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Reid iddleton 728 134th street SW.Suite 200 Everett,WA 98204 Ph:425/741-3800 Fax:425/74139a www.reidmiddleton.com MEMORANDUM To: Andrew Phillips,SMR Architects From: Brian Matsumoto - Cc: Da* August 31,2015 File No.: 262014.018 Project Everett Hnesin • uthori Rehabilitation Sub'ect: Bakerview Apartments Canopy This purpose of this memorandum is to clarify the s ctural observation requirements of the 2012 International Building Code. Per section 1704. , structural observation is-required for Risk Category III or IV buildings,were the height of the structure is greater than 75 feet, • when so de ed by the registered design professional,or when specifically required bythe building offal. The new steel-framed Bakerview Apartments Canopy is considered a Risk Category ll structure and is less than 75 feet in height. Our understanding is that the City of Evlet+ett has not required structural observation for the construction of this canopy.Additionally we,as the registered structural design professional ofthe canopy,have also not required structural observation be performed for its constriction.Because this canopy does not meet the criteria of section 1704.5,it is cot opinion that structural observation is not required. It is our understanding that the General Contractor has had special inspections performed as required by the buildig code and as identified on the structural drawings; and that any deficiencies or non-conforming items found were corrected. Reid Middleton has not visually observed the construction of the canopy,however we have reviewed the canopy's structural steel and reinforcing steel shop drawing submittals and responded to RFI's pertaining to the canopy and its foundations.To the best of our knowledge,die project has been constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents. Sincerely, • Ltilts Brian Matsumoto,PE, SE Project Engineer Pepe 1 or 1 011