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CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5TH AVENUE NORTH - EDMONDS, WA 98020
PHONE: (425) 771-0220 - FAX: (425) 771-0221
STATUS: ISSUED 04/04/2018
Expiration Date
Parcel No: 00458200000
nwt#: BLD2018043CI
Project Address: 18017 80TH AVE W, EDMONDS
BRYAN T & WENDY SCURRY BRYAN T & WENDY S CURRY BRYAN T& WENDY S CURRY
180 17 80TH AVE W 18017 soTH AVE W 18017 80TH AVE W
EDMONDS, WA 98026-5412 EDMONDS, WA 98026-5412 EDMONDS. WA 98026-5412
(425) 640-5309 (425) 640-5308 (425) 640-5308
LICENSE 4. EXP
JOB DESCRIPTION
Finish unfinished basement into 2 bedrooms, Replace 2 windows.
VALUATION: $5,000 lf:� N1
PERMIT TYPE: Residential
PERMIT GROUP: 04 - Alteration/Reini)del
GRADING: N CYDS: 0
T YP E OF CONST RUCT I ON.
RETAINING WALL ROCKERY.
OCCUPANT GROUP:
OCCUPANT LOAD:
FENCE 0 X 0 FT-)
CODE
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ZONE,
INUMBFIR OFSTORIES: 0
VEST ED DATE:
INUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS 0
LOT #
MS-ITN'G.ARE-X,
BASEMENT: 0 1 ST FLOOR: 0 2ND FLOOR: 0
PROPOSIED AREA
662 IST FLOOR: 0 2ND FLOOR 0
3RD FLOOR 0 GARAGE� 0 DECK� 0 OTHER. 0 JBASEMENT:
RD FLOOR 0 GARAGE 0 DECK. 0 OTHER 0
BEDROOMS. 0 BATHROOMS: 0
1 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 0
FRONTSEMACK SIDESETBACK RFARSEIFBACK
RE UIRED PROPOSED: ��TF'Q I J I R I--. D: PROPOSED. [REQUIRED: PROPOSED:
HEIGHT ALLOWED:0 PROPOSFD�O IREQUIRED: PROPOSED:
SET BACK NOTES.
IAGREETOCOMPLY WITFICITY AND STATE LAWS REGULATING CONSTRUCTION AND IN DOING THE WORK AUTHOREED THEREBY, NO
PERSONWILL BE EMPLOY ED IN VIOLATION OF THE LABOR CODE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RELATINGTOWORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
INSURANCE AND RCW 18:27.
11 TAAS Y'WrATION IS NOT A PFRMF UNTIL SIGNED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL OR HIS/HER DEPUTY AND ALL FEES ARE PAID.
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Sign t re — /fPrint Nar-�-- Date
Released By
Date
ATTENTION
IT IS FUL TO USE OR 0C(T'11Y A BUILDING OR STRUCrUREUNTILA FINAL INSPEC'nON HAS BEEN MADE AND APPROVAL ORA CFRnFICA'Tl-' OF
OCCUPANCY ILAS BEEN GRANTED. UBC109 1BC1 10. IRCI 10.
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STATUS: ISSUED BLD20180430
CONDMONS
• Final approval oil a project or final occupancy approval must be granted by the Building Official prior to use or occupancy of
the building or structure. Check thejob card for all required City inspections including final project approval and final
occupancyinspections.
• Any request for alternate design, nlodification. variance or other administrative deviation (herein after-variail ce**) fi-orn
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 Counci'l and shall be paid upon submittal and are non-refundable.
• Approval of any plat or plan containing provisions which do not comply -%vith city code and for which a variance has not been
specifically identified, requested and coils idered by the appropriate city official in accordance with the appropriate provis ion
of city code or state law does not approve anN items not to code speciiication.
• Sound 'Noise originating from temporary construction s ites as a result of construction activity are exempt firom tile noise limits
of ECCChapter 5.30 only during the hours of 7:00arn to 6:00pin on weekdays and 10:00am and 6:00pm on Saturdays. excluding
Sundays and Federal Holidays, At all other tirnes the noise originating from construction sitesiactivities must comply with tile
noise limits of Chapter 5.30. unless a variance has been granted pursuant to ECC 5.30.120.
