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Mr. Raul Ponce Express Innovations, LLC Plan Check Number: B2109-079, First Building Review April 11, 2021 General 1. The submitted drawings reference the"Seattle Codes" in one or more locations. The project should specify the building codes applicable to the city of Everett, including but not limited to the 2018 IRC, 2018 WSEC, and the 2018 IBC. See Section R106.1.1 and EMC Section 16.005.030. 2. The submitted drawings appear to have inconsistencies with the existing condition, including but not limited to multiple existing windows missing, and the east basement has a large opening (i.e., the staircase is not closed as shown). The drawings should accurately show the existing condition, and show modifications where proposed. See Section R106.1.1. 3. The proposed project appears to involve additional work that is not shown, including but not limited to modifying the exterior basement walls at the proposed new bedroom to create and emergency egress window. It is also understood from telephone discussions with Mr. Ponce on 04/08/2022 that some existing features are being removed including but not limited to the existing furnace and laundry facilities at the Main Floor. All proposed work should be clearly shown in the drawings. See Section R106.1.1. Architectural 1. The project involves converting the unfinished basement to habitable space. The basement is required to have code-compliant egress. The existing stairs do not appear to comply with current requirements and should be modified. See Section R311.7. 2. The proposed Basememt Plan on Sheet A3 includes a new bedroom with a below-grade egress window. Details should be provided for a window well. See Section R310. 3. The basement requires additional insulation, including but not limited to the basement floor, and the stairway walls and floor. See WSEC Table 402.1.1. 4. The proposed heating system for the house is not clear. The proposed Basement Plan on Sheet A3 shows both a furnace and heat pump system. The existing Main Floor Plan on Sheet A2 shows another existing furnace, though it is understood this is being removed. The proposed heating system(s) should be clarified. Gas appliances are prohibited in the locations specified in Section G2406. 5. The energy credit schedule on Sheet A3 includes credits for both a heat pump and high efficiency HVAC system. Both systems cannot be provided as indicated in the notes for the latter. The proposed credits should be revised. Note that the credits must apply to work at the basement level as this is the new conditioned space. The insulation schedule on Sheet Al should be revised if credits are selected that increase the performance requirements. See WSEC Section R406. 6. The Utility Room in the Basement Plan on Sheet A3 includes the water heater. Seismic restraints should be provided per Section M1307.2. 3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 0everetteps@everettwa.gov Everett,WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov/permits Page 2 of 3