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AMW/C WOR 0rs <br /> ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION <br /> DATE: July 8, 2002 <br /> LOCATION: Colby Apartments <br /> 3120 Colby Avenue <br /> B0010-025 <br /> SUBJECT: Fire resistance of exterior decks <br /> CODE: Washington State Amendments to the 1997 Uniform Building Code <br /> SECTIONS: 705 PROJECTIONS <br /> 207 FLOOR AREA <br /> ACTION: Sidewall sprinklers may be installed in lieu of one-hour fire-resistive <br /> deck construction. <br /> BACKGROUND: This project uses stacked decks that are constructed wholly of <br /> noncombustible materials. Section 207 establishes that the decks are <br /> floor area which are not allowed the exceptions granted under Section <br /> 705, but must be fire-resistive as for Type V 1-HR Construction. <br /> FINDINGS: <br /> 0 The decks are noncombustible construction <br /> 0 The decks will not trap smoke, heat or gasses <br /> • This interpretation is consistent with a standing (informal) City of <br /> Seattle, DCLU interpretation. <br /> Bui g Official <br /> DEDITrfLER/AA B0010-025(3120 COLBY) <br /> CITY OF EVERETT• 3200 Cedar Street • Everett, WA 98201 • (425) 257-8800 • Fax (425) 257-8856 <br />