2018-0994 Schoonmaker addition.pdf
DATE: August 15, 2018
TO: Terry Willey
FROM: Eric Carter, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2018-0994
Project Address: 620 FIR ST.
Scope: Addition, SFR, VB Construction, Plumbing and Mechanical 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.
General:
1. The proposed project is required to meet the minimum prescriptive requirements of the
Washington State Energy code as indicated on page 3 of the submitted plans. The new
space must also elect additional energy credits from table R406.2. With a proposed space
of 120 square feet, you will need to select .5 applicable credits from the table and
indicate on the plans. The credit only effect the new square footage.
2. The proposed plans do not appear to indicate the U value of the windows, Please
indicate on the plans.
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
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3. The proposed plans do not appear to meet the prescriptive lateral requirements of section
R602.10 of the 2015 International Residential Code. Please submit two sets of stamped
calculations and drawings from a Washington State licensed Engineer. The design shall
include how the removal of the exterior wall will affect the lateral and gravity loading of
the existing structure.
4. Carbon Monoxide detectors are required on each level of the home and outside every
sleeping area. Please indicate on the plans.
5. Interconnected smoke alarms are required to be installed as part of the project. The
alarms are to be located inside every sleeping room or area, outside each sleeping area
and a minimum of one alarm on each level of the home. Please indicate the smoke
alarms on the plans.
6. Lateral tension ties are required to be installed on the new deck, please indicate on the
plans.
Additional comments may be generated upon the second review.
Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Sincerely,
Eric Carter
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