STF20070014 Letter dated 5-14-07.pdfMay 14, 2007
To the City of Edmonds
Building Department
Hand Delivered
Subject: Alternate design review request / Old Milltown 1 heavy timber columns
To whom it may concern
We are requesting that the city review and allow the use of 8x8 Glu Lam columns
for the primary structural elements to be used as indicated on the Structural Plans
for the project. We are making this request to use the referenced heavy timber
columns as allowed IBC interpretation of 1602.5. This states:
Type VA building may include exposed heavy -timber construction for columns,
beams, girders, arches, trusses, floors and roof decks except for fire resistive
construction required by section 707 and chapters 5 and 10.
This work is designed in accordance with section. IBC 602.4.1 requiring an
minimum 8" dimension for columns carrying floor and roof loads. We are
providing glu-lam columns in 8-114" x 8-114'.' in dimension. Where these items
are part of a required exit corridor, they will be protected as required by type VA
construction requirements.
Thanks for your consideration
TRaph. Allen
Principal
1927 Post Alley Seattle, WA 98101
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MAY 14, 2007
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