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Architecture Comments: 8. The minimum ceiling height is 7 feet. On the upper floor, the Den and Bedroom may not be habitable spaces due to ceiling height, and should be called "Storage." A closet should not be constructed in the "bedroom." See IEBC 801.4, exception 4, and 901.2. 9. Please provide Emergency Egress windows from the sleeping area (main living room?) on the upper floor. See IBC 1031.2. 10. Please provide details describing the proposed floor/ ceiling assemblies. Floors separating dwelling units within a building should be constructed as horizontal assemblies. See IBC 420.3 and 711. Horizontal assemblies separating dwelling units should be 1-hour fire-resistive rated construction. See IBC 711.2.4.3. 11. Penetrations in the horizontal assemblies shall be per IBC 714. 12. Please provide details describing all the proposed wall assemblies, including wood stud sizes, species, spacing, top and bottom plates, and blocking (required every ten feet in each direction). Exterior walls in the basement and attic should be sized to accommodate required insulation as required by WSEC Table R402.1.1. 13. Please provide a cross section detail showing how the roof is insulated while maintaining required ceiling heights. WSEC Table R402.1.1. 14. Please provide 20"x30" minimum access to all attic spaces. See IBC 1209.2. 1S. On the upper floor bathroom, there must be at least 6'-8" clearance at the showerhead for a width of 30 inches. See IRC R305.1. 16. The stairs to the upper floor do not meet the standards for egress from a rental unit. They will need to be rebuilt per current residential code standards of 7.5" maximum riser and minimum 10- inch tread. See R311.7. Please provide handrails. See R311.7.8. 17. The stair door to the upper floor should be 28" clear width. See 2021 Fire Code 1104.7. 18. Please show handrails on the exterior stairs that access the main floor unit complying with IRC R311.7.8. To continue review, please provide two new sets of revised construction documents reflecting the corrections requested. Please include a brief response letter which indicates how the corrections were resolved. Submittals should be of sufficient detail and information to ensure that the proposed work will be constructed in compliance with all applicable codes. Sincerely, Scott Schreffler, RA Senior Building Plans Examiner I Permit Services (425)257-7287 ssch reffler@everettwa.gov S:\#Common\Bldg Permit Reviews\2_Residential Reviews\2105 Mcdougall -Triplex&Quadplex\B2404-068 - 1st Building Review Letter.Docx 3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 rhammer@everettwa.gov Everett,WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov