APPROVED BLD2021-0520+AMMR_REQUEST+1.24.2022_1.22.11_PM+2637463City of Edmonds — Building Division
Development Services Department
www.devserv.adminkedmondswa.gov
° 121 5" Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020 -Phone: 425.771.0220
Code Modification or Alternate Request
Date Requested: Jan 21, 2022
Contact Information:
Name: Kyle Jones
Mailing Address: Ameresco Inc
222 Williams Ave South, Suite 100
Renton, WA 98057
Phone Number: +13604813772
E-Mall Address: kjones@ameresco.com
Relationship to Project:
❑ Owner
❑ Design Professional
0 Contractor
Code Modification Request:
Project Information:
Permit Number: BLD2021-0520
Address: 200 2ND AVE S, EDMONDS, WA 98020
Code Edition: 2018113c
Structure Information:
Project Description:
Renovations at Edmonds WWTP
Occupancy Groups(s)/ Character: F-1 wastewater treatment plant
Type of Construction:?B
Number of Stories: 3
Basements/ Mezzanines: none
Sprinkler: Yes ❑ No 0
A code modification is a waiver of a code requirement as allowed by IBC 104.10, and is intended to provide flexibility to
the building official where there are practical difficulties meeting specific code requirements so long as the intent of the
code is accomplished.
The requester is expected to demonstrate:
1. There are practical difficulties involved in strictly conforming to the provisions of the code; and
2. The modification conforms with the intent and purpose of the code; and
3. Together with other safety features of the building or other relevant circumstances, the modification will provide
a reasonable level of strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety, accessibility and sanitation.
When engaged for the project, the registered design professional in responsible charge shall submit the request for a
code modification under their seal and signature, including a statement that, in their professional opinion, the proposal
is in conformance with the intent and purpose of the code and the modification will provide a reasonable level of strength,
effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety, accessibility, and sanitation.
Please attach plans showing your proposal.
Code Alternate Request:
A code alternate is intended to provide for introduction of alternate materials, systems and methods as allowed by IBC
104.11, provisional upon the alternate complying with the intent of the code and providing an equivalent solution.
Essentially, a code alternate is intended to meet a performance standard rather than a prescriptive standard.
The requester is expected to demonstrate that the alternate does not conflict with the code and together with other
safety features of the building or other relevant circumstances, will provide an equivalent level of strength, effectiveness,
fire resistance, durability, safety, accessibility and sanitation.
When engaged for the project, the registered design professional in responsible charge shall submit the request for a
code alternate under their seal and signature, including a statement that in their professional opinion, the alternate is
equivalent to the code provisions.
Please attach plans showing your proposal.
Washington State
Seal and Signature
Digitally signed by
Bryan Schutt
DN: C=US,
E=bryan@kpg.com,
Bryan Schutt o=KPH
y Interdisciplanry
Design, CN=Bryan
Schutt
Date: 2022.01.24
11:23:46-08'00'
City of Edmonds Use Only
❑ Approved
❑ Approved with Amendment
❑ Denied
Reasons:
The proposal has been shown to meet the purpose and intent of the building code. See January 5, 2022 letter from
architect for rationale.
APPROVED by
Description of Alternate/ Modification (include reason for request):
See attached letter and drawings. This request is for stair risers taller than 7"
Description of Code Requirement (include title of code and section):
1011.5.2 - Riser Height and Tread Depth
Justification (attach copies of any reference, test reports, expert opinions, etc.):
see attached letter