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Ms. Melissa Martorano <br /> Ware Malcomb <br /> Plan Check Number: B2304-062, First Building Review <br /> April 19, 2023 <br /> Structural <br /> 1. The project included demolition of the interior walls. The east-west wall extending from the <br /> building corner, separating the north and south portions of the building, appears to be a <br /> structural masonry wall. See IBC Sections 101.4.7, 107.2.1, 1603.1, 1604.1, 1604.2, 1604.4, <br /> and 1613.1, and IEBC Section 806. The following comments should be addressed: <br /> a. The wall appears to be load bearing and originally supported part of the original roof. A <br /> new roof was constructed circa 2010 under Permit No. B1007-047. However, it is not clear <br /> that the entire existing roof was demolished; portions may remain. Structural modifications <br /> may be required. <br /> b. The wall appears to be part of the lateral system. Removal of the wall reduced the capacity <br /> of the vertical lateral system. In addition, this will increase the span and loads in the roof <br /> diaphragm. Additional modifications to the diaphragm at the re-entrant building corner will <br /> also be required. See ASCE 7-16 Chapter 12. <br /> I. RESPONSE: Structural engineering site visit was completed and concluded <br /> that this wall was not a lateral wall, and just had structural columns to <br /> support the roof concealed within it. Structural drawings and calculations <br /> have been provided to address the structural re-work required to suit the <br /> new wall layout. <br /> 2. Continuing with the previous two comments, structural drawings specifying modifications should <br /> be included in the drawing set. The drawings should be sealed and signed by a professional <br /> engineer licensed in the state of Washington. Calculations substantiating the design should be <br /> submitted for review. See IBC Section 107.1 and RCW 18.43. <br /> a. RESPONSE: Structural Drawings and Calculations have been provided with this <br /> resubmittal. <br /> This review has been performed for general compliance with the building codes as adopted and <br /> amended by the state of Washington and the city of Everett. Corrections and comments made <br /> during the review process do not relieve the project from compliance with code and permit <br /> requirements. The designers-of-record are responsible for a complete design in accordance with <br /> the laws of the state of Washington. <br /> If you have any questions or require additional clarification, please contact us. <br /> Respectfully, <br /> Drew Martin, P.E., S.E. <br /> Associate Engineer/ Commercial Plans Examiner <br /> (425)257-8813 <br /> dmartin@everettwa.gov <br /> S:\BMartin\2023\B2304-062_R1.docx <br /> ( ) 3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 O everetteps@everettwa.gov <br /> Everett, WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov/permits <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br />