2018-0342 Alpha Assisted Living Alteration.pdfOV EDAI 0
DATE:
TO:
FROM
RE:
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
March 20, 2018
Third Place Design Cooperative
Mark@thirdplacedesigncoop.com
Eric Carter, Plans Examiner
Plan Check: BLD2018-0342
Project Address: 8425 Bowdoin Way
Scope: Interior remodel of assisted living Facility
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 indicatins! where the 'clouded' or otherwise
highlij!hted chani!es 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 2 nd Floor of City Hall.
Permit Center hours are M, T, THz, & 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:
General:
Provide as part of a complete building permit application submittal stamped and sealed
construction drawings prepared by a licensed architect registered to practice in the State of
Washington per Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 18.08.410. The proposed project
affects the life safety system of the structure due to the alteration to fire rated assemblies and
openings. The drawings should incorporate the applicable responses to the plan review
comments and/or the proposed methods of meeting compliance with applicable codes
2. In accordance with WAC 388-78A-2850, a review approval letter from the Construction
Review Services of Washington State Department of Health. Provide as part of a complete
building permit application submittal of a copy of the required District for the proposed
project per the City of Edmonds.
3. A Residential Building Permit Application was filled out at the time of the original
submittal. This project is being reviewed as an I- I and falls under the regulation of the IBC.
As part of complete resubmittal, a commercial application will need to fill out in its entirety.
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4. Notes indicate the removal of existing lighting. Provide as part of the resubmittal,
Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) Compliance Forms for Commercial Buildings.
Areas that will have new fixtures installed are required to be indicated on the energy forms.
5. Notes indicate the removal of existing ceiling GWB and Lights, ETC. Included in the ETC
will any alterations to existing heating, ventilation, or exhaust systems within the designated
work areas? Please indicate the location of existing, new or relocated grilles, diffusers and if
they communicate with the rated corridor on the plans. Fire/Smoke protection will be
required if applicable in accordance with IBC 717.
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6. Detail IA indicates a 2x4 stud wall with 5/8" type X GWB on both sides. The GWB
attachment details are not identified. Furthermore; is the one hour assembly prescriptive as
described in the 2015 IBC or a recognized listed assembly? If so please add the code
reference or listing number to the plans in accordance with IBC 703.3
7. The plans indicate new smoke/co detectors to be installed. Our records indicate that this
building currently has a fire alarm system. If these detectors are being added to the existing
system, a separate permit will be required. Please clarify.
A 7.00:
8. The door schedule and plans indicate the installation of 20 minute rated doors at the
corridor. These doors also need to comply with the smoke and draft control requirements of
IBC 716.5.3. Please indicate on the plans how these door assemblies will comply.
This plan review is considered incomplete, additional comments may generated upon the second
review.
Please let me know if I can be of any additional assistance.
Eric Carter
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