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Mr. Raul Ponce Express Innovations, LLC Plan Check Number: B2109-079, Second Building Review August 9, 2022 General 2. The submitted response does not sufficiently address the comment. 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. This comment has not been completely addressed. The proposed project appears to involve additional work that is not shown, including but not limited to modifying the exterior basement walls on the east side of the building. Enclosing this space creates additional new conditioned space. Note that the proposed Basement Plan on Sheet A3 is incorrectly labeled as 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 response states that a 30-inch egress door has been added. The egress door is required to be at least 32-inches clear. Alternatively, the stair construction mut be modified to provided a code-compliant egress path. See Sections R311.2 and R311.7. 2. This comment has not been sufficiently addressed. The proposed Basement Plan on Sheet A3 includes a new bedroom with a below-grade egress window. Details should be provided for a window well. The maximum height to the sill should be specified. Details for new structural framing for the new opening should be provided; see structural comments below. See Section R310. 3. This comment has not been completely addressed. The basement requires additional insulation for the new enclosed basement area on the east side. See WSEC Table 402.1.1. 4. This comment has not been addressed. The proposed heating system for the house is not clear. The proposed Basement Plan on Sheet A3 shows both a heat pump system and cadet electric wall heaters. The previous plans for the existing Main Floor Plan showed another existing furnace, though it is understood this is being removed. The proposed heating system(s) should be clarified. The fuel normalization credit of 1.0 for heat pumps is not applicable. See WSEC-18 Table R406.2. 5. See the previous comment. 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. 3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 0everetteps@everettwa.gov Everett,WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov/permits Page 2 of 3