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PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
gst 1890 (425) 771-0220
DATE: April 3, 2007
TO: Geigle Designs
Fax (425) 787-2516
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans Exin
RE: Plan Check # 2007-0296
Project: Bird Addition/Rood
Project Address: 828 Cary Road
During review of the above noted application, it was found that the following information,
corrections, or clarifications are needed. Please redline plans or submit two (2) sets of revised
plans/documents (affected sheets only) with a written response to each of the items below to a
Permit Coordinator.
1) On the site plan specify if the front deck is existing or proposed. If proposed please provide
framing plans.
2) R403.1.3 requires all vertical rebar to have a standard hook. Revise all foundation details to
reflect.
3) Provide general deck framing for the portion of deck that is being removed and how it will be
supported around the new addition.
4) For ledger detail 1/A6 revise to minimum 318" x 4 %2" @ 3" o.c. or have Engineer of Record
provide calculations for size and spacing shown in detail.
5) On the foundation plan specify size of existing foundation supporting proposed B2 (5 1/8" x 12"
GLB) and provide calculations to justify that it is adequate to support additional loads.
6) On the floor plan add minimum 50 cfm fan in the new powder room and 100 cfrn over new
kitchen stove.
7) Section 2/A5 says "match existing" for headroom. Please verify that this is minimum 7' and
note on plans.
8) According to FEMA maps this property is located in Flood Zone A which means there is not
established base flood elevation. Provide stamped and signed survey determining the base flood
elevation based on FEMA's requirements (www.ferna.goy/pdf/f T /frm zna.pdf or contact Ryan
Ike at FEMA (425) 487-4767).
9) New addition must meet the floor -resistant construction requirements of R323.
10) Special inspections are required for the following. Complete the enclosed special inspection
agreement signed by the owner, the general contractor and the special inspector and submit to
the City for approval prior to issuance. Special Inspector must. either be a Licensed Engineer or
WABO certified inspector.
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The project at V4 -C" issued under building permit
number�'ZD07 72 [P I 'requires special inspection and/or testing per IBC Chapter 17. The
complete list of special inspections is attached to this document.
BEFORE A PERMT CAN BE ISSUED: The owner and contractor and special inspector shall complete
this agreement and the attached structural test(s) and inspections schedule including the required
acknowledgements.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL INSPECTORS: Each special inspector shall be approved by the Building
Official prior to performing any duties or inspections. Each special inspector shall submit Statement of
Qualifications to the Building Official for review. Special inspectors shall display identification when
performing special inspections on site. Special inspection and testing shall meet the minimum requirements
of IBC Chapter 17 and the following:
A. Duties and Responsibilities of the Special Inspect
1. Observe Work
The special inspector shall observe the site work for conformance with the approved (stamped) plans
and specifications and applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC. Architect or Engineer
reviewed shop drawings way be used only as an aid to inspection. Special Inspections are to be
performed on a continuous basis—meaning that the special inspector is on site at all times observing
the work requiring special inspection. Periodic inspections, if any, must have prior approval by the
City based on a separate written plan reviewed and approved by the Building Official and the
engineer or architect of record.
2. Report Non -conforming Items
The special inspector shall bring non -conforming items to the immediate attention of the contractor
and note all such items in the daily field report. Any item not resolved in a timely manner shall be
immediate cause of the special inspector to notify the Building Official of the plan deviation, error,
change or omission. It shall also be the duty of the special inspector to promptly notify the engineer
or architect.
3. Complete Daily Reports
Each special inspector shall complete and sign both the special inspection record and the daily report
form for each day's inspection. These records shall remain at the jobsite with the contractor for
review by the City Building Inspector.
4. Furnish Weekly Reports
The special inspector or inspection agency shall furnish the City with weekly reports of tests and
inspections. The project engineer or architect, and others as designated shall also be copied on
reports. Weekly reports must include the following:
• Description of daily inspections and tests made with applicable locations
• List of all non -conforming items
• Report on status of non -conforming items (resolved or unresolved)
• Itemized changes authorized by the Architect, Engineer and City if not included in non-
conformance items.
