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Hello Teages,
Carter, Eric
Friday, May 14, 2021 8:15 AM
waltesebey@gmail.com
Thompson, Milton; Bjorback, Leif; Wayland, Christina
BLD 2020-0124
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Thank you for taking the time to meet with myself and Milton yesterday. As discussed, we see a couple
different directions that your project can take at this particular time.
Option #1
Continue with the current approved plans: If you continue with the city approved plans, you shall
construct the project exactly how the plans detail. For example the current deck footing detail indicate a
6x6 post is to be embedded in concrete 6' below grade, the use of the other footing detail does not
apply. If you would like to change the design but utilize the current engineer, we will need design
detail(s), possibly new plans, and a letter describing the changes. Depending on the changes we may
need you to submit for a formal plan revision, please feel free to reach out if you do decide to change
any details with the Engineer's approval.
Option #2
Contact another Washington State licensed Engineer: As you mentioned, you are not happy with the
current approved designs. You are welcome to have the plans redesigned. If you do decide to hire
another Engineer, we will need you to submit for a plan revision once the designs are complete, so we
can review the design for compliance. Along with the revision, we also need a letter stating the
termination of current engineer from the project. This option may be easier, in the sense you can work
with the designer to create designs that may work better for you.
At this current time we cannot approve the footings that have been poured as they do not match the
plans and were poured prior to inspection. If you intend to utilize the footings that have been poured,
please provide a letter from the designing engineer verifying compliance with the plans.
Please remember as you go along through your project the job of the building inspector is verify
compliance with the plans and applicable codes prior to you trying to cover it up. For example, do not
pour any concrete footings, walls, or isolated piers until you have written confirmation because the
inspector will need to verify rebar installation, clearances prior to placing concrete, unfortunately we do
have X ray vision Q. When in doubt, please ask!
If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to myself or Milton.
Have a great weekend!
Eric Carter) Senior Building Inspector
City of Edmonds
425-771-0220, ext 1389
eric.carteraedmondswa.aov
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