2015-1180 Forbes remodel-deck repair - Parsons Arch.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: October 6, 2015
TO: Steve Johnson
cjconstrux@msn.com
FROM: Chuck Miller, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check: BLD2015-1180
Project: Forbes remodel-deck repair
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Project Address: 21403 95 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.
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Resubmittals must be made at the Development Services Department on the 2 Floor of City Hall.
Permit Center hours are M, T, Th, & F from 8am-4:30pm. The Permit Center is closed on
Wednesdays.
On sheet 1:
1.General Notes
a.Note # 3 Update on the plans the provided information to that of the currently
adopted code. It does not appear to reflect that required per International Residential
Code (IRC) R806.2.
b.Note #5 - Update on the plans the provided information to that of the currently
adopted code. It does not appear to reflect that required per IRC M1507.3.
c.Note #7 - Update on the plans the provided information to that of the currently
adopted code. It does not appear to reflect that required/allowed per IRC Table
R302.6.
d.Note #10 - Change the referenced code section from Chapter 31-B UBC to IRC
Chapter 10.
e.Note # 12 Change the referenced code version from 1997 to 2012.
f.Note #13 - Update on the plans the provided information to that of the currently
adopted code. It does not appear to reflect that required/allowed per IRC 308.4.
g.Note #14 - Update on the plans the provided information to that of the currently
adopted code. It does not appear to reflect that required/allowed per IRC 308.4.
h.Note #16 - Update on the plans the provided information to that of the currently
adopted code. It does not appear to reflect that required/allowed per IRC 308.4.
i.Note #18 - Update on the plans the provided information to that of the currently
adopted code. It does not appear to reflect that required/allowed per Washington
State Energy Code (WSEC) R403.2.
j.Note #19 Change the referenced code section from SEC. 2306 UBC to IRC
R317.
2.Structural Lumber
a.Hem Fir #2 Change the value for Fv from 75 to 150 to reflect that of the
current WWPA Western Lumber Grading Rules.
b.Doug Fir #2 Change the value for Fb from 875 to 900 to reflect that of the
current WWPA Western Lumber Grading Rules.
c.Doug Fir #2 Change the value for Fv from 85 to 180 to reflect that of the
current WWPA Western Lumber Grading Rules.
d.Doug Fir #1 Change the value for Fb from 1350 to 1050 to reflect that of the
current WWPA Western Lumber Grading Rules.
e.Doug Fir #1 Change the value for Fv from 85 to 170 to reflect that of the
current WWPA Western Lumber Grading Rules.
3.Nailing Change the code version from UBC 2007 to IRC 2012.
4.Site Plan Clarify the representation of the Existing Decks. It does not appear to
correspond with that indicated by the Snohomish County Assessors Office and there does
not appear to be any record of permits issued for the construction of the deck shown. The
Scope of Work under this permit can be changed to include the applicable requirements to
the decks and allow for their continued use.
On sheet 2:
5.Existing Main Floor Plan
a.Clarify the representation of bedrooms 1, 2, and 3. It does not appear to
correspond with that indicated by the Snohomish County Assessors Office and there
does not appear to be any record of permits issued for the change of use shown. The
Scope of Work under this permit can be changed to include the applicable
requirements to the bedrooms and allow for their continued use.
b.Indicate on the plans the required installation of smoke alarms in each sleeping
room, and outside of the sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms per
IRC R314.
c.Indicate on the plans the required installation of carbon monoxide alarms outside of
the sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms per IRC R315.
d.Indicate on the plans the required safety glazing for the window adjacent the entry
door per IRC R308.4.2.
e.Indicate on the plans the required installation of emergency escape and rescue
openings in the bedrooms meeting the provisions or IRC R310.
f.Indicate on the plans the required installation of local exhaust systems for the
bathroom and laundry providing the minimum exhaust rates per IRC M1507.4.
g.Indicate on the plans the required minimum installation of R-15 wall insulation for
wall cavities exposed during construction per WSEC R101.4.3.
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On sheet 3:
6.Existing Second Floor Plan
a.Indicate on the plans the required installation of smoke alarms in each sleeping
room, and outside of the sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms per
IRC R314.
b.Indicate on the plans the required installation of carbon monoxide alarms outside of
the sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms per IRC R315.
c.Indicate on the plans the required installation of emergency escape and rescue
openings in the bedrooms meeting the provisions or IRC R310.
d.Indicate on the plans the required installation of local exhaust systems for the
bathroom and kitchen providing the minimum exhaust rates per IRC M1507.4.
e.Indicate on the plans the required minimum installation of R-15 wall insulation for
wall cavities exposed during construction per WSEC R101.4.3.
f.Indicate on the plans the construction criteria (joist species, size, and spacing, beam
species, size and spacing of posts, footing sizes, etc.) of the Existing Decks see
also review comment 4 above.
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