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and roof construction. The section drawing shows vaulted ceiling in existing spaces that have a flat ceiling. 7. Studs shall be full height in exterior walls at vaulted ceilings. Show in section drawings. 8. Provide detail/section drawing of the one-hour fire-resistance rated construction on the underside of projections located in the 5 foot side yard setback. 9. The floor level of the westernmost space is lower than the floor in the kitchen dining room and living room, show how this is addressed with details and or section drawings. 10.The plans show several walls as existing that are not currently on the structure. Please update plans to reflect all new and existing construction. Differentiate between 2x4 walls (insulated with R-15 at exterior locations) and 2x6 walls (insulated with R-21), on the floor plan. All newly constructed exterior walls are required to be 2x6 with R-21 insulation. Show in section drawings. (Note: Alternate wall configurations may be used as defined in Table R402.1.1 WSEC. If you choose to use an alternate assembly please show it in your section drawings.) 11.The reduction to R-38 insulation in the ceiling assembly in the Washington State Energy code refers to a "single- rafter or joist-vaulted ceiling"and does not include trusses, unless the trusses used are raised heel trusses to allow full height insulation at the outside plane of the exterior wall. The wall sections shall show raised heel trusses and the required blocking. 12. Provide R-10 rigid insulation in headers located in exterior walls. Show requirement in section drawings. 13. Provide lateral analysis for wind and seismic loading prepared by a licensed Washington State Engineer. All braced wall lines shall be clearly marked on the plans. 14. R404.1 Lighting Equipment. A minimum of 75% of lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be high-efficacy lamps. Please update code requirement on plans. 15. Show how dwelling is heated and location of furnace and water heater. 16. Specify the"Whole House Ventilation System". Each dwelling unit shall be equipped with a ventilation system complying with section M1507.3.4, M1507.3.5, M1507.3.6 or M1507.3.7. Show the entire code section of the whole house ventilation system chosen on the plans. Do not simply reference the code section. 17. Please clarify the following note found on the plan set; "GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM: ALL GROUNDING ELECTRODES AS DESCRIBED IN 250.52 (A)(1) THROUGH (A)(6) THAT ARE PRESENT AT EACH BUILDING OR STRUCTURE SERVED SHALL BE BONDED TOGETHER TO FORM THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM. WHERE NONE OF THE GROUNDING ELECTRODES SPECIFIED IN 250.52 (A)(4) THROUGH (A)(7) SHALL BE INSTALLED AND USED". 18. Update all code references to the 2015 IRC and/or IBC, IFGC, IMC and UPC as applicable. Remove references to the 2012 Seattle Mechanical Code (SMC), 2012 Seattle Energy Code Pa e2of3 CITY OF EVERETT • 3200 Cedar Street • Everett, WA 98201 • (425) 257-8810 • Fax (425) 257-8857