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Mr. Roland Behee <br /> Plan Check Number: B2212-005, First Building Review <br /> February 22, 2023 <br /> Architectural <br /> 1. Smoke and CO alarms should be provided per IRC Sections R314 and R315. The locations of all <br /> alarms should be shown on the plans. The alarms should be hardwired, interconnected, and <br /> provided with back-up battery power as required. <br /> 2. The bathrooms and kitchen should specify exhaust fans including the minimum required <br /> performance rates per IRC Table M1505.4.4(1). <br /> Structural <br /> 1. The proposed project includes structural work. Structural drawings should be submitted as <br /> needed that include framing plans, sections, details, construction schedules, fastening <br /> schedules, materials requirements, general notes, etc. The drawings should substantiate <br /> compliance with the prescriptive requirements of the IRC. See IRC Sections R106.1.1 and <br /> R301.1. <br /> 2. The modified load paths should comply with the prescriptive limitations of the IRC. <br /> Alternatively, an engineered analysis and design may be performed per IRC Section R301.1.3; <br /> sealed and signed drawings and calculations prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the <br /> state of Washington are required per RCW 18.43.010, 18.43.020, and 18.43.070. The framing <br /> and foundation plans, and structural calculations as required, should show a complete load <br /> path. See IRC Section R301.1. <br /> 3. The proposed project includes the demolition of non-bearing walls. Framing plans for the floor, <br /> ceiling, and roof should be provided to substantiate that the walls are not load-bearing. The <br /> plans should also include a note requiring the contractor to verify the walls are not load bearing <br /> prior to demolition. See IRC Section R301.1. <br /> 4. Details for the construction of the new walls should be included. The details should specify <br /> connections for the top and bottom framing plates to the existing structure. See IRC Sections <br /> R106.1.1 and R301.1. <br /> This review has been performed for general compliance with the building codes as adopted and <br /> amended by the state of Washington and the city of Everett. Corrections and comments made <br /> during the review process do not relieve the project from compliance with code and permit <br /> requirements. The designers-of-record are responsible for a complete design in accordance with <br /> the laws of the state of Washington. <br /> If you have any questions or require additional clarification, please contact us. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Ryan Hammer <br /> Residential Plans Examiner <br /> (425)257-7299 <br /> rhammer@everettwa.gov <br /> S:\RHammer\2023 Reviews\B2212-005_R1.docx <br /> 0 3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 O permitservices@everettwa.gov <br /> Everett, WA 98201 425.257.8857 fax everettwa.gov/permits <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />