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CITY OF EDMONDS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION REPORT
Project: Larsen Residence
Purpose: Bearing Wall Assessment
Location: 655 Main St #204, Edmonds, WA 98020
Date: 05/06/2024
CG Project: 24154.10
Report: 1
Client: Annette & Gary Larsen
General Contractor: n/a
Field Rep: Ben James, PE
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
A field representative of CG Engineering was on site on May 1, 2024, to evaluate a portion of a wall
the client would like to remove to allow accessibility to their water heater. CG Engineering was tasked
with determining if the wall was bearing or if they could be removed.
EXISTING BUILDING
The existing building is a three-story condominium building with carports below. The roof has a low
slope with sawn lumber joists supported on sawn lumber walls, interior posts, and beams. The floors
consist of plywood sheathing supported by sawn lumber joists supported on lumber walls, interior
posts, and beams. The foundation system is unknown but is likely conventional spread footings. The
unit observed is located on the 1" floor above the carports. At the time of our site visit, the homeowner
had the framing exposed. Refer to Photos 1-5.
OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Closet West Wall —After reviewing your existing framing, we have determined that the closet wall is
NON -BEARING. It is, however, supporting a small area of the ceiling. The ceiling joists can be supported
with (2) 2x6 HF#2 beam across the new 4'-0" opening. The (2) 2x6 beam should be supported at each
end with (2) 2x4 HF Studs, minimum.
Closet North Wall — At the location of the proposed register, avoid cutting the wall studs. The register
should mount in between the wall studs.
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REVIEWED
BY
CITY OF EDMONDS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
51612024
DISCLAIMER
This observation is the professional opinion of CG Engineering PLLC based on the information available during this assessment or evaluation.
This report does not warrant or guarantee that all conditions were discovered at the time of the observation. This report was prepared subject
to the standard of care applicable to professional services at the time the services were provided.
250 4th Avenue South, Suite 200
Edmonds, WA 98020
ph.425.778.8500 1 f.425.778.5536
www.cgengineering.com
Larsen Residence
CG Project No.: 24154.10
5/6/2024
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ENGINEERING
Photo 1— Aerial Image of Project Site
Photo 2 — Portion of Closet Wall to be Removed (Closet West Wall)
250 4th Avenue South, Suite 200
Edmonds, WA 98020
ph.425.778.8500 1 f.425.778.5536
www.cgengineering.com
Larsen Residence
CG Project No.: 24154.10
5/6/2024
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Photo 3 — Closet Wall Framing (Closet West Wall)
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Photo 4 — Ceiling Framing Above Closet Wall (Closet West Wall)
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GM Edmonds, WA 98020
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Larsen Residence
CG Project No.: 24154.10
5/6/2024
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Photo 5 — Wall Location of new Register (Closet North Wall)
250 4th Avenue South, Suite 200
CM Edmonds, WA 98020
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