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Ms. Lisette Terry Degenkolb Engineers Plan Check Number: B2101-030, First Building Review February 23, 2021 General 1. The building appears to include unpermitted work, including but not limited to the conversion of the attic to habitable space. The work should be shown as new construction in the plans, or it should be identified for demolition and returned to the previously permitted condition. Alternatively, documentation should be submitted substantiating that the work was performed with a valid permit. All new work is required to comply with current code requirements per Section R102.7.1(WAC), regardless of whether it is physically in-place. The plans may require notes to remove finishes to allow inspections per Section R109. See Sections R106.1.1 and R105.1. 2. It is understood through correspondence with the owner that the wall coverings (e.g., GWB, etc.) have been removed from the entire interior of the building; other additional work may also be required. This does not appear to be indicated. The drawings should be revised to show all work being performed. The replacement of GWB and other finishes should be specified. See Section R106.1.1. Architectural 1. The attic area has been converted to habitable space. Sections should be provided through this area showing that it complies with the minimum requirements of Sections R304 and R305. See additional comments below. 2. Sections and details should be provided for the stairway leading to the attic area. The stairway should comply with minimum width and ceiling clearances. See IRC Section R311.7. Show handrails complying with Section R311.7.8. Provide artificial lighting per IRC Section R303.7. 3. The attic bathroom should have local exhaust per IRC Sections and M1507.4 (WAC). 4. The attic space should be insulated to provide a thermal envelop complying with the 2015 WSEC. The thermal rating (i.e., Rmin, Umax) should be specified for each component of the building (e.g., walls, windows). Prescriptive values should be specified per WSEC Tables R402.1.1 or R402.1.3. Note that R-13 insulation as specified on Sheet A2.3 is not sufficient for this level as it is new habitable space. Alternatively, the thermal envelop may be designed per the Total UA method of WSEC Section R402.1.4; calculations substantiating the design should be included in the submittal documents. 5. The roof should specify ventilation per Section R806. Calculations for the minimum areas should be provided; the area should be evenly distributed between the eaves and ridges. A minimum 1"air gap should be provided between the insulation and roof sheathing per Section R806.3. 6. The attic spaces should provide access hatches per IRC Section R807. 7. The building should be designed to comply with the additional energy efficiency requirements of WSEC Section R406. The required number of credits should be based on the new conditioned 9 3200 Cedar Street 0 425.257.8810 0 everetteps@everettwa.gov Everett,WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov/permits Page 2 of 4