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April 15, 2021
T-Mobile
ATT: Darlene Oclaray
19807 North Creek Parkway North
Bothell, WA 98011
RE: Site Name: Edmonds Way SE01632A
Location: 9726 Edmonds Way, Edmonds 98020
Dear Darlene;
We have received the application submitted to Snohomish County PUD (District) concerning the proposed
installation of a Wireless Communication Facility (WCF) antenna system on an existing transmission line structure
at 9726 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, Washington. It is understood that the primary usage of the structure shall remain
as part of the District's electric system and the installation of the WCF equipment is a secondary function which
may require modification to or replacement of the existing structure
The District will be responsible for developing the design loads for the structure and performing the design of the
structure which includes all equipment mounted on the structure including the WCF equipment per the Washington
Administrative Code 296-46, the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and electric utility standards and practices.
The analysis will use WCF antenna loads and design provided by T-Mobile.
Utility structures have long been exempted from the Uniform Building Code (UBC) under section 101.3 of the 1997
code and the change to the International Building Code (IBC) in 2000 through 2015, under section 105.2.3 has not
eliminated that exemption. Public utility structures are specifically exempt from the provision of the IBC and as
such design calculations are not required to be provided to the permitting agency. However, the District
acknowledges that WCF is a secondary function on the utility structure and the owner of such equipment will be
required to comply with the county permitting and review process. District construction personnel or other
designated qualified electrical workers will be responsible for any work on the structure in and above the electric
supply space which involves work such as electric lines, equipment modifications, installation of a new pole and/or
installation or maintenance of antennas and cable. The new or modified structure shall continue to be under the
ownership of the District.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (425) 783-4315.
Sincerely,
Beth A Haskin
Joint Use & Permits Administrator
1802 - 75th Street S.W.. Everett, WA . 98203 / Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1107 . Everett, WA . 98206-1107
425-783-4300 . Toll -free in Western Washington at 1-877-783-1000, extension 4300 . www.snopud.com