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S Charlie Apel Gathered House Plan Check Number: B2106-064, First Building Review November 1, 2021 General 1. The City of Everett and the Snohomish County records should be reviewed. Be aware that county records only provide an indication of whether the current construction matches older records, and do not constitute a permitted condition. The old assessors field notes should be obtained from the county; on-line information is relatively recent and as noted does not constitute a permitted condition. Architectural 1. It appears that the southeast corner of the deck and storage area below was built without permits. Plans should show this area as new proposed construction even though it is currently existing in place (see General Comment for more information) and provide required framing and necessary details. The original exterior wall looks to be removed and upper-level walls appear to now be discontinuous and may be supported by framing members. Ill ' ' ! 2. See Sheet A.03 and Detail 3 on Sheet A.04. It appears that a portion of the existing garage is being converted to habitable space. New living space requires to comply with current residential code and energy code requirements (WSEC R502.1). Plans should show how the space complies with the current energy code requirements. Note that the energy code requires the floor slab to be insulated. See WSEC Table 402.1.1 for insulation requirements and options for existing slabs. Also, plans should provide details to show how the converted basement storage areas meet the energy code requirements. 3. It is not clear if the required smoke alarms in the primary dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit are interconnected in a such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all alarms in both the primary dwelling unit and the accessory dwelling unit. If alarms are not interconnected as stated, then wall and floor/ceiling assemblies should be separated in accordance with Section R302.3.1 or R302.3.3. R302.3 4. See First Floor Plan on Sheet A.03. It appears that the exterior walls in some areas are concrete retaining walls. Plans should provide a typical detail of the exterior walls and show required insulation. See WSEC Table R402.1.1 for insulation requirements for below grade walls. 5. Continuing with the previous comment, plans and details should address exterior wall drainage and wall exterior waterproofing of the concrete retaining walls per IRC R405 and IRC R406. 6. Dwelling units should be equipped with local exhaust and whole house ventilation systems design and installed as specified in Section M1505. See local exhaust rates in Section M1505.4.4. R303.4 7. Plans should specify ceiling heights of the new rooms on the first floor. Minimum ceiling height of habitable space and hallways should be not less than 7 feet. R305.1 8. See Second Floor Plan, Proposed on Sheet A.03. Safety glazing should be specified for the window above the bathtub in the bathroom. R308.4.5 O3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 O everetteps@everettwa.gov Everett, WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov/permits Page 2 of 5