• Applicant. on bcIlalf of h's or her spouse, heirs, assigns, and successors in interests. agrees to indemnify defend and hold
harmless the Citv of Edmonds, Washington, its offic�als, employees. and agents from any and all clairrLs for daillages of
whatever nature, arising directly or indirectly from the issuance for this pernit. Issuance of this permit shall not be deenled to
niodi6-. waive or reduce any requirements of any City ordinance nor limit in any way the City's ability to enlbrce any ordinance
provision.
INSPECTIONS
THIS PERMIT AUTHORIZES ONLY THE WORK NOTED. THIS PERMIT COVERS WORK TO BE DONE ON PRIVATEPROPERTY ONLY. ANY
CONSTRUCTION ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN (CURBS, SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS. MARQUEES, ETC.) WILL REQUIRE SEPARATE PERMISSION. PERMIT
TIME LIMIT: SEE ECDC 1 9.00�005(A)(6)
BUILDING
Go to: www.edmondswa.gov
2. Then: Services
3. Then.- Perm its/Development
4. Then: Online Permit Info
5: If you don't have one already, create a
login (upper right hand corner)
6: Schedule your inspection
Building Department Inspections
are now scheduled online. If you
have difficulties, please call the
Building Department front desk for
assistance during office hours.
(425) 771-0220
ENGINEERING (425) 771-0220 EXT. 1326
FIRE (425) 775-7720
PUBLIC WORKS (425) 771-0235
RECYCLING (425) 275-4801
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.
B-Preconstruction meeting
• B-Fire Blocking Stopping
• B-Frarning
• 13,Insulation/17iiergy
• POtller
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT
APPLICATION
1215 th Avenue N, Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone 425.77 1.
City of Edmonds 0220 It Fax 425.771.0221
PLEASE REFER TO THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CHECKLIST FOR SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
PROJECT ADDRESS (Street, Suite #, City State, Zip):
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Parcel #:
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Subdivision/Lot #:
Project Valuation: $ 1;� ()()0
APPLICANT:
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Phone:
4D-5-(04oS-303
Fax:
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LENDING AGENCY:
Phone: " V
Fax.
Address (Street, City, State, Zip):
E-Mail Address:
CONTRACTOR:*
Phone:
Fax:
Address (Street, City, State, Zip):
E-Mail Address:
*Contractor must have a valid City of Edmonds business license prior to
doing work in the City. Contact the City Clerk's Office at 425.775.2525
WA State License #/Exp. Date:
City Business License #/Exp. Date:
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PROPOSED NEW SQUARE FOOTAGE
FOR THIS PROJECT:
Basement: sq. ft.
Select Basement Type: Finished L] Unfinished Ll
I't Floor: sq. ft.
Garage/Carport: sq. ft.
2 nd Floor: sq. ft.
Deck/Cvrd Porch/Patio: sq. ft.
Bedrooms #-q- Full-3/4 Bath # Half -Bath #
Other: —sq. ft.
Fire Sprinklers: Yes U No LJ
I Ret ining Wall: YesE]
No L
Grading: Cut —cu. yds. Fill cu.yds.
I Cut/Fill in Critical Area: Yes L] No
I declare underpenalty ofperjury laws that the information I haveprovided on thisformlapplication 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: Owner MAgent/Other 0 (specify):
SignaturJ X Date:
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EXEMPTION FROM CONTRACTOR
REGISTRATION VERIFICATION
FORM D
The undersigned property owner or authorized person as described below, has applied for a
building pen -nit from the City of Edmonds and claims that he/she/it is exempt from providing
contractor registration in accordance with the provisions of RCW 18.27. The property owner or
authorized person, by their signature below, hereby verifies to the City of Edmonds that:
0 Value of work under $500.00. The aggregate contract price of labor and materials and all
other items required for the project is less than $500.00 and is iiot part of a larger operation
to be undertaken on the property. This exemption does not apply to a person who advertises
or puts out any sip or card or other device which might indicate to the public that �e/she is
a contractor, or that he/she is qualified to engage in the business of contractor. RCW
18.27.090(9).
0 Owner who contracts for a project. A property owner contracting with registered
contractors for the project, and who him/herself is not perfonning any activity of a
contractor for the purpose of leasing or Selling improved property that he/she has owned for
less than twelve months. RCW 18 27.090(l 1).
