2019-1394 Hoekstra .pdf
DATE: November 8, 2019
TO: Duane Hoekstra
DSHOEK@MSN.COM
FROM: Donovan Akau, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2019-1394
Project Address: 17214 77th Ave. West
Scope: Replacement of back deck and front porch
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 res ult 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.
Back Deck:
1. It appears that the 4 x 10 HM Fir beams are over spanned. Please make corrections/provide calculations.
2. Please clarify the existing 4 x 12 cantilever from house structure. Does this 4 x 12 go into the exi sting
structure, if so how far, how is fastened to other structural members, what is the total length of these
existing 4 x 12 cantilevered beams. Please ensure that these existing members will be sufficient in the
construction of the new deck for this project.
3. It appears that there is a single structural member at the existing 4 x 12 canter livered beams located at the
stairs. Please provide details is this part of the stairs or is there decking on top of this member.
4. Please provide flashing details as per section R703.4.
5. 3/8 lag bolts are being used at the existing 2 x 8 ledger. Table 507.2 allows the use of a ½ inch lag screw.
Please use this table for your design of the ledger attachment. Plans state that the ledger is existing, if so
what is the 3/8 lag screws being used for?
6. There appears to be no lateral load attachments per section R507.5.1. Please correct and provide the detail
on the set of plans.
7. Lateral restraints per R507.5.1 does not appear to be on the plans. Please clarify/correct plans to show the
lateral restraints.
8. The 4 x 6 posts appear to be missing lateral bracing. Please provide Knee bracing to include the size and
connections on the plans.
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
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Front desk:
9. The 4 x 6 posts appear to be missing lateral bracing. Please provide Knee bracing to include the size and
connections on the plans.
10. Lateral restraints per R507.5.1 does not appear to be on the plans. Please clarify/correct plans to show the
lateral restraints.
11. Please provide flashing details as per section R703.4.
12. The openings at the open risers when measured vertically at 30” or greater the opening to be per section
R311.7.5.1.
13. The 1 x 3 cedar is undersized per table R507.4. Please make corrections on the plans.
14. Please provide details as to how the stair brackets are being attached to the 4 x 12 PT stringer.
To include the length and size and make of fastener.
15. Please provide details as to how the stringers are being attached both at the bottom and top.
General:
16. A suggestion would be to look at My Building Permit. com. There is a tip sheet that you may want to
reference to the building of a deck for this project.
Upon review of the resubmitted documents, additional comments may be generated.
Sincerely,
Donovan Akau
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