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Selena Fitch <br /> Fitch Design Company <br /> Plan Check Number: B211-009, First Building Structural Review <br /> January 25, 2023 <br /> Structural <br /> 1. Structural special inspections may be required for this project (shear wall nailing closer than 4 <br /> inches, and placement of reinforcement). A statement on special inspections has not been <br /> provided and should be provided on the plans. The statement should include a table listing each <br /> type of special inspection and should specify the extent of each inspection (e.g., continuous, <br /> periodic) per IBC Section 1704.3.1. The table should include special requirements for seismic <br /> and wind resisting systems as required by IBC Sections 1704.3.2 and 1704.3.3, respectively. <br /> See IBC Sections 107.1, 1704.2.3, 1704.3, 1705.11.1, Table 1705.3. <br /> 2. Please see Geotechnical Report by Geo Group Northwest, Inc. dated July 26t", 2022. <br /> Recommendations regarding a conventional strip footing were presented for a detached garage. <br /> The geotechnical report should be updated to reflect the proposed work for the 3-level addition <br /> to the existing house. R106.1.1 <br /> 3. See Geotechnical Notes on Sheet S01, Foundation Plan on Sheet S02, and Detail 1 on Sheet <br /> S07. The depth of the footing should be updated to comply with the recommendations of the <br /> geotechnical report (see previous comment). Providing a reference to the geotechnical report <br /> does not satisfy this requirement. R106.1.1 <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, <br /> Rakeeb Khan <br /> Residential Plans Examiner <br /> (425)257-7263 <br /> rkhan@everettwa.gov <br /> S:\RKhan\2023\B2211-009_R1.docx <br /> 3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 O everetteps@everettwa.gov <br /> Everett,WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov/permits <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />