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� � ; ;:; � �-� , PUBL�L /�VO/�ACS July 19, 2000 Brad Buttertield Butterfield Design Group 400 Dayton, Suite C Edmonds WA 98020 Subject: Projecr. MedicalOffice . Job Addressa3j'�231'�Rucker Acenue Plan Check No. B-0006-036 Deaz Mr. Butterfield: In response to your application for a construction permit, your plans have been examii�ed and you are advised that the issuance of a pertnit is being withheld for the reasons lir�ted below. These comments address buildins issues only. Other departments (suc}� as Utilities, Planning or Fire) may require additional revisions or additions. All references refer to the 1997 Uniform Building Code, as amended by the State of Washington andior Washington State Energy Code 1997 Edition,unless stated otherwise. In order for the processing of your applicarion to continue, it will be necessary to provide the Building Division with hvo complete new sets of drqwings reflecting the corrections requested. General 1) The com�ersion of the first floor from residential to office constitutes a change of use. First stories are rcquired to be protected �rom usable space under them (the basement in this case) by a firc-resistive assembly per Section 7i2. This was not a requirement for the previous cccupancy type (R-3 dwelling). but the change of use requires that the structure be brought into compliance with current codes. The following comments then apply: a) A complete separation should be provided at the ceiling and wall assemblies between the basement and first story. The separation should be constructed from a minimum of one laycr of 5/S"t.�pe X GWB. ',; b) The door at the top of the stairs leading to the basement should either be 20 minute-rated, or sclf-closing, tight fitting, of solid-wood construction a minimum of l 3/8"thick. �Z CITY OF E`JERETT• 3200 Cedar Streel • EveretL WA 98201 • (425) 257-8800•Fax (425) 257-8856