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S YEN DESIGN INC, PC Comment Response Letter June 12, 2017 5. Specify 5/8" Type "X" GWB on interior side of walls that are less than 5 feet from property line (In locations where GWB is removed). Response:A keynote specifying this requirement has been added to the plans. 6. Provide minimum 100 CFM exhaust fan in the kitchen. Fan shall be vented to the exterior. Response:A 110 CFM exhaust fan has been added in the kitchen with a keynote showing the venting requirements. 7. Show how the basement is thermally isolated from the main floor, including the walls adjacent to the stairs,or provide insulation as required by the Washington State Energy Code in the basement. If basement is heated provide details for the installation of the insulation at below grade walls. Response:A key note has been added to the plans to explain the required insulation method. 8. The opening between the hall to the bedrooms and the dining room was enlarged. Provide size, species and grade of beam used for the enlarged opening. Response:This opening is unchanged.Added dimensions to the proposed and existing plans to clarify. 9. Provide "Building Section"specific to this structure.Show the ceiling height for all levels and the thickness of the floor assembly between the main floor and the basement. Response:A building section has been added to the plans on page A4.1. 7. Smoke Alarms shall be installed not less than 3 feet horizontally from a door or opening of a bathroom that contains a bathtub or shower unless this would prevent placement of a smoke alarm required by 704.2.2.1 IPMC. Response: Positioning of the proposed smoke alarms has been adjusted to better comply with Section 704.2.2.1. IPMC. A note has been changed to specify required type of smoke alarm. 6. Specify how the dwelling is heated. Response:The home will have a new forced-air furnace system installed in the basement. A note has been added to call this out. (425)346-6507I WWW.YENDES.COM z13