. Local exhaust fans are required in accordance with R1507.4 Please indicate on the plans
the location and CFM rating of each individual exhaust fan in accordance with R1507.4.
6. Whole house ventilation is required per R1507.3. Please indicate on the plans the
location and CFM rating of the selected method of ventilation in accordance with
R1507.3 and any applicable state amendments.
7. Appliance impact protection is required per M1307.3.1. Please indicate on the plans the
means of impact protection for the hot water tank and furnace.
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