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CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5TH AVENUENORTH - EDMONDS, WA 98020
o PHONE: (425) 771-0220 - FAX: (425) 771-0221
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STATUS: ISSUED 07/25/2019 i
I Permit #: BLD20190858
Expiration Date: 07/27/2020
Parcel No: 00573300001200
Project Address: 8106 215TH PL SW, EDMONDS
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JEOMOK KIM ELLIE HAN N/A
8106 215TH PL SW
EDMONDS, WA 98026-7461
(425)407-2823 (206) 899-8865
LICENSE #: EXP:
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GARAGE CONVERSION, WORK DONE PRIOR TO PERMIT AND PRIOR TO CURRENT OWNER. LIFE SAFETY PERMIT
VALUATION: $0
PERMIT TYPE: Residential
PERMIT GROUP: 43 - Miscellaneous
GRADING: N CYDS: 0
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
RETAINING WALL ROCKERY:
OCCUPANT GROUP:
OCCUPANT LOAD:
FENCE: 0 X 0 FT.
CODE:
OTHER: ------- OTHER DESC:
IZONE:
NUMBER OF STORIES: 0
IVESTED DATE:
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS 0
ILOT #:
0CISTING AREA
BASEMENT: 0 1 ST FLOOR: 0 2ND FLOOR: 0
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BASEMENT: 0 1 ST FLOOR: 0 2ND FLOOR: 0
3RD FLOOR: 0 GARAGE: 0 DECK: 0 OTHER: 0
3RD FLOOR: 0 GARAGE: 0 DECK: 0 OTHER: 0
BEDROOMS BATHROOMS:0
BEDROOMS:0 BATHROOMS:0
FRONTSMACK StDESMACK
REQUIRED: PROPOSED: REQUIRED: PROPOSED: REQUIRED: PROPOSED:
HEIGHT ALLOWED:O PROPOSED:O REQUIRED: PROPOSED:
SETBACK NOTES:
APPROVALPERMIT
i AGREE TO COMPLY WITH CFFY AND STATE LAWS REGULATING CONSTRUCTION AND IN DOING THE WORK AUTHORIZED THEREBY, NO
PERSON WILL BE EMPLOYED IN VIOLATION OF THE LABOR CODE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RELATING TO WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
INSURANCE AND RCW 18:27.
THIS APPLICATION IS NOT A PERMff UNTIL SIGNED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OR HIS/HER DEPUTY AND ALL FEES ARE PAID.
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Released By
Date
ATTENTION
ITIS UNLAWFUL TO USE OR OCCUPY A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE UNTIL A FINAL INSPECTION HAS BEEN MADE AND APPROVAL OR A CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN GRANTED. UBC109/ IBC110/ IRCI 10.
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STATUS: ISSUED
BLD20190858
• Final approval on a project or final occupancy approval must be granted by the Building Official prior to use or occupancy of
the building or structure. Check the job card for all required City inspections including final project approval and final
occupancy inspections.
• Any request for alternate design, modification, variance or other administrative deviation (hereinafter "variance") from
adopted codes, ordinances or policies must be specifically requested in writing and be called out and identified. Processing
fees for such request shall be established by Council and shall be paid upon submittal and are non-refundable.
• Approval of any plat or plan containing provisions which do not comply with city code and for which a variance has not been
specifically identified, requested and considered by the appropriate city official in accordance with the appropriate provision
of city code or state law does not approve any items not to code specification.
• Sound/Noise originating from temporary construction sites as a result of construction activity are exempt from the noise limits
of ECC Chapter 5.30 only during the hours of 7:00am to 6:00pm on weekdays and 10:00am and 6:00pm on Saturdays, excluding
Sundays and Federal Holidays. At all other times the noise originating from construction sites/activities must comply with the
noise limits of Chapter 5.30, unless a variance has been granted pursuant to ECC 5.30.120.
• Applicant, on behalf of his or her spouse, heirs, assigns, and successors in interests, agrees to indemnify defend and hold
harmless the City of Edmonds, Washington, its officials, employees, and agents from any and all claims for damages of
whatever nature, arising directly or indirectly from the issuance for this pemut. Issuance of this permit shall not be deemed to
modify, waive or reduce any requirements of any City ordinance nor limit in any way the City's ability to enforce any ordinance
provision.
