3102 ROCKEFELLER AVE CANFIELD MADOW LAW GROUP 2022-11-28

Capital Architects Group PC 2813 Rockefeller Ave.Everett,WA 98201•ph:425.317.8017•fax:425.317.8489 For Purposes of the IBC,Section 101.3,we have maintained existing compliance with"The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to provide a reasonable level of safety,public health and general welfare through structural strength,means of egress facilities,stability,sanitation, adequate light and ventilation,energy conservation,and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the build environment and to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. 4) The building has a total area of 3,857 SF per the"Building Area Calculations"section on Sheet A-1.0.The building shall be provided with a fire detection system.The fire detection system shall be listed in the "Deferred Submittals"section on Sheet A-1.0.See IBC Section 107.3.4.1 and Everett Municipal Code Section 16.76.035 Item B. Response: Note the square footage has been corrected to match existing footprint. See Sheet A-1.0. Fire Detection System is not required for this project. The Everett-Municipal Code applies to NEW construction. Note that 16.76.035 B.states"All other occupancies when the gross floor area of a building exceeds three thousand square feet. HOWEVER,16.76.030 Application states"The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all new construction. Existing buildings which exceed the area thresholds shall not be increased in size without complying...."Our project does not increase the size of our footprint or our area. Alternatively,the plans indicate smoke alarms on each level, Fire Extinguishers on each level,Exit Lights with battery backup and emergency egress lighting. IBC Section 907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems 907.2 Where Required—New buildings and structures states"An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.23,....". Please note that 3201 Rockefeller was constructed in or around 1926 and is not a new building. Further,Section 907.2.2 Group B states"A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group B occupancies where one of the following conditions exists: 1.The combined Group B occupant load of all floors is 500 or more. 2. The Group B occupant load is more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.3.The fire area contains an ambulatory care facility. Please note that none of these conditions exist at this project. Our maximum occupant load on the main floor is 1682 sf/100 sf per person yielding 17 persons. Conclusion:The Everett Municipal Code,Section 16.076.030 Application states that this chapter shall apply to all new construction. This project is a tenant improvement for a building constructed in or around 1928. This project is an existing building which exceeds the area thresholds however,we are not increasing the size of the building. Fire Alarm and Detection is not required per 804.4 of the IEBC. 5) Access to the basement level is provided by two stairways.Sections and details showing the construction of the stairways shall be provided for review.The stairways,landings,and handrails shall comply with the requirements for new construction.Note that both stairways shall comply because they both provide access to occupiable space,even though only one egress path is required per IBC Table 1006.2.1.The stairway construction shall be modified where nonconformities occur.See IBC Sections 1011 and 1014. Response: IEBC 805.2 states that the"Means of egress conforming to the requirements of the building code under which the building was constructed shall be considered compliant means of egress if,in the opinion of the code official,they do not constitute a distinct hazard to life." Basement Level Exterior Stairway: This stairway is existing,constructed of concrete and no changes are proposed. Basement Interior Stair to Main Floor: This stairway is existing,rise and run and details as noted on Sheet A-8.2. Our scope of work does not include reconstructing stairs. Alternatively,we are adding handrails and guardrails as required by current code. It is technically infeasible(See IEBC 705.1)to demolish and rebuild these interior stairs to IBC Sections 1011 and 1014.(We do not have room for changes to rise and run) IEBC Section 806.2,Stairways and escalators in existing buildings: no stair is added. IEBC Section 704.1 Alterations shall be done in a manner provided to maintain the level of egress.The level of I Page. e)DIi2