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Wise Residence Degenkolb Response to Plan Review Comments A April 1, 2021 Page 3 of 4 Response:Attic access is through existing stairs shown on sheet A2.4. P The building should be designed to comply with the additional energy efficiency ,77/ requirements of WSEC Section R406. The required number of credits should be based on the new conditioned space added (e.g., habitable attic space, etc.). The architectural drawings should include a schedule listing the selected energy credits for the proposed project. Response:Added basement conditioned space is less than 500 square feet, so 0.5 credit required. See Sheet Note#1 on A2.1. A smoke alarm should be provided at the attic level. See Sections R314.2.2(WAC) Response: Smoke alarm provided at new basement conditioned space and existing attic, see Sheets A2.1 and A2.4 9. The heating system should be provided per Section R303.9 (WAC). It is anticipated that this system has been replaced due to the recent fire and water damage. The location of the system should be specified in the drawings. Use of space heaters and wood stoves are not permitted as the primary heating system. In addition, the heating system should be extended to the habitable attic space. Response: For all new mechanical and plumbing components, MEP contractors will apply for permit. Please consider this item a deferred submittal per sheet A0.1. , The building should be provided with a system supply hot water per Section R306.4. It is anticipated that this system has been replaced due to the recent fire and water damage. The location and type of system should be specified in the drawings. Seismic restraints should be specified for tank water heaters per IRC Section M1307.2. Response: For all new mechanical and plumbing components, MEP contractors will apply for permit. Please consider this item a deferred submittal per sheet A0.1. ("11 It is presumed that the First Floor insulation experienced water damage and was removed. The First Floor should be insulated per WSEC-15 Sections R504.1 and R501.3. At a minimum, the floor should be insulated to the depth of the framing. Response: See first floor joist insulation in detail 4 on sheet S4.2. Structural The proposed structural modifications do not appear to comply with the prescriptive (7 limitations of the IRC. Structural calculations substantiating the gravity load paths should be submitted for review. See Section R301.1.3 and IBC Sections 1604.1.