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SNOHOMISH COUNTY <br /> PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. I <br /> Your Northwest renewables utility <br /> Public Utility Exemption from providing a Structural Analysis <br /> We have received the application submitted to Snohomish County PUD(District)concerning the proposed <br /> installation of a Wireless Communication Facility(WCF)antenna system on an existing distribution line structure at <br /> 6501 Morgan Road,Everett,WA. It is understood that the primary usage of the structure shall remain as part of the <br /> District's electric system and the installation of the WCF equipment is a secondary function which may require <br /> modification to or replacement of the existing structure. <br /> The District will be responsible for developing the design loads for the structure and performing the design of the <br /> structure which includes all equipment mounted on the structure including the WCF equipment per the Washington <br /> Administrative Code 296-46,the National Electric Safety Code(NESC)and electric utility standards and practices. <br /> Utility structures have long been exempt from the Uniform Building Code(UBC)under section 101.3 of the 1997 <br /> code and the change to the International Building Code(IBC)has not eliminated that exemption. Public utility <br /> structures are specifically exempt from the provision of the IBC and as such design calculations are not required to <br /> be provided to the permitting agency. District construction personnel or other designated qualified electrical <br /> workers will be responsible for any work on the structure in and above the electric supply space which involves <br /> work such as electric lines,equipment modifications,installation of a new pole and/or installation or maintenance of <br /> antennas and cable.The new or modified structure shall continue to be under the ownership of the District. <br /> If you have any questions,please contact me at(425)783-5606. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Nancy Middleton <br /> Snohomish County PUD <br /> Joint Use <br /> 1802-75th Street S.W..Everett,WA s 98203/Mailing Address:P.O.Box 1107*Everett,WA.98206-1107 <br /> 425-783-4300.Toll-free in Western Washington at 1-877-783-1000,extension 4300•www.snopud.com <br /> q/24,_ <br />