8625 EVERGREEN WAY SOCIAL SECURITY 2016-01-01 MF Import

, IJ'v��... I. � �� ��' Kj1! .r. , iSw'� ��,� �O/i/V i .n�� Janusry 25, 1999 Van E. Swearingen Material Resource Administration 701 Sth Aveuue, MS 51, .;uite 2900 Seattle, WA 98104 Dear Mr. Swearingen: Regarding the Area Separation Wall (F.SW) in the South Evergreen Plaza Building, we have determined that this wall mLst be maintained at its present !ocation in the building. This wall is required per Uniform Building Code (1997) requirements for a Type V building with two floors gieater than a total of 16,000 square feet. Here we have about 26,000 square feet for the total building. Therefore, Section 504.6.2 requires a two-hour fire-resistive area sep�ration wall be maintained from Uie foundation to th� roof deck that divides the building ituo two sections with at least one section equal to or less than 16,000 square feet. Previous plans indicate the location of diis existing wall to be running east-west from the south ]obby , wall directly east or. a straight line. Any penetrations made into this ASW must have 90- minute fire-resistive frames and doors on closers or magnetic hold open devi-;s. This wall will extend to the roof deck and fan out five feet on either side for fire protection. At the meeting with Connell Design Group, we tried te facilitate a change in this wall location. However, the siting of the building on the property, the building type (V), and the existing location of the ASW on the first level, precluded any possible compromise of the location of this ASW. In this case, there is no way to mitigate the location of the ASW. As soon as your modified plans are ready for resubmittal, your application will be given priority and the plan review will commence. Sincerely, � � Tony Lee Associate Engineer TL:juAyi(onl�r7� CITY 0�EVERETT• 3200 Ce�ar Sfreet • Everalt,WA 98201 • (425) 257-8800 • Fax(425)257-8856