DOH review 2 disapproval.pdf
Letter of Transmittal
July 27, 2015
Construction Review Services
111 Israel Rd. SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
PO Box 47852
Olympia, Washington 98504-7852
www.doh.wa.gov/crs
tel. 360-236-2944
fax. 360-236-2321
Project Info:
CRS# 60536816 Project 7208 210th St SW
Cedar View Memory Care location: Edmonds, WA 98026
Chapter 388-78A WAC Assisted Living Facility
New 80 Bed Assisted Living Facility Local Permit #:
Key People:
Assigned DOH Kevin A. Scarlett, RA, HFDP
Reviewer: kevin.scarlett@doh.wa.gov
Facility Cedar View Memory Care Facility Contact: RJ Development
Administrator: Jeff Yates
401 Central St SE
Olympia, WA 98501
x. (360) 528-3343 x.
jeff@rjdevelopmentservices.com
Architect / Richard M. Swanson - Architect Local AHJ: City of Edmonds
Engineer: Richard Swanson Leif Bjorback
th
7727 Canterwood DR SE 121 5 Ave N
Olympia, WA 98513 Edmonds, WA 98020-3145
(360) 438-1145 x.
(425) 771-0220 x. 1380
swanson.richard@comcast.net
bjorback@ci.edmonds.wa.us
Consultant: Encompass Engineering (Civil) Consultant: Alpine Engineering (Structural)
Ray Miller Phil Hart
165 NE Juniper St, Ste 201 9297 Government Way, Ste G
Issaquah, WA 98027 Hayden, ID 83835
(425) 392-0250 x. (208) 772-2522 x.
rmiller@encompasses.net phil@alpineengineering.com
Contact: Athay & Associates, Inc (Electrical) Contact: RJ Development
Ron Athay Austin Groves, Project Manager
rd
411 NE 83 St 401 Central St SE
Vancouver, WA 98665 Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 574-0199 x. (360) 528-3343 x.
rathay@athayeng.com austin@rjdevelopmentservices.com
Copies To:
of Edmonds DOH Child Birth Center Licensing
Local AHJ: City
DOH Office of Investigations & Inspections
M. Swanson - Architect
Architect / Engineer: Richard
DSHS, Residential Care Services
Engineering (Civil)
Consultant: Encompass
L&I Electrical Section
Engineering (Structural)
Consultant: Alpine
L&I Factory Assembled Structures
& Associates, Inc (Electrical)
Contact: Athay
Development
Contact: RJ
CRS File
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Facility Data Certificate:
Facility Name: Cedar View Memory Care Licensee UBI#: 603398812
Site Address: 7208 210th St SW Critical Access Facility:
Yes No
Edmonds, WA 98026
Estimated Date of Occupancy: 05/31/2016
Occupancy Construction Applicable Code:
R2 ,S-2 ,B 2-A & 5-A
Group: Type:
2012 IBC
Number of Current: 0 Added: 80 Removed: 0 Total: 80
Beds:
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System: Yes No Type 13
Automatic Fire Alarm System: Yes No
Compartmentation reqd: Yes No Smoke Control System Provided: Yes No
Special Delayed Egress Control: Yes No Location:
Certificate of Need Required: Yes No CON Approval Granted: Yes No
CON Number :
Number of units: Private occupancy: Two person occupancy:
Based on size of rooms used for sleeping Residents
Based on size of common rooms Residents
Maximum allowable licensable beds:
Qualifies for Assisted Living Funding Program Yes No Number of qualifying units:
The data above is based on the information presented to CRS. Any change in the facility or facility program that
causes the above information to be incorrect is subject to review by CRS. Approval for construction is not
approval for licensure. A copy of the facility data certificate will be sent to the licensing agency.
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Project Status
- Authorized to Begin Construction
- Comments Not Approved
not approved
This project is for use or licensure. The construction documents have been reviewed and
construction can begin, subject to construction permitting from the local building official.
This project will not be approved until the comments labeled as not approved have been resolved
by
providing a written response to each of the comments. When referencing drawings or attached materials,
provide sheet or page #, revision # and date as applicable. Additional comments may follow based on design
team response and site inspections may be required to verify compliance.
Please note the following:
The stamped Authorization to Begin Construction drawings will be delivered to the Facility
Administrator. These shall be kept available on site for inspection during construction and at post
occupancy survey.
Final licensing approval is subject to a site inspection by DSHS and the Office of the State Fire
Marshal to verify compliance with licensing regulations and your approved documents. If stamped
approved plans are not available, the site inspection may be terminated until such time they are
available as determined by the licensing inspector/surveyor.
Any changes/deviations (incl. change orders or addenda) from the stamped documents must be
submitted to the Department for review and approval.
Please include your CRS number on all communications to Construction Review Services.
PROJECT CLOSE-OUT REQUIREMENTS
You must notify the department when construction is
complete by completing the following steps:
Verify that you have resolved all of the comments on this form and have submitted any revisions
Complete the Notification of Construction Completed at:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/NotificationofCompletion.aspx
Email a copy of the approval from the local building department (final permit approval or
fslcrs@doh.wa.gov
certificate of occupancy) to:
fslcrs@doh.wa.gov
Email a floor plan showing the scope of work to:
If you have any questions please contact Construction Review Services at (360) 236-2944. You can monitor
project status at www.doh.wa.gov/crs.
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Plan Review Comments:
1 Provide two sets of Fire Alarm plans as reviewed and stamped Approved by the local
AHJ (City of Edmonds). Drawings must bear the City Approval Stamp including
signature and date of review Approval. Upon review of this stamped Approved set of
plans this comment will be marked Deemed (effectively same as Approved). The
submittal shall include all product data cut sheets and applicable calculations for a
complete submittal. 2012 IFC 907.1
2 Provide two sets of Fire Sprinkler plans as reviewed and stamped Approved by the
local AHJ (City of Edmonds). Drawings must bear the City Approval Stamp including
signature and date of review Approval. Upon review of this stamped Approved set of
plans this comment will be marked Deemed (effectively same as Approved). The
submittal shall include all product data cut sheets and applicable calculations for a
complete submittal. 2012 IFC 903.1
3 Verify that egress path is operationally maintained from Both Main Dining Rooms
travelling North thru Life Station rooms. Also, that both sets of doors remain unlocked
and operational (actually are not capable of locking) from the Dining Room side at all
times. 2012 IBC 1014.2
Not Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect
references sheets A3.6, A3.7 and A12.2. The egress path of travel shall be
maintained from both main dining room doors traveling north through life station
rooms and shall remain unlocked and operational from the dining room side at all
times. A note has been added to sheets A3.6, A3.7 and A12.2. This comment is
approved in concept, but, will remain open until this item is inspected in a Final
Inspection. Schedule this Final Inspection with CRS Senior Plans Reviewer Kevin
A. Scarlett at 360.236.2949 after completing all construction efforts relative to this
or other not approved comments. kas
4 The Occupancies on the ground floor are considered R-2 & S-2. Provide 1hr separation
between the two occupancies. Revise documents accordingly including details and
callouts for penetrations and opening protections. 2012 IBC Table 508.4
Not Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect
references details for the penetrations and opening are shown on sheet A2.4. See
sheet A0.0 for the revised ground floor occupancy.
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leted, Architect still must
revise the Code Summary, Occupancy Group change t
IBC Table 721.1 (2). Except for
the underlined issue above, this comment is approved in concept, but, will remain
open until this item (including pipe and damper penetrations) is inspected in a
Final Inspection. Schedule this Final Inspection with CRS Senior Plans Reviewer
Kevin A. Scarlett at 360.236.2949 after completing all construction efforts relative
to this or other not approved comments. kas
5 Provide 60min door assembly (garage side) of the Elevator 135. 2012 IBC Table 716.5
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references
Sheet A3.1 and A12.2 door 135 has been changed to a 60 minute assembly and
frame M8 on the same sheet has been updated. The 60 minute door has been added
to the parking side of elevator 135. -kas
6 Verify that this Facility is NOT intending to operate with contracted residential care
services. WAC 388-110
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect indicates that
this facility is not intending to operate with contracted residential care services. -
kas
7 Provide product data sheets for all Fireplaces which demonstrate that all units are low
temp and will not be hot to the touch or capable of burning residents, staff or visitors.
