Building Comments 1.pdfCity of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: October 15, 2018
TO: Meg Haley, RA
Kilburn Architects
me ,kilbumarchitects.com
FROM: Chuck Miller, Senior Plans Examiner
chuck.miller(2edmondswa. gov
RE: Plan Check: BLD2018-1197 -15t review
Project Address: 504 Holly Drive
Project: Shellabarger Creek Condominium building enclosure replacement
Scope: Remove/replace exterior cladding including doors/windows — remove -replace
exterior GWB/structural wood panel as required — add canopies — remove/replace
roof covering — nonseparated B/R-2/S-2 occupancy — VA construction — NFPA 13
sprinkler system
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.
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. Only those sheets specifically referenced as follows need to be resubmitted.
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 plan review comment:
1. The unique and specific nature of the work necessary to complete your project requires
special inspection per the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 64.55. A City of Edmonds
`Special Inspection and Testing Agreement' (see the end of these plan review comments) for
the following work will need to be completed and returned prior to permit issuance:
• Window Water Penetration Resistance Test
0 Building Enclosure
On sheet A-2.1 — Proposed Elevations:
2. Elevation 2 — South Elevation — Provide on the plans a detail, and a reference to it,
representing/specifying the minimum required construction of the `New Metal Canopy'
along the east and west sides and the attachment of them to the structure.
On sheet A-2.2 — Proposed Elevations:
3. Elevation 1— East Elevation — Provide on the plans a detail, and a reference to it,
representing/specifying the minimum required construction of the `New Metal Canopy'
along the north side and the attachment of it to the structure.
On sheet A-3.0 — Key Photos:
4. Eliminate from the plans the references to details on sheets `A-4.1' through `A-4.4'. Those
sheets have not been included as part of the submitted construction documents for the scope
of work under this permit.
5. Update the detail references on the following unnumbered photos (numbered by the plans
examiner — from left to right, top to bottom):
• 1 — Eliminate the callout to detail `1/A-3.4'
• 5 — Change the callout for the siding termination at the foundation from ` 12/A-3.4'
to `1/A-3.4'.
• 11 — Clarify the callout to detail `2/A-3.2'. A corresponding detail could not be
found.
On sheets A-3.2 through A-3.6 — Details:
6. Provide on the plans details, and references to them where applicable,
representing/specifying the minimum required construction criteria of listed fire -resistance
rated wall/soffit assemblies, tested in accordance with ASTM E 119/UL 263. The
information must include the specified type, size, shank diameter, length of fasteners, and
their installation criteria, to guide proper construction and inspection.
On sheet A-3.5 — Details:
7. Detail 8 — Scupper Detail — Change on the plans the specified height in inches of the scupper
opening from `3' to `4' per Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) 1101.12.2. L
On sheet A-3.7 — Details (Base Bid):
8. Detail 2 — Overflow Drain at Roof — Indicate on the plans the minimum required height of 2
inches above the roof surface of the overflow drain inlet per UPC 1101.12.2.2.
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SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AGREEMENT
Permit #: BLD2018-1197
Project: Shellabar2er Creek Condo
Prior to issuance of a permit, this form must be completed in its entirety and returned to the City for
approval. The completed form must have signatures of acknowledgment by all parties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Special Inspection Firm and Special Inspectors:
The Special Inspection firm of will perform special
inspection for the following types of work (separate forms must be submitted if more than one firm is to be
employed):
■ Window Water Penetration Resistance Test ■ Building Enclosure
per RCW 64.55.050(1)(a) per RCW 64.55.050(1)(b)
All individual inspectors to be employed on this project must have substantial and verifiable training and
experience in building enclosure design and construction. The qualified inspector shall be free from improper
interference or influence relating to the inspection. Verification that the inspector and the firm are qualified by
education and experience to perform the work and testing required by the project design and specifications may
be requested.
The work shall be inspected for conformance with the plans and specifications approved by the City. Revisions
and addenda sheets will not be used for inspection, unless they have been approved by the City. Inspection
records shall include:
A daily record to be maintained on site, itemizing the inspections performed. Any nonconforming work
shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for resolution.
A final report shall be submitted to the building department prior to the Certificate of Occupancy being
issued. The signed letter will certify that the building enclosure has been inspected during the course of
construction or rehabilitative construction and that it has been constructed or reconstructed in substantial
compliance with the building enclosure design documents, as update pursuant to RCW 64.55.020. Any
unresolved discrepancies must be detailed in the final report.
Contractor:
The contractor shall provide the special inspector or agency adequate notification of work requiring inspection.
The City approved plan and specifications must be made available, at the jobsite for the use of the special
inspector and the City inspector. The contractor shall maintain all daily inspection reports, on site, for review by
all parties.
The special inspection functions are considered to be in addition to the normal inspections performed by the City
and the contractor is responsible for contacting the City to schedule regular inspections. No concrete shall be
poured or other work covered until approval is given by the City inspector.
Building Department:
The building department shall review any revisions and addenda. The City inspector will monitor the special
inspection functions for compliance with the agreement and the approved plans. The City inspector shall be
responsible for approving various stages of construction to be covered and for work to proceed.
Design Professionals:
The architect and/or engineer will coordinate their revision and addenda process in such a way as to ensure that all
required City approvals are obtained, prior to work shown on the revisions being performed in the field.
Owner:
The project owner, or the architect or engineer acting as the owners agent, shall employ the special inspector or
agency.
ENFORCEMENT
A failure of the special inspector or firm to perform in keeping with the requirements of RCW 64.55, the IBC, the
approved plans, and this document, may void this agreement and the Building Official's approval of the special
inspector. hi such a case a new special inspector and/or firm would need to be proposed for approval. A failure
of the design and/or construction parties to perform in accordance with this agreement may result in a STOP
WORK notice being posted on the project until nonconforming items have been resolved.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I have read and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Owner:
Contractor:
Arch./Eng:
Special Insp.
Special Insp. Agency
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ACCEPTED FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS BUILDING DEPT.
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