deck 1.pdfCity of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
est, j s9° (425) 771-0220
DATE: August 23, 2005
TO: Master Decks
Attn: Clayton Yakubow
18006 Amble Side Ct,
Arlington, WA 98223
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans Examiner
RE: Plan Check # 05-390
Project: Heath Deck
Project Address: 8125 Frederick Place.
During review of the above noted application, it was found that the following information, corrections, or
clarifications are needed.
1) A separate permit is required for 3' retaining wall shown on the plot plan. See enclosed handout and
application form. It is hard to tell from the plot plan if the wall is supporting the deck. If so this must be
submitted and approved concurrently with the deck permit application. If not, revise plot plan to show
existing retaining wall not supporting deck.
2) Show grade contour elevations on the plot plan.
3) Since the proposed deck is located on a slope and the property is near a stream provide a complete
geotechnical report (see enclosed retaining wall handout for report requirements). Also have
geotechnical engineer provide recommendations for the retaining wall construction.
4) Sheet 2 and sheet 3 show different footing dimensions. Coordinate plans. Alter to meet geotechnical
engineer's recommendations if necessary.
5) Provide a scaled section view showing actual site conditions from the house through the deck including
the retaining wall showing the location of the footings in relation to the retaining wall and slope. If the
deck footings are placing a surcharge on the existing wall provide structural calculations stamped and
signed by a Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer for the existing retaining wall to verify
that it will support the deck surcharge. Detail should also show that the footings rest on firm bearing
soils and that they meet the requirements of figure R403.1.7.1 attached.
6) Maximum ledger lag bolt spacing is 4" o.c. revise plans or provide calculations stamped by a
Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer justifying spacing shown on the plans.
7) 2x8 double joists at the comer of the deck are acting as a beam. By my calculations (2) 2x8 will be
overstressed. Upgrade beam (example (2) 2x12). Also, provide a connection detail at the house and at
the 4x8 beam. If this is hanging off the 4x8 beam provide a beam calculation to justify that the 4x8 is
adequately sized to carry the additional loads. Otherwise provide posts and footings supporting this
beam or calculations stamped and signed by a Washington State Licensed Engineer.
Please redline plans or submit two (2) sets of revised plans/documents (affected sheets only) with a written
response to each of the above items to a Permit Coordinator.