WAC 388-78A-2700 (2) (a)
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect indicates that
all fire places are electric and do not get hot enough to burn someone. Only staff
members will be allowed to operate the remote control link for flame and heat
functions of the electrical fireplace. A staff member must be present at all times
the heat function is operational and must stay in room after heat function is
turned off until such time the fireplace is safe to touch without fear of burn. See
the attached electric fireplace cut sheet. kas
8 Verify that the courtyard doors will remain unlocked at all times for resident use unless
outside conditions present a danger to the resident such as icy (slip/fall), excessive heat,
lightning, or similar conditions. WAC 388-78A-2380 (9) (a)
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references
sheet A12.2 note 19. Yes, courtyard doors are unlocked and remain unlocked at all
times for resident use unless outside conditions present a danger to the resident. -
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9 Verify roll in showers have a threshold that is ½ maximum.WAC 388-78A-3030(8)(a)
Not Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect
referencessheet A3.4, A3.5, and A9.0 for shower notes. These were previously on
the plans. These notes explain the code requirements for shower threshold heights.
This comment is approved in concept, but, will remain open until this item is
inspected in a Final Inspection. Schedule this Final Inspection with CRS Senior
Plans Reviewer Kevin A. Scarlett at 360.236.2949 after completing all construction
efforts relative to this or other not approved comments. kas
10 Submit communication system (nurse call) shop drawings that identify a means for
staff and residents to summon on-duty emergency assistance, in all toilet rooms,
corridors, common areas accessible to residents, bathrooms, resident living rooms and
sleeping rooms. WAC 388-78A-2930
Not Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect
references sheets E9.1, E9.2, and E9.3 Emergency Call System Plan added to the
set. This comment is approved in concept, but, will remain open until this item is
inspected in a Final Inspection. Schedule this Final Inspection with CRS Senior
Plans Reviewer Kevin A. Scarlett at 360.236.2949 after completing all construction
efforts relative to this or other not approved comments. kas
11 Revise E4.1 and other applicable drawings to indicate that (2) telephone lines are
provided at each phone jack in each resident room. WAC 388-78A-2930(3)
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references
E4.1 for updated notes on adding (2) telephone lines per phone jack in each
resident room. -kas
12 Provide location on site plan and details for the grease interceptor.
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references
sheet C5.0, C7.0 and A1.0 for updated site plans with the grease interceptor. kas
13 Recommend bollards to protect from vehicular damage at drive side of transformer and
just inside gate (center) at generator.
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references
sheet A1.0 for added bollards in front of the electrical transformer. kas
14 Provide details of grease exhaust duct indicating required rating. Use NFPA 96, and
Sections 506 and 507, of the International Mechanical Code, as a checklist when
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preparing detail drawings. Include at a minimum the following; grease duct size and
gauge, clearances between the duct and shaft (or if there is a proposed duct wrap
rated) between fan outlet and the roof and the top of the shaft and the roof. Show
locations of cleanouts in the shaft and duct access openings. Include catalog cut sheets
and specifications for any rated duct wrap product. WAC 388-78A-2910 and
2850(1)(b), and Section 610, International Fire Code
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references
sheet M4.2 detail 1, 2, and 3. These have been revised to show a section through
the grease exhaust duct shaft to show details of shaft. -kas
15 Provide information to identify the required backup source of heat in enough common
areas to keep all residents adequately warm during interruptions of normal heating
operations. WAC 388-78A-2990 (3)
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references aa
attached cut sheet for the building backup generato Kohler Generator and ATS
Submittal Package.pdf. See notes on sheet E7.5 for additional information. -kas
16 Revise A5.0 and related Mechanical drawings. The exhaust flue for furnaces F5 & F7
appear too close to the intake for RTU-1 (10ft min separation). 2012 IMC 401.4
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references
sheet M3.4 and A5.0 have been coordinated to have the exhaust flues for furnaces
-kas
17 Describe in the functional program the policy and procedures for ensuring that
poisonous or toxic plants are inaccessible to residents who, based on their diagnosed
condition or cognitive disabilities, may ingest or have harmful contact with such plants.
