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Egress <br /> 1. Maximum exit access travel distance is 75 feet, per IBC Table 1021.2(2). Common path of <br /> travel will require that an exit is available within 75 feet of any portion of the building accessed <br /> by a single tenant, current or future. <br /> a. Based on the new tenant configuration, a second exit will be required from the shared <br /> tenant corridor. <br /> 2. The exit and exit access discharge should be shown on the drawings discharge to the public <br /> way, per IBC sections and tables 1015.1, 1021.2. 1027.1, and 1027.6. <br /> 3. Required exits should be separated by one half of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of <br /> the floor area served, per IBC section 1015.2.1. <br /> 4. Doors should swing in the direction of egress, per IBC section 1008.,1.2. <br /> 5. Hardware should be shown on the drawings for all new doors and all required exit doors <br /> (preferably in a door schedule). Egress doors should be readily openable from the egress side, <br /> without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort. Door hardware should be shown on <br /> the drawings to be graspable. A sign should be posted by the main exterior doors required for <br /> egress that the door is to remain unlocked when the building is occupied. IBC section 1008.1.9 <br /> 6. Emergency lighting should be shown on the drawings, per IBC section 1006.1. <br /> 7. Illuminated exit signs should be shown on the drawings, per IBC section 1011.1. <br /> Construction <br /> 1. The fixtures and equipment in the toilet rooms and kitchens should be shown on the drawings. <br /> 2. All walls and doors should be indicated as new on the drawings, unless previously permitted, <br /> inspected, and approved (finaled). <br /> a. Wall construction should be detailed on the drawings to resist a minimum 5 psf <br /> horizontal load. <br /> 3. New ceilings should be shown on the drawings to comply with the seismic installation details of <br /> NW Ceiling Institute. <br /> Accessibility <br /> 1. The route to the primary function areas should be accessible, per IBC section 3411.7. <br /> Additional Comments <br /> 1. Mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits can be applied for and obtained after the building <br /> permit is issued. <br /> These comments address building issues only. Revisions or additions may be required by other <br /> departments (Utilities, Public Works, Traffic, or Planning). Upon resubmission of the drawings, plan <br /> review will resume and your application will be given priority. All required submittals must be of <br /> sufficient detail and information to ensure that the proposed structure will be constructed in compliance <br /> with all adopted codes. Code references cited include the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), 2012 <br /> International Fire Code (IFC), and the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). The <br /> current IBC referenced standard for accessible design is the 2009 "Accessible and Usable Buildings and <br /> Facilities" (ICC/ANSI A117.1). Federal ADA regulations and standards may be more restrictive. All codes <br /> referenced, as adopted by the City of Everett, must include current revisions by the State of <br /> Washington. <br />