EdmondsStation1.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: April 16, 2008
TO: Brian Vanderburg, KPFF
e-mail: brian.vanderburg@kpff.com
FROM: Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official
RE: Plan Check # 2008-0257
Project: Edmonds Station Sound Transit
Project Address: 209 West Dayton St.
During review of the plans for the above noted project, it was found that the following information,
clarifications or changes are needed. Many of these items were included in the Preapplication
Comments and/or at meetings, but have not been addressed in the application. Provide written
responses to each comment and where changes can be found on the plans. Please resubmit to Marie
Harrison, Permit Coordinator.
1.Please add applicable codes in effect at the time of review:
a.2006 International Building Code (including Accessibility) with State Amendments
b.2006 International Mechanical Code (including International Fuel Gas Code) with State
Amendments
c.2006 International Fire Code with State Amendments
d.2006 Uniform Plumbing Code with State Amendments
e.2006 Washington State Energy Code (WAC 51-11)
f.2006 Washington State Ventilation Indoor Air Quality Code (WAC 51-13)
g.Edmonds Community Development Code
2.On one site plan, dimension distances from the buildings/shelters to property lines.
3.Verify if a passenger loading zone(s) will be provided. If to be provided, show compliance to IBC
1106.7 and ICC/ANSI A117.1 section 503.
4.Provide floor areas for each building/shelter.
5.On the coversheet of the plans add the following to the deferred submittals list: shop drawings,
signs (not including directional signage),
6.A separate permit application is required for the communication building. Provide the
manufacturers plans and specifications for the pre-fab communication building, stamped and
signed by a Washington State licensed Professional Engineer.
7.Additional comments for the Amtrak building:
a.Specify the type of construction
b.Building occupancies (waiting area A3 occupancy, office B occupancy, baggage room
S2 and Railroad Club area, A3)
c.Provide floor area and occupant load calculations for each room/space, and the total
building.
d.Provide a seating plan for the waiting area (see IBC 1108 for accessible seating
requirements).
e.Clearly show heated vs. unheated areas within the Amtrak building.
f.A second complying exit is required to be provided from the Railroad Club area due to
occupant load. Provide structural details as required.
g.Regarding IBC 302.3.1 Nonseparated Uses (as well as incidental and accessory uses
IBC 302.1.1 and 302.2), from the 8/24/07 meeting it was understood that
Nonseparated Uses will be used; please add this information to the coversheet,
(allowable area and height calculations of the most restrictive occupancy to the entire
building, and also include additional code requirements that are applicable
throughout the building per IBC 302.3.1.)
h.Show locations of illuminated exit signage and emergency lighting, including method
of power backup.
i.Provide code justification for the current design which requires people from the
waiting room to pass through the baggage work area to reach the restrooms. The
configuration creates an unsafe condition for the occupants also how is ventilation of
this area addressed. Provide details of the retractable tape and wall mounted warning
sign. This was discussed at the 8/24/07 meeting but nothing was provided with the
application.
j.From the 8./24/07 meeting it was understood that the owner would provide a written
description of the vehicles used in the baggage room as well as a description of how
the area is used (i.e., vehicles driving through the building, how occupant-baggage cart
conflicts are mitigated, how occupants are protected and warned, etc).
k.Provide details showing accessible compliance for the restrooms.
l.Indicate all door hardware shall be lever style or panic hardware.
8.Complete the enclosed lighting budget form for the building interior and exterior as well as the
parking lot areas.
9.Provide the written contractors bid for the project.
10.Complete the enclosed Special Inspection and Testing Agreement (one must be completed for
each special inspection firm (i.e. geotechnical and structural)). Have the applicable parties sign
the agreements and return for City approval prior to permit issuance.
11.One set of complete plans shall be wet signed by the applicable design professionals.
12.In general there is a need for sheet and detail coordination (for example many of the referenced
details on Pages 48-60 have wrong details noted, see P54 A4.5, see P61 A6.2 detail 3 missing,
P60 A4.5, and sheet A4.8 was missing from the submittal).
13.Provide accessible building and site and directional signage as required by IBC Section 1110.
14.Handrail extensions are required on both sides of the ramps. Revise/clarify details 1 & 3 Sheet
A4.4. ICC/ANSI A117.1 section 505.10
15.On page 32 for sign #7 please add accessible installation details, also sign #7 is missing from the
sign installation schedule.
16.Show existing and proposed exterior and interior accessible routes of travel, including pedestrian
access to the building and boarding platforms from the public street, parking, accessible
entrance(s), maneuvering distances at doors, the restrooms, etc.
17.Provide details showing compliance to IBC Appendix E 109 where the items are newly
constructed for this project.
18.Provide information on bench detail to show compliance to ICC/ANSI A117.1 section 909.
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