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BIJILDING PERMIT
City of Port Townsend
Development Services Department
250 Madison Street, Suite 3, Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360)379-s09s
Project Information
Permit Type Residential - Single Family - New
Site Address 303 CASTELLANO WAY UNIT #6
Project Description
SPRING VALLEY
Permit #
Project Name
Parcel #
BLD07-051
NEW SFR
00t022024
Fee Information Project Details
Decks - Residential (Covered)
Dwellings - Type V Wood FrameProject Valuation
Site Address Fee
Building Permit Fee
Energy Code Fee - New Single
Family Unit
Mechanical Permit Fee per Dwelling
Unit - New Residential
Plan Review Fee
Plurnbing Permit Fee per Dwelling
Unit - New Residential
State Building Code Council Fee
Technology Fee for Building Permit
Record Retention Fee for Building
Permit
$98,766.33
3.00
986.15
100.00
266 SQFT
1,009 SQFT
150.00
150.00
150.00
4.50
t9.74
10.00
Total Fees $1,573.99
CalI 385-2294 by 3:00pm for next day inspection.
Permits expire 180 days from issuance if work is not commencedo or if work is suspended for a period of 180
days. Work is verified by obtaining a valid inspection.
The
that
that
all not be construed as approval to violate any provisions of the PTMC or other laws or regulations. I certifu
th of the application for this permit is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certif,i
I am
Date Issued
Issued By:
07 t12t2007
PWESTERFIELD
Print Name
authorized agent of
BIJILDING PtrRMIT
City of Port Townsend
Development Services Department
250 Madison Street, Suite 3, Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360)379-s09s
Project Information
Permit Type Residential - Single Farrily - New
Site Address 303 CASTELLANO WAY UNIT #6
Project Description
SPRING VALLEY
Permit #
Project Name
Parcel #
BLD07-051
NEW SFR
001022024
Names Associuted with this Proiect
Type Name
Applicant Kimball And Landis Llc
Owner Kimball And Landis Llc
Contractor Kimball & Landis
Contractor Kimball & Landis
Contact Phone #
License
Type License # Exp Date
Rick Landis
Rick Landis
0-CITY
STATE
4941 t2/31/2001
KIMBALL9 9 61 03 / 25 I 20080
CalI 385-2294 by 3:00pm for next day inspection.
Permits expire 180 days from issuance if work is not commenced, or if work is suspended for a period of 180
days. Work is verified by obtaining a valid inspection.
The granting of this permit shall not be construed as approval to violate any provisions of the PTMC or other laws or regulations. I certiff
that the information provided as a part of the application for this permit is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certifr
that I am the owner of the property or authorized agent of the owner.
Date lssued: 07 /12/200'7
lssuedBy: PWESTERIIELD
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Technology Fee for Building Permit
Erergy Code Fee - l,lew Single Famil
State Building Gode Gouncil Fee
Plumbing Permit Fee per Dwelling t
Mechanical Permit Fee per Dvvelling
Building Permit Fee
Record Retention Fee for Building P
Site Address Fee
$19.74
$100.00
$4.50
$150.00
$150.00
$986.75
$10.00
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Total:$l,423.99
07-0213 0311612007 Plan Review Fee
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\ .'\ CTTYoFPORTTOWNSEND i . f\' r ItsLOPMENT SERVICESDEPARTIvnNT ,i
City Hall,250 Madison Street, Suite 3
PortTownsehd,WA 9&'68
Phone: 360-379-5095 Fax360-344-4619
RESIDENTIAL BTIILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
NEW CONSTRUCTION, REMODELS, & ADDITIONS
items that apply for the type of you are requesting:
Floor Area: the proposed structure is to be used for:
Scope of Work:
Please
Property Owner's V D
Address 1{
City, State, Zip rr-T-q8j
Phone Permit No.
Prope{tyStreetAddress AO>eA sret-l,4 A,/b LJa 4L
Legal Description; Addition Lot(s)Block
General Contractor's Name l")DlsvAddress
T- 4q rs*Phone
=b 482Cell Phone
State LicenseNumber City Business License Number
Authorized Representative/Contact Person:7ar +BqaPhone:
Estimated Value of construction $ ,
Financed By
DateworkistoBegin Z JZt ,Date Work is to be CompletedD b I
New House Addition
New Garage or Carport RepairlRemodel Garage
RepairlRemodel House Accessory Dwelling Unit
Manufactured Home Other (please describe):
Finished Heated Space sq. ft:looq Garage sq. ft:
Carport sq. ft:
Unfinished Basement ft:Porches sq. ft z&
Semi-Finished Basement ft:Decks ft
Storage sq, ft:Other (please describe):
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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND RBSIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
NEW CONSTRUCTION, REMODELS, & ADDITIONS
Site Information:
Impervious Surfaces:
Please provide the square footage ofthe roof area ofthe proposed and existing structures, and the square footage ofthe total area
covered by porches, walkways, patios and driveways. Do not include decks allowing drainage to earth below.
*If total impervious surface is equal to or greater than 40o/o of the lot area, you must submit a written stormwater plan to address run
off.
Please check which plans you are submitting with this application (2 sets needed):
1. The total area ofthe property in square feet:
2. The total area covered by existing and proposed structures in square feet:
(total ground coverage from the outside ofwalls or supporting members)
Percentage oflot coverage: (2:1)
hoposed House Rooforint sq. ft:l/so Existing House Roofprint sq. ft:
Proposed Garage Roofprint sq. ft:Existing Garage Roofrrint sq, ft:
Proposed Porch/Walkway sq. ft:Existing Porchr./Walkway sq. ft
Proposed Driveways sq. ft:Existing Driveways sq. ft:
Other (describe):Other (describe):
Total Proposed Impervious sq. ft:Total Existing Impervious sq. ft:
Total Proposed + Existing sq. ft Percentage lmpervious: *
(Impervious surface: Iot sq. ft)
t'Site Plan t'"Interior & Exterior Wall Bracing (panel locations shown
onfloorplan).
