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Mr. Aaron Gay Plan Check Number: BW2106-002, First Building Review April 13, 2022 General The project includes a second kitchen in the Proposed Basement Plan on Sheet A-1. This is not allowed per the Planning regulations for a single-family residence. A second kitchen is allowed for an ADU, but the proposed scope does not state that the Basement area will be an ADU. The kitchen should be removed, or additional documentation including an updated application with the appropriate project scope should be submitted for review. Contact Planning for additional information. Architectural The Basement level should be provided with a means of egress. Either the interior or exterior stairway may be used to satisfy this requirement; egress shall not be through the garage. Details for the construction should be included. The stair rise and run, and width, should be specified. A section showing the headroom clearances should be provided. Landing and handrails should be provided. Structural modifications may be required. Note that if the project does not include creating an ADU, exceptions to current code requirements may be applied, including reducing the rise and run per IFC Section 1104.10; reductions and exceptions shall not apply to and ADU. See Sections R311.1 and R311.7. 2. The type of basement egress windows should be specified and shown to provide the minimum required dimensions and open area. See Section R310.2.1. 3. The door between the dwelling and garage should specify a closer. See Section R302.5.1. 4. The Framing Plan on Sheet A-3 should specify the minimum clearance(s) under the existing beams. The minimum clearances are required to comply with Section R301.5. 5. Smoke and CO alarms should be provided per IRC Sections R314 and R315, including the Main Floor on Sheet A-2. A heat detector is required in the garage per Section R314.2.3. The locations of all alarms should be shown on the plans. A note should be included requiring the alarms to be hardwired, interconnected, and provided with back-up battery power as required. Alarm clearances should comply with Section R314.3 Item 4 and Section R314.3.1. 6. The project includes new windows and exterior doors. The required thermal ratings for each type of vertical fenestration should be specified. See WSEC Table R402.1.1. 7. The Basement whole house ventilation system is specified in the bathroom. The system should be located in a central area that is open to and has unobstructed air flow with the majority of the habitable space. Alternatively, the system should provide ducting to each room of the house per Section M1505.4.1.1, and the drawings should specify a requirement for testing to verify air flow rates per Section M1505.4.1.6. The system should not have a sound rating exceeding 1.0 sones. The minimum intermittent CFM rate should be specified. 8. The toilet in the Basement Plan on Sheet A-1 should specify a minimum 15-inch clearance on each side. See Section R307.1. 3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 O everetteps@everettwa.gov Everett, WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov/permits Page 2 of 4