THIS PERMIT AUTHORIZES ONLY THE WORK NOTED. THIS PERMIT COVERS WORK TO BE DONE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY ONLY. ANY
CONSTRUCTION ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN (CURBS, SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, MARQUEES, ETC.) WILL REQUIRE SEPARATE PERMISSION. PERMIT
TIME LIMIT: SEE ECDC 19.00.005(A)(6)
BUILDING
ENGINEERING (425) 771-0220 EXT. 1326
1. Go to: www.edmondswa.gov
Building Department Inspections
2. Then: Seances
are now scheduled online. If you
FIRE (425) 775-7720
3. Then: Permits/Development
have difficulties, please call the
4. Then: Online Permit Info
Building Department front desk for
PUBLIC WORKS (425) 771-0235
5: If you don't have one already, create a
assistance during office hours.
login (upper right hand comer)
(425) 771-0220
RECYCLING (425) 275-4801
6: Schedule your inspection
When calling for an inspection please leave the following information: Permit Number, Job Site Address, Type of Inspection
being requested, Contact Name and Phone Number, Date Preferred, and whether you prefer morning or afternoon.
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BUILDING PERMIT
APPLICATION
Development Services
Building Division
121 5th Ave N / Edmonds, WA 98020
425.771.0220
For handouts, submittal requirements, permit status and inspection
scheduling information go to: www.edmondswa.gov.
PLEASE NOTE. Intake appointments are required for New Single Family
Residences, Large Additions, AOU's, New Commercial, and Major Tenant
Improvement application submittals. If plans are prepared by a profession-
al, electronic files are requested in addition to the hard copies. Please bring
electronic files on a flash drive or coordinate for electronic transfer.
Please call425-771-0220 to schedule an intake appointment!
JOB SITE INFORMATION/LOCATION: (Where the work is taking place)
Job Site Address: 4B106 2I5-$ PI SW, Qmwks wA
Parcel: 0 330=12.00
Lot Unit/Suite#: f2- Subdivision: 5il25' 0, 014M
PROPERTY OWNER: �r
Name: J(XAck I�It�i f
Mailing Address: Va 21!;+h �1 n ��,��LL`
City/State/Zip:-_�dl4VKd& - WA '1 f`tOI
Phone #: "i 40 —2S23
Email: kjc2 Lcom
OWNER INSTALLATION: *If yes, read and sign*
Will work be performed by the property owner? ❑ Yes ❑ No
I own, reside in, or will reside in the completed structure. This
installation is being made on property that I own which is not
intended for sale, lease, rent, or exchange according to RCW
18.27.090.
Owner Signature:
APPLICANT / CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name of Applicant: V e H Cln
Mailing Address: Moo 2_1 -4- k
City/State/Zip: Ct4w�vS WA
Phone #: )06 & IQIQ— RA''
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: (IXfferent from applicant)
General Contractor:
Mailing Addre ._
City/State ip:
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STATE UBI M
CITY OF EDMONDS BUSINESS LICENSE #:
WA STATE CONTRACTOR L & I #: (CCB) & EXPIRATION DATE:
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Remodel Permit fees are based on: >e L I `
The value of the work performed. Indicate the value (rounded to
the nearest dollar) of all equipment, materials, labor, overhead,
and the profit for the work indicated on this application.
Valuation:
PROPOSED NEW SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR THIS APPLICATION
Basement sq ft: FinisheclA Unfinished ❑
1st Floor, sq ft:
2nd Floor, sgft:
Garage/Carport:, sq ft:
Deck/Covered Porch/Patio:
Other sq ft:
PROIECT DESCRIPTION
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I certify that the information I have provided on this form/application is true,
correct and complete, and that I am the property owner or duly authorized
agent of the property owner to submit a permit application to the City of
Edmonds.
Print Name: Ll R^
Signature: Date / I (r ppl
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GENERAL• DATA
Occupancy Group(s): Oc ant Load(s):
Type(s) of Construction: Fire Sprinklers: Yes ❑ No ❑
WA STATE ENERGY CODE: If yo�1 project affects the building envelope,
mechanical systems, and/ r/r lighting, you must complete the
appropriate WSEC form .
I commercial building permits that will require
DEFERRED SUBMITTA/.,mechanical,
associated plumbifire sprinkler, and/or fire alarm
permits areapplieseparately.