Drainage Plan (if 40% or more impervious)Typical Wall Framing Details (section from foundation
through roof)
l./Foundation Plan ,/Elevations
Floor Plan 2003 WSEC* Compliance: Rrescriptive-(mponenr -,/"Floor Framing Plan WSEC Construction Checklist (Washington State Energy Code)
V Roof Framing Plan Other:
Installing Manufactured Home V", 7N,Year:Make:
Was the manufachred home originally constructed within three (3) years of proposed placement? yes No
2) Manufactured home must be placed on a permanent foundation with the space from the bottom of the home to the
ground enclosed by either load bearing concrete or decorative concrete or masonry blocks so that no more than one foot ofthe
perimeter foundation is visible above grade; and
3) Roof must be composed of composition, wood shake or shingle, coated metal, or a similar roof material ; and
4) Title to the manufactured home must be eliminated as a condition of building permit approval.
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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND RESIDENTIAL BI]ILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
NEW CONSTRUCTION, REMODELS, & ADDITIONS
Special Conditions
^ pFlicant Cerfifi cation
The applicant hereby certifies to have knowledge of those sections of the lnternational Residential Code and the port
Townsend Municipal Code pertinent to the above project and that the applicant is responsible for constructing in conformance with
these codes; the applicant understands that the permit, if issued, expires in six months unless work is started; that the permit, after
construction has started, will expire after one year if an inspection is not made to show significant progress on the tructure; the
applicant agrees,to abide by the ordinances, codes, regulations, restrictive covenants, deed or plat restrictions, and water and sewer
plans attached hereto; the applicant certifies that all information given above and on accompanying plans i complgte and accurate to
the best of their knowledge; and the applicant understands that this information will be reliid upon in granting permits and that if such
information is later found to be inaccurate any permits may be withdrawn.
Please checkYES or NO as applicable YES NO
l. Is the properfy within 200 feet of a fresh or saltwater shoreline?
2. Is the property within the Port Townsend Historical District?
3. Is the property located within or to an environmentally sensitive area?
4. Will this proposal involve any sewer, water or other utility extensions that will, or could serve vacant
properties other than the project site? If yes, please attach information identifing the utility extensions and
sites.
5. Have any special conditions been placed on this properfy, or has the property been subject to any
conditions on any prioraction of the City (if "Yes"to any ofthe following, attach copies of appropriate
documents):
Subdivision/Short Line Adjustment?
SEPA (environmental review)?
Variance?
Conditional Use Permit?
Street Vacation?
Planned Unit
Restrictive Covenant?
Easement?
6. Are any properties within 800 feet of the site owned or controlled by the applicant, any relative or
business associate, or any partnership, corporation, or other entity affiliated with the applicant? (If ps,
7. Have any of the properties listed in item #6 been developed within the last two years? (lfyes, attach list.)
8. Have you previously discussed this project \ryith a City staff member? If yes, who and when?/
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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND RESIDENTIAL BTIILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
NEW CONSTRUCTION, REMODELS, & ADDTTTONS
The undersigrred hereby saves and holds tlre City of Port Townsend harmless from any and all causes of action, judgments,
claims, or demands, or from any liability of any nature arising from any noncompliance with any restrictive covenants, plat
restrictions, deed restrictions, or otler restrictions which may have been established by parties other thaR the City of Port Townsend.
ComJrlete AFplication
Port Townsend Municipal Code, Section 16.04.140, Vested Rights - Substantially Complete Building Permit Application:
applications for all land use and development permits required under ordinances of the city shall be considered under the zoning and
other land use contol ordinances in effect on the date a fully complete building permit application, meeting the requirements riilentified
in this section, is filed with the Development Services Department. Until a complete building permit application is filed, all
applications for land use and development permits shall be reviewed subject to any zoning or other land use control odinances which
become effective prior to the date of issuance of a frnal decision by the city on the application.
An application for a building permit shall be considered complete when an application meeting all of the requirements of
Section RI05.3 of the lnternational Residential Code, 2003 Edition, is submitted which is consistent with all then applicable
ordinances and laws. In addition, to be considered complete, such an application must be accompanied by complete applications for a
subsidiary land use or development permits needed, such as a complete shoreline management permit application and/or complete
applications for other discretionary permits required under the ordinances of Port Townsend. An application for a parlial permit under
Section Rl05'3'1 of the International Residential Code, 2003 Edition, shall not be considered complete unless it meets all requirements
stated above and contains structural frame of the building and the architectural plans for the sfiucture.
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Gity of Port Townsend
Development Services Department
Waterman & Katz Building
181 Quincy Street Suite 301A, Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-3208 Fax: (360) 385-7675
lnspection Request Line (360) 385-2294
RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEIU CHECKLIST
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Permit Number: /zAa /-as/Site Address: 3o -z
Plans Examiner:Date 6 7
. 2003 lnternational Residential Code (lRC) WACS1-S1. 2003 lnternational Building Code (lBC) WACSl-S0. 2003 lnternational Mechanical Code (lMC) WAC 51-52. 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) WAC 51-SO & 51-52. 2003 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC), WAC 51-11. 2003 Washington State Ventilation and lndooi Air Quality Code (WSVIAO), WAC 51-13
. SeismicZone D2 , Wind load 85 mph, exposure B, C, or D (provide specs on plans),. Roof snow load 25 lbs. per square foot. Floor live load varies, see R301.5.
The numbefed items on the following pages are associated with the above referenced codes, as adopted
by the City of Port Townsend. The same number identifies items circled from the checklist and transferredonto
the approved plans. This checklist shall remain attached to the approved plans and be available during
inspections to the City of Port Townsend Building Inspector. This checklist is submitted as information only,
and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive list of code requirements.
office hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Inspections can be scheduled by calling (360) 385-2 294. Toschedule an inspection the following
information will be needed: Permit number, site address, niune of owner, type of inspection requested, and the
telephone number Development Services staff should use if they need to call with questions.
