2015-0276 Winterbottom (Custom Builders).pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: April 10, 2015
TO: Steven Magee
Custom Builders Inc.
cbuildersinc@comcast.net
FROM: Andrew Gahan, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2015-0276
Project: Addition/Remodel
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Project Address: 22729 106 Avenue 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 revised plans, have been submitted
to a Permit Coordinator. Reviews by other divisions, such as Planning, Engineering, or Fire, may
result in additional comments.
1.It appears that the addition will be two stories high. The drawings submitted only provide
the plans for the upper floor. Please submit an existing and proposed lower floor plan. Note
the lower floor plan should indicate the use for each room as was done on the upper floor
plan.
2.Please include all windows and doors and there sizes (to scale) on the floor plans.
3.Note that all smoke detectors in the house must comply with IRC R314.1, stating that smoke
detectors should be installed within each bedroom, and on each level of the structure outside
of, but in the vicinity of any bedrooms on that level. Additionally, the smoke detectors are
to be hard-wired and interconnected.
4.Note that carbon monoxide detectors are required at each level within the structure per IRC
R315.1.
5.Note that insulated elements (such as walls, floors or roofs/ceilings) disturbed during this
project must be ugraded to the current WSEC insulation minimums: R-49 attic (R-38 if
vaulted), R-21 walls and R-30 floors.
6.Per the WSEC, with the addition of conditioned space to the home, compliance with WSEC
Table 406.2 is required. Please specify the path of compliance to earn a minimum of 0.5
energy credit.
7.Specify that the window to be used in the Master Bedroom is in compliance with IRC R310
for emergency egress.
8.Page 1 Foundation Detail: Specify a minimum of 3 clearance between the bottom of the
footing and the reinforcing steel.