20071128152610.pdfCity of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
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DATE: November 28, 2007
TO: Bruce Smith
Smith Heating and Cooling
1662844 th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98037
FROM: Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official
RE: Permit Application #2007-1130 yy��
Project: Greenberg Mixed Use -- Mechanical
Project Address: 155 3rd Ave South
During review of the plans for the above noted project, it was found that the following information, clarifications or
changes are needed. Provide written responses to each comment and where changes can be found on the plans. Please
resubmit 2 sets of revised plans/documents to Marie Harrison, Permit Coordinator.
1. Provide mechanical plan for 1St floor showing all mechanical work/equipment, including but not limited to the
garage exhaust fan, manufacturer's information for boiler/HWT shown on original approved floor plans, mechanical
ventilation for the elevator equipment room (also show duct paths to the exterior of the building), etc.
2. The tracing paper taped to the floor plans will not microfihn for archiving purposes. Submit revised plans.
3. This is a VA (1 -hour) building. Provide construction details showing how exhaust fans and ductwork will be run so
that 1 -hour fire rated assemblies are maintained (i.e. with shafts, lined joist bays, fire/smoke dampers, soffits below
the 1 -hour assembly, etc.).
4. Ductwork is shown penetrating the 1 -hour exit enclosure on both flours which is not permitted per IBC 1020.1.2. A
redesign is required.
5. Natural or mechanical ventilation is required for the corridor, hallway and lobby areas. Show how this will be
provided.
6. Show location of heat pumps on the plans. If they will be located on the roof or in the yard areas at the exterior of
the building, provide elevation views and screening for Planning Division review.
7. The plumbing permit (2006-1242) for this project did not include gas piping or gas fireplaces. Provide gas piping
plan and manufacturer's information for the gas fireplaces.
8. Provide revised WSECIVIAQ mechanical ventilation forms for the non-residential areas. Forms can be found on
the following website: hllp://www.neec.net/resources/resources.html
9. Provide outdoor air calculations for the non-residential areas per VIAQ 304.
.10. Complete the enclosed ventilation worksheets for the 2 dwelling units.
11. Exhaust fans must be included with this permit. Show exhaust fans and cfm in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and
kitchens. Show vent size and path to the exterior. Note which fans are the designated whole house fans..
12. Minimum 7'-0" headroom is required below the duct/soffit. Note on plans.
13. Show duct supply outlets serving each room/area.
14. Complete the enclosed detailed scope of work form to include ALL work to be done under this permit.
cc: Charles Greenberg, 126 3rd Ave S, #101, Edmonds, WA 98020
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Owner:
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Plan Check #:
Provide a complete detailed written scope of work for the proposed project.
Additions (additional square footage): Specify room use, floor Ievel and square footage
and direction if applicable (i.e. 545 square foot master bedroom/bathroom addition on the
second floor with 140 square foot deck and 245 square foot kitchen addition on the main
floor, South side of mouse).
Remodels (interior renovations): Specify room uses and floor levels (i.e_ combine
bedrooms I and 2 on the main floor to create new master bedroom/bathroom; replace
dinning room sliding glass door with new French doors, reconfigure kitchen with new
island prep counter and install new gas fireplace in the living room)_
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VENTILATION WORKSHEET
SOURCE SPECIFIC VENTILATION: Exhaust fans are required in each kitchen, bathroom,
laundry room, indoor -swimming pool, spa, and other room(s) where excess water vapor or cooking
odor is produced. Complete the following table:
WHOLE HOUSE VENTILATION: Each dwelling unit shall be equipped with a whole house ventilation
system supplying outdoor air to all habitable rooms and exhausting stale air out via a designated fan.
Complete the following questions and table:
❑ Not applicable for additions less than 500 sq.ft.
SELECT TYPE OF WHOLE HOUSE VENTILATION SYSTEM TO BE USED:
❑ Exhaust fan system with ducted forced air heating system (VIAQ 303.4.1):
• Exhaust fan sized per table below with 24 hour timer.
• Forced air heating system ducted to all habitable rooms.
