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Mr. Dave Marlow Integrity Custom Builders LLC Plan Check Number: B2107-048, First Building Review August 12, 2021 The Floor Plan on Sheet 1 indicates a"Storage Loft"that appears to be located above the Bedroom/Bathroom area only. See Section R106.1.1. The following comments should be addressed: /a! The loft is understood as intended for non-habitable space and will not be used for habitable uses such as a sleeping loft. A note should be added to Section A/Sheet 2 stating that the loft is a non-habitable space. See note The loft is presumed to be an attic space that is separated from the space below by a wall. A section should be provided at this location clarifying the intended construction. See A/2 Continuing with the previous comment, a guard is required if the wall below is not continuous to the roof above. Details for the guard construction should be provided. See Section R312.1. Sec A/2 J/The attic should be provided with an access opening. The location of the opening should be specified in the plans. See Sections R106.1.1 and R807. See A/2 c5•J Sheet 2 includes a list of energy credits. See WSEC Section R406. The following comments should be addressed: See sheet 2 a. The energy credits appear to be based on the 2105 WSEC. The list should be revised. b. The building is a "Small Dwelling Unit" per Section R406.3 Item 1 and is required to provide a minimum of 3 energy credits. Note that Item 4 is limited to "Additions"to existing buildings; see the definition in Section R202. See sheet 2 c. A schedule of the selected energy credits should be included in the drawings. The performance requirements for the selected credits should be specified as applicable. See sheet 2 The following comments should be addressed for the insulation of the slab-on-grade: a. The Foundation Plan on Sheet 2 indicates perimeter insulation per WSEC Table R402.1.1. The insulation should be shown in Section A/Sheet 2 for clarity. See Section R106.1.1. See sht 3 b. The insulation should extend downward from the top of the slab, creating a thermal break between the slab and foundation. See WSEC Section R402.2.9. See sheet 3 /- Sheet 2 appears to indicate that the system will be provided with a tank water heater. The proposed location of the water heater should be shown. A detail should be included providing seismic restraints per Section M1307.2. Gas appliances should be not located in prohibited locations per Section G2406.2. See Section R106.1.1. Under counter electric tank-less water heater - See sheet 1 /The building is required to include a heating system per Section R303.10. The type and location of the system should be specified in the construction drawings. Gas appliances should be not located in prohibited locations per Section G2406.2. Base board heat — See i,ht 1 / The building is required to include a whole house ventilation system per Section R303.4. The drawings should state compliance with one of the systems specified in Section M1505.4; the requirements for the selected system should be specified in the plans. "Ventilation"Note 9 on Sheet 4 is not sufficient to satisfy compliance; note that the code citation appears to reference the 2015 IRC. The location and exhaust rate should be specified in the plans. The fan should not be located in a room with a door that obstructs air flow from the remainder of the house. See sht 1 3200 Cedar Street 425.257.8810 everetteps@everettwa.gov Everett, WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax = everettwa.gov/permits -015 ems( -�`l