716 SE EVERETT MALL WAY ALWAYS SOMETHING THRIFT SHOP 2022-03-11

iii)The tread depth of any step must be not less than 11 inches minimum. Section 1009.4.2 iv) Handrails are required on each side of the stairway per Section 1009.12 and must extend horizontally at least 12 inches beyond the top riser and continue to slope for the depth of one tread beyond the bottom riser. 6) The south stair was built without permit, inspection or approval on or after 2001 and does not meet minimum code requirements for rise, run or handrail extensions. The stairway must be reconstructed to meet minimum code standards. The plans should clearly show the construction details of the new stairway. Section 1009 7) Two exits are required from the second floor per Table 1021.2. The exits must be separated by a minimum one half of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the floor area served. Section 1015.2.1 (D8) The means of egress is required to be illuminated per Section 1006.1. In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate all of the following areas: rooms where two means of egress are required, corridors and stairways. Section 1006.3 and IFC Section 4604.5 9) Exit signs are required to be provided at each exit stairway per Section 1011.1. Emergency illumination is required to light up the exit signs per IFC Section 4604.4 10)AII egress doors serving an occupant load of 50 or more persons must be swing in the direction of egress (verify in field). Section 1008.1.2 11)The shower on the second floor was installed without permit, approval or inspection. Accessibility codes require that the shower either be removed or built to accessible standards. Section 1109.2 12)There are four E-W walls that were installed on the ground floor on or after 2004 and 2008 that create a room that is currently used for receiving and storage. The walls were installed without permit, inspection or approval. The walls should be shown on the floor plan submitted for the C of O. Section 105.1 These comments address building issues only. Revisions or additions may be required by other departments (Utilities, Public Works, or Planning). 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. Code references cited include the 2009 International Building Code (IBC), the 2009 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC), and the 2003 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities A117.1-2003 (ICC/ANSI). All codes referenced, as amended by the City of Everett, should include current adopted and revised codes (RCW) of the State of Washington. Please contact me with any questions at 425-257-8812. Sincerely, Tony Lee Building Official