TI / CHANGE OF USE / NEW BLDG: Include TRAFFIC IMPACT worksheet
EQUIPMENTMECHANICAL •
BTUs Gas / Elec / Other Qty
A/C Unit /Compressor
Air Handler /VAV
Boiler
Dryer Duct
Exhaust Fans
Fireplace
Furnace
Heat Pump Unit
Hydronic Heating
Roof Top Unit (Provideeleva-
tions if a Commercial Bldg)
Other:
COUNTSPLUMBING FIXTURE ..
Qty QtY
Clothes Washer
'
Tub/ Showers
Dishwasher
Backflow Device (RPBA, DCDA, AVB)
Drinking Fountain
Pressure Reduction/ Regulator Valve
Floor Drain/Sink
Refrigerator Water Supply
Hose Bibs
Water Heater - Tankless? Y or N
Hydronic Heat
Water Service Line
Sinks
Other:
Toilets
J
Other:
GAS/FUEL CONNECTION COUNTS (New, Relocated or re -piped)
BTUs Qty BTUs Qty
A/C Unit
Outdoor BBQ/ Fire pit
Boiler
Stove/ ange/Oven
Dryer
Wa r Heater
Fireplace/ Insert
rather:
f
Furnace / Other:
MEDICAL•
or re -piped)
Qty
QtY
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrous Oxide
Helium
Oxygen
(
Medical Air (
Other:
Other:
Medical - Surgical Vacuuk I I
DEMOLITION
Type of structure to bi demolished:
Square footage of st Iu cture to be demolished:
AHERA Survey don ? Y / N
PSCAA Case #1:
Critical Areas Det rmination:
Study R quired ❑ Conditional Waiver ❑ Waiver ❑
Fill in Place ❑ Fill Material:
Removal ❑
Size of Tank (Gallons)
Critical Area; Determination:
Study Required ❑ Conditional Waiver ❑ Waiver ❑
GRADE/FILL/EXCAVATE
Grading: Cut cubic yards
Fill cubic yards
!(
Cut / F)1l in Critical Area: Yes ❑ No ❑
GENERAL PROVISIONS
APPL CATIONS: Applications are valid for a maximum of 1 year.
ESL A Applications, 2 years.
LICENSING: All contractors and subcontractors are required to be licensed
with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries and have a
current City of Edmonds Business License.
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APPROVED
PLANS MUST BE
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Elevation: 3'91,
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Garage Conversion
Proposed NEW square Footage
for this application
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13' 11'
Window I
Elevation : 3'9"
RECEIVED
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INSPECTION FOR
CODE COMPLIANCE
Window 2
Elevation : 4'9"
Window 3
Elevation : 4'9"
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Visible
Garage Conversion Door 4
3'4%2"
0'5%s"
6'9%2"
x
Door 1
2' 10"
0' 5%"
6' 10"
x
Shower
312"
3'2"
6110"
x
Washbasin with cabinet
2'6%z"
17'
2'6%s"
x
Toilet unit
118"
2'4%2"
217"
x
Door 2
2' 10"
0' 5 %s"
6' 10"
x
k--'ll Garage Conversion Window 1
5'11"
0'4%s"
2'11�/s"
x
R<a Garage Conversion window 2
3'l1"
O'41/s"
1'11"
x
Garage Conversion window 3
2'11"
0'4�/s"
I'll"
x
10 Clothes washer
2'3%2"
2'3%2"
3'3%s"
x
10 Clothes dryer
2'3%2"
2'3%2"
3'3'/s"
x
=' Door 3
2'7%2"
0'2%z"
6'2%z"
x
Sliding doors 13
316"
013"
8'
x
Door 6
2'10"
0'5%s"
6'10"
x
Door 7
2'10"
0'5%s"
6'10"
x
Door 8
2'10"
0'5%$"
6'10"
x
Sliding doors 14
5'3%2"
014"
6'11"
x
Double small window 4
5'11"
0'4�/s"
2'11'/s"
x
1 Door 11
2'10"
0'S%s"
6'10"
x
Door 9
2'10"
0'5348"
6'10"
x
Fitted bath
419"
3'
2'4"
x
Toilet unit
118"
2'4%z"
217"
x
Washbasin with cabinet
4'1%z"
l'1%z"
2'1%"
x
Fireplace
612"
218"
3'9%z"
x
Sink
2'8Y4"
2T'
3'53�"
x
Kitchen cabinet
1017"
211"
2'9%2"
x
Kitchen cabinet
2'
3110"
3'5"
x
Fridge & Freezer
3'
219"
6'1"
x
Dishwasher
3'4"
2T'
2'9%2"
x
j Hood
1'11%s"
1'83/"
TV
x
Kitchen cabinet
8'2%2"
3'
2'11"
x
=" Fixed window 7
1'11"
0'3"
2'103/s"
x
r Double small window 5
5'11"
0'4�/s"
2'11�/s"
x
Y; Double small window 6
5'11"
0'4%$"
2'11�/s"
x
Door 10
2'10"
0'53YB"
6'10"
x
In Furnace
213"
214"
3
x
Front door 5
3'4"
0'3%s"
6'10%s"
x
IN Wall Heater - Gas 1
614"
015"
1'13/a"
x
Wall Heater - Gas 2
2'8"
07"
1'13/a"
x
Double small window 9
5-11"
0'4%s"
2'11'/s"
x
