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CODE NOTES ALL WORT(SHALL CONFORM TO 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE(IRC),INCLUDES 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE(IRC)This is a review of the codes that are relevant to this shall be sloped no steeper than one unit vertical in 48 inches horizontal.(2 percent slope)R311.7.8
<br /> ADOPTOIN OF APPENDICES F,Q AND U.CHAPTER 11 AND CHAPTERS 25 THROGH 43 ARE NOT ADOPTED. project.This review has been abridged and edited to highlight pertinent code issues.Contractor to use Handrails.Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of each flight of stairs with four or more a
<br /> 2021 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANCIAL CODE(IMC),2018 INTERNATIONAL ENEGY CODE.RESIDENTIAL this review as reference only.Consult IRC for detailed understanding of the code. risers.R311.7.8.1 Handrail height shall be not less than 34 inches and not more than 38 inches.
<br /> II WITH WASHINGTON STATE AMENDMENTS(WESC),2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE(IFC),2021 R311.7.8.4 Handrails shall be continuous from the top riser to the bottom riser.R311.7.8.5 The diameter oR
<br /> INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE(IEC)2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE(IFGC) R302.1 The interior design temperatures used for heating and cooling load calculations shall be a of the handrail shall be from 1 A to 2 inches.R312.1.1 Guards shall be located along open-sided walking `a`
<br /> maximum of 72 degrees F for heating and a minimum of 75 degrees F for cooling.R302.5.1 Opening surfaces,including stairs,ramps and landings,that are more than 30 inches above the adjacent grade
<br /> from garage directly into a sleeping room used for sleeping shall not be permitted.Other other openings within 36 inches to the edge of the open side.Guards shall not less than 36 inches high.R312.1.3 Guards
<br /> between the garage and residence shall be a solid wood door,solid or honeycomb-core steel door,not shall not have openings which allow passage of a sphere 4 inches in diameter.Except at the triangle
<br /> THE CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS TO COMPLETE THEp g p p g
<br /> less than 1-3/8 inches thick or 20 minute fire rated doors,equipped with aself-closer.R302.6 Dwelling- formed b the tread,riser and the bottom of the rail may not allow a passage of a 6 inch diameter
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<br /> garage fire separation per Table R302.6.Separation from residence and attics min.1/2"gypsum board
<br /> sphere.R312.2.1 Windows that open 6 feet above grade shall be a minimum of 24"above finish floor. N
<br /> on garage side.Separation from all rooms above garage,not less than 5/8"type X gypsum board or Z N
<br /> Or comply with fall protection per this section.R313.1 An automatic residential fire sprinkler system o 0
<br /> equivalent.Structures supporting floor/ceiling assemblies used for separation required by this section. o w
<br /> shall be installed in a townhouse unit.R313.1.1 Automatic fire sprinkler systems.Where installed,the Z a,
<br /> Not less than 1/2-inch gypsum board.Garages located less than 3 feet from a dwelling unit on the same qd t a
<br /> design and installation of residential fire sprinkler system shall be in accordance with Section P2904 or m n
<br /> GENERAL NOTES. lot.Not less than 1/2-inch gypsum board applied to the interior side of the exterior walls that are within x
<br /> this area.R302.11 Fire blocking.In combustible construction,fire blocking shall be provided to cut off all NFPA 13D.R314.2.2.Where alterations or additions requiring a permit occur,where a sleeping room is c o
<br /> added or an attached dwelling unit is created each dwelling unit shall be equipped with smoke alarms as Z
<br /> THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO INITIATING THE WORK. concealed draft openings(both vertical and horizontal)and form an effective fire barrier between w o O
<br /> CONTRACTOR TO NOTIFY ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY IF HE HAS ANY QUESTIONS.DO NOT SCALE ANYrequired for new dwellings.R314.3 Location of smoke alarms,heat detectors and heat alarms.1.In each Z N M
<br /> stories,and between a top story and the roof space R303.1 Natural light:All habitable rooms shall have sleeping room or sleep loft.2.Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the o N�w
<br /> DIMENSIONS FROM THE DRAWINGS.VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS,DATUMS AND LEVELS PRIOR TO an aggregate glazing area of not less than 8 percent ofthe floor area of such rooms.R303.5.1 Intake
<br /> CONSTRUCTION.ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TO FACE OF STUD OR FACE OF CONCRETE UNLESS OTHERWISE openings.Mechanical and gravity outdoor air intake openings shall be located minimum of 10 feet bedrooms.3.On each story of the dwelling unit including basements and habitable attics.4.Smoke
<br /> NOTED.NOTIFY ARCHITECT DESIGN IMMEDIATELY IF CONFLICTS EXIST.VERIFY ALL ROUGH-IN from any hazardous or noxious contaminates,such as vents,chimneys,plumbing
<br /> g vents,streets,alleys, alarms shall be installed not less than 3 feet horizontally from the door of a bathroom that contains a
<br /> DIMENSIONS FOR EQUIPMENT PROVIDED IN THE CONTRACT AND BY OTHERS.PROVIDE ALL BLOCK- p bathtub or shower.315.2 For new construction,an approved carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed
<br /> parking lots and loading docks,except as otherwise specified in this code.
