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AMANDA FOX 5501 S 3RD AVE B2306-032 Architectural (Reviewer: Yin Lu) 1. Please provide information on the existing wall structure. This new proposed window is wider than existing window which raises a structural concern. Please indicate existing window header beam size, length, material, how many floors above the header including roof and attic, and the building width. Or please specify a new window which has the same opening width or is narrower than the existing window. IRC Table 602.7(1). 2. Kindly supply drawings or pertinent details regarding the new window sill situated atop the exterior foundation wall. Per IRC 317.1, when the wood framing member rest on concrete or masonry exterior foundation wall and are less than 8"from the exposed ground, protection of wood and wood-based products from decay shall be provided. Please clarify is the wood framing above or below 8"from the exposed ground. 3. Please provide information of this window. This window shall be operable from inside of the room without the use of keys, tools, or special knowledge per IRC 310.1.1. From the drawing, I was not able to understand is the window operable or fixed. 4. The clear opening for the window should not be less than 24" high and 20"wide. Net clear opening area should be not less than 5.7 square feet. IRC 310.2.1. Which means, when the window opened, the opening area shall meet the requirement. It could be a single hung window, or a swing window, or sliding window, etc., as far as it meets requirement. 5. Please provide the plan or note of the window well you will use, which shall be not less than 9 square feet, with a horizontal projection and width of not less than 36". IRC 310.2.3 6. Please provide information or description that the window well will be designed for proper drainage by connecting to the building foundation drainage system, required by IRC 405.1 or by an approved alternative method. IRC 310.2.3.2. This review has been performed for general compliance with the building codes as adopted and amended by the state of Washington and the city of Everett. Corrections and comments made during the review process do not relieve the project from compliance with code and permit requirements. The designers-of-record are responsible for a complete design in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington. If you have any questions or require additional clarification, please contact us. Sincerely, Yin Lu, R.A. Development Technician — Residential Building Reviewer (425)257-7299 ylu@everettwa.gov S:\#Common\Bldg Permit Reviews\2_Residential Reviews\5501 S 3rd Ave_replace ex window to be egress window 3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 Opermitservices@everettwa.gov Everett,WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov/permits Page 2 of 2