=` Double small window 8
2'11"
0'4%s"
2'11"
x
Sliding doors 12
67"
0'S"
8'
x
ECEIVED
JUL 11 2019
BUILDING
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FRAMING NOTES (continued )
Nothing in this permit approval process shall be interpreted as
allowing or permitting the maintenance of any currently existing
illegal, nonconforming, or unpermitted building, structure, or site
condition which is outside the scope of the permit application,
regardless of whether such building, structure, or condition is
shown on the site plan or drawing. Such building, structure, or
condition may be the subject of a separate enforcement action.
Sound/noise originating from temporary construction sites as a
result of construction activity are exempt from the noise limits
only during the hours of 7:OOam to 6:OOpm on weekdays and
10:00am and 6:OOpm on Saturdays, excluding Sundays and
Federal Holidays. At all other times the noise originating from
construction sites/activities must comply with the noise limits,
unless a variance has been granted. ECC Chapter 5.30
All changes in plans and field modifications shall be approved by
the local jurisdiction. The design professional shall prepare
drawings as required for approval. IBC 107.4
Temporary address shall be clearly visible from street during all
phases of construction. Failure to properly post house/building
numbers may result in no inspection by the City Inspector.
Curb signage is not acceptable.
Address numbers (4" min. ht. & 1/2" min. stroke width) shall be
posted to be plainly visible from the street or road fronting the
property. IRC R319
LIFE SAFETY NOTES
Smoke alarms shall be installed in each sleeping room, outside of
each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the
bedrooms, and on each level (including basements and habitable
attics) in new construction and in existing dwellings when
alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur. Smoke
alarms shall be hard -wired with battery backup, and when more
than one smoke alarm is required within an individual dwelling
unit, they shall be interconnected. Discuss exceptions to the
power source requirements with the Building Inspector.
IRC R314 IBC 907.2.11.2
Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed outside of each
separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms
and on each level in new construction and in existing dwellings
when alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or
when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created. IRC R315
Handrails and guards must be capable of resisting a concentrated
load of 200 pounds per square foot applied in any direction at any
point along the top. Guard in -fill components must be capable of
resisting 50 pounds per square foot.
IRC Table R301.5 IBC 1607.8
Handrails shall be continuous through stair flights of four or more
risers, without interruption by newel posts (unless at a turn) or
other obstructions, and return to a wall, newel post, or safety
terminal. The grip -size shall be Type I or II or of equivalent
graspablity. IRC 311.7.8
Provide one operable escape window in the basement, habitable
attic and in each sleeping room meeting all of the following
requirements:
-An operable area of not less than 5.7 sq. ft. (5 sq. ft. for grade
floor opening)
•A minimum clear opening height of 24 inches
•A minimum clear opening width of 20 inches
-Not more than 44 inches between the finished floor and the
bottom of the clear opening.
Escape windows located under decks or porches must have a path
36 inches in height to a yard or court. R310 IBC 1029
The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs or the greatest
tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest
by more than 3/8 inch.