<br /> OUTS,BLOCKING,BACKING AND JACKS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION.VERIFY LOCATION OF ALL Exhaust air shall not be directed onto walkways.All exhaust ducts shall terminatminat.2 Exhaust openings.e outside the building. outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each level of the
<br /> EXISTING UTILITIES;CAP,MARK AND PROTECT AS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE WORK.THE dwelling.
<br /> Terminal elements shall have a least the equivalent net free area of the ductwork.R303.5.2.1 Exhaust
<br /> CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL REQUIRED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND THE METHODS, ducts.Exhaust ducts shall be equipped with back-draft damper.All exhaust ducts in unconditioned
<br /> TECHNIQUES,SEQUENCES,OR PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THEIR WORK.ATTIC VENTILATION: spaces shall be insulated to a minimum of R-4.R303.7 Interior Stairway illumination.Interior stairway
<br /> MINIMUM NETAREA SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 1 S.F.PER 150 S.F.OF ATTIC AREA OR 1 S.F.PER 300 S.F. illumination shall be provided with an artificial light source to illuminate the landings and treads. R319.1 Address numbers.Buildings shall have approved address numbers.Install address numbers in a
<br /> OF ATTIC AREA IF 1/2 IS IN THE SOFFIT AND 1/2 IS AT LEAST 3'ABOVE THE PLATE LINE FUEL BURNING Stairway illumination shall receive power from the building wiring.The light source shall be capable of position that is plainly legible and visible from the street fronting the property.The numbers shall be a
<br /> APPLIANCES SHALL BE ASSURED A SUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF COMBUSTION AIR PER SMC.ALL WARM-AIR illuminating treads and landings to the levels of not less than 1 foot-candle as measured at the center of minimum of 4 inches high,on contrasting background with a minimum stroke width of%inch.
<br /> FURNACES SHALL BE LISTED AND LABELED BY AN APPROVED AGENCY AND INSTALLED AND VENTED treads and landings.There shall be a wall switch at each floor level to control the lighting source where M1401.1 Heating and cooling equipment and appliance shall be installed in accordance with the
<br /> ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.PROVIDE A MINIMUM CLEAR WORKING SPACE OF 3"MINIMUM there are six or more risers.R303.8 Exterior stairway illumination.Exterior stairway shall be provided manufacturer's installation instructions and the requirements of this code.M1401.2 Heating and cooling
<br /> ALONG SIDES,BACK AND TOP OF FURNACE WITH 12"MINIMUM CLEARANCE TOTAL SIDE TO SIDE.THE with artificial light source located at the top landing of the stairway.Stairway illumination shall receive equipment and appliance shall be located to permit maintenance,servicing and replacement.M1401.3
<br /> BUILDING SHALL COMPLY WITH WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE.NIGHT SETBACK THERMOSTAT IS power from the building wiring.Exterior stairway providing access to a basement from the outdoor Sizing.Heating and cooling equipment and appliances shall be sized in accordance with ACCA Manual S
<br /> REQUIRED.SEAL AND CAULK ALL CRACKS TO PREVENT AIR INFILTRATION.HOT WATER TANK SHALL grade level shall be provided with an artificial light source located at the bottom landing of the stairway. based on building loads calculated in accordance with ACCA Manual J or other approved heating and
<br /> HAVE TYPE IV PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO COMPLY WITH ASHRAE 90A-80 LISTING AND APPROVAL. R303.10 Required heating.Every dwelling unit shall be provided with heating capable of maintaining a cooling calculation methodologies.
