2018-0774 Sandstrom deck.pdf
DATE: June 15, 2018
TO: Tyler Snow
Clearskiescontracting@gmail.com
FROM: Eric Carter, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2019-0774
Project Address: 810 12th AVE N
Scope: Modification of existing deck and expansion
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.
1. The 4x8PT HF beams noted on the plans, spanning 8’ are overstressed for the
anticipated loads. These beams will need to be of a larger size or add intermediate
supports, please take into account of a minimum of 10PSF of “dead load” and 60PSF of
“live load” when sizing your framing members.
2. Lateral load connections are required per IRC 507.2.4. Please indicate a minimum of
four connectors evenly spaced along the ledger with a minimum of a 750# rating on the
plans.
3. The proposed footing indicate a depth of 12” below grade. The footing must be a
minimum of 18” in depth to comply with frost requirements. Please change the proposed
depth on the plans.
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
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4. The footing detail does not appear to indicate any reinforcement. The proposed footings
will require a minimum of 2 #4 rebar each way. Please indicate the required
reinforcement on the plans.
Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Sincerely,
Eric Carter