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PLAN VICOMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
Sr, ego (425) 771-0220
DATE: September 2.3, 2009
TO: Jon and Lara Dittoe
1.136 8"r Ave South
Edmonds, WA 98026
FROM: Ann Bullis, Building Official
RE: Flan Check: BLD20090055
Project: Dittoe Deck Demo and Retaining Wall
Project Address: 1.136 8"' Ave S
The latest resubmittal from you includes now a phased project approach. The first phase being the demolition of
the deck, and second phase the installation of the retaining wall. Currently there is only one permit application for
the project. We will alter the scope of work under the current permit application to be for the deck demolition
only, however we need you to come in and submit an application for the retaining wall by October 1, 2009,
including an initial plan review fee of $240,00 (City hall is closed on 2/25 for a Furlough Day). Additional plan
review fees and peer review fees may be required as determined during review of the retaining wall permit
application. It is understood from the timeline you submitted that the geotechnical report, final critical area report,
retaining wall construction plans and structural calculations will be submitted October 30, 2009. flan review
comments for the retaining wall will be provided to you under separate coves- for that permit application.
The following comments are for the deck demolition only an must be submitted no later than October 1, 20049:
1. Provide contractor information that will be doing the demolition and erosion control work (name, address:,
phone, State contractor's license number, etc.)
2.. Special inspection by the Geotechnical Engineer of Record (Paul Stoltenberg as of latest submittal) is required
for:
® Installation and monitoring of temporary erosion control measures during deck demolition and throughout
winter until the retaining wall permit issued and work complete. After the demolition is complete, on-
going monitoring of the slope on a bi-weekly basis and after a storm event (1" or greater precipitation in a
24-hour period as reported by NOAA). Monitoring reports must be submitted to the City within 5 days
after the monitoring inspection
e General site monitoring during deck demolition to insure site remains stable and demolition does not affect
the slope or critical areas, including determining which footings can be safely removed.
Complete the enclosed Special Inspection and Testing Agreement. Have the property owner, general
contractor and Geotechnical Engineer of Record sign the form and return for City approval..
CITY OF EDMONDSSPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING AGREEMENT
�The project at �m �oyWorePa
issued under building permit
number W requires special inspection and/ortesting
per IBC" Chapter 17. The
complete list of special inspections is attached to this document.
BEFORE A PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED: The owner and contractor and special inspector shall completc
this agreement anti the attached structural test(s) and inspections schedule including the required
acknowledgements.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL INSPECTORS- Each special inspector shall be approved by the lluilding
Official prior to performing any duties or inspections. Each special inspector shrill submit Statement of
Qualifications to the Building Official for review. Special inspectors shall display identification when.
performing special inspections on site. Special inspection and testing shall meet the tninitnum requirements
of IBC Chapter 17 and the following:
A. Duties and Responsibilities of the Special Inspector
1. Observe Work
The special inspector shall observe the site work for conformance with the approved (stamped) plans
and specifications and applicable wwoi-krrraixsliip provisions of the IBC;`. Architect or Engineer
reviewed shop drawings may be used only as an aid to inspection. Special. Inspections are to be
performed on a continuous basis—meaning that the special inspector is on site at all times observing
the work requiring special inspection. Periodic inspections, if any, must have prior approval by the
City based on a separate written plan reviewed and approved by the Building Official and the
engineer or architect of record.
2. Report Ston -conforming Iteins
The special inspector shall bring non -conforming items to the immediate attention of the contractor
and note all such items in the daily field report. Any item not resolved in a timely manner shall be
immediate cause of the special inspector to notify the Building Official of the plan deviation, error,
change or omission. It shall also be the duty of the special inspector to promptly notify the engineer
or architect.
I Complete Daily Reports
Each special inspector shall complete and sign both the special Inspection record and the daily report
form for each day's inspection. These records shall remain at the jobsite with the contractor for
review by the City Building Inspector.
4, F ornish Weekly Reports
The special inspector or inspection agency shall furnish the City with weekly reports of tests and
inspections. The project engineer or architect, and others as designated shall also be copied on
reports. 'Weekly reports must include .the following:
• Description of daily inspections and tests made with applicable locations
• Dist of all non -conforming items
• Report on status of non -conforming items (resolved or unresolved)
• itemized changes authorized by the Architect, Engineer and City if not included in non-
conformance items.