<br /> INSULATE TANK WITH R-19 AND FIT HOT WATER LINES WITH SNAP-ON TYPE INSULATION PER minimum room temperature of 68 degrees F at a point 3 feet above the floor and 2 feet from the
<br /> WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE.IN UNHEATED AREAS,ELECTRIC FURNACES AND WATER HEATERS exterior walls in habitable rooms,baths and toilet rooms at the design temperature as specified in Table M1501.10utdoor discharge.The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be discharged
<br /> SHALL BE SET ON AN INCOMPRESSIBLE INSULATED SURFACE OF R-10 MINIMUM.HOT WATER TANKS R301.2(1).The installation of portable space heaters shall not be used to to achieve compliance with this to the outdoor per
<br /> LOCATED ABOVE HOT WATER FIXTURE OUTLETS REQUIRE VACUUM RELIEF VALVES.SMC.DUCT section. M1502.Exception:whole-house fans may discharge to a private attic.
<br /> SYSTEMS SHALL BE OF METAL PER U.M.C.TABLE 10-A,10-B AND 10-C OR FACTORY MADE DUCTS
<br /> COMPLYING WITH U.M.C.STANDARD 10-1.ALLJOINTS AND SEAMS SHALL BE SUBSTANTIALLY AIRTIGHT. R304.1 Minimum area.Habitable rooms shall have a floor area of not less than 70 square feet. M1502.1 Clothes dryers shall be exhausted in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
<br /> DUCTS IN UNHEATED SPACES SHALL HAVE 2"INSULATION MINIMUM OR 1/2"DUCT LINER.ALL EXPOSED Exception:Kitchens.R304.2 Minimum dimensions.Habitable rooms shall not be less than 7 feet in any
<br /> EXTERIOR METAL SHALL BE GALVANIZED.ALL WOOD IN CONTACT WITH CONCRETE SHALL BE PRESSURE
<br /> horizontal dimension.Exception:Kitchens.R304.3 Height effect on room area.Portions of a room with a M1502.2 Dryer exhaust systems shall be independent of all other systems and covey moisture to the
<br /> outdoors.
<br /> TREATED.PRESSURE TREATED WOOD SHALL BE USED FOR WOOD MEMBERS WHICH FORM THE sloping ceiling measuring less than 5 feet or a furred ceiling less than 7 feet from the finished floor to
<br /> STRUCTURAL SUPPORT OF BALCONIES,PORCHES,ETC.WHEN SUCH MEMBERS ARE EXPOSED TO THE the finished ceiling shall not be considered as contributing to the minimum required habitable area for M1502.4 Dryer exhaust ducts size and length shall conform to Table M1502.4.4.1 with 4"minimum
<br /> WEATHER PER SBC SLOPE ALL DECKS,WALKS,DRIVEWAYS,AND PATIOS AWAY FROM BUILDING 1/4"/FT. that room.R305.1 Minimum height.Habitable space,hallways,bathrooms,toilet rooms,laundry rooms nominal diameter.
<br /> MINIMUM.EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH CONTINUOUS METAL WEATHER-STRIP,METAL and portions of basements containing these spaces shall have a ceiling height shall not be less than 7 M1503.3 Domestic cooking exhaust equipment shall discharge to the outdoors through a duct.The duct
<br /> THRESHOLD,CYLINDER LOCK ACCESSED DEAD BOLT WITH THUMB TURN AND 1"THROW AND 1/4"INTO feet.Bathrooms,toilet rooms and laundry shall have a ceiling height of not less than 6 feet 8 inches.See shall have a smooth interior surface,shall be airtight,shall be equipped with a back-draft damper and
<br /> CATCH PLATE.PROVIDE FIRE BLOCKING,DRAFT STOPS AND FIRE STOPS PER SRC ROOF DRAINS AND exceptions for sloped ceilings and bathrooms.R305.1.1 Basements.Portions of basements that do not shall be independent of all other exhaust systems.