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ROOM IDENTIFICATION: Each room and the
intended use must be clearly defined on the plans by the
applicant for plan review purposes. Rl06
EGRESS WINDOWS: IRC Section R310. All sleeping
rooms and basements with habitable space shall have at
least one openable emergency escape and rescue opening.
Emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a
minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet. Except that
grade floor openings shall have a minimum net clear
opening of 5 square feet (see definilion below). The
minimum net clear opening height dimension shall be 24".
The minimum net clear opening width dimension shall be
20". The openings shall have a finished sill height not
more than 44" above the floor. Emergency escape and
rescue openings shall be operational from the inside of the
room without use of keys or tools. Window wells shall be
provided when egress windows have a finished sill height
below adjacent ground elevation. The well shall allow the
window to be fully opened and provide a mininum
accessible net clear opening of 9 square feet, with a
minimum dimension of 36". Window wells with a vertical
depth of more than 44" shall be equipped with a
permanent ladder. GradeJloor opening definition: A
window or other opening located such that the sill height
of the opening is not more than 44" above or below the
finished ground level adjacent to the opening. Refer to
handout for additional information.
3. SMOKE ALARMS: IRC Section R313. A smoke
alarm shall be installed in each sleeping roorq outside
each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of
the bedrooms, and on each additional story of the
dwelling, including basements. Each floor and basement
shall have at least one detector. All smoke alarms shall be
listed and installed in accordance with the IRC Code and
the household fire warning equipment provisions of NFPA
72. When more than one smoke alarm is required to be
installed the alarm devices shall be interconnected in such
a manner that the actuation of one alarm will actirate all
of the alarms. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all
bedrooms over background noise levels with all
intervening doors closed. Required smoke alarms shall
receive their primary power from the building wiring and
shall be equipped with a battery backup. Additions,
interior alterations, and repairs shall be provided with
smoke alarms as required for new dwellings; the smoke
alarms shall be interconnected and hard wired.
(Exception: Smoke qlarms are not required to be
interconnected and harh,yired where the alteration or
repairs does not result in the removal of interior wall or
ceilingfinishes exposing the structure, unless there is qn
attic, crawl spctce, or basement avqilable which could
pr ov i de acc es s for har d w ir ing and int er co nne ct i on
without removal of hardfinishes. Repairs to the exterior
surfaces of dwellings are exempt from these
requirements).
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SAFETY GLAZING: IRC Section R308. All glass
located in an areas are considered hazardous must be
safety glazed as identified by the manufactrer's or
installer's label. The following shall be considered
hazardous locations:
l. Glazing in swinging doors.
2. Glazng in fixed and sliding door assemblies and
panels in sliding and bifold closet doors.
3. Glazing in storm doors.
4. Glazng in all unframed swinging doors.
5. Glazing in doors and enclosures for hot tubs,
whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs and
shower. Glazing in any part of a building wall
enclosing these compartments where the bottom
exposed edge of the glazng is less than 60-
inches measured vertically above any standing or
walking surface.
6. Glazng in an individual fixed or operable panel
adjacent to a door where the nearest vertical edge
is within a24-nch arc of the door in a closed
position and whose bottom edge b less than 60"
above the floor or walking surface.
7 . Glazng that meets all of the following conditions:
7.1. Exposed area ofan individual pane is greater
than 9 square feet.
7.2. Exposed bottom edge is less than 18" above
the floor.
7.3. Top edge greater than 36" above the floor.
7.4. One or more walking surfaces within 36"
horizontally of the plane of the glazing.
8. All glazing in railings
9. Glazing in walls and fences enclosing indoor and
outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs and spas
where the bottom edge of the glaztrg is less than
60 inches above a walking surface and within
60" of the water's edge.
10. Glazing adjacent to stairways, landings and
ramps within 36"horizontally of a walking
surface when the exposed surface ofthe glass is
less than 60" above the plane ofthe adjacent
walking surface.
I l. Glazing adjacent to stairways within 60"
horizontally of the bottom tread of a stairway in
any direction when the exposed surface ofthe
glass is less than 60" above the nose of the tread.
See codefor exceptionsfor ltems I through I I.
5. NATURAL LIGHT & VENTILATION: IRC Section
R308. All habitable rooms shall be provided aggregate
glazing area of not less than 8% of the area of such rooms.
Natural ventilation shall be through windows, doors,
louvers or other approved openings to the outdoor air.
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The minimum openable area to th" ourdiorc shall be 4%
of the floor area being ventilated. Exception: I) The
glazed area need not be openable where the opening is
not required by R3 I0 and an approved mechanical
ventilation system is provided capable ofproducing .j5
ACH in the room or a ltrhole house mechanical
ventilqtion system is iratalled capable of supplying
outdoor ventilation air of I 5 cfm per occupant computed
on the basis of two occupants for the I"t bedroom and bne
occupantfor each additional bedroom. 2) The glazed are
need not be provided in ro,oms where exception I is
satisfied and artificial light is capable of producing an
qverqge illumination of 6 foot-candles over the area of
the room at a height of 30 inches above thefloor level.
EXHAUST FANS: IRC Section M1506, WSVIAQ
Section 302.2.I, IMC Section 501.2, 502.7 .3.6. Exhaust
fans are required in each kitchen, bathroom, water closet
room, laundry facility, indoor swimming pool, spa and
other rooms where excess water vapor or cooking odor is
produced. The air removed by every mechanical exhaust
system shall be discharged outdoors at a point where it
will not cause a nuisance and from which it cannot again
be readily drawn in by a ventilating systqn. Air shall not
be exhausted into an attic or crawl space. The termination
point shall be located at least 3-feet from the properfy line.
See energy section of this checklistfor more specffic
requirements.
CLOTHES DRYERS: IRC Section M1501, G2439,&
IMC Section 504. Exhaust ducts shall be constructed of
metal and shall have a smooth interior finish. Exhaust
ducts shall terminate outside the building in accordance
with the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions.
Screens shall not be installed at the duct termination.
