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CITY OF EVERETT EVERETT Public Works Department WASHINGTON Date: April 18, 2022 Owner: Julie and Michael Larson Job Address: 2523 State St. Everett, WA 98201 Plan Check No: B2202-009 Email Address: ak08propertiesllc@yahoo.com RE: Building Submission Intake Re-Review Letter Dear Julie and Michael Larson, We have reviewed the responses to the Review letter dated February 24, 2022. Comments have not been completely addressed and require additional action before a full review can be complete. The comments are itemized for consistency with the original review letter. 5. The proposed project includes the demolition of non-bearing walls specified on Sheet 1. Framing plans for ceiling, and roof should be provided to substantiate that the walls are not load-bearing or show the modified load path complies with the prescriptive limitations of the IRC. Alternatively,an engineered analysis and design may be performed per IRC Section R301.1.3; sealed and signed drawings and calculations prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the state of Washington are required per RCW 18.43.010, 18.43.020,and 18.43.070. The framing and foundation plans, and structural calculations as required, should show a complete load path. See IRC Section R301.1. The plans should also include a note requiring the contractor to verify the walls are not load bearing prior to demolition. See IRC Section R301.1. Additional Comments: 1. A roof framing plan was not included in the resubmittal document to substantiate that the walls removed are not load-bearing walls. A complete load path should be shown on the plans. Please refer to comment 5 of the original intake review letter. Comment is also provided above. 2. See Sheet 18. Per exception "e" of the WSEC Table R402.1.1,the full depth of the R-38 insulation should extend over the top of the exterior wall. Plans should update the attic insulation to R-49 insulation. 3. A minimum 22 inches by 30 inches attic access opening should be provided and specified on the plans. See Section R807.1 for more information. 4. See Kitchen Ceiling Plan on Sheet 9. The 2x4 ridge board does not meet the prescriptive limitations of the IRC. Engineered calculations substantiating the design should be submitted for review. 5. Continuing with the previous comment, the Kitchen Ceiling framing plan specifies new framing connecting an exterior wall, but a portion of the kitchen ceiling is not connected to an exterior 3200 Cedar Street © 425.257.8810 O PermitServices@everettwa.gov Everett,WA 98201 everettwa.gov/permits