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components should be similarly delineated from existing component that are not being altered. See <br /> IRC Section R106.1.1. <br /> Architectural: <br /> 5. The project may require modifications to the stairs notably for egress from the basement. Details for <br /> the construction should be included. The stringers should comply with the joist span tables <br /> considering the net depth after notching for steps. The stair rise and run, and width, should be <br /> specified. A section showing the headroom clearances should be provided. Landings are required at <br /> the top and bottom. Include details for the guards. Handrails should be provided. Structural <br /> modifications may be required. See IRC Section R311.7. <br /> 6. Handrails should be specified for all stairways. See IRC Section R311.7.8. <br /> 7. The bedrooms should have emergency egress openings. The minimum opening dimensions and area, <br /> and maximum bottom sill opening height of the floor, should be specified. Structural modifications <br /> may be required. See IRC Section R310. <br /> 8. Smoke and CO alarms should be provided per IRC Sections R314 and R315. The locations of all alarms <br /> should be shown on the plans. The alarms should be hardwired, interconnected, and provided with <br /> back-up battery power as required. <br /> 9. Insulation should be specified for all exterior walls, floors, slab-on-grade, and ceiling/roof cavities per <br /> WSEC Table 402.1.1. <br /> 10. The required thermal ratings for each type of vertical fenestration should be specified. See WSEC <br /> Table R402.1.1. <br /> 11. The project involves increasing the conditioned space at the upper floor. Energy credits are required <br /> per WSEC Section R406. The required number of credits should be normalized per Table R406.2. A <br /> schedule of the selected credits should be included in the drawings. The performance requirements <br /> for the selected credits should be specified. <br /> 12. The project requires a whole house ventilation system per IRC Section R303.4. Show the location on <br /> the plans; the fan should not be located inside a closed room. Specify the performance requirements <br /> per Section M1505.4. <br /> 13. The bathrooms and kitchen should specify exhaust fans including the minimum required performance <br /> rates per IRC Table M1505.4.4(1). <br /> 14. The house is required to have a heating system per IRC Section R303.9. The type and location of the <br /> system should be specified. If the system is new, it should be indicated as such in the drawings. Gas <br /> appliances are prohibited in the locations specified in Section G2406. <br /> 15. The house is required to have a water heating system per IRC Section R306.4. The type and location of <br /> the system should be specified. If the system is new, it should be indicated as such in the <br /> drawings. Seismic restraints should be provided per Section M1307.2. Gas appliances are prohibited in <br /> the locations specified in Section G2406. <br /> 2 <br />