Ducts shall be equipped with a backdraft damper.
Exhaust ducts shall not be connected with sheet-metal
screws or other fasteners that will obstruct the exhaust
flow. The minimum duct diameter shall be 4" and shall
be supported and secured in place. The male end of the
duct at overlapped duct joints shall extend in the direction
of airflow. Flexible transition ducts used to connect the
dryer to the exhaust duct system shall be limited to single
lengths, not to exceed 8 feet in lorgth and shall be listed
and labeled in accordance with UL2l58A. Transition
ducts shall not be concealed within construction. The
maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not
exceed 25 feet from the dryer location to the wall or roof
termination. The maximum length of the duct shall be
reduced 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for
each 9O-degree bend. The maximum length of the exhaust
duct does not include the transition duct. Exception:
Ducts installed in qccordance with the dryer
manufactur er's ins t al I at ion ins truct ions.
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inner wall and be air tight and equipped with a backdraft
damper. Clearance of at least 24" shall be maintained
between the cookins surface and the combustible
material or cabinet. Exception: Duct msterial and
clearance where installed in sccordsnce with the
manufacturer's installation _Clearances to combustibles
shall include such considerations as door swing, drawer
pull, overhead projections or shelving and window swing,
coverings and drapes. Refer to WSVIAQ Section 302.1
& Table 3-1 for more specific requirements.
WATER CLOSET CLEARANCES: IRC Section R307,
UPC Section 408.6. Water closet shall be located in a
clear space not less than 30" in width. The clear space in
front shall not be less than24".
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10. SHOWER AREAS: IRC Section R307 and UPC Section
412.6,412.7,412.8. Bathtub and shower floors and walls
above bathtubs with installed showerheads and in shower
compartments shall be finished with nonabsorbent
surfaces that extend to a heightof not less than Gfeet
above the floor. The clear space in front of the shower
opening shall not be less than 30". All showers shall have
a minimum finished interior floor area of 1024 square
inches and shall also be capable of encompassing a 30"
circle. These dimensions shall be maintained to a point
70" above the shower drain outlet.
11. CHIMNEYS & FIR-EPLACES: IRC Section Rl00l.l7,
R1002, RI003, and R1004. Chimneys shall be provided
with crickets when the dimension parallel to the ridgeline
is greater than 30" and does not intersect the ridgeline.
The intersection of the cricket and the chimney shall be
flashed and counterflashed and constructed in compliance
with Figure Rl00l.l7 and Table 1001.17. Factory-built
chimneys and lueplaces shall be installed and terminated
in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Masonry and concrete chimneys shall be
anchored at each floor, ceiling or roofline more than 6 feet
above grade except where constructed completely within
exterior walls. See anchorage requirements in IRC
Section R1003.
12. TIGHT-FITTING DOORS GIREPLACE): WSVIAQ
Section 402. Solid fuel burning appliances and freplaces
shall be provided with tighFfitting glass or metal doors.
An outside source of combustion airshall be ducted to the
f,irebox.
13. FIREPLACE HEARTH EXTENSION: IRC Sections
R1003.9 and R1003.10. Unless otherwise specified by
manufacturer's installation instructions hearth extensions
shall be constructed ofconcrete or masonry, supported by
noncombustible materials. Fireplace hearths shall be at
least 4" thick and hearth extensions shall be at least 2"
thick. The fireplace extension shall extend at least 16" in
front of, and at least 8" beyond each side ofthe freplace
opening. Where the fireplace opening is 6 square feet or
larger, the hearth extension shall extend at least 20" in
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. ,6Clfl1l\0l.l & IMC Sections 304.8,505. Overheadexhaust
L r t hoods shall discharge to the outdoors tfuough metal
I l't exhaust hood (galvanized steel, stainless steel, or copper)
V,F ' not less than 28 gage. Such ducts shall have a smooth
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opening.
14. CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES (FIREPLACE
& CHIMNEYS): IRC Sections R808, R1001.15,
Rl00l.l6, R1003.1 l, and R1003.12. Combustible
insulation shall be separated a minimum of 3" from heat
producing appliances Exception: Insulation shall be
separated in qccordance with conditions stipulated in
manufacturer's listing. When masonry chimneys are built
within a skucture, mihimum 2"air space clearance to
combustibles is required. When the chimney is placed on
the exterior ofthe structure, a l" clearance is allowed.
The air space shall not be filled, except to provide
noncombustible fire blocking. All woodbeams, joists,
studs and other combustible material shall have a
clearance of not less thanZ" from the front faces and sides
of masonry fireplaces and not less than 4" from the back
faces of masonry fiueplaces. The air space shall not be
filled, except to provide fue blocking in accordance with
sections R1003.13/R602.8. Woodwork or other
combustible materials shall not be placed within 6" of
fireplace opening. Combustible material placed within
12" of the fireplace opening (such as mantles or
decorative fireplace surrounds) shall not project more than
l/8" foreach 1" clearance from the opening.
15. COMBUSTION AIR/EXTERIOR AIR STJPPLY:
R303.4, RI005, IRC Chapter M17, IMC Chapter 7, &
WSVIAQ Section 402. Fuel buming appliances shall be
provided with combustion air obtained from outside the
structure. (Excluding cooking appliances and clothes
dryers). . Fuel gas dryers exhausting more than 200 cfrn
shall be provided with makeup air. Unless otherwise
specified by the manufacturer or determined by actual
measurement, the free area shall be considered 7 SYo of the
gross area for metal louvers and25Yo of the gross area for
wood louvers. Volume dampers (manual dampers) shall
not be installed in combustion air openings and be
covered with corrosion-resistant screen having not less
thanYq" opening and not greater thanYz" openings.