<br /> OVERFLOW DRAINS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE IRC&IMC.ROOF AND FOOTING DRAINS ARE TO BE TIGHT contain habitable space or hallways shall have a ceiling height of not less than 6 feet 8 inches.Exception:
<br /> LINED SEPARATELY TO APPROVED DISCHARGE.DRAWINGS INDICATE GENERAL AND TYPICAL DETAILS OF At beams,girders,ducts or other obstructions,the ceiling height shall be not less than 6 feet 4 inches M1507.4 Local exhaust shall be provided in each kitchen,bathroom,water closet laundry room,indoor
<br /> CONSTRUCTION.WHERE CONDITIONS ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY INDICATED BUT ARE OF SIMILAR from the finished floor.R306.1 Toilet facilities.Every dwelling unit shall be provided with a water closet, swimming pool,spa,and other rooms where water vapor or cooking odor is produced and have the
<br /> CHARACTER TO DETAILS SHOWN,SIMILAR DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE USED,SUBJECT TO lavatory,and a bathtub or shower.R306.2 Kitchen.Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a kitchen minimum exhaust capacity of Table M1507.4 Kitchens 100 cfm intermittent or 25 cfm continuous
<br /> REVIEW AND APPROVAL BYARCHITECTAND THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER.DO NOT SIGNIFICANTLY VARY area and every kitchen area shall be provided with a sink. Bathrooms-Toilet Rooms,laundry rooms,indoor swimming pools and spas:50 cfm intermittent or 20
<br /> OR MODIFY THE WORK SHOWN,EXCEPT WITH WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM ARCHITECT REPORT cfm continuous.
<br /> ERRORS AND OMISSIONS TO ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY.THESE DRAWINGS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE WSEC Washington State Energy Code:Provide a minimum of 4 sq.in.fresh air intake in each habitable
<br /> PROPERTY OF ARCHITECT AND MAY BE REPRODUCED ONLY WITH THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF R307.1 Space required.Toilet,Bath and Shower Spaces.Fixtures shall be space in accordance with room,integrate into windows,or use Panasonic passive inlet vent#FVGKF325.
<br /> ARCHITECT AUTHORIZED REPRODUCTIONS MUST BEAR THE NAME OF ARCHITECT.RECEPTACLE Figure R307.1 and per the Uniform Plumbing Code Section 402.5.Toilets shall be 15"from centerline to
<br /> OUTLETS:PER 2021 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 1.OUTLETS SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT NO POINT wall on both sides.Sinks and toilets shall have 21"clearance in front.Showers shall have a min of 24" M2005.1 Water heaters shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
<br /> ALONG THE FLOOR LINE IN ANY WALL SPACE IS MORE THAN 6 FEET FROM AN OUTLET INCLUDING ANY clear in front of opening.R308.1 Glazing in hazardous locations shall be provided with a manufacturer's Uniform Plumbing Code-Chapter 5
<br /> WALL SPACE 2 FEET OR MORE IN WIDTH.NOTE:WALL SPACE INCLUDES FIXED PANELS,FIXED ROOM designation,the type of glass and the safety glazing standard with which it complies,and that is visible P507.2 In seismic design categories C,D,E and F,water heaters shall be anchored or strapped to resist
<br /> DIVIDES SUCH AS RAILINGS AND FREE STANDING BAR-TYPE COUNTERS.2.WALLSABOVE COUNTER in the final installation.The designation shall be permanently labeled.R308.4.2 Glazing adjacent to horizontal displacement due to earthquake motion.Strapping shall be at points within the upper one-
<br /> SPACE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN OUTLET WHEN THE COUNTER IS 12 INCHES OR GREATER IN WIDTH. doors.Glazing less than 60 inches above the floor within 24"of a closed door shall be considered a third and lower one-third of its vertical dimensions.At the lower point a distance of not less than 4
<br /> THEY SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT NO POINT ALONG THE WALL IS MORE THAN 24 INCHES FROM A hazardous location.R308.4.3 Glazing in windows that meets all of the following conditions shall be inches shall be maintained from the controls with the strapping.
