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a. From the original permit, the floor framing above the offices did not appear to be designed for office floor loading. This area should be included in the framing plan and structural calculations for the new office floor loading, per IBC table 1607.1. b. Stories with one exit should be shown to have a maximum exit access travel distance of 7 5 feet, per IBC table 1021.2 (2). i. A discernible path of egress should be shown with illuminated exit signs on the drawings, per IBC section 1011.1, where two exits are required. ii. Emergency lighting should be shown on the drawings, per IBC section 1006.1, where two exits are required. c. A landing should have a width not less than the width of the stairway or the door, shown on the drawings, per IBC section 1008.1.6. d. There are two new doors on the second level which appear to be opening from or near the exterior wall, and the function of what the doors are accessing is not clear on the drawings. e. Pull side dimensions of 18 inches should be shown on all new doors, per ICC A117.1-2009 Figure 404.2.3.2 (a). f. The new toilet room on the second floor should be shown on the drawings to meet the current accessibility requirements of ICC A117.1-2009 Chapter 6. Elevations of all tenant improvements to the toilet rooms should be shown on the drawings to indicate fixture locations, clearances, and heights. g. Any semi-heated space which is altered to be conditioned space should be shown to be in full compliance with the current energy code, per WSEC section C101.4.5. h. Deferred mechanical and electrical permits will be required for the new work. Upon resubmission of the drawings, plan review will resume and your application will be given priority. All required submittals must be of sufficient detail and information to ensure that the proposed structure will be constructed in compliance with all adopted codes. These comments address building issues only. Revisions or additions may be required by other departments (Utilities, Public Works, or Planning). Code references cited include the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), 2012 International Fire Code (IFC), the 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC), the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), the 2012 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC), and the ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. All codes referenced, as adopted by the City of Everett, should include current revisions by the State of Washington. Please contact me with any questions at 425-257-8813. Sincerely, Meg aley Plans Exa FnerArchitect 2