S. Furnish Final Construction Report
The special inspector or inspection agency shalt submit a final signet[ report to the City stating that
all items requiring special inspection and testing were fulfilled and reported. And, to the bestof
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his/her knowledge the project is in conformance with the approved plans and specifications,
approved change orders anti the applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC. Items not in
conformance or unresolved items or any discrepancies in inspection coverage, (i.e., missed
inspections, periodic inspection when continuous inspections were required, etc.) shall be specifically
itemized in this report.
B. Contractor Responsibilities
1. Notify the Special Inspector
It is the duty of the contractor to notify the special inspector when work is ready for special
inspection. Note, the items listed on the attached schedule and as noted on the approved plans and
specifications are required to have special inspections. Adequate notice shall be provided by the
contractor so that the special inspector has time to become familiar with the project.
2. Provide Access to Approved flans
The contractor is responsible for providing the special inspector access to approved plans at the
jobsite.
3. Retain Special Inspection Records
The contractor is responsible to retain at the jobsite all special inspection records submitted by the
special inspector. These records are to be provided to the City building inspector upon request.
C. City of Edmonds Buildina Department Responsibilities
1. Approve special inspectors or inspection agencies
The building department shall approve all special inspectors and special inspection requirements.
2. Monitor special inspection and approve weekly reports
Work requiring special inspection and the performance of special inspectors shall be monitored by
the City Building Inspector. His/Her approval must be obtained prior to placement of concrete or
other similar activities in addition to that of the special inspector.
3. Issue Certificate of Occupancy
The Building Official may issue a Certificate of Occupancy after all weekly special inspection reports
including the final report have been submitted and accepted.
D. Owner Responsibilities
The project owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as the owner's agent shall fund
special inspection services.
E. EnIZineer or Architect of Record Responsibilities
The engineer or architect of record shall include special inspection requirements on the plans and
specifications.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I have read and agree to comply ivith the terns and conditions of this agreement.
Owner Date
Special Inspector Date
General Contractor Date
City Building Official Date
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SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING SCHEDULE
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Aggregate Tests
Reinforcing Tests
Mix Designs
Reinforcing Placcrocial
Batch Plant ,Inspection
inspect Placin e
Cast Samples
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Compression Tests
Aggregate Tests
Reinforcing Tests
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Reinforcing Placement
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Casa Samples
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— Special Inspection Suesses Used
— Preliminary Acceptance Tests (Masontv Units. Wall Prisms)
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Subsequent Tears (Mortar- Grout. Field Wall Prisms)
— Placement Inspection of Units
STRUCTURAL STEEL/WE LD1NG:
— Sample and 'rest (list specific members Wow)
— Shop Material Identification
— Welding Inspection OSbop ElFicid
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— Metal Deck Welding Inspection
— Reinforcing Steel Welding Inspection
— Metal Stud Welding Inspection
— Concrete Insert Welding Inspwion
FIREPROOFING:
placenicm Inspection
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Thickness Tests
Inspect Batching
— Sample and Test
— Placement inspection
— Unit Weights
FILL MATERIAL:
— Acceptance Tests
— Placement Inspection
— Field Density
STRUCTURAL WOOD:
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Shear Wall Nailing Inspection
— Inspection Of GIU-lam Fab-
- Inspection of Truss Joist Fab.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER TESTS Sample and Test Components
AND INSPECTIONS.
REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR THIS PERMIT, INCLUDING ON-GOING MONITORING:
• Installation of temporary erosion control measures during deck demolition and throughout winter until
the retaining wall permit issued and work complete.
• General site monitoring during deck demolition to insure site remains stable and demolition does not —
affect the slope or critical areas, including determining which footings can be safely removed.
• Monitoring of the slope on a bi-weekly basis and after a storm event (I" or greater precipitation ina 24- —
hour period as reported by NOAA). Monitoring reports must be submitted to the City within 5 days —
after the monitoring inspection.
Special inspection reports must be submitted to the city within 5 days after the inspection, either via mail,
fax, or email to Bullis kei.edm nds.wa.us
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