10121 EVERGREEN WAY BASE FILE 2019-02-06

CONCEPT ARCHITECTURE, LLC January 23, 2018 City of Everett Attn.: Tony Lee 3200 Cedar Street �y " 4 � Everett, WA 98201 �.i_y OF- EVERETT RE: Plan Check No. B1712-021 Permit "",`a_' ` Project Address: 10121 Evergreen Way, Suites 26-30 Dear Tony: I am writing in response to your letter of 12/18/2017 to our client Brandon of AARES, Inc. We have prepared a new set of drawings for your review which are dated 10/22/2018. Responses are as follows: 1. We have reviewed Section 903.2.7 and have prepared plans that we believe comply with this code section. The referenced code sets a maximum unsprinklered size for an M occupancy for the sale and display of mattresses at 5,000 sf. Our proposal limits the M occupancy for the project to 4,008 sf. Therefore, 903.2.7 does not require sprinklers in the project as we are presenting. The store room we are creating is 1,142 sf. This room has an occupancy of S-1 per IBC. The space is too large to be an accessory use so it has to be considered S-1. Per chapter 9, an S-1 storage area that stores upholstered furniture or mattresses is limited to 2,500 sf unless the building has fire sprinklers. Because the S-1 space is less than 2,500 sf, sprinklers should not be required. Also, per chapter 508.4, no separation is required between the two uses. We propose to construct a wall which would qualify as 1-hr rated, however as an added safety measure. 2. We have shown the occupancy of all rooms and have verified exiting for the space. 3. We are licensed Architects in WA Please feel free to call with any questions or comments. Sincerely, OF Martin J. Reimers, AIA, Principal CONCEPT ARCHITECTURE, LLC 1712 Pacific Avenue-Suite 107, Everett,WA 98201 -425.377.8786 1005 Terminal Way-Suite 245, Reno, NV 89502-775.247.7889 www.conceptarchitecture.com