2015-0185 Rick Steves Office.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: February 27, 2015
TO: John Wolf, Architect
Email: stableplatform@gmail.com
FROM: Leif Bjorback, Building Official
RE: Plan Check: 2015-0185
Project: Europe Through the Back Door
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Project Address: 130 4 Ave N
During review of the plans for the above noted project, it was found that the following information,
clarifications or changes are needed. Please provide written responses as to where the changes can be found
on the plans, and submit revised plans/documents to a permit coordinator in the Development Services
Department. Thank you.
1.Please label the use of the new room in the basement. If it is other than storage, it may impact the
occupant load and possibly egress requirements from the space.
2.The alterations require accessibility upgrades for the building per WAC 51.50 (IBC 3411.7). On the
plans, either a) clearly show that the entire interior accessible route of travel complies with current
code, or b) provide upgrades per the previously referenced section. If you choose to use exception #1
of that section, provide a letter (reference the code exception), stating the overall project cost, 20% of
the project cost, and list the accessibility upgrades that will be done as part of this permit as well as
showing that the total cost of the upgrades is at least 20%.
For example, the valuation of the project as listed on the permit application is $20,000, 20% of which
is $4000. The code requires that in addition to your basic construction budget, a minimum of $4000
must be spent on accessible upgrades unless the space fully complies with all current accessibility
requirements. Possible features that could be considered for upgrades might include accessible toilets
and sinks, restroom grab bars, door sizes and floor clearances, etc.