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Ms. Courtney Absher Absher Build, LLC Plan Check Number: B2201-028, First Building Review April 1, 2021 General 1. The submitted drawings appear to include prior unpermitted work, including but not limited to the addition of the second-story sunroom on the north side of the house, modifications to the second-story north structural wall to create enlarged openings, and modifications to the deck including but not limited to adding a stairway and landing. The addition appears to have been performed circa 1993 based on the Snohomish County Assessor records. The City of Everett does not have a record of these modifications. Based on a review of the addition using available information, it appears unlikely that permits were obtained as the building exhibits several conditions that were unlikely to have complied with the building codes in effect at the estimated time of construction. However, we cannot determine definitely when the work was performed and whether permits were obtained. This comment is intended to inform the owner of our findings. Furthermore, we recommend that the owner consider performing additional work as needed to provide a code-compliant structure. See Sections R102.7.1, R105.1, and R113.1. Potential deficiencies include but are not limited to: a. Structural construction of the sunroom complying with either the IRC or the IBC, including but not limited to gravity and lateral systems, foundations, and interconnection with the main building. b. Insulation of the sunroom, particularly in the ceiling. It is also anticipated that the window and door insulation values may have been less than required. Insulation in the walls and floors may similarly have been less than required. The insulation value of all exterior envelop components is likely less than required by current code requirements. c. New conditioned space requires energy credits per WSEC-18 Section R406. d. Demolition of the original second-story structural wall providing both bearing and lateral strength. At a minimum, it appears the wall was removed to create open access for the entire width of the sunroom. In addition, the west end of the wall is largely composed of glazing with limited structural walls. It is understood that the structural design is adding shear walls to address this. The headers and supporting vertical framing paths for both the sunroom opening and over the other doors and windows should be investigated. e. Deck construction, including modifying or expanding the original construction, adding a stairway and landings, guard construction, and attachment back to the main house. Architectural 1. The proposed project involves modifications to interior walls and ceilings to change room configurations. The structural modifications may also impact the building layout and load paths. Additional sketches for the plans of the first and second stories were submitted electronically. The sketches should be formalized into architectural floor plans and printed on paper sizes and at drawing scales consistent with the structural drawings. The plans appear to be missing doors and windows. The proposed new dormer and exterior landings for all doors should also be shown. Wall coverings (e.g., GWB, etc.) should be specified. Additional comments are provided below for information that should be added to the drawings. See Section R106.1.1. 2. The drawings should clearly delineate between existing and new work using established drafting standards. All demolition should be shown on the existing floor plans. All new construction should be shown on the new floor plan. Where the proposed project includes modifications 3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 O everetteps@everettwa.gov Everett,WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov/permits Page 2 of 4