REVIEWED BLD2023-0055+Signed Pre Con+6.30.2023_2.04.54_PM+3643383CITY OF EDMONDS--BUILDING DEPARTMENT
121 5th Ave N - Edmonds, WA 98020 - (425) 771-0220
COMMERCIAL/MULTIFAMILY PRE -CONSTRUCTION MEETING
REQUIREMENTS
For Developers/General Contractors
BUILDING DEPARTMENT MAIN LINE: (425) 771-0220
BUILDING OFFICIAL: Leif Bjorback x 1380
SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR: Eric Carter x 1389 or (425) 361-5688 (cell)
BUILDING INSPECTOR: Les Krestel x 1703 or (425) 754-6345 (cell)
PLANS EXAMINER: Donovan Akau x 1256
Kevin Bloomfield x 1314
PUBLIC WORKS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT
(425) 771-0235
(425) 771- 0213
For general permitting questions please contact a Permit Coordinator at:
onlinepermits@edmondswa.gov
ITEMS OF UNDERSTANDING
GENERAL:
1. Separate permits and deferred submittals shall be applied for or submitted as shown on
approved plans and job card. 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., are to be applied for and
approved as applicable.
2. Address must be posted and clearly visible from street.
3. 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 -today
construction activities.
4. 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.
5. 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.
G. City approved permit and drawings (including approved revisions) Shall be available to the
City inspector at all times during a requested inspection. Plans shall be located in a dry
environment.
7. All other applicable permits and documents shall be on site for inspectors review (irrigation,
electrical, geotechnical reports, etc.)
8. 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.
9. Sanitation facilities shall be provided on site rior to any construction. This includes any
ground breaking or clearing and grading.
10. Access to neighboring properties must be maintained at all times, including times when
materials are delivered.
11. 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.
12. Clearing and grading shall be only as shown on the approved plan for the project.
13. Tenant Improvement work — If the work is not included as part of the original building permit,
T.I. work shall be permitted separately. No tenant improvement work shall be started until
permit is approved for such work.
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. When requesting multiple inspections online please submit only one request, and in the
comments box indicate additional inspection requests for the same permit number. In the
comments box you may also request an AM or PIVI inspection, and comments if necessary.
We will not call to verify inspection times,
3. Call to cancel an inspection. You may call the Building Dept. main line at (425) 771-0220, or
try the inspectors 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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. A preliminary rebar inspection is recommended where walls are formed taller
than 6 feet, in order to verify critical clearances to forms.
7. Projects with crawl spaces are requested to call the City for 1 st 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Prior to framing inspection, the building must be dried in with a minimum of roofing, windows
and siding paper installed.
11. At or before framing inspection, please provide the building inspector with a surveyor's letter
verifying the height of the building. This is a required inspection for most projects. The letter
must be stamped and signed and include the following information: permit number; site
address; the elevation of the benchmark and maximum building height as shown on the
approved plans; the actual building height as measured. Buildings exceeding the maximum
height will not be approved. Limited exceptions are allowed, including chimneys, vents and
elevator penthouses.
12. Projects with roof top air handling units must call for city inspection of connections both from
curb -to -roof as well as unit -to -curb.
13. Special inspections shall be called for by the contractor as required by 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.
14. 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.
15. Penetrations through fire rated walls /membranes and floor ceilings shall be fire stopped per
IBC chapter 7. Firestopping in assemblies of greater than 1-hour rating will require a
submittal package to be reviewed and approved by a City plans examiner prior to
installation.
16. 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.
Date City Staff