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• <br /> Mr. Larry Blacker <br /> Blackmer Construction, Inc. <br /> Plan Check Number: B2012-040, First Building Review <br /> May 28, 2021 <br /> 3. The first story of the West Elevation proposed portal frames for the brace wall panels. The <br /> following comments should be addressed: <br /> 30 0. Foundation Plan A1/A112 provides a total net wall length of 6'-6". The 36-foot wall requires <br /> to5d-L a minimum brace wall panel length of approximately 20 feet per Table R602.10.3(3). Note <br /> that the Method "PFH" requires minimum 24-inch wall lengths per Table R602.10.5. The <br /> TO"Y` INN braced walls should be revised. A calculation for the total effective wall length should be <br /> Dc. ,,fp,.‘ provided per Table R602.10.5 (see the right-most column). <br /> Q 01'4 R <br /> Foundation Plan A1/A112 specifies a 20'-3"opening. The maximum allowed opening for <br /> Tto, <br /> fAl��� lb' portal frame braced walls is 18 feet per Table R602.10.6.4; the actual span should be <br /> tPatJ 't1 determined based on the design criteria and building construction. The design should be <br /> ,revised. I rY►E}'c�'D L r} n cs -iv i,_, <br /> The minimum tension strap capacity should be specified in the plans. The plan should <br /> specify a make and model for the strap satisfying the minimum load requirement. <br /> 5n-'j (L1 c41447 <br /> 4. Continuing with Structural Comments 2 and 3, the lateral design for the first-story walls may <br /> alternatively be performed per the provisions of the IBC. See Section R301.1.3. Structural <br /> calculations substantiating the design should be submitted for review. <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, certrANG 0 13, <br /> Drew Martin, P.E., S.E. A,Ni <br /> Associate Engineer/ Commercial Plans Examiner 5-5 C i2'E-11'T <br /> (425)257-8813 <br /> dmartin@everettwa.gov /1 (014 , 3 <br /> S:\BMartin\2020\B2012-040_R1.docx Tfr1,LC 6 OZ- f° ,I, <br /> —, ((p', t R,eO )((,Z 9 ' <br /> Q(tev tots-0 Ito' '/°'` <br /> O3200 Cedar Street 0 425.257.8810 ,;,, everetteps@everettwa.gov <br /> Everett,WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov/permits <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br />