Response to Building Comments 1.pdfBarking Dog Design
Architecture / Interior Design / Feasibility Studies
March 6, 2017
617 5th Avenue South
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*Corrections on plan sheets are clouded
Building (notes) - Change on the plans the code table references to those found
in the code versions currently adopted by the Washington State Building Code
Council (SBCC) i.e. 2015 International Building Code (IBC).
Response: Plans have been updated
2 Energy Code (notes) - Change on the plans the provided information regarding
existing' construction to reflect the requirements of the currently adopted version
of the Washington State Energy Code (WSEC).
Response: Plans have been updated
3 Plumbing Fixtures (notes)
a. Clarify on the plans the difference in the indicated occupant load used to
determine the minimum required plumbing fixtures and of that determined
using the appropriate occupant load factors' assigned to the applicable
`functions of space' per IBC Table 1004.1.2 to that represented on the plans.
Response: Plans have been updated
b. Change on the plans the code table reference and the provided information
regarding the minimum number of required plumbing fixtures to reflect that
found in the currently adopted version of the IBC.
Response: Plans have been updated
c. Change on the plans the code reference and the provided information
regarding the installation of drinking fountains to reflect that found in the
currently adopted version of the IBC and to the response to plan review
comments regarding the occupant load.
Response: A dual height drinking fountain has been added
4 Project Description - Note 1 - Alterations to the structure at the above referenced
address have been proposed under permit BLD2015-1378 that when completed
would result in the location of spaces, and their associated fixtures/appliances,
different than that proposed under this permit. To avoid work required to be
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completed to satisfy the scope of work approved under permit BLD2015-1378
from then being removed or altered to reflect that proposed and represented
under this permit application
Response: We have submitted a revised set of drawings for BLD2015-
1378 removing the break area counter and toilet rooms form that permit
(as they have not yet been built)
5 Detail 2 - Life Safety Plan - Occupant Load and Egress Requirements:
a. a. Clarify on the plans the difference in the indicated occupant load and Df
that determined using the appropriate `occupant load factors' assigned to the
applicable `functions of space' per IBC Table 1004.1.2 to that represented on
the plans.
Response: Plans have been corrected
b. Change on the plans the code table reference regarding the minimum number
of required exits to that found in the currently adopted version of the IBC.
Response: Plans have been corrected
c. Change on the plans the code table reference regarding the exit access travel
distance to that found in the currently adopted version of the IBC.
Response: Plans have been corrected
6 Detail 1 - RCP and Lighting Plan - Indicate on the plans the required occupancy
sensor control installation for the lighting in the Storage' area to the north of the
'Lab' and for the lighting in the Work/Chart Area' per WSEC C405.2.1.
Response: Note 5' Indicating occupancy sensor had been added
7 Detail 2 - Tenant Improvement Plan
a. a. Indicate on the plans any furnishings, shelving, or racks that may be
installed in each of the spaces to guide proper installation and for review and
inspection of the means of egress and accessibility provisions. Any
shelving/racks that exceed 6 feet in height must be seismically anchored per
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) chapter 15.
Response: A note has been added to Tenant Improvement Plan 1/A2.1.
We have also shown a typical patient room furniture arrangement as
well as anticipated furniture layout of the reception/waiting room and
break area
b. Clarify on the plans the indicated width of the west -most 'corridor'. It does
not appear to provide the required maneuvering clearance per ICC A117.1-
2009 Section 404.2.3/sheet'A4.1' - Detail 5 - Door Approach - at the doors
to the Patient Rooms' and to the 'Toilet Room' when door closers are
installed.
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Response: Door closures are not installed on any of the doors on the
project. Detail S/A4.1 has been updated and a note has been added
indicating no closures are used
c. Clarify on the plans the represented width of the wall adjacent to and parallel
to the door in the closed position at the south end of the west -most corridor'.
It does not appear to provide the required maneuvering clearance from the
push side' per ICC A117.1-2009 Section 404.2.3/sheet 'A4.1' - Detail 5 -
Door Approach - when a door closer is installed.
Response: Door closures are not installed on any of the doors on the
project. Detail 5/A4.1 has been updated and a note has been added
indicating no closures are used
d. Clarify on the plans the represented width of the wall adjacent to and parallel
to the door in the closed position at the exterior door of the `Break Area'. It
does not appear to provide the required maneuvering clearance from the pull
side' per ICC A117.1-2009 Section 404.2.3/sheet 'A4.1' - Detail 5 - Door
Approach.
Response: Door closures are not installed on any of the doors on the
project. Detail 5/A4.1 has been updated and a note has been added
indicating no closures are used
e. Indicate on the plans the required minimum clearance depth for the water
closet in the south -most Toilet Room' per ICC A117.1-2009 Section 604.3.2,.
Typically represented/specified dimensions are from `face-of-framing/stud'
and does not account for the installation of wall finish materials.
Response: Plans have been corrected
f. Indicate on the plans the accessible sales and service counter in the
Reception/Waiting' area meeting the requirements of ICC A117.1-2009
section 904.1.
Response: Counter has been added to the drawings
g. Change on the plans the 'enlarged plan' detail callouts for each of the `Toilet
Rooms' to correspond with those found on sheet 'A4.1'.
Response: Plans have been corrected
8 Detail 2 - Enlarged Toilet Room Plan - Clarify on the plans the specified minimum
clearance depth for the water closet. It does not comply with ICC A117.1-2009
Section 604.3.2. Verify the represented/specified dimension accounts for the
installation of wall finish materials.
Response: Plans have been corrected
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9 Detail 4 - Barrier Free Signage - Clarify on the plans the conditional dimension
indicated for the installation of barrier free signage adjacent to and on the `push
side' of a door. It does not appear to correspond with ICC A117.1-2009 Section
703.3.11.
Response: Plans have been corrected
Please contact me with any other questions or concerns. I can be reached at 206 331-
2205 or dave@barkingdogdesign.biz
Sincerely,
David Heinen, Architect
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