2013-1208 Stern basement remodel.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: November 5, 2013
TO: Mitchell A. Stern
FROM: Chuck Miller, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2013-1208
Project: Stern basement remodel
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Project Address: 18311 85 Place W
During a review of the plans by the Building Division for the above noted project, it was found that
the following information, clarifications, or changes are needed. A complete review cannot be
performed until the revised plans/documents, including a written response indicating where the
clouded or otherwise highlighted changes can be found on the plans, have been submitted to a
Permit Coordinator. Reviews by other divisions, such as Planning, Engineering, or Fire, may result
in additional comments.
General Note:
When work related to additions and remodels is done in existing buildings and their systems,
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the applicability of the building codes is to the new construction, not the unaltered portions.
However, the new work cannot adversely affect the safety and efficiency of the existing
building and systems, and if it does, the affected portion or system is required to account for
the effect of the new work.
The proposal to add over 600 square feet of living space triggers requirements found in the
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Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) and the mechanical section of the International
Residential Code (IRC) and are noted below:
On page 1:
1.Indicate on the plans the option to be selected to develop the required 0.5 energy credits
for the addition to an existing building of less than 750 square feet of heated floor area per
WSEC 406.2 see attached Table 406.2. An existing furnace with a minimum AFUE of
95% would demonstrate compliance with Option 3a as might other systems to applicable
options.
2.Indicate on the plans the method to be used to provide whole house mechanical ventilation
per IRC M1507.3. An existing whole house mechanical ventilation system would
demonstrate compliance with this requirement.