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411 Cobalt Exteriors, Inc. 7 Tony Lee Building Official JUL 01 201 City of Everett 3200 Cedar St. CITY OF EVERT FT Everett, WA 98201 Permit ver .i(ces tlee@everettwa.org Thank you for meeting with me to discuss my client's deck project at 5117 Seaview Way, Everett WA 98203. I appreciate your willingness to assist personally and to expedite this matter by reopening the existing permit. The defects I observed in the deck are the following, also documented in the attached photos: 1. No flashing. The deck is attached without flashing between the deck surface and the house as well as the exposed perimeter of the deck. Unprotected plywood flooring is exposed directly to the elements, which will allow water intrusion into the north wall of the house, over time causing mold and rot inside the home. The lack of flashing alone requires the complete removal of the entire deck structure. 2. Unsafe railing. (a) The railing posts are 4x4s that have been notched in 2 1/2" inches, resulting in insufficient lateral load strength. This is non- compliant with the Everett building code, and is particularly unsafe as the deck is a second story structure. (b) The pickets are 2x2 posts attached by single 2-inch nails, one at the top, and one at the bottom. These are also unsafe, as they are easily knocked out. (c) The railing in some locations is less than 36" tall from the deck surface. 3. Improper waterproofing/drainage. The deck is designed to have be waterproof to the areas below, but the waterproofing material on the deck surface was improperly applied. In addition, there are numerous penetrations into the deck that will leak. The deck is also overly sloped toward the north face. 4. The large glue-laminated beam that forms the main support structure for the north side of the deck is non-pressure treated lumber, not intended for outdoor use. It will degrade quickly upon exposure to weather. P.O. Box 1168 I Woodinville, WA 98072