IRC R311.7.5.1 IRC R311.7.5.2 IBC 1009.7.4
FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS
Footing drains are required around concrete/masonry foundations
that retain earth and enclose habitable or usable spaces located
below grade, or for crawl spaces when a minimum 6 inch slope
within the first 10 feet of the foundation wall is not achieved. A
separate footing drain inspection by the Building Inspector is
required. IRC R401.3 IRC 114(;5.1
Slab -on -grade floors shall be a minimum 3.5-inch thick concrete
over a 6 mil vapor barrier and 4-inch base of sand/gravel/etc.
There shall be a thermal -break for slabs inside a foundation wall,
and if the slab is less than 24" below the exterior grade, 24" wide
R-10 perimeter insulation must be provided. Slabs used as part of
a hydronic heating system shall have R-10 insulation provided
throughout the entire slab area.
IRC R506 WSEC R402.2.9 WSEC Table R402.1.1
Vertical rebar must be hooked and tied in place at time of footing
inspection. Maintain minimum 3" clearance to earth, 1-1/2" to
form -work for reinforcement. R403.1.3 R404.1.2.3.7.4
Anchor bolts shall be at least 1/2 -inch in diameter and extend 7
inches into concrete. There shall be a minimum of two bolts per
plate, with one bolt within 12 inches but not closer than seven bolt
diameters from the end of the plate. The bolt spacing shall not
exceed 6 feet o.c. and shall have a nut and 3"x3"x0.229" washers
unless engineered. IRC R403.1.6
FRAMING NOTES
Hardware and fasteners in contact with preservative -treated wood
shall be of hot -dipped zinc galvanized steel, stainless steel, silicon
bronze or copper. IRC R317.3.1 IBC 2304.9.5.1
Joists less than 18" and beams less than 12" to grade and all wood
exposed to weather shall be preservative -treated or naturally
resistant to decay. IRC R317 IBC 2304.11
Joists shall have not less than 1.5 inches bearing on wood or metal
and 3 inches on concrete. Joists shall be prevented from rotating
at the ends and at intermediate support by approved hangers, 2
h nominal blocking, or attachment to a rim board.
C 502.6/502.7 IBC 2308.8
Foundation cripple walls shall be framed of studs not less in size
than the studs above. Walls over 4 feet in height shall be framed
of studs having the size required for an additional story. Cripple
walls studs less than 14 inches in height shall be sheathed on at
least one side with a wood structural panel that is fastened to both
the top and bottom plates in accordance with Table R602.3(1), or
cripple walls shall be constructed of solid blocking. Cripple walls
shall be supported on continuous foundations. IRC R602.9
Prior to the framing inspection, the building must be dried in with
a minimum of roofing, windows, and siding paper installed.
Truss layouts showing girder truss/hip-master locations are not
permitted to change and must be followed correctly. If the truss
manufacturer requests to change, in part or in whole, the layout
shown, they must contact the architect/designer to ensure that the
structural design of the building is maintained. If the layout
shown is changed, in part or in whole, the Building Division
requires new engineering calculations and must approve the
changes prior to the installation of the roof sheathing.
Exterior and bearing wall studs may be notched <25% and bored
<40% of the stud width. Non -bearing wall studs may be notched
<40% and bored <60% of the stud width. Any bore located <5/8"
from the stud face is considered a notch. Rafters and joists may
be notched in the outer thirds of the span with a maximum notch
depth 1/6th and a notch width 1/3rd the depth of the member.
Rafters and joists may be bored up to 1/3rd the depth of the
member no closer than 2" to each edge or to another bore. Top
plates notched or bored >50% of the width must have a 16ga.
strap, 6 inches past and fastened with 8-1 Od nails at each side of
the opening. IRC R502.8 IRC R602.6 IBC 2308
Attic access openings are required for buildings with combustible
ceiling or roof construction over an area >30 sq. ft. and with a 30"
vertical space between ceiling and roof framing members. The
rough -framed opening shall be 22"x30" and located in a hallway
or other readily accessible location. The access cover shall be
weather-stripped and insulated to a level equal to the surrounding
surfaces. IRC R807.1 WSEC 402.2.4
Attic ventilation openings shall not be less than 1/150 of the area
of the space ventilated. It may be reduced to 1/300 if at least 50
percent and not more than 80 percent of the required openings are
at least 3 feet above the eave vents with the balance provided by
the eave vents. The net free cross -ventilation area may also be
reduced to 1/300 when a Class I or II vapor barrier is installed on
the warm -in -winter side of the ceiling. IRC R806.2
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A survey may be required prior to the foundation wall inspection if
the Building Inspector is unable to verify setbacks. Lot line stakes
should be in place at the time of the foundation inspection and
established property pins should be made visible.