5. Furnish Final Construction Report
The special inspector or inspection agency shall submit a final signed report to the City stating that
all items requiring special inspection and testing were fulfilled and reported. And, to the best of
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his/her knowledge the project is in conformance with the approved plans and specifications,
approved change orders and the applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC. Items not in
conformance or unresolved items or any discrepancies in inspection coverage, (i.e., missed
inspections, periodic inspection when continuous inspections were required, etc.) shall be specifically
itemized in this report.
B. Contractor Responsibilities
1. Notify the Special Inspector
It is the duty of the contractor to notify the special inspector when work is ready for special
inspection. Note, the items listed on the attached schedule and as noted on the approved plans and
specifications are required to have special inspections. Adequate notice shall be provided by the
contractor so that the special inspector has time to become familiar with the project.
2. Provide Access to Approved Plans
The contractor is responsible for providing the special inspector access to approved plans at -the
jobsite.
3. Retain Special Inspection Records
The contractor is responsible to retain at the jobsite all special inspection records submitted by the
special inspector. These records are to be provided to the City building inspector upon request.
C. City of Edmonds Building Department Responsibilities
1. Approve special inspectors or inspection agencies
The building department shall approve all special inspectors and special inspection requirements.
2. Monitor special inspection and approve weekly reports
Work requiring special inspection and the performance of special inspectors shall be monitored by
the City Building Inspector. I is/Her approval must be obtained prior to placement of concrete or
other similar activities in addition to that of the special inspector.
3. Issue Certificate of Occupancy
The Building Official may issue a Certificate of Occupancy after all weekly special inspection reports
including the final report have been submitted and accepted.
D. Owner Responsibilities
T The project owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as the owner's agent shall fund
special inspection services.
E. Engineer or Architect of Record Responsibilities
The engineer or architect of record shall include special inspection requirements on the plans and
specifications.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I have read and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Owner
Special Inspector
General Contractor
City Building Official
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SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING SCHEDULE
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REINFORCED CONCRETE, GUNITE, GROUT AND MORTAR:
Concrete Gunite Groat Mortar
Aggregate Tests
Reinforcing Tests
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Reinftneing Plamntcnt
Batch PlantInspection
Inspect Placing
Cast Samples
Pick-up Samples
Compression Tests
PRECASTIPRESTRESSED CONCRETE:
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Aggregate Test
Reinforcing Tests
Tendon Tau
Mix Desirms
Reinforcing Placement
Insert Flacetncnt
Concrete Batching
Concrctc Placement
Installation Insepction
Cast Samples
Pick-up Samples
Compression Tests
MASONRY:
— Special Inspection Suesses Used
Pmlirrrinary Acceptance Tests (Masonry Units. Wall Prisms)
_ Subsequent Tests (torus!: Grout, Field Wal].Prisrns)
Placement Jrrspecdon of Units
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER TESTS
AND INSPECTIONS:
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STRUCTURAL STEELAVELDiNG:
— Sample and Test (list specific mambas below)
— Shop Material Identification
Welding hmPcaian 1D Shop D Field
- Ultrasonic Inspection D Sbop 0 Frcld
— High-strength Bolting
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— Metal Deck Welding Inspeetim
Reinforcing Steel Welding Inspection
— Metal Stud Welding Inspection
— Cottcncte Insert Welding Inspection
FIREPROOFING:
— Placement Inspection
— Density Tests
- Thickness Tests
Inspect Batching
INSULATING CONCRETE:
Sample and Test
— Placement Inspection
— Unit weights
. FILL MATERIAL:
— Acceptance Tests
Placement Inspection
— Fuld Density
STRUCTURAL WOOD_
— Shear Wall Mailing Inspection
— Inspection of Glu -lam Fab.
_._. Inspection of Truss Joist Fab.
— Sample and Test Components
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