SwedishCancer1.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: September 19, 2007
TO: Jon Decker
FAX: 206-633-5293
FROM: Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official
RE: Plan Check # 2007-0886
Project: Swedish Cancer Institute Remodel for CT Scanner
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Project Address: 21605 76 Ave W
During review of the plans for the above noted project, it was found that the following information,
clarifications or changes are needed. Provide written responses to each comment and where changes can be
found on the plans. Please resubmit revised plans to Marie Harrison, Permit Coordinator.
1.Sheet A0.1:
a.Under General Conditions, revise UBC to IBC, National Fire Code to International Fire
Code, and Uniform Mechanical Code to International Mechanical Code.
b.Under General Project Information, revise Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas and
Fire Codes to 2006 edition. Revise ICC/ANSI A117.1 edition to 2003. Revise the edition
of the NEC to 2005. Revise seismic zone to Seismic Design Category D, Frost Depth to
18, and Wind Speed 85 mph with 3 sec. gust, revise occupancy to I2 for lower floor and B
for upper floor, and revise Construction Type to VA fully sprinkled.
c.List specific shop drawings and other deferred submittals and separate permits, such as
Shop Drawings for the injector suspension system, State Electrical permit,
2.Sheet A0.4:
a.Add information from code plan legend to the code plan (particularly for contractor and
inspector to determining applicable fire rating of penetrations in the field).
b.Revise/coordinate code editions as noted above.
c.Revise/clarify note 5 IBC 17-A reference (assuming this should be IBC 601 for Type of
Construction).
3.Clarify note 15 on Sheet A3.1 that it must be self-closing, 20 minute rated with S label.
4.Provide manufacturers information for CU-1 and AC-1
5.Provide elevation view showing exterior mechanical equipment and how it will be screened for
aesthetics. This will be reviewed by our Planning Division.
6.New door hardware must be accessible (such as lever style).
7.The alterations require accessibility upgrades per IBC/WAC 3409.6. On the plans clearly show that the
exterior and interior accessible route of travel complies with current code, or provide upgrades per the
previously referenced section. If you choose to use exception #1 of that section, provide a letter
stamped and signed by the architect (reference the code exception), stating what parts of the existing site
and building are not accessible, the project cost and what 20% of it equals, list the upgrades that will be
done as part of this permit as well as showing that the total cost of the upgrades is at least 20%.
8.See Fire Marshal comments under separate cover.