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Provide outdoor air inlets in all habitable spaces.IRC 1507.3.4.4
A 30"00" level working space shall be provided in front of the
control side to service appliances. In attics and underfloor areas,
a passageway a minimum of 30 inches high and 20 inches wide
traveling not more than 20 feet from the access shall be provided.
A 24 inch wide solid pathway shall be provided in attics. A
switch -controlled luminaire is required at the passageway opening
and a receptacle outlet at or near the appliance. A means of
electrical disconnect is required within sight of the appliance or
the breaker is to be capable of being locked in the open position.
IRC M1305 IMC 306 NEC 422.31(B)
Provide the combustion air required for the proper operation of the
appliance(s). The minimum required volume per the standard
method is 50 cubic feet per 1000 BTU/hr. Where exhaust fans,
clothes dryers, and kitchen ventilation systems interfere with the
operation of appliances, makeup air shall be provided. Fuel -fired
appliances shall not be located in sleeping rooms, bathrooms,
toilet rooms, or storage closets unless specific installation
requirements are met. IRC G 2406.2 G2407.4 G2407.5.1
IFGC 303.3 304.4 304.5
An exhaust hood/system of >400cfm installed or required by the
range or cooktop manufacturer must be provided with makeup air
equal to the exhaust air rate. IRC M1503.4 IMC 505.2
Provide required makeup air in the laundry room. Louvered doors
or openings/grilles into other spaces may be used to meet the
requirements. Other limitations may arise if a gas dryer is
installed. IMC 504.5 G2407.4 G2407.9.1
Dryer ducts shall terminate outside of the building, 3 ft. from any
openings into the building. The termination shall have a backdraft
damper and no screen. The dryer duct shall be a minimum
.016-in. (27 ga.) thick, a minimum 4 inches in diameter, have a
smooth interior finish, have sections joined with the insert end in
the direction of airflow without the use of fasteners, be supported
at 4 ft. intervals, and secured in place and protected by nail plates
that extend 2" above/below bottom/top plates. The joints shall be
sealed with UL181A listed mastic or tape. Dryer duct maximum
lengths are 25 ft. for electric and 35 ft. for gas with deductions for
fittings (or sized/length per manufacturer). If concealed, the
equivalent length of the duct shall be permanently labeled or
tagged within 6 ft. of the dryer connection.
IRC M1502 M1601.4.1 G2439 IMC 504 IFGC 614
Hydronic heating system piping shall be tested at 100 psi water
pressure or 1 1/2 times the operating pressure, whichever is greater,
for a minimum of 15 minutes. Piping embedded in concrete shall
be pressure tested prior to the placing of concrete and be
maintained at operating pressure during concrete placement. The
test must be observed by the Building Inspector prior to concrete
placement. Note: a means of providing outdoor air per IRC
R303.4, M1507 and IMC 403.2 is required. IMC 1208 - 1209
Refrigerant circuit access ports located outdoors shall be fitted
with locking -type tamper- resistant caps.
RC M1411.6 IMC 1101.10
(tures installed on a floor level that is lower than the next
stream manhole cover of the public or private sewer shall be
)tected from backflow of sewage by installing an approved type
backwater valve. Fixtures on floor levels above such elevation
sshall not discharge through the backwater valve. UPC 710.1 I
Vent all plumbing fixtures through the roof per UPC 906.0 or
with a loop vent per UPC 909.0. Air admittance valves are not
permitted unless first approved by the Building Inspector on a
case by case basis.
Water heaters installed in attics, attic -ceiling assemblies,
floor -ceiling assemblies or a floor/sub-floor assembly, where
damage may occur from a leak, shall be installed in a watertight
pan made of corrosion -resistant materials. The pan shall have a
3/a" drain and the drain shall terminate in a visible
location. The drain cannot empty into the crawlspace beneath a
building. Discharge from a relief valve into a water heater pan
shall be prohibited. UPC 507.4 UPC 507.5
Access will be required for the whirlpool/jetted tub pump and the
tempering valve for all tubs. The tempering valve may also be
installed at the water heater. UPC 409
Showers shall be a minimum of 900 square inches and be capable
of encompassing a 30 inch circle. The shower receptor shall have
a finished dam, curb, or threshold between 2" and 9" above the
top of the drain. The floor of the shower shall slope a minimum of
1/a" and a maximum of 1/2". Lining materials for built-up showers
and shower seats shall be sloped, extend upward 3" above the
horizontal surface, and over the top of the dam or threshold.
