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City of Edmonds
PRE -APPLICATION COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
DATE: January 30, 2014
STAFF: Leif Bjorback, Building Official
RE: Project: PRE2014-0005
Jenna Lane Residences
8506 & 8510 2401' St SW
A preliminary review was done with the pre -application materials provided and we have the
following comments.
General comments
1) Codes in effect at the time of this meeting:
a) 2012 International Building Code with State Amendments
b) 2012 International Residential Code with State Amendments
c) 2012 International Fire Code with State Amendments
d) 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code with State Amendments
e) 2012 Washington State Energy Code (WAC 51-11)
f) Edmonds Community Development Code
2) Basic Design Loads specific to Edmonds
a) Snow load 25 psf — nonreducible
b) IBC Seismic design category D; IRC Seismic design category D1
c) Basic Wind speed 85 mph, 3 sec gust
d) Wind exposure B
3) Separate demolition permits will be issued for each of the existing houses. The regulations of
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency will apply.
4) It is anticipated that the structures will be designed according to the IRC.
5) A soils report will likely not be required for the project by the Building Division unless the
existing soils are found to be unsuitable. The soil type and design bearing capacity shall be
specified on the construction drawings.
6) Fire sprinkler systems are required for residences that exceed 3000 square feet, or for
townhouse structures containing 5 or more attached units.
7) Height check for the structures must be done by a surveyor if the proposed height is within 12
inches of the maximum allowable height.
8) A Parks Impact Fee will be assessed for the project. Currently, the rate for a single family
structure is $1367.03, and the rate for multifamily is $1170.06 per dwelling unit. These rates
will double for permits issued later than September 30, 2014.
9) Please refer to the New Single Family handout for further information regarding submittal
requirements.
Building Division Pre -application Comments 1