2015-0670 Christopher deck addition - HO.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: June 9, 2015
TO: Aija Christopher
FROM: Chuck Miller, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2015-0670
Project: Christopher deck addition
Project Address: 17512 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.
On sheet 1 Elevation Deck Framing:
1.Indicate on the plans the span, or distance between the supporting posts, and the amount of
cantilever, or overhang at each end, of the proposed 3-1/2x12 GLB. If placed at the widest
part of the proposed deck addition, the beam appears to be over spanned, fails in bending (at
the middle of the span), and deflects beyond that allowed per International Residential Code
(IRC) Table R301.7. The specified beam does not appear to be able span beyond 12 feet,
with a 4 foot cantilever at each end, and support the loads anticipated by the represented
construction.
2.Indicate on the plans the span, and the amount of cantilever at each end (if present), of the
existing 4x12 beam. The specified beam does not appear to be able span beyond 13 feet and
support the loads anticipated by the represented construction.
On sheet 2 Deck Remodel Existing Deck:
3.Clarify the representation of the existing deck along the west side of the structure. There
appears to be no City of Edmonds record of a deck completed under a prior permit, and
work being done under permit BLD2014-0232 specifically states Deck not constructed and
not in scope of permit.. Nothing in this permit application process shall be interpreted as
allowing or permitting the maintenance of any currently existing illegal, nonconforming, or
unpermitted building, structure, or site condition which is outside the scope of the permit
application, regardless of whether such building, structure, or condition is shown on the site
plan or drawing. Such building, structure, or condition may be the subject of a separate
enforcement action.
On sheet 3 New and Existing Deck:
4.Clarify the difference in the indicated size of the deck addition and of that identified on the
drawing. The amount noted in the scope of work on the City of Edmonds Residential
Building Permit Application and the drawing is 300 square feet. However, the work area
identified on the drawing with an X is noted to be 20 feet by 20 feet or 400 square feet.
The submittal documents should consistently represent the proposed work to guide proper
review, construction, and inspection.
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