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I Mr. Andrey Kamenchuk Plan Check Number: B2106-010, First Building Review June 25, 2021 General 1. The building appears to include work at the Main Level that is not consistent with the previously permitted condition. See records for Permit Number C1301-016. Unpermitted work includes but is not limited to removal of the of the wall between a bedroom in the northwest corner and the living room. This should be shown for demolition. Structural modifications may be required. Framing plans should be provided in this area. Structural calculations may be required to demonstrate the load path per Section R301.1.3. See Section R106.1.1. Existing wall added to plans, no changes proposed at main level, except stairs to basement. Architectural 1. Section BB/A3 shows a clear height of 6'-8". A minimum height of 7'-0"is required for habitable spaces and hallways. See Section R305.1. That is the low beam, which could be 6-4"per R305.1 exception 3 Main ceiling is 7'-1" 2. The proposed project includes adding 642 SF of new conditioned space to the basement. A minimum of 3.0 energy credits are required. In addition,the energy requirements for selected items, such as Item 7, should be listed in the drawings. See WSEC Section R406.3 Item 1. Now it is 3 credits. 3. The additional space requires installation of a whole house ventilation system per Section M1505.4. The location of the system should be specified; it should not be located in a room that is separated by a door from the remainder of the space. The requirements for the selected system should be specified in the drawings. Whole house ventilation system added 4. The emergency egress window height is measured to the bottom of the window framing. It should be to the bottom of the clear opening. See Section R310.2.2. Window sill height is shown now per R310.2.2 5. The proposed project includes the addition of smoke and CO alarms. See Sections R314 and R315. The following comments should be addressed: a. Floor plans for the upper levels should be provided showing the locations of alarms on all levels. The use of each room should be specified. Existing smoke and CO alarms on upper floors are shown now, b. The alarms should be interconnected and provided with back-up battery power. New and existing smoke and CO alarms interconnected shown now. This review has been performed for general compliance with the building codes as adopted and amended by the state of Washington and the city of Everett. Corrections and comments made during the review process do not relieve the project from compliance with code and permit requirements. The designers-of-record are responsible for a complete design in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington. If you have any questions or require additional clarification, please contact us. Respectfully,