Shower receptors shall be tested by filling with water to the top of
the rough threshold while plugged at the drain. Protect the weep
holes in the sub -drain clamping ring from clogging.
UPC 408.5 - 408.7
Main building shut-off required on water supply line. UPC 606.2
Pressure reduction valve on main water supply line required by
City code.
Vent hot water tank relief valve directly to the outside.
UPC 608.5
Hot water heater must be seismically anchored or strapped at
points within the upper one-third and lower one-third of its
vertical dimensions. At the lower point, a minimum distance of 4"
must be maintained above the controls with the strapping.
UPC 507.2
All pressure absorbing devices (e.g. air chambers, mechanical
devices, hammer arrestors) shall be accessible or installed per
manufacturer. UPC 609.10
JMinimum 1" air -gap required at dishwasher. UPC 414.3 1
Hose bibs (exterior faucets) are required to have a permanently
affixed anti -siphon device installed. UPC 603.5.7
Soaker and jetted tubs shall be installed and supported per the
manufacturer's installation specifications. UPC 409.6
)welling/garage separation shall be maintained by installing 1/2" gypsum
vallboard on the garage side from the foundation to the underside of the
oof sheathing. Ceiling of garages with habitable space above shall have
'/8-inch Type X gypsum wallboard attached with 1-7/8 inch 6d coated
sails or equivalent drywall screws and the structural elements supporting
he ceiling protected with 1/2 gypsum wallboard. Enclosed accessible space
order stairs shall have walls, under -stair surface and any soffits protected
�n the enclosed side with 1/2" gypsum wallboard. Water resistant gypsum
hall not be used as a tile backing board where there will be direct
xposure to water, or in areas subject to continuous high humidity
showers, etc.). IRC R302 IRC R702.3.8.1
Fireblocking shall be provided to cut off all concealed draft openings (both
vertical and horizontal) and to form an effective fire barrier between
stories, and between a top story and the roof space. Fireblocking shall be
provided in wood -frame construction in the following locations:
1) In concealed spaces of stud walls and partitions, including furred spaces
and parallel rows of studs or staggered studs as follows:
1.1 Vertically at the ceiling and floor levels.
1.2 Horizontally at intervals not exceeding 10 feet.
2) At all interconnections between concealed vertical and horizontal spaces
such as occur at soffits, drop ceilings and cove ceilings.
3) In concealed spaces between stair stringers at top and bottom of the run.
4) At openings around vent, pipes, and ducts at ceiling and floor level,
with an approved material to resist the free passage of flame and products
of combustion. For additional requirements see IRC 302.11
Draftstops shall be installed in combustible construction where there is
usable space both above and below the concealed space of a floor/ceiling
assembly, so that the area of the concealed space does not exceed 1000 sq.
ft. and shall divide the space into approximately equal areas. Where the
assembly is enclosed by a floor membrane above and a ceiling membrane
below, draftstopping shall be provided in floor/ceiling assemblies under
the following circumstances:
1.Ceiling is suspended under the floor framing.
2.Floor framing is constructed of truss -type open -web or perforated
members.
:stopping materials shall not be less than 1/2 inch gypsum board, 3/8
wood structural panels or other approved materials adequately
Drted and installed parallel to the floor framing membersIRC R302.12
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Height verification shall be done by the applicant's agent/contractor and
observed by the Building Inspector on site. The agent/contractor shall set
up the equipment (transitibuilders level), establish the datum point, and the
point of average grade. These items must be consistent with the approved
plans. If the proposed height of a building (as shown on the plans) is
within 12 inches of the maximum height permitted for the zone, an
elevation survey is required. An elevation survey consists of three
components to be conducted by a licensed surveyor. 1) Prior to
construction, the surveyor shall establish average grade as specified in
ECDC 21.40.030, and shall establish a reference datum point that will be
and can be freely accessed. 2) The surveyor shall locate the
ation of the first floor prior to the City under -floor inspection. 3) A
letter of height confirmation shall be provided upon completion of the
structure.
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