Outdoor air openings for fuel-burning appliances are
permitted to connect spaces such as ventilated crawl
spaces or ventilatqd aftic spaces. The exterior air intake
shall not be located within the garage or basement of the
dwelling nor shall the air intake be located at an elevation
higher than the fluebox. Mechanical and gravity outside
air intake openings shall be located a minimum of l0'
from any hazardous or noxious contaminant, srch as
vents, chimneys, plumbing vents, streets, alleys, parking
lots and loading docks. Where a source of contaminant is
located within l0' of an intake opening, such opening
shall be located a min. of 2' below the contaminant
source. Exhaust from dwelling units, toilet rooms,
bathrooms and kitchens shall not be considered as
hazardous or noxious.
16. APPLIANCE LOCATIONS: IRC Chapter M1307,
M2005, IMC Section 303, and UPC, Section 308 & 309.
lnstallation of appliances shall conform to the conditions
of their listing and label and the manufacturer's
installation instructions. The manufacturer' s operating
and installation instructions shall remain attached to the
appliance. Fuel burning appliances shall not be located
in, or obtain combustion air from sbeping rooms,
bathrooms, toilet rooms, or storage closets. Exception: I)
direct vent appliances that obtain all combustion air from
the outdoors or 2) Appliances located in a dedicated
enclosure in which combustion air is taken directly from
the outdoors in accordance with IMC, section 703.
Access to such enclosure shall be through q WSEC
approved solid door, weatherstripped and equipped with
an approved self-closing device- Fuel-fired fumaces and
boilers installed in closets and alcoves shall be listedfor
such installation. Equipment installed in outdoor locations
shall be either listed for outdoor installation or provided
with protection from outdoor environment factors that
influence operability, durability and safety of the
equipment. Appliances designed to be in fixed positions
shall be fastened or anchored in an approved manner.
17. APPLIANCES LOCATED IN GARAGE: IRC Section
M1307, IMC Section 303.4,304.3,IBC 1607.7.3.
Appliance located in a garage, carport or other location
where subject to mechanical damage shall be protected
with approved barriers. Vehicle barrier systenis for
passenger cars shall be designed to resist a single load of
6,000 lbs. Applied horizontally in any direction to the
barrier system and shall have anchorage or atlachment
capable of transmitting this load to the structure. For
design of the system, the load shall be assumed to act at a
minimum height of l'6" above the floor or ramp surface
on an area not to exceed I sq. ft. Equipment and
appliances having an ignition sorrce shall be elevated
such that the source of ignition is not less than least 18"
above the floor surface on which the equipment or
appliance stands. Rooms or spaces that are not part ofthe
living space of a dwelling unit and that communicate with
the private garage through openings shall be considered to
be part ofthe garage and appliances located in the space
shall be elevated as specified above.
18. WATER HEATERS: IRC Section M1307.2, M2005,
and UPC 608. Where water heaters or hot water storage
tanks are installed in locations where leakage of the tanks
or connections will cause damage, the tank or water heater
shall be installed na24 gage galvanized steel pan or
other pan approved for such use. The pan shall be at least
l.5" deep and shall be drained by an indirect waste pipe
with a minimvm3/c" diameter drain to the exterior of the
building not less than 6" and not more than 24" above the
adjacent ground surface. Temperature and pressure relief
valves shall be drained to the outside of the building
Drain may not be trapped and must terminate riot more
than2' nor less than 6" above the ground or the flood
level of the area receiving the discharge and pointing
downward. Water heaters shall be strapped to resist
horizontal displacement due to earthqrake motion.
Twenty-two (22) gage x %" strappngshall be used and be
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placed at points within the upper onsr,^rd (l/3) and lower
one-third (l/3 ) of it's vertical dimensions. At the lower
point, a minimum distance of 4" shall be maintained
above the contols. Lag screws not less than %" in
diameter must be used to anchor the restraints to the wall
and each lag screw must have at least I-%" thread
penetration into a stud wall. Aflat washer must be
installed between eqch lag screw and the strap for
reinforcement. WSEC Section 504.2.1. All electric water
heaters shall be placed on an R-10 pad when located in an
unheated space or'on a concrete floor.
19. L.P.G. GROPANE) APPLIANCES: IRC Chapter 13,
IMC Section 303.7. Appliances installed in pits or
excavations shall not come in direct contact with the
surrounding soil. The sides of the pit shall be held back a
minimum of 12" from the appliance. Where the depth
exceed 12" below the adjoining grade, the walls of the pit
or excavation shall be lined with concrete or masonry.
Containers for storage of L.P.G. shall be installed in
accordance with the Fire Code,
20. MANUFACTURER'S.SPECS: IRC Section M1302,
M1303, and IMC 304.1. All appliances shall be listed
and bear a permanent factory applied nhmeplate(s) affixed
to the appliances with manufacturer's name or trademark,
model number, serial number, and seal or mark of testing
agency. The installer shall leave the manufacturer's
installation and operating instructions attached to the
appliance.
26. FTRE-RESISTANCE OF EXTERIOR WALLS: IRC
R302.Exterior walls with a fire separation distance less
than 3' shall be not less than a l-hour fire-resistive rating
with exposure from both sides. Projections shall not
. extend to a point closer than 2' from the line used to
An determine the fire separation distance. Detached garages
I accessory to a dwelling located within 2' of a lot line may
have roofeave projections not exceeding 4". Projections
, extending into thehre separation distanceshall have not
, J" |ess than one-hour fire-resistive construction on the
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Openings shall not be permitted in the exterior
'^rfl,iln wall of a dwelling or accessory building with a fire
Wl , ,,h. separation distance less than 3'. Exception: Foundstion
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27. FLOOR AREA: tRC Section R304, R306. Every
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structure supporting the separation shall also be protected
by not less than Vz" gypsum board or equivalent.
SEPARATION BETWEEN DWELLING UNITS: IRC
Section 317. Walls and floors assemblies separating
dwelling units in 2-family dwellings shall not be less than
I -hr fre-resistive rating.
dwelling unit shall have at least one habitable room with
not less than 120 square feet ofgross floor area. Other
habitable rooms except kitchens shall have an area of not
less than 70 square feet. Habitable rooms shall not be less
than 7' in any dimension. Exception: Kitchens. Every
dwelling unit shall be provided with a water closet,
lavatory, bathtub or shower, kitchen area with a separate
sink, be connected to an approved sewage disposal
system, and shall be connected to an approved water
supply with hot and cold water.
28. MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHTS: IRC R305
Habitable rooms, hallways, corridors, bathrooms, toilet
rooms, laundry rooms and basements shall have a ceiling
height of not less than 7', measured from the finished
floor to the lowest projection from the ceiling.
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21. VACUUM BREAKERS: UPC Section 603.4.7. Potable
water outlets with hose attachments other than water
heater drains, and clothes washer connections shall be
protected by a listed non-removable backflow preventer, a
non-removable hose bib type vacuum breaker, oran
atmospheric vacuum breaker installed at least 6" above
the highest point ofusage located on the discharge side of
the last valve.
22. TRAP PRIMERS: UPC Section 1007. Floor drains or
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to infrequent use shall be protected with a trap seal primer
and shall be accessible for maintenance.
23. GARAGE/DWELLING DOOWOPENINGS: IRC
Section R309.1 Openings between the garage and
residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not
less than 1-318 inches (35mm) in thickness, solid or
honeycomb core steel doors not less than l-3l8" thick, or
2O-minute firerated doors.
29. ATTIC ACCESS: IRC R807.1. Attics that exceed 30 sq.
ft. and have a vertical height of30" or greater must be
provided with minimum accessopenings of not less than
" x 30". The attic access shall be located in a hallway
or other readily accessible location with a 30" minimum
unobstructed headroom in the attic space above the access
opening.
30. EXTERIOR DOORS/EXITS: IRC R3 I 1.4. l. At least I
exit doorway shall be side hinged and not less than 3' in
width and not less than 6'8 " in height. The exit door shall
provide direct access from the habitable portions of the
dwelling to the exterior without requiring travel through a
garage. Access to habitable levels not having an exit shall
be by a ramp or a stairway in accordance to applicable
IRC sections 3l 1.6 or 3l 1.5. Egress doors shall be
readily openable from the side from which egress is to be
24. GARAGE/DWELLING SEPARATION: IRC Section
309.2 The garage shall be separated from the residence
and its attic area by not less than 72" gypsum board
. applied to the garage side. Garages beneath habitable
rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above
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31. LANDINGS: IRC R311.4.3, R311.5.4. There shall be a
floor or landing on each side of all doors. Exception:
^ tt - LI/here a stairwry of two or fewer risers is located on the
W exterior side ofa door, other than the required exit door,
, ,UA , a hnding is not requiredfor the exterior side of the door.
W /. The floor or landing at the required exit door shalt be not
, ,tflmore than I W'lower than the top of the threshold of the
1W ' doorway. Exception: The landing at qn exterior doorway
i . ,g/shall not be more than 7 %" below the top of the
4f 0r threshold, provided the door, other than an exterior storm
Y' or screen door does not swing over the landing.The
width of each landing shall have a minimum dimension of
not less than 36"measured in the direction of travel. The
walking suface of landings shall not have a slope greater
than l/4" per foot.
32. GUARDS: IRC Section R312. IBC Section 1607.7.1
Porches, balconies, or raised floor surfaces located more
than 30" above grade or a floor below shall have guards
not less than 36" in height. Open sides of stairs with a
total rise of more than 30" above the floor or grade below
shall have guards not less than 34" in ht. Measured
vertically from the nosing of the treads. Open side of
guards shall be designed such that a sphere 4" in diameter
cannot pass through. Handrail assemblies and guards
shall be able to resist a single concentrated load of200
lbs., applied in any direction at any point along the top,
and have attachrnent devices and supporting structure to
transfer 11is l66ding to appropriate structural elements of
the building. Intermediate rails (all those except the
handrail), balusters and panel fillers shall be designed to
withstand a horizontally applied normal load of 50 lbs. On
an area equal to I sq. ft., including openings and space
befween rails.
33. HANDRAILS: IRC Section R3l1.5.6, R3l 1.5.1 All
stairways with 4 or more risers shall have at least one
handrail. Such handrails shall be placed not less than 34"
nor more than 38" above the nosing of the treads.
Handrails for stairways shall be continuous for the full
length of the flight, from a point directly above the top
riser to a point directly above the lowest riser. Handrail
ends shall be returned or terminate in newel posts or
safety terminals. Handrails adjacent to the wall shall have
a space not less than I t/2" between the wall and the
handrail. Circular handrails shall have an outside
diameter of at least I Yo" and not greater than2".
Handrails ryith a perimeter greater than6 W'shall provide
a graspable fmger recess area on both sides. See handrail
option in IRC Section 3l 1.5.6.3 for additional handgrip
requirements. Handrails shall not project more than 4 Yz"
on either side of the stairway. See #34, stairway width for
additional information. Refer to hundout.
handrail height and below the required headroom height.
Handrails shall not project more than 4 Yz" on either side
of the stairway ard the minimum clear width of the
stairway at and below the handrail height, including treads
and landings, shall not be less than 3l %" where the
handrail is installed on one side and 27" wherehandrails
are installed on both sides.
35. STAIR TREADS & RISERS: IRC Section 3l1.5.3 The
maximum riser height shall be 7 3/q" . The greatest riser
height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the
smallest by more than 3/8". The minimum tread depth
shall be 10". The tread depth within any flight of stairs
shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8". A nosing
not less than34'but not more than I %" shall be provided
on stairways with solid risers. Open risers are permitted,
provided that the opening does not permit the passage of a
4" diameter sphere. Exception: Nosing is not required
where the tread depth is at least I I ". The opening
between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a
totql rise of 30" or less.
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36. STAIR HEADROOM CLEARANCE: IRC R3l 1.5.2
All parts.of the stairway shall not be less tlnn 6'8"
measured vertically from the sloped plane adjoining the
tread nosing or from the floor surface of the landing or
platform. See exceptionfor spiral stairways.
