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7/5/24, 10:00 AM B2406-003: 1231 Colby Ave --Approval with Comments -Anita Chen -Outlook <br />B2406-003: 1231 Colby Ave -- Approval with Comments <br />Anita Chen <AChen@everettwa.gov> <br />Fri 7/5/2024 9:53 AM <br />To:reginachacon@yahoo.com <reginachacon@yahoo.com> <br />Cc:Yin Lu <YLu@everettwa.gov> <br />Good morning, Regina, <br />I have reviewed Permit # B2406-003 for a basement furring wall repair/replacement and installation of R-21 insulation in those furring walls. <br />The permit is approved with the additional comments provided in this email: <br />IRC R317 Protection of Wood and Wood -Based Products Against Decay_ <br />• (IRC R317.1 (3)) The furring wall sill plate needs to be PT wood or separated from the slab by an impervious moisture barrier. <br />• (IRC R317.1 (7)) The 2x6 furring studs in contact with the concrete needs to be pressure treated wood or separated by an approved vapor retarder. <br />The diagram below shows two ways of achieving this. There are other options. <br />DECAY RESISTANCE AT BELOW GRADE WALL <br />Wood framing on concrete or <br />masonry foundations 8" or more <br />above exposed grade <br />Wood furring & framing that <br />i5 not in contact with or i5 <br />separated by an approved <br />vapor barrier from exterior <br />Insulation below grade masonry or <br />concrete walls <br />Exterior below Air gap <br />grade masonry <br />or concrete wall <br />Slab In direct contact <br />w Ih the ground <br />Sills separated by <br />an <br />r <br />NATURALLY DURABLE OR <br />PRESERVATIVE TREATED WOOD <br />IS NOT REQUIRED <br />Wood framing on concrete or <br />masonry foundations <8' above <br />exposed grade <br />Exterior below <br />grade masonry <br />or concrete wall <br />Sills in direct contact with--1 <br />slabs shall be of naturally <br />durable or preservative <br />treated wood <br />Insulation <br />Wood furring & framing in <br />direct contact with the interior <br />of below grade masonry or <br />concrete exterior walls <br />Slab in direct contact <br />with the ground <br />NATURALLY DURABLE OR <br />PRESERVATIVE TREATED WOOD <br />IS REQUIRED WHERE INDICATED <br />If you have any questions regarding the comments, please feel free to contact us. I have included this email in the permit file. <br />The permit will take a few days to process. The permit status can be found on the online portal: https://onlin p�trmits.everettwa.gov/etrakit/defauIt.aspx <br />Any additional general permit questions can be addressed to Permit Services at everetteps@everettwa.gov or (425) 257-8810. <br />Respectfully, <br />— Anita Chen <br />`- Building Plan Review Technician I Permit Services <br />425.257. 8810 1 3200 Cedar Street, 2nd Floor, Everett, WA 98201 <br />EVERETT Phone Hours: M/W/Th: 8:30 a.m. —12 p.m & 1 p.m. —3 p.m. <br />eve rettwa.gov/perm its I onlinepermits.everettwa.gov I Facebook I Twitter <br />Note: Emails and attachments sent to and from the City of Everett are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act. <br />about: blank?windowld=SecondaryReading Panel 1/1 <br />