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M M cCann Structural BUILDING DEPARTMENT -- -Solutions REVIEW -COMU MI NTS T -- — RESPONSE LETTER April 8, 2024 Benjamin Monk, PE Plans Examiner City of Everett Public Works 3200 Cedar Street Everett, WA 98201 Subject: Architectural and Structural Comment Answers B2211-046 Ladd Stairs 3617 Oakes Ave. Everett, 'WA 98201 Dear Mr. Monk: CITY OF EVERETT Permit Services In answer to the Architectural and Structural comments in your letter of March 4, 2024, please consider the following responses: Architectural Comments: 1. The existing window at the intermeNat stair landing shall be replaced with one that , is compliant with Section 1015.8 of t�i 018 IBC to avoid creating moisture barrier penetrations through the existing wv ll stru ure with a handrail. The existing windows shall be replaced with ones that are not "operable", i.e., cannot be opened. 2. The handrail shown in Detail 2 of Sheet S6/8 has been modified to be compliant with Section 1014.3 of the 2018 IBC. Structural Comments: 1. A note will be added to the drawings to rotate and replace any existing hangers that are not used in the intended vertical orientation, turning the members as appropriate to achieve a vertical orientation for the hanger. An example of an HUC44, or a hanger that is similar to an HUC44, and the associated 4X4 that needs to be rotated relative to the existing column is included with this response as an example. 2. According to the calculations, on page 6A/17, 3 stringers will work with a five-foot maximum stringer span, so the clouded statement on page 6A of the calculations and the drawings are correct. No changes are needed. Regarding Sections 1603 and 1604 of the 2018 IBC, the vertical and lateral requirements have been addressed. A revised set of the stair drawings will be submitted along with this letter.