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• Architectural 1. See Site Plan Proposal on Sheet A.100. It appears that the structure is within 5 feet of the property line. The exterior walls on the North side of the building should have fire-rated construction per IRC Table R302.1(1). See Sheet A.103—Proposal Floor Plan updated with new wall key&Sheet i4.301 Detail Wall Detail for typical 1 hr Fire Proof Wall Construction. 2. Continuing with the previous comment,the South walls located in the laundry room do not appear to have the required fire separation distance to the existing dwelling and should have fire-rated construction per IRC Table R302.1(1). See Sheet A.103—Proposal FloorPlan updated with new wall key&Sheet .301 Detail Wall Detail for typical l hr Fire Proof Wall Construction. 3. See Site Plan Proposal on Sheet A.100.The roof eaves project approximately 2 feet from the property line on the North side of the structure per the site plan. In this location,one-hour construction is required on the underside of the eaves(see alternatives and exceptions provided). In most solutions, the soffit venting will not be permitted in the eaves in these locations and the roof venting should be relocated to an approved location.Table R302.1(1) See Sheet A.103—Proposal RoofPlan updated with new detail/key&Sheet A.301 Detail 51 Detail for typical 1 hr Fire ProofEave Construction. 4. The plans should specify the heating equipment type, location,and the minimum equipment efficiency per the project energy credits. WA State Energy Code Table R406.2 See Sheet A.103—Proposal FloorPlan updated with new Mini Split location.And Check addendum to WA Energy code Prescriptive points 5. See Wall Section 3 on Sheet A.301. It appears that the floor joists and rim board rest on the masonry exterior foundation wall and framing members are less than 8 inches from the exposed ground. Plans should include a note to specify preservative-treated wood or naturally durable framing where required per Section R317.1 (2). See Sheet A.301— Updated Detail 3 Wall Section 6. Continuing with the previous comment,fasteners for preservative-treated wood should be specified as hot-dipped,zinc-coated galvanized steel,stainless steel, silicon bronze or copper.R317.3.1 See Sheet A.301— Updated Detail 3 Wall Section 7. See Wall section 3 on Sheet A.301. R-38 ceiling insulation is specified on the plans. Plans should be updated to show R-49 insulation per WSEC Table R402.1.1. Note that R-38 is allowed for single rafter or joist-vaulted ceilings if the full insulation depth extends over the top plate of the exterior wall. See Sheet A.301— Updated Detail Wall Section 8. Continuing with the previous comment,floor insulation should be specified as R-38 per selected energy credits. See Sheet A.301— Updated Detail 3 Wall Section