PCCRainwaterCS2.pdf
City of Edmonds
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
(425) 771-0220
DATE: July 11, 2008
TO: George Ostrow
Velocipede Architects
E-mail: george@velocipede.net
FROM: Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official
RE: Plan Check: BLD2008-0509 and STF2008-0011
Project: PCC Alternate Design Request for Rainwater Harvesting System
Project Address: 9803 Edmonds Way
During review of the plans for the above noted project, it was found that the following information,
clarifications or changes are needed. Please provide written responses to each comment as to how it
has been addressed, and where changes can be found on the plans. Please submit revised
plans/documents to Marie Harrison, Senior Permit Coordinator.
1.Letter requesting Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction must be stamped and wet
signed by the Architect.
2.Add Uniform Plumbing Code section 301.2 (Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction
Equivalency) to the letter
3.Provide covenant to be recorded against the property for the RHS system as noted in Permit
Application Submittal Requirements item 2i.
4.Sheet P2.0 shows the NP plumbing continuing up to the mezzanine. Provide Sheet P2.1 as
noted on the plan for continuation.
5.Note the concrete design strength and minimum soil bearing on the structural detail for the pad.
6.Note on the plans that where nonpotable and potable water piping are located in the same trench,
wall cavity, etc. the potable water pipe shall be separated 12 minimum from the nonpotable
water piping (Item 9 of the COE policy).
7.Note the roof surface material on the plans (Roof Drainage System of COE Policy).
8.Note the pipe material for the cistern supply and overflow to storm drain.
9.Since the support pad for the tank has already been poured, provide Special Inspection reports
for the following:
a.Soil bearing verification
b.Placement of reinforcement, gravel base, pad size and thickness
10.Additional Special Inspections are required for welding and Wedge All anchors. Please note on
plans.