REVIEWED BLD PRE CON for Residential - 2021`nc. 189"
CITY OF EDMONDS--BUILDING DEPARTMENT
121 51h Ave N - Edmonds, WA 98020 • (425) 771-0220
SINGLE FAMILY PRE -CONSTRUCTION MEETING REQUIREMENTS
For Developers/General Contractors
BUILDING DEPARTMENT MAIN LINE:
BUILDING OFFICIAL: Leif Bjorback
SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR Eric Carter
BUILDING INSPECTOR:
PLANS EXAMINER:
PLANS EXAMINER:
PUBLIC WORKS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL:
(425) 771-0220
x 1380
(425) 361-5688 (cell)
Les Krestel (425) 754-6345 (cell)
Donovan Akau x1256
Kevin Bloomfield x 1314
(425) 771-0235
(425) 771-0213
ITEMS OF UNDERSTANDING
1. All required permits shall be approved and paid for. This includes building, plumbing
(including building irrigation and sprinkler systems), mechanical and electrical (State
Department of Labor and Industries). Shorelines, fisheries, flood hazard permits, etc., to be
applied for and approved as applicable.
2. Prior to start of work, the general contractor shall obtain a City of Edmonds business license,
and shall post on site for inspector verification.
3. Address must be posted and clearly visible from street.
4. The General Contractor shall have a project representative available to City Inspectors at all
times. This person shall be authorized to make decisions necessary to conduct day-to-day
construction activities.
5. Construction Hours: Sound or noise originating from construction sites as a result of
construction activity are exempt from noise limits during the hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on
weekdays and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays. NO NOISE -GENERATING WORK
ALLOWED ON SUNDAYS OR FEDERAL HOLIDAYS.
6. Fire hydrants must be accessible at all times. No combustible framing allowed prior to
installation of on -site operable hydrant or existing fire hydrant. Any such hydrant must be
within 300' of any portion of the building.
7. City approved permit and drawings shall be available to the City inspector at all times during
a requested inspection. Plans shall be located in a dry environment.
8. All other applicable permits and documents shall be on site for inspector's review (irrigation,
electrical, geotechnical reports, etc.)
9. Revisions to plans shall be submitted to the Building Department for approval. Allow
reasonable timing for approval of changes. Structural changes will not be reviewed or
approved out in the field.
10. Sanitation facilities shall be provided on site prior to any construction. This includes any
ground breaking or clearing and grading.
11. Access to neighboring properties must be maintained at all times, including times when
materials are delivered.
12. Contractor is responsible for providing a wash -down area on site. At no time shall any
construction vehicle wash down into the City storm system. The general contractor will be
required to pay for all costs associated with the cleaning and pumping out of storm systems
that are contaminated with construction wash off material. All of our storm systems drain into
environmentally sensitive areas.
13. Clearing and grading shall be only as shown on the approved plan for the project.
INSPECTIONS:
1. Inspection requests may be made online through mybuildingpermit.com. Once there, select
Schedule Inspections, then follow prompts. In the event of no internet access, you may need
to schedule your building inspection by phone; please call the Building Department main line
during business hours to schedule with a receptionist. (425) 771-0220. You can access
inspection results in the same area on mybuildingpermit.com.
2. Call for cancellation of inspections. You may call the Building Department main line at (425)
771-0220, or try the inspector's direct line. Please leave your cancellation request with a
live person to ensure the message is received. Requests left on voice mail will not be
accepted.
3. A re -inspection fee of $110.00 may be charged when an inspection is requested and the
plans and permit are not on site, when corrections previously identified have not been
addressed, or when work to be inspected is not ready for inspection.
4. At time of footing inspection, the property lines must be marked with string lines or provide
the building inspector with a copy of the building setback approval letter from a licensed
surveyor.
5. All embedded hold-down straps and anchor bolts for hold-downs shall be fastened to
formwork prior to foundation inspection. No wet setting is allowed except for standard
anchor bolts.
6. Projects with crawl spaces are requested to call the City for 1It Floor Framing inspection
prior to installation of the sub floor. Failure to call for inspection prior to covering will result in
removal of the sub floor before the inspection will take place.
7. Call for roof and exterior wall nailing inspections prior to cover. Failure to do so will result in
part or all of the finished material being removed. These are required inspections. Please
provide a ladder and suitable access to the roof top. Do not stock roofing materials on the
roof until it has been inspected.
8. Prior to framing inspection, electrical must be signed off by L&I, and, especially on large
projects, the plumbing, gas and mechanical rough -ins must be previously inspected.
9. Prior to framing inspection, the house must be dried in with a minimum of roofing, windows
and siding paper installed.
10. At or before framing inspection, please request a height check inspection. This is a required
inspection for most projects. Check the approved plans for the required method of
verification.
11. Special inspections shall be called for by the contractor as required by the approved
drawings. This is the contractor's responsibility. Special inspector's sign -off card shall be
located on site for building inspector's review. To avoid time delays and/or possible removal
of future work due to failed test results, a copy of special inspector reports and lab results
shall be delivered to the City of Edmonds Building Department as soon as possible, but no
later than one week after the inspection has occurred. In the event of any special test not
meeting the approved design requirements, it shall be the responsibility of the general
contractor to immediately notify the Building Department and the design engineer. Please
be advised that the City requires the inspection agency, as well as their inspectors, to be
WABO (Washington Association of Building Officials) certified.
12. Special inspections do not alleviate the need for City inspections. Please schedule an
inspection with the city whether or not there will be a special inspection occurring.
13. Final Building Department approval may be given only after all other City departments and
L&I Electrical have given final approval.
COMMUNICATION
• Please contact the City if you have questions before they become a problem. Our goal is to
help you complete your project in a timely manner.
CONTRACTOR'S STATEMENT:
I have met with the City of Edmonds during a preconstruction meeting, and I acknowledge that I
have reviewed and understand the above noted conditions.
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