2014-0821 White (Wesco).pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: October 7, 2014
TO: Henry Byam
Wesco Construction Division
hb@wescogroupinc.com
FROM: Andrew Gahan, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2014-0821
Project: White SFR
Project Address: 8545 Talbot Road
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 revised plans, have been submitted
to a Permit Coordinator. Reviews by other divisions, such as Planning, Engineering, or Fire, may
result in additional comments.
Non-structural:
1.Please clarify by what means the required energy credits from Table 406.2 of the 2012
Washington State Energy Code will be met.
2.Clarify the method by which the whole house ventilation requirements will be met per the
2012 IRC section M1507.
3.Please verify that all fixed and operable panels of swinging, sliding and bifold doors are
equipped with safety glazing per IRC R308.4.
4.Door number D32 is shown along the north wall of the Jacuzzi room attached to the north
end of the master suite. However, door D32 is unidentified on the door schedule. Please
clarify.
Structural:
5.Main Floor Plan
a.The upper floor is comprised of two sub-diphragms. It is clear how the two sub-
diaphragms are transferring shear load on three sides and intermediately. However,
please clarify the shear path of the lateral load generated by the upper floor
diaphragm along the interior halves of the aforementioned sub-diaphragms.
b.It appears that the sub-diaphragms comprising the upper floor do not conform to the
aspect ratios provided in the AF&PA SDPWS section 4.2.4. Please justify.
c.Please provide calculations to show that the upper floor diaphragms are not
overstressed without blocking.
6.Please provide framing layouts for the roof and floor framing from the manufacturer for
each level of the structure with engineered lumber/trusses, as a deferred submittal.