37. USABLE SPACE UNDER STAIRS: IRC Section
R3 I 1.2.2 Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall
have walls, under stair surface and any soffits protected on
the enclosed side with %" gypsum board.
38. ILLUMINATION: IRC Section R303.6, R3l 1.5.7 All
interior and exterior stairways shall be provided with a
means to illuminate the stair irrcluding landings and
treads. Interior stairways shall be provided with an
artificial light source located in the immediate vicinity of
the landing of the stairway. Exterior stairways shall be
provided with a light source located in the immediate
vicinity of the top of the landing of the stairway. Lighting
controls shall be accessible at the top and bottom ofeach
stairway without traversing any steps.
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34. STAIR WIDTH: IRC Section R3 I I .5. I Stairways shall
not be less than 36" in clear width at all points above the
39. SPECIAL STAIRWAYS: IRC Section R3l1.5.3.2,
R3 I 1.5.8.1. Circular stairways, spiral stairways, winders
and bulkhead enclosure stairways shall comply with all
requirements of stairways excepl Winder treads shall
have a minimum tread depth of l0" measured at a point
12" from the side where the treads are narrower. Winder
treads shall have a minimum tread dqth of 6" atany
point. SpLal stairways are permitted, provided the
minimum width shall be 26 inches(660 mm) with each tread
having a7 Yz" minimum tread depth at 12" from the
narrower edge. All teads shall be identical, and the rise shall
be no more tJr'arr9 Vr". A minimum headroom of 6 feet 6
inches shall be provided. Unless demonsffated otherwise
soil bearing capacity is assumed to be 1500 psf,
weathering potential is determined to be moderate (IRC
Table 301.2(l)).
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R404.1.4. Plain concrete walls located in Seismic Design
Categories Dl and D2 shall comply with the following: 1)
Minimum reinforcement shall consist of one #4horizonlal
bar located in the upper 12" of the wall. 2) Wall height
shall not exceed 8.' 3) Height of unbalanced backfill shall
not exceed 4', and 4) A minimum thbkness of '7 Yz" is
required for plain concrete foundation walls except that a
minimum thickness of 6" shall be permitted for plain
concrete foundation walls with a max. height of 4'6"
provided the minimumspecified compressive strength of
concrete, fc, is 4000 psi as evidenced by the
delivery(batch) ticket for the project. As a minimum
standard, refer to the attached handouts: Foundation
Re i nfor c em ent Re qu i r e m e nt s.
40. FOUNDATION FOOTING SIZE: IRC Section R403.
Assume load bearing value of soil 1500 psf unless proven
otherwise.r Supponing I floor: minimum 6"x 12".. Supporting 2 floors: minimum 6" x 15".. Supporting 3 floors: minimum 8" x 23".
Spread footing projections shall be at least 2" & shall not
exceed the thichness of the footing.
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4J. STEPPED FOUNDATIONS: IRC Section 602.11.3.
Where stepped foundations occur, the following
requirements apply: l) Where the height of a required
braced wall panel that extends from the foundation to
floor above varies more than 4', the braced wall panel
shall be constructed in accordance to figure R602. I 1.3
See attached details. 2) Where the lowest floor framing
rests directly on a sill bolted to a foundation not less than
8' in length along a line of bracing, the lineshall be
considered as braced. The double plate ofthe cripple stud
wall beyond the segment of footing that exterrds to the
lowest framed floor shall be spliced by extending the
upper top plate a minimum of 4' along the foundation.
Anchor bolts shall be locateda maximum of I' and 3'
from the step foundation. 3) Where cripple walls occur
between the top of the foundation and the lowest floor
framing, the bracing requirements for a story shall apply.
(see item # 62) 4) Where only the bottom of the
foundation is stepped and the lowest floor framing rests
directly on a sill bolted to the foundations, the
requirements of Section R602.I l.l shall apply, (see item #
46).
42. FOUNDATION WALL SIZE: IRC Tables R404.1.1(l),0AR404. l.l(2), R404. l. l(3), R404. 1. l(4), & Section 404.1.4
See attached handouts. Plain concrete and plain
masonryfoundation walls located in Seismic Design/ Categaories Dl and D2, as established in Table
R30l.l(l), shall comply with the following: l) Minimum
reinforcement shall consist of one #4 horizontal bar.
Located in the upper 12" of the wall, 2) Wall height shall
not exceed 8 ' , 3 ) Height of unbalanced backflrll shall not
exceed 4'0", and 4) A minimum thickness of 7 Yz" is
required for plain concrete foundation walls except that a
minimum thidcness of 6" shall be permitted for plain
concrete foundation walls with a maximum height of 4'6".
5) Plain masonry foundation walls shall be a minimum of
8" thick.
44. FOOTING DEPTH: IRC Section R403.1.4, R403.1.4.2
all exterior footings shall be placed at least 12" below
undisturbed ground. Interior footings supporting bearing
or bracing walls and cast monolithically with a slab on
grade shall extend to a depth ofless than 12" below the
top of slab.
45. CRIPPLE WALL BRACING: IRC Definition, Sections
R602.10.2, R602.10.2.3, & R602.10.11.1 &
R602.10.1 1.2. A cripple wall is a framed wall from the
top of the foundation to the underside of the floor framing
of the first story above grade plane. In Seismic category
D I (other than D2), cripple walls shall be braced with an
amount and type of bracing as required for the wall above
accordance with Table R602.10.1 with the following
for cripple wall bracing: 1) The percent
bracing amount as determined from Table R602.10.1 shall
be increased by l5Yo, and 2) The wall panel spacing shall
be decreased to l8' instead of 25'. In Seismic Design
Category D2 Cripple walls shall be braced in accordance
with Table R602.10.1. In any Seismic Design Category,
cripple walls are permitted to be redesignated as the fnst
story walls for purposes of determining wall bracing
Vertical reinforcement for masonry stem walls shall be
tied to the horizontal reinforcemerf in the footings.
