Response to BLDG Comments 1.pdf3.27.18
Eric Carter
City of Edmonds Building Division
121 5th Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020
425 771-0220
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Plan Review Responses for BLD2018-0342, 8425 Bowdoin Way Interior Remodel
Mr. Carter,
The following are responses to the plan review comments from 3.20.18 for the 8425 Bowdoin Way Interior
Remodel project:
General:
COE Plan Review Comment: Provide as part of a complete building permit application submittal
stamped and sealed construction drawings prepared by a licensed architect registered to practice in the
State of Washington per Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 18.08.410. The proposed project affects
the life safety system of the structure due to the alteration to fire rated assemblies and openings. The
drawings should incorporate the applicable responses to the plan review comments and/or the
proposed methods of meeting compliance with applicable codes.
TPDC Response: All construction document sheets are revised to include a stamp and seal of a
registered State of Washington Licensed Architect, Poppi Handy, license #8471.
2. COE Plan Review Comment: In accordance with WAC 388-78A-2850, a review approval letter from
the Construction Review Services of Washington State Department of Health. Provide as part of a
complete building permit application submittal of a copy of the required District for the proposed
project per the City of Edmonds.
TPDC Response: See attached Washington State Department of Health Construction Review
Services Letter of Approval to Start Construction.
3. COE Plan Review Comment: A Residential Building Permit Application was filled out at the time of
the original submittal. This project is being reviewed as an 1-1 and falls under the regulation of the IBC.
As part of complete resubmittal, a commercial application will need to fill out in its entirety.
TPDC Response: See attached completed and signed Commercial Building Application form.
A2.01:
4. COE Plan Review Comment: Notes indicate the removal of existing lighting. Provide as part of the
resubmittal, Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) Compliance Forms for Commercial Buildings. Areas
that will have new fixtures installed are required to be indicated on the energy forms.
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TPDC Response: See attached completed WSEC Lighting Compliance Form for Commercial
Buildings.
5. COE Plan Review Comment: Notes indicate the removal of existing ceiling GWB and Lights, ETC.
Included in the ETC will any alterations to existing heating, ventilation, or exhaust systems within the
designated work areas? Please indicate the location of existing, new or relocated grilles, diffusers and if
they communicate with the rated corridor on the plans. Fire/Smoke protection will be required if
applicable in accordance with IBC 717.
TPDC Response: See revised note on A2.01 stating removal of existing GWB and light fixtures.
There will be no alterations to existing heating, ventilation or exhaust systems within the work area. New
ceiling exhaust vent fans will be installed in the Laundry Room and Utility Room, as noted on A6.00.
There are no existing grills or diffusers in the area of work.
A5.10:
6. COE Plan Review Comment: Detail 1A indicates a 2x4 stud wall with 5/8" type X GWB on both
sides. The GWB attachment details are not identified. Furthermore; is the one hour assembly
prescriptive as described in the 2015 IBC or a recognized listed assembly? If so please add the code
reference or listing number to the plans in accordance with IBC 703.3
TPDC Response: See revised note on A5.10 for callout of GWB attachment details and for
identification of one -hour assembly wall type in accordance with IBC 703.3.
7. COE Plan Review Comment: The plans indicate new smoke/co detectors to be installed. Our
records indicate that this building currently has a fire alarm system. If these detectors are being added to
the existing system, a separate permit will be required. Please clarify.
TPDC Response: See revised typical note on A6.00 calling out smoke/carbon monoxide detectors to
be hard wired and battery backup connected to the existing fire sprinkler system and under a separate
permit.
A 7.00:
8. COE Plan Review Comment: The door schedule and plans indicate the installation of 20 minute
rated doors at the corridor. These doors also need to comply with the smoke and draft control
requirements of IBC 716.5.3. Please indicate on the plans how these door assemblies will comply.
TPDC Response: See revised notes on details 3/A9.00 and 4/A9.00 calling out a continuous smoke
gasket at 20-min. rated door head and jamb.
Sincerely,
J
Suzanne Davis
Director of Community Outreach
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