3901 HOYT AVE BASE FILE 2023-04-03

0 • TECTURAL W E R K S INC 19204 NORTH CREEK 11KI1'Y. SUITE 1 10 ro ROTIIELL, K'A 9801 1 September 9, 2014 Ms. Meg Haley, RA Plan Review Architect Everett Building Department 3200 Cedar Street Everett, WA 98201 RE: Plan Check # B1409-006 Dear Ms. Haley, Thank you for your letter with plan review comments dated September 8, 2014. 1 have the following responses to your comments below. Your comments are listed, with the responses following in bold type. Accessibility 1. The lower level plan shows the demolition of four reception desks for appointment check -in, and the relocation of an existing reception desk to provide this primary function in one location, as compared to four. a. Please clarify how this alteration complies with IBC section 1109.12.3 and ICCA117.1-2009 section 904.3 for accessible service counters, and IBC section 3411.7 alterations affecting an area containing a primary function. Reception and check -in for the lower level departments is being centralized to one desk location. The desk is an existing desk that is being relocated from another area. There will be three reception stations, one of which is accessible and ADA compliant. The lower level reception desk meets the following accessibility requirements: Per IBC section 1109.12.3, one of the three stations is accessible. Per ICC A117.1-2009 section 904.3.1, the accessible reception station provides a parallel approach to someone using a wheelchair. The counter surface is greater than 36" in approach width, and the counter height at 34" a.f.f., will be less than the 36" maximum height allowed. A clear floor space of 30" x 48" will be provided in front of the desk, as required by section 305. As required by IBC section 3411.7, the reception desk is located along an existing accessible route served by an accessible entrance at grade and by elevator. O/Z_