1-9--Work performed personally on own property. Anyone personally working on property
he/she owns, or at which he/she resides, as long as the property owner, or resident, does not
perform any activity of a contractor on his/her property for the purpose of selling,
demolishing, or leasing the property. RCW 18.27.090(12).
0 Use of own employees. Property. owner using him/herself or his/her own employees to
perform maintenance, repair, and. alteration work in or upon his/her own property. RCW
18.27.090(13).
0 Licensed Architect, engineer, electrician or plumber. All work performed under this
permit will be performed by an architect, civil or professional engineer, certified electrician
or certified plumber operating within the scope of his/her certification. RCW 18.72.090(14).
0 Other. Specify which provision of RCW 18.27.090 applies:
THE UNDERSIGNED PROPERTY OWNER OR AUTHORIZED PERSON HEREBY VERIFIES
THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE
BEST OF HIS OR HER KNOWLEDGE AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IF ANY OF THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM IS FALSE HE OR SHE UNDERSTANDS THAT THE
BUILDING PERMIT WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REVOKED AND ALL FEES PAID FORFEITED.
DATED this day of WkC-VA_, 20 LS.
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BUILDIN3 DEPARTMENT
CITY OF EDMONDS
GEAERAL IN OTES
UYE SAFETY NOTES (continued
FRAMING NOTES (continued)
Nothing in this pen -nit approval process shall be interpreted as
allowing or permitting the maintenance of any currently existing
illegal, nonconforming, or unpennitted building, structure, or site
condition which is outside the scope of the pen -nit application,
regardless of whether such building, structure, or condition is
shown on the site plan or drawing. Such building, structure, or
icondition 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 7:00am to 6:00pm on weekdays and
10:00am and 6:00prn 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 b 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.
11RC 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
1when 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 11 or of equivalent
Igraspablity. IRC 311.7.8
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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
FOOTINGSTOUNDATIONS
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 R405.1
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.
11RC 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"xO.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(l), or
cripple walls shall be constructed of solid blocking. Cripple walls
Ishall 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 l6ga.
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"00" 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 11150 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 11 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.
MECHAN ICAL N UTES
FLUMBIINU IN U'l LIS
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Provide outdoor air inlets in all habitable spaces.IRC 1507.3.4.4
A 30"x3O" 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
.0 1 6-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.
IIRC 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.
IRC M1411.6 IMC 1101.10
Fixtures installed on a floor level that is lower than the next
upstream manhole cover of the public or private sewer shall be
protected from backflow of sewage by installing an approved type
of backwater valve. Fixtures on floor levels above such elevation
shall not discharge through the backwater valve. UPC 710.1
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
minimum 3/4" 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
1/4" 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
ressure reduction valve on main water supply line required by
Ci
ty code.
4 Vent hot water tank relief valve directly to the outside.
C 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.
1UPC 507.2
All pressure absorbing devices (e.g. air chambers, mechanical
devices, hammer arrestors) shall be accessible or installed per
,manufacturer. UPC 609.10
FAE�nimum I" air- gap required at dishwasher. UPC414.3
lHose 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
Dwelling/garage separation shall be maintained by installing 1/2" gypsum
wallboard on the garage side from the foundation to the underside of the
roof sheathing. Ceiling of garages with habitable space above shall have
5/8-inch Type X gypsum wallboard attached with 1-7/8 inch 6d coated
nails or equivalent drywall screws and the structural elements supporting
the ceiling protected with 1/2 gypsum wallboard. Enclosed accessible space
under stairs shall have walls, under -stair surface and any soffits protected
on the enclosed side with 1/2" gypsum wallboard. Water resistant gypsum
shall not be used as a tile backing board where there will be direct
exposure 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:
I.Ceiling is suspended under the floor framing.
2.Floor framing is constructed of truss -type open -web or perforated
members.
tstopping materials shall not be less than 1/2inch gypsum board, 3/8
wood structural panels or other approved materials adequately
orted 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 (transit/builders 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
undisturbed and can be freely accessed. 2) The surveyor shall locate the
elevation of the first floor prior to the City under -floor inspection. 3) A
final letter of height confirmation shall be provided upon completion of the
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