WAC 388-78A-3130
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references an
attached revised functional program on policy and procedures for poison or toxic
plants so they are inaccessible to residents. -kas
18 Provide specification for curtains, shades or blinds provided for visual privacy in each
room. WAC 388-78A-3010(1)(e)(ii)
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references an
attachment titled, drapes and blinds, certs. -kas
19 Identify all doors with special locking arrangements (such as keypad with code for
egress or similar) and provide selected product information and narrative. All doors are
required to meet 2012 IBC Section 1008 and WAC 388-78A-2380.
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Not Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect indicates
that the plans have been revised to show locking arrangements (such as keypad
with code for egress or similar). See sheet A2.0 and A12.2. Also, a shop drawing
shall be provided before installation. This comment is approved in concept, but,
will remain open until this item is inspected in a Final Inspection. Schedule this
Final Inspection with CRS Senior Plans Reviewer Kevin A. Scarlett at
360.236.2949 after completing all construction efforts relative to this or other not
approved comments. kas
20 Provide exit signs on sheet E2.3; one at SE corner of Corridor 330 with arrow pointing
North & one above North door (room side) of Life Station 361. 2012 IBC 1011.1
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references
sheet E2.3 for exist sign in lower corridor. This arrow is pointing West to guide the
residents to the closed path of egress. Exit sign has been added to Life Station
room # 361. -kas
21 Provide exit signs on sheet E2.3; one at SE corner of Corridor 230 with arrow pointing
North & one above North door (room side) of Life Station 260. 2012 IBC 1011.1
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references
sheet E2.2 for exist sign in lower corridor. This arrow is pointing West to guide the
residents to the closed path of egress. Exit sign has been added to room 260. -kas
22 Remove exit sign above door to Lobby 100 (garage side) or keep this door unlocked at
all times. 2012 IBC 1014.2 (2)
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references
sheet A4.1, and E2.1 for removed exit sign in garage leading into Lobby 100. -kas
23 Resolve the dead end corridor at the South end of Lobby 100 (50ft max. to East door
exit). Conference 108 doors can move North. 2012 IBC 1018.4 (Exception 2)
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect indicates that
Sheets A2.0, A3.1, and A 3.6 have been revised to have 50 max at dead end
corridor at the start of the corridor to the door. -kas
24 Provide an exit at the SW end of garage. Two exits are required from this South portion
of the garage (more than 29 occupants). Suggest adding a door where sheet E2.1 has
indicated an exit sign. 2012 IBC Table 1021.2 (2)
Not Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references
table 1021.2 (2) only one exit is required for the parking garage and we are currently
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providing 2. All exit distances per the code have been met. NOTE: this is an incorrect
read of the Code. The current design has a common path of travel exceeded in the SW
corner (Table 1014.3). The required travel distances in the tables are exceeded. -kas
Approved 7/22/15 based on documents received 7-22-15, an exit door was added,
refer to revised drawings. -kas
25 Include the two Storage rooms 109 & 124 in the S-2 Occupancy. 2012 IBC Table 508.4
Not Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references
rooms 109 and 124 equal 848 S.F.,
so storage space is less than 10% and will remain a
This comment was coordinated verbally with City review. This comment will remain
not approved until CRS Reviewer can coordinate and confirm City direction. -kas
Approved 7/22/15 based on documents received 7-22-15, developer (RJ) will
make the walls around room 124 and 129 have a 1 hr. rating and doors 109A, 110
& 124 will change to be 60 minute. -kas
26 Provide an explanation of what is really intended for the function of rooms 243 & 343.
Suggest changing the name of rooms 243 & 343 from Assembly to something else.
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect indicates that
Sheets A3.2, A3.3 and A12.1 have been revised to change the name assembly for
Rooms 243 and 343 to Corridor 243 and 343. kas
27 Provide an indication (explain or identify how for all 6 sub-sections of this State
Amendment) of how rooms 243 & 343 comply with 2012 IBC 1018.6 (Exception 2).
Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect indicates that
Rooms 243 and 343 have been revised from Assembly room to Corridors and meet
all the requirements of Section 1018.6 (Exception 2).
a)2.1-Seating area is constructed as required for cor
b)2.2-The floor is separated into two smoke compartme
c)2.3-Each seating area does not exceed 150 S.F. excluding the corridor width per
d)2.4-Total combined seating area does not exceed 300 S.F. excluding corridor
e)2.5-Combustible furnishing shall meet international fire code Section 805 YES
f)2.6-Emergency egress lighting is provided YES
-kas
28 Provide catalog cuts for all sinks/showers used, including faucets. WAC 388-78A-3030
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Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect references
attached cutsheet book for Kitchen; Sinks/showers and faucets are called out on
mechanical schedules. -kas
29 Provide an AVB (usually at wall plumbing connection to hose) at all shower hoses and
any hose/sink locations. 2012 UPC 602.3 & 603.3.2
Not Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect
references the Plumbing Fixture Schedule on Sheet M
are specified to be provided with a vacuum breaker. This comment is approved in
concept, but, will remain open until this item is inspected in a Final Inspection.
Schedule this Final Inspection with CRS Senior Plans Reviewer Kevin A. Scarlett
at 360.236.2949 after completing all construction efforts relative to this or other
not approved comments. kas
30 Provide backflow protection at water supply to hard plumbed devices such as ice
machines & beverage machines. Also provide model number of main building
Backflow protection device. 2012 UPC 602.2 & 603.3.7 and WAC 388-78A-2950 (2)
Not Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect
references sheet M2.5 Kitchen Equipment Schedule for backflow revision. Back
flow protection at water supply and hard plumbed devices such as ice machine &
beverage machines are provided and shown on M2.5. The model number of the
main building backflow protection device is shown on M4.2. This comment is
approved in concept, but, will remain open until this item is inspected in a Final
Inspection. Schedule this Final Inspection with CRS Senior Plans Reviewer Kevin
A. Scarlett at 360.236.2949 after completing all construction efforts relative to this
or other not approved comments. kas
31 Provide product cuts on all washing machines used. WAC 388-78A-3040 (3)
Not Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect
references the water temperature for washing machines is specified on mechanical
sheet M2.5 to show commercial laundry at 140degrees and resident use machine at
110 degrees shown on M2.3 and M2.4. See attached washing machine cut sheet.
This comment is approved in concept, but, will remain open until this item is
inspected in a Final Inspection. Schedule this Final Inspection with CRS Senior
Plans Reviewer Kevin A. Scarlett at 360.236.2949 after completing all construction
efforts relative to this or other not approved comments. kas
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32 Provide product cuts on all on the dishwasher used. WAC 246-215-04256 (1)
Not Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect
references attached cut sheets and indicates that all dishwashers shall be
commercial grade and will have 140 degree water and is shown on mechanical
sheet M2.5. This comment is approved in concept, but, will remain open until
this item is inspected in a Final Inspection. Schedule this Final Inspection with
CRS Senior Plans Reviewer Kevin A. Scarlett at 360.236.2949 after completing all
construction efforts relative to this or other not approved comments. kas
33 Provide a Type II hood over the dishwasher. 2012 IMC 507.2.2
Not Approved 6/17/15 based on documents received 5-20-15, Architect
references sheet M3.5 for type II hood at dishwasher. The dishwasher in the
kitchen will have a condensate hood as noted in the equipment schedule on FS.01
and M3.5. This comment is approved in concept, but, will remain open until this
item is inspected in a Final Inspection. Schedule this Final Inspection with CRS
Senior Plans Reviewer Kevin A. Scarlett at 360.236.2949 after completing all
construction efforts relative to this or other not approved comments. kas
Compliance with the comments above provided by the Department of Health, Construction Review Services, are necessary for this facility to meet
the requirements of the applicable licensing regulations found in the Washington State Administrative Code and associated references. These
comments do not relieve the facility from the responsibility to meet the requirements of any other applicable federal, state or local regulations.
In the event of conflicts between other jurisdictions and these written comments, the most stringent shall apply.
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