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PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DMSION
(425).771-0220
DATE: November 20, 2006
TO: Terri (Murphy) Gietzen and Daniel Gietzen
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans ExamQV
RE: Plan Check # 2006-1215
Project: Addition
Project Address: 8715 Talbot Rd.
During review of the above noted application, it was found that the following information,
corrections, or clarifications are needed. Please redline plans or submit two (2) sets of revised
plans/documents (affected sheets only) with a written response to each of the items below to a
Permit Coordinator.
1) Label both proposed covered porches on the site plan and outline the second floor addition as
well.
2) Provide at least one reduced copy of the plot plan scaled 1"=20' on paper not larger than 8 %z" x
14".
3) Provide existing main floor pian.
4) Provide crawlspace ventilation calculations for small crawlspace area under the stairs and show
size and location of crawlspace vents on foundation plan.
5) all details to their location on the plans. Cross out any details that do not apply to this project.
6) Specify on the elevation views the grade slope away from the building. If minimum 6" within
10' is not possible or habitable or useable space is below grade, foundation drainage is required.
Provide footing drain detail on foundation sections complying with R405.1 and show required
drain locations on the foundation plan.
7) Provide calculation for header in the master bath that is carrying a point load from the girder
truss. There are also point loads on two of the main floor bedroom headers. Provide calculation
for these as well.
8) Revise beam calculation for beams A, C and E to show that all point loads were accounted for.
9) Provide beam calculation for beam marked G (nothing was specified on the pians).
10) Provide calculation for double floor joist in master bedroom with point loads from headers
above.
11) Specify how post at the fireplace carrying the girder truss is carried to bearing. If resting on
double floor joist in the crawlspace provide calculation to justify.
12) Provide calculation for double 1 3/4" x 117/8" Micro -lams in the laundry and bedroom 5 to
account for point loads from above.
13) There is a point load on the crawlspace access in the family room from the roof framing plan.
Please specify header and provide calculation including point load.
14) EOR needs to stamp and sign sheet S-1.
15) Specify how interior SW -1 in the garage is carried to bearing. According to the foundation plan
there is no foundation support under this wall. Please clarify.
16) Special inspections are required for the following. Complete the enclosed special inspection
agreement signed by the owner, the general contractor and the special inspector and submit to
the City for approval prior to issuance.
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The project at ` - .. _ issued under building permit
number requires special inspection and/or testing per IBC Chapter 17. The
complete list of special inspections is attached to this document.
BEFORE A PER3MT CAN BE ISSUED:. The owner and contractor and special inspector shall complete
this agreement and the attached structural test(s) and inspections schedule including the required
acknowledgements.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL INSPECTORS: Each special inspector shall be approved by the Building
Official prior to performing any duties or inspections. Each special inspector shall submit Statement of
Qualifications to the Building Official for review. Special inspectors shall display identification when
performing special inspections on site. Special inspection and testing shall meet the minimum requirements
of IBC Chapter 17 and the following:
A. Duties and Responsibilities of the Special Inspector
1. Observe Work
The special inspector shall observe the site work for conformance with the approved (stamped) plans
apd specifications and applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC. Architect or Engineer
reviewed shop drawings way be used only as an aid to inspection. Special Inspections are to be
performed on a continuous basis—meaning that the special inspector is on site at all times observing
the work requiring special inspection. Periodic inspections, if any, must have prior approval by the
City based on a separate written plan reviewed and approved by the Building Official and the
engineer or architect of record.
2. Report Non -conforming Items
The special inspector shall bring non -conforming items to the immediate attention of the contractor
and note all such items in the daily field report. Any item not resolved in a timely manner shall be
immediate cause of the special inspector to notify the Building Official of the plan deviation, error,
change or omission. It shall .also be the duty of the special inspector to promptly notify the engineer
or architect.
3. 'Complete Daily Reports
Each special inspector shall complete and sign both the special inspection record and the daily report
form for each day's inspection. These records shall remain at the jobsite with the contractor for
review by the City Building Inspector.
4. Furnish Weekly Reports
The special inspector or inspection agency shall furnish the City with weekly reports of tests and
inspections. The project engineer or architect, and others -as designated shall also be copied on
reports. Weekly reports must include the following:
• Description of daily inspections and tests made with applicable locations
• List of all don -conforming items
• Report on status of non -conforming items (resolved or unresolved)
• Itemized changes authorized by the Architect, Engineer and City if not included in noo-
conformance items.
S. Furnish Final Constructions Report
The special inspector or inspection agency shall submit a final signed report to the City stating that
all items requiring special inspection and testing were fulfilled and reported. And, to the best of
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his/her knowledge the project is in conformance with the approved plans and specifications,
approved change orders and the applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC. Items not in
conformance or unresolved items or any discrepancies in inspection coverage, (i.e., missed
inspections, periodic inspection when continuous inspections were required, etc) shall be specifically
itemized in this report.
B. Contractor Responsibilities
I. Notify the Special Inspector
It is the duty of the contractor to notify the special inspector when work is ready for special
inspection. Note, the items listed on the attached schedule and as noted on the approved plans and
specifications are required to have special inspections. Adequate notice shall be provided by the
contractor so that the special inspector has time to become familiar With the project.
2. Provide Access to Approved Plans
The contractor is responsible for providing the special inspector access to approved plaits atthe
jobsite.
3. Retain Special Inspection Records
The contractor is responsible to retain at the jobsite all special inspection records submitted by the
special inspector. These records are to be provided to the City building inspector upon request.
C. City of Edmonds Building Department Responsibilities
1. Approve special inspectors or inspection agencies
The building department shall approve all special inspectors and special inspection requirements.
2. Monitor special inspection and approve weekly reports
Work requiring special inspection and the performance of special inspectors shall be monitored by
the City Building Inspector. IlislHer approval must be obtained prior to placement of concrete or
other similar activities in addition to that of the special inspector.
3. Issue Certificate of Occupancy
The Building Official may issue a Certificate of Occupancy after all weekly special inspection reports
including the final report have been submitted and accepted.
D. Owner Responsibilities
The project owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as the owner's agent shall fund
special inspection services.
E. Engineer or Architect of Record Resoonsibilities
The engineer or architect of record shall include special inspection requirements on the plans and
specifications.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
-1 have read and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Owner Date
Special Inspector Date
General Contractor Date
City Building Official Date
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