<br /> RECEPTACLE.3.AT LEAST ONE WALL RECEPTACLE OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED IN BATHROOMS WITHIN considered to be a hazardous location:Windows with a single pane larger than 9 square feet,lower than
<br /> 36 INCHES OF THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF EACH LAVATORY BASIN.4.HALLWAYS OF 10 FEET OR MORE IN 18"and higher than 36"above the floor,4.within 36 inches horizontally of a walking surface.R308.4.7 P507.4 Where a water heater is located in an attic,attic-ceiling assembly,floor-ceiling assembly or floor-
<br /> LENGTH SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE RECEPTACLE OUTLET. Glazing at the bottom of a stairway landing less than 36"above the landing and withing 60"horizontal subfloor assembly where damage results from a leaking water heater,a watertight pan of corrosion-
<br /> shall be considered a hazardous location.R308.6.2 Permitted glazing in hazardous locations.2.Fully resistant materials shall be installed beneath the water heater with not less than 3/4 of an inch diameter
<br /> tempered glass.3.Heat-strengthened glass,4.Wired glass.5.Approved rigid plastics.R309.1 Garage drain to an approved location.
<br /> MATERIALS&FINISHES LISTED ON INTERIOR&EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS ARE FOR GENERAL INFORMATION floor surface.Shall be of approved non-combustible.The area of the floor used for parking shall be
<br /> sloped to a drain orto the main vehicle entry doorway. P507.5 Discharge from a relief valve into a water heater pan shall be prohibited.
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<br /> BY DETAILS OR SPECIFICATIONS FOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION.FURNISHED BY OTHERS INSTALLED BY R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue required.Basements,habitable attics and every sleeping room M
<br /> CONTRACTOR(F.O.I.C.)EQUIPMENT IS FURNISHED BY OTHERS&INSTALLED AS A PART OF THIS WORK. shall have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue opening.They shall open directly into a (J) Q
<br /> THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING THE WORK AS REQUIRED FOR public way or to a yard providing an unobstructed path wit a width of not less than 63 inches to opens to =
<br /> INSTALLATION.CONTRACTOR SHALL SEALAROUND ALL PENETRATIONS FOR FIRE RATED WALLS, a public way.See exceptions.R310.2.1 Minimum opening area.Emergency escape and rescue openings ~O
<br /> INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO,PIPING,DUCT AND CONDUIT,ETC.WITH FIRE-STOPPING PER CODE shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet.Grade floor or below grade floor openings
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<br /> REQUIREMENTS.CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE VAPOR BARRIER MEMBRANE shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5 square feet.Net clear height shall be 24 inches minimum, T-4 LU
<br /> AT FLOOR SLAB AND ROOF,WEATHER BARRIER AT WALLS,BACKER ROD,SEALANT,&OTHER APPROVED net clear width shall be 20"minimum.R310.2.2 Emergency escape and rescue openings sill height shall = LJJ
<br /> MEANS SHALL BE APPLIED CONTINUOUSLY AROUND ALL EXTERIOR DOOR&WINDOW OPENINGS& not be more than 44 inches above the floor.R311.2 Egress door.At least one egress door shall be N
<br /> OTHER AREAS OF POTENTIAL AIR INFILTRATION,INCLUDING STRUCTURAL,MECHANICAL,&ELECTRICAL provided for each dwelling unit.The egress door shall be side hinged and shall provide a minimum clear Q N W
<br /> PENETRATIONS.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REPAIR ANY DAMAGE TO VAPOR BARRIERS,OR REPLACE width of 32 inches.R311.3 Floor landings at exterior doors.There shall be a landing or floors on each
<br /> THEM PRIOR TO COVER,AS APPROVED.CAULK,SEAL OR WEATHER-STRIP ALL OPENINGS IN THE side of each exterior door.The width of each landing shall not be less than the door served and be a
<br /> EXTERIOR WALLS,AS APPROPRIATE TO LIMIT AIR LEAKAGE.ALL GLASS DOORS SHALL BE INSULATED minimum of 36 inches.Maximum slope is A"per foot.R311.7.2 Stairway Headroom not less than 6'-8"
<br /> SAFETY GLASS.INSULATE WATER HEATERS WITH R-19 MIN. R311.7.5.1.The maximum riser shall be 7%"the minimum tread shall be 10"R311.7.5.3 Nosings.A /� O.0
<br /> nosing projecting of not less than%inch but not more than 1-1/4"shall be provided on stairways with /��\
<br /> solid risers.R311.7.6 Landings for stairways.There shall be a floor or landing at the top and bottom of
<br /> each stairway.The minimum width of in the direction of travel shall be no less than the width of the ` City of Everett Permit Services
<br /> flight served.R311.7.7 Stairway walking surface.The walking surface of treads and landings or stairways EVERETT Reviewed for Permit 04/22/2025
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