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Mr. Aaron Gay Plan Check Number: BW2106-002, First Building Review April 13, 2022 9. The kitchen should specify the minimum required performance rate per IRC Table M1505.4.4(1). 10. Seismic restraints should be provided for the hot water tank per Section M1307.2. 11. Energy credits are required per WSEC Section R406. The following comments should be addressed: a. The "Energy Credits" notes on Sheet A-0 state that the basement will have electric heating systems. These result in a negative energy normalization credit per WSEC Table R406.2 Item 3. The total credits required per Table R406.3 is four, not two. b. The project appears to be proposing the solar panel installation as an alternative to the energy credits in Table R406.3. Solar panels are covered in Option 6.1. Additional documentation should be submitted substantiating the average annual production (AC kWh); the peak output during daylight summer hours should not be used. Note that the maximum credits allowed for this option is one per 12 kWh, and a maximum of three. c. Continuing with the previous comment, one or more additional energy credits are required. d. The selected energy credits may require increases in the base performance requirements, such as increased thermal performance of the building envelope components. Where applicable, the base performance values should be revised for consistency with the selected energy credits. Structural 1. Sheet A-3 appears to show the Main Floor framing including the supporting posts extending through the Basement level. It is not clear if the posts are incorporated completely in the new walls. One or more posts are located in open space (e.g., center of Kitchen/Great Room, etc.). The locations of the posts should be shown in the Proposed Basement Plan on Sheet A-1. See Sections R106.1.1 and R301.1. 2. Continuing with the previous comment, it is understood that structural modifications are not occurring. However, if modifications are required for the proposed construction, additional structural information including but not limited to framing plans, sections, details, material requirements, and fastener requirements (e.g., schedule, specify proprietary hardware, etc.) should be including in the construction drawings. See Sections R106.1.1 and R301.1. 3. The project includes modifications to the exterior walls and foundation to widen existing or create new window openings at the Basement Level per Sheet A-3. Additional elevations and details should be provided to specify all of the construction requirements, including but not limited to demolition of the exterior wall, king and jamb studs, and support of existing floor framing. Fastener requirements should be specified. See Sections R106.1.1, R301.1, and R602.7, and Table R602.3(1). 4. Continuing with the previous comment, the Floor Framing Plan on Sheet A-3 specifies new (2)2x6 headers for the modified and new window openings. The headers are required to support floor, wall, and roof loads. Calculations substantiating the headers should be submitted for review. The headers are anticipated to be fastened together for stability and should include requirements. See Sections R106.1.1 and R301.1.3. 3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 O everetteps@everettwa.gov Everett, WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov/permits Page 3 of 4