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Mr. Carmelo Laviste Plan Check Number: B2107-055, First Building Review August 6, 2021 Architectural 1. The following comments should be addressed for the smoke and CO alarms per Sections R314 and R315: a. The locations of the alarms at the Upper Floor should be shown on the plans. b. Alarms are required outside and in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. Based on the distribution of the AFH bedrooms at the Lower Floor, alarms should be provided at each end of the main Hallway at this level. 2. The Lower Floor Plan on Sheet A-2 shows a Concrete Patio that also serves as the landing for the exterior door. The following comments should be addressed: a. The step height at the exterior door should be specified. Note that the step is required to be at least 2 inches to satisfy clearance requirements per Section R317.1 Item 5 unless foundation walls place the wood -framed walls at least 6 inches above the patio. b. Continuing with the previous comment, a minimum 4-inch step is required unless the patio complies with Section R311.3.1. c. The patio is required to specify a minimum 2% slope away from the building for drainage per Section R401.3. 3. The Lower Floor Plan on Sheet A-2 shows a concrete walkway providing access and egress for the rear of the building. The maximum slope should be specified. Additional requirements for ramps should be specified if the slope exceeds 1:12. See Sections R106.1.1 and R330.9. 4. Handrails should be shown for all stairs, including at the exterior porch. See Section R311.7.8. 5. The construction plans should specify eave baffles per WSEC Section R402.2.3. 6. The Lower Floor Plan on Sheet A-2 shows two new exterior doors. The doors are required to have a maximum thermal rating of U=0.2 per the selected Energy Credit 1.2. These doors are not subject to the exemption per WSEC Section R402.3.3. Structural 1. The structural details should include a schedule of fastener requirements per Table R602.3(1). Note that providing a reference to this table does not satisfy this comment. 2. Continuing with the previous comment, the design appears intended to use proprietary hardware in lieu of fasteners per Table R602.3(1). The make and model should be specified where required. 3. The proposed additional utilizes the existing building for the braced wall panels along the west side. The existing braced wall panels should be dimensioned and the type(s) specified. Modifications to comply with current code requirements should be specified as needed. See Sections R102.7.1, R106.1.1, and R602.10. 4. Continuing with the previous comment, details should be included to provide a load path from the addition roof to the existing building wall. See Sections R106.1.1 and R301.1. 3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 O everetteps@everettwa.gov Everett, WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov/permits Page 2 of 4