2019-0448 Abedalla COMMENTS LETTER 3.pdf
DATE: December 26, 2019
TO: Niran Abedalla
FROM: Donovan Akau, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2019-0448
Project Address: 7815 202nd Place SW
Scope: Remodel/Addition, R-3, VB Construction.
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 Notes:
1. It is still unclear as to the hold down and their placements for this project. It appears that sheet
01-02 and 01-03 do not reflect this. On sheet 01-03, the foundation plan does not indicate the
hold down at the new addition located at the master bedroom found on sheet 01-02. Please
clarify/indicate this on the plans.
2. It appears that there are no hold downs at either side of the garage door opening. Clarify/correct
this on both the foundation plan and floor plan.
3. I do see that there are new grid lines now on t he plans. It is difficult to distinguish what details
are being referenced to details that are on the plans. Please clearly indicate the detail bugs
accordingly to the details that they pertain too. It also appears that there are cross sections but
again is difficult to distinguish the details to the cross sections. Please check the number and
alphabetizing of your details to the plan detail call outs and the cross sections.
4. Please note that in the engineer packet notes it state that all 4x or bigger members are to DF_L #1
or better. This is not noted on the plans and or notes. Clarify/correct this on the plans.
5. The details for your wood framing does not indicate the sizing of the 2x studs. I do see that there
is R21 for the wall insulation. Please clarify that the 2x member size for the stud walls are
indicated on the plans.
6. Please check the acronyms that are being used for the connections. It is unclear as to what brand
and or the correct fastener is being referenced on the plans. I have looked at Simpson Ties and
have found that fasteners that are being used for this project is no longer available of Simpson
Ties are the brand that is being used.
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
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7. Just for clarification for the installation of epoxy hold downs that are being installed. If these hold
downs have been installed without a Special inspector a pull test may be requested by the City of
Edmonds.
Upon review of the resubmitted documents, additional comments may be generated . Please contact me if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Donovan Akau