3232 NORTON AVE 2018-01-01 MF Import

_-�--_ --_-- � PUBL/C I�!/O�rXS � � ��, January 6, 1994 Mr. Stephen Story P.O. Box 2443 Mount Vernon, Washington 982� RE: Owner: �Iiousing Hope Job Address: 3=�-36B Norton Avenue Plan Check No: B-42804 Dear Mr. Story: In response to your application for a construction pennit, your plans have been examined and you azr advised that the �ssuance of a permit is being withheld for the reasons listed below. These comments address building issues only, add�honal revisions or additions may be required by other departments (such as Utilities, Planning or Fire). All references refer to the 1991 Uniform Building Code, as amended by the State of Washington and/or Washington State Energy Code 1991, 2nd Edition, unless stated otherwise. ✓t. Every required exit doorway shall be of a size to permit the installation of a 3'0" x 6'8" door. A � minimum clear width of 32 inches must be provided. Section 3304(�. Buildings or swctures used for human occupancy shall have at least one exterior exit door that meets the requirements of Section 3304(�, Section 3304(a). ✓2. A floor or landing not more than one inch ['h"] below the threshold is required on each side of an exit door. Secdon 3304(i). ✓3. The top of handrails are to be placed not less than 34 inches nor more than 38 inches above the nosing of treads. Section 3306(�). ✓4. Handrails pmjecting from a wall must have a space of not less than 1'h inches between the wall and the handrazl. Section 3306(i). �(�(0►/5. The handgrip portion of handrails shall be not less than I�/z inches nor more than 2 inches in ' cross secdonal d►mension or the shape should provide an equivalent gripping surface. The acceptability of equivalent shapes will be determmed by the building offictal. The handgrip portion shall have a smooth surface with no sharp corners. Section 3306(i). 6. Six feet-8 inch minimum headroom clearance for stairways is required. Section 3306(0). Note that this is measured vertically from a plane tangen[ to the stairway tread nosing. �/7. Handrails must have their ends retumed or terminate in newel posts or safety terminals. Secdon 3306(i). b� 8. Enclosed usable space under stairs must be protected on the enclosed side as required Yor 1-HR fire-resistive construction. Section 3306(1). See also Section 3309(�. CITY OF EVERETT•3200 Cedar Street • Everett,WA 98201• (206) 259•8800 • Fax (206) 259-8882 ��