Alt Design GRE Apts AM&M Fire Wall Approval LetterOF EDAt
Ins. 790
January 30, 2020
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Building • Engineering • Planning
Website: www.edmondswa.aov
Lucas Branham
Studio Meng Strazzara
2001 Western Ave Ste 200
Seattle WA 98121
Mike Nelson
Mayor
PHONE: 425.771.0220
Fax: 425.771.0221
Subject: GRE Podium Building Alternative Design Proposal for Firewalls—Permit number BLD2018-1622
Dear Lucas:
Thank you for your alternative design proposal requesting that the City of Edmonds allow floor
sheathing to pass continuously through the fire wall. Along with West Coast Code Consultants, I have
reviewed the design as presented on the following documents provided:
1. 11/21/2019 Letter of request from Lucas Branham,
2. 11/21/2019 Letter from CKC Structural Engineers,
3. 3/31/2008 Seismology Opinion Letter from the Structural Engineers Association of Southern
California,
4. Updated firewall detailing on plan sheet A804,
5. 12/30/2019 Letter and supporting structural calculations from CDK Structural Engineers.
After a thorough review of your proposal I have found that it meets the intent of IBC section 104.11 for
alternative design. The proposal is hereby approved as presented.
Regards,
Leif Bjorback, Building Official
Development Services Department
City of Edmonds