2019-0889 Tran.docx.pdf
DATE: August 13, 2019
TO: Calvin Tam
FROM: Donovan Akau, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2019-0889
Project Address: 20703 80th Ave. W
Scope: Remove existing upper deck, construct new bedroom, sunroom, office and exterior deck
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.
Sheet A1.0
1. 2012 WSEC is referenced fir the energy code compliance notes. Please make correction to the 2015
WSEC.
2. It appears that the R value is not indicated for the header. Table R402.1.1 in the 2015WSEC foot note M
states headers to be insulated with a minimum of R-10 insulation. Indicate this on the plans where
required.
Sheet A2.0
3. Shear Wall Notes. Please make corrections/clarify as to the labeling of the locations and correct call outs
on the plans.
4. Please indicate as how the walls are to be connected/anchored and constructed for the new office on the
plans.
5. It appears as if the 4 x 6 DF NO. 1 full height post is missing. Please correct this on the plans.
Sheet A3.0
6. Please make corrections to shear wall notes so that they indicate the call out on the plans.
7. PTW 2x8 is indicated as DF No. 2. Hem Fir 2 is commonly used for pressure treated lumber this is noted
on sheet A6.0. Please clarify. Correct on the plans.
Sheet A4.0
8. Roof framing notes “requirements” #4 indicates all HDR to be DF#1 UNO. Sheets A1.0 thru A3.0 does
not indicate that. Please clarify this on the plans.
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
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Sheet A5.0
9. Please indicate that the window located at the landing at the bottom of the stairs meet section R308.4.7.
Sheet A6.0
10. If this sheet details/tables are to be used for this project. Please have the Design Professional stamp.
Clarify/correct on the plans.
11. Span Table Footing notes sheet A6.0 is in conflict with the detail for footing on sheet A2.0 stamped and
signed by a design professional. Please correct this on the plans.
Sheet ST1.0
12. Please indicate which fasteners are to be used for this project. Make corrections on the plans.
13. There appears to be no detail for fastener MSTC28 as indicated on S1.0. Make corrections and provide the
details on sheet ST1.0. This connection is called out on A3.0 (upper level plan).
Sheet S2.0
14. Please provide as how the post is to be connected to the HDR in detail 11.
General:
15. Please have Design professional review the plans and ensure that there are no conflicting information as to
connections, nailing patterns, species of lumber etc. to the sheets that are not stamped by the design
professional. Where there is a conflict please have Design professional or Engineer of record correct or
stamp the sheet of the plans. It appears that a lot of information has been provided for this project and me
(Boiler Plate). Please ensure that what is on the plans are specific to this project.
Upon review of the resubmitted documents, additional comments may be generated .
Sincerely,
Donovan Akau