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• <br /> 5. The roof details should comply with the ventilation requirements of IRC Section R806 and WSEC Section <br /> R402.2.3. Include a calculation for the minimum required ventilation area in the drawings. The vents <br /> should be equally distributed between the roof eaves and ridge, and around the building perimeter. <br /> 6. The attic spaces should be provided with access openings per IRC Section R807. <br /> 7. The house includes a flat roof over approximately one-half of the footprint. This appears to require an <br /> unvented roof construction. Details complying with IRC Section R806.5 should be included in the <br /> drawings. <br /> 8. The project includes exposing the exterior envelope cavities for the entire building. The building is <br /> required to be insulated per WSEC Section R503.1.1. Where required, insulation complying with current <br /> code should be provided per Table R402.1.1. Attics should be provided with ventilation baffles per Section <br /> R402.2.3. <br /> 9. The project includes replacement of the existing windows and exterior doors. The required thermal <br /> ratings for each type of vertical fenestration should be specified. See WSEC Table R402.1.1. <br /> 10.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 /> 11. The house is required to have a water heating system per IRC Section R306.4. 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. Seismic <br /> restraints should be provided per Section M1307.2. Gas appliances are prohibited in the locations specified <br /> in Section G2406. <br /> Structural: <br /> 12. The proposed project includes structural work. Structural drawing should be submitted that include <br /> framing plans, sections, details, construction schedules, fastening schedules, materials requirements, <br /> general notes, special inspection requirements, etc. The drawings should substantiate compliance with <br /> the prescriptive requirements of the IRC. See IRC Sections R106.1.1 and R301.1. <br /> 13. The project involves removing load-baring walls. Framing plans showing the existing roof construction and <br /> the modified load paths are required. The modified load paths should comply with the prescriptive <br /> limitations of the IRC. Alternatively, an engineered analysis and design may be performed per IRC Section <br /> R301.1.3; sealed and signed drawings and calculations prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the <br /> state of Washington are required per RCW 18.43.010, 18.43.020, and 18.43.070. See IRC Section R301.1. <br /> 14. Foundations should comply with IRC Chapter 4. Wood-framed construction on foundations should comply <br /> with Section R317.1, including clearance per Item 5. <br /> 15. Headers should comply with IRC Section R602.7. King and jamb studs should be specified for each header <br /> per Section R602.7.5. <br /> 16.The proposed project includes the demolition of non-bearing walls. Framing plans for the floor,ceiling, <br /> and roof should be provided to substantiate that the walls are not load-bearing. The plans should also <br /> 2 <br />