2201 WETMORE AVE CANYON CREEK CHURCH 2019-06-25

4. The existing stairs should be shown with a minimum of one handrail. IPMC Section 307.1 5. The plans should show exit signs on each floor leading to the exits. The exit signs should be hard-wired with battery backup. IFC Section 1104.3 6. The plans should show egress lighting for the exit ways on each floor. IFC Section 1104.5 7. The rear exit door on the basement should be shown to swing in the direction of travel. Section 1010.1.2.1 8. Panic hardware should be shown on each exit door and exit access door leading to an exit (if a lock or latch is provided on the door). Section 1010.1.10 a. The main exterior exit doors may have a sign posted above the doors stating"THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED"instead of panic hardware. 9. The maximum occupant load should be posted on each floor— 111 persons in the upstairs sanctuary and 53 persons in the basement multi-purpose room. Section 1004.3 10.The path to the public way from the basement should be shown on the plans. Section 1028.1 11. From previous conversations regarding this building, the existing rise and run of the stairway at the bottom tread has been noted to be out of compliance (due to the addition of flooring within the basement). The stairs should be shown to be rebuilt such that the tolerance between the largest and smallest riser height (or tread depth) does not exceed 3/8", the stair rise does not exceed 7" and the tread depth is a minimum of 11". Section 1011.5 12.A detail should be provided that shows how the new guard at the stairs will resist the structural forces required per Section 1607.8 In order for the processing of your application to continue, it will be necessary to provide the Building Division with two new sets of revised construction documents reflecting the corrections requested. Please include a response letter which indicates how the corrections were resolved. All codes cited refer to the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), the 2015 International Fire Code (IFC), the 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC), and/or the 2015 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC), as amended by the State of Washington and adopted by the City of Everett. The current IBC referenced standard for accessible design is the 2009 "Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities" (ICC/ANSI A117.1). Federal ADA regulations and standards may be more restrictive. These comments address building issues only. Additional revisions or additions may be required by other departments (such as Utilities, Traffic, Planning or Fire). 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. Sincerely, CITY OF EVERETT • 3200 Cedar Street • Everett, WA 98201 • (425) 257-8813 'age 2 3