2117 LINCOLN ST 2018-01-02 MF Import

MEMORANDUM TO: Jim Hanson FROM: Building Division DATE: September 1, 1999 SUBJECT: 2117 1/ Lincoln The following are findings of the inspection performed August 30, 1999 at the above referenced location. Building Code 1) An emergency egress window is required for each sleeping room per Section 310.4 of the Uniform Building Code (UBC). The window should have a minimum net clear operable area of 5.7 square feet. The clear width of the operable part of the window should be no less than 20 inches and the clear height should be no less than 2.1 inches. The finished sill should be no greater than 44 inches above the floor. As the windows serve basement rooms, window wells wall be provided per the following: a) The clear horizontal dimensions shall allow the window to be fully opened and provide a minimum accessible net clear opening of 9 square feet with a minimum dimension of 3 feet. b) Window wells with a vertical depth of more than 44 inches shall be equipped with an approved permanently affixed ladder or stairs that are accessible with the window in the fully open position. The ladder or stairs shall not encroach into the requirement dimensions of the window well by more than 6 inches. 2) Natural light and ventilation are required for the bedrooms. Natural light should be provided at a minimum ration of 1 square foot of glazing per each 10 square feet of interior room area per Section 1203.2, UBC. Natural ventilation should be provided at a minimum ratio of l square foot of operable window for each square 20 square feet of room area per Section 1202.3, UBC. Based on these requirements, the following sizes would be required: a) Master bedroom — approximately 147 square feet = minimum window of 14.7 square feet with an opening area of 7.35 square feet. CITY OF EVERETT• 3200 Cedar Street • Everett. WA 98201 • (425) 257-8800 • Fax (425) 257-8856