• Interior doors undercut Y2" minimum above floor covering.
❑ Exhaust fan system with fresh air inlets (VIAQ 303.4.1):
• Exhaust fan sized per table below with 24 hour timer.
• Manual through -wall port or approved window vent.
❑ Intetwated_with forced air furnace System (VIAQ 303.4.2):
• Outdoor air inlet duct sized per table 3-5 connected to the return air plenum of the
forced air system.
• Volume damper.
❑ Supply fan system (VIAQ 303.4.3):
• Distribute air through the forced -air system ducts or through dedicated ducts to each
habitable space with 24 hour timer.
• Outdoor air must be filtered
• Outdoor air inlet connected to supply or return.
• Back draft and volume dampers.
❑ Heat recovery system (VIAQ 303.4.4)
Revised 7/07
Location
KITCHEN FAN
100 CFM
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BATHROOM #t FAN
50 CFM
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BATHROOM #2 FAN
50 CFMMa
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BATHROOM #3 FAN
50 CFM
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LAUNDRY FAN
50 CFM
WHOLE HOUSE VENTILATION: Each dwelling unit shall be equipped with a whole house ventilation
system supplying outdoor air to all habitable rooms and exhausting stale air out via a designated fan.
Complete the following questions and table:
❑ Not applicable for additions less than 500 sq.ft.
SELECT TYPE OF WHOLE HOUSE VENTILATION SYSTEM TO BE USED:
❑ Exhaust fan system with ducted forced air heating system (VIAQ 303.4.1):
• Exhaust fan sized per table below with 24 hour timer.
• Forced air heating system ducted to all habitable rooms.
• Interior doors undercut Y2" minimum above floor covering.
❑ Exhaust fan system with fresh air inlets (VIAQ 303.4.1):
• Exhaust fan sized per table below with 24 hour timer.
• Manual through -wall port or approved window vent.
❑ Intetwated_with forced air furnace System (VIAQ 303.4.2):
• Outdoor air inlet duct sized per table 3-5 connected to the return air plenum of the
forced air system.
• Volume damper.
❑ Supply fan system (VIAQ 303.4.3):
• Distribute air through the forced -air system ducts or through dedicated ducts to each
habitable space with 24 hour timer.
• Outdoor air must be filtered
• Outdoor air inlet connected to supply or return.
• Back draft and volume dampers.
❑ Heat recovery system (VIAQ 303.4.4)
Revised 7/07
A WHOLE HOUSE EXHAUST FAN MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT.
Floor Area
Bedrooms*
(square feet)
2
or less
3
4
5
6
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Mag,
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
X500
50
75
65
98
80
120
95
143
110
165
501-1000
55
83
70
105
85
I28
100
150
115
173
1001-1500
60
90
75
113
90
135
105
158
120
I80
1501-2000
65
98
80
120
95
143
110
165
125
188
2001-2500
70
105
85
128
100
150
115
173
130
195
2501-3000
75
113
90
135
105
158
.120
180
135
203
3001-3500
80
120
95
143
110
165
125
188
140
210
3501-4000
85
128
100
150
115
173
130
195
143
218
4001-5000
95
143
110
165
125
188
140
210
155
233
"tor more than b bedrooms and/or over SUUU square tees see "fable 3-2 Washington State Ventilation and lndoor Air Quality Code.
Total Floor area: Bedrooms: Whole House Fan Size: Location:
✓ WHOLE HOUSE EXHAUST FAN WILL OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY? Yes F] No
Both automatic and manual control needed. Automatic control timer shall be set to operate whole house fan for a
minimum of eight hours per day.
✓ WHOLE HOUSE EXHAUST FAN ALSO SERVES AS A BATH OR LAUNDRY FAN? YesF] No ri
The capacity shall be the larger CFM requirement_
✓ WHOLE HOUSE EXHAUST FAN WILL OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY? Yes ❑ No
Note: Installers shall provide the manufacturer's installation, operating instructions, and a whole
house ventilation system operation description. A label shall be affixed to the whole house timer control
that reads "Whole House Ventilation (see operating instructions). "
Revised 7107