Masonry stem walls located in Seismic Design Categories
Dl and D2 shall haye a min. vertical reinforcement of one
#3 bar located a max. of 4' o.c. in grouted cells.
Foundation walls located in Seismic Design Categories
Dl and D2, as established in Table R301.2(1), supporting
more than 4' of unbalanced backfill or exceeding 8' in
height shall be constructed in accordance with Table
R404. I . I (2), R404. l. I (3) or R404. l. I (4) [reinforced
concrete] and shall have two #4 horimntal bars locatedin
the upper 12" of the wall.
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the second and third stories repectively. Where interior
braced wall lines occur without a continuous foundation
below, the length of parallel exterior crpple wall bracing
shall be I % times the length required by Table
R602.10.1. Where cripple walls are braced using method
3 of Section R602.10.3 .(wood structural panel) cannct
provide this additional length, the capacity of the
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4" o.c. Adhesive attachment of wall sheathing shall not
be permitted in Seismic Design Categories Dl and D2.
46. FOUNDATION ANCHORAGE: IRC Section 403.1.6,
R602.11.1. When braced wall panels are supported
directly on continuous foundations, the wall wood sill
plate or cold-formed steel bottom track shall be anchored
to the foundation in accordance to the following: The
wood sole plates at exterior walls on monolithis slabs and
wood sill plates shall be anchored to the foundation with
lz"anchor bolts spaced a maximum of 6'o.c. There shall
be 2 bolts per plate section with one bolt located not more
than 12" or less than 7 bolt diameters (3 72" typical) from
each endof the plate section. Where Interior braced wall
lines are required to be supported by continuous
foundations in Section R602. 10.9, Vr" anchor bolts shall
be spaced not more than 6' o.c. and located within 12"
from the ends of each plate section. Anchor bolts shall be
at least %" in diameter and shall extend a minimum of 7"
into masonry or concrete. Interior bearing wall sole plates
on monolithic slab foundations shall be positively
anchored with approved fasteners. A nut and washer shall
be tightened on each bolt to the plate using %" x 3" x 3"
plate washers. Sills and sole plates shall be protected
decay. Cold-formed steel framing systems shall be
fastened to the wood sill plate or anchored directly to the
foundation as required in Section R505.3.1 or R603.1.1.
Exception: Foundation anchor straps, spaced as required
to provide equivalent anchorage to W' diameter anchor
bolts.
47. DAMP-PROOF FOUNDATION WALLS: IRC Section
R406. I Except where required to be waterproofed by
section R406.2, foundation walls that retain earth and
enclose habitable or usable spaces located below grade
shall be waterproofed from the top of the footing to the
furished grade. R406.2: [n areas rvhere a high water table
or severe soil-water conditions are known to exist,
exterior foundation walls that retain earth and enclose
usable spaces located below grade shall be waterproofed
with a membrane extending from the top of the footing to
the finished grade. The membrane shall consist of 2-ply
hot mopped felts, 55-pound roll roofing, Gmil polyvinyl
chloride, 6-mil polyethylene or 4Gmil polymer-modified
asphalt. The joints in the membrane shall be lapped and
sealed with an adhesive compatible withthe
waterproofing meinbrane. See exception for additional
information.
structure. Drains shall be provided around all concrete or
masonry foundations that retain earth and enclose
habitable spaces located below grade. Drainage tiles,
gravel, or crushed stone drains, paforated pipe or other
approved systems or materials shall be installed at or
below the area to be protected and shall discharge by
gravrty or mechanical means into an approved drainage
system. Gravel or crushed stone drains shall extend at
least l-foot beyond the outside edge ofthe footing and at
least 6 inches above the top ofthe footing and be covered
with an approved filter membrane material. The top of
open joints of drain tiles shall be protected with strips of
building paper, and the drainage tiles or perforated pipe
shall be placed on a minimum 2 inches of washed gravel
or crushed rock at least one sieve larger than the tile joint
opening or perforation and covered with not less than 6
inches of the same material.
49. FOOTINGiPIERS ON OR ADJACENT TO SLOPES:
IRC Section 403.1.7. The placement of buildings and
structures on or adjacent to slopes steeper than I unit
vertical in 3 units horizontal (33.3-percent slope) shall
conform to Sections R403.1.7.1 through R403.1.7.4.
Buildings below slopes shall be set a sufficient distance
from the slope to provide protection from slope drainage,
erosion and shallow failures. Where the existing slope is
steeper than one unit vertical in one unit horizontal (100%
slope), the toe of the slope shall be assumed to be at the
intersection of the horizontal plane drawn from the top of
the foundation and a plane drawn tangent to the slope at
an angle 45 degrees to the horizontal. Where a retaining
wall is constructed at the toe of the slope, the height of the
slope shall be measured from the top of the wall to the top
ofthe slope. Footings on or adjacent to slopes shall be
founded in material with an embedment and setback from
the slope surface to provide vertical and lateral support for
the footing without detrimental settlement. Except as
provided fro in Section R403.1.7.4 and Figure
R403.1.7.1, the following setback is deemed adequate to
meet the criteria. Where the slope is steeper than one unit
vertical in one unit horizontal (100% slope), the required
setback shall be measured from an imaginery plane 45
degrees to the horizontal, projected upward from the toe
ofthe slope. Footings adjacent to slopes shall be founded
in firm material with an embedment and setback sufficient
to provide vertical and lateral support for the footing
without dehimental settlement. Altemate setbacks and
clearances are permitted, subject to the approval of the
building official. The building official is permitted to
require an investigation and recommendation of a
qualified engineer to demonstrate that the intent of the
codehas been satisfied. Such an investigation shall
include consideration of material, height of slope, slope
gradient, load intensity and erosion characteristics of
slope material. F,xception: Mason County Development
Regulations may specify additional requirements.
50. CHIMNEY FOUNDATION: IRC Sections l00l.l,
RI002.5 & RI003.2. When an approved desigrr is not
provided, footings for masonry and concrete fireplaces
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R405. R405.1 : Surface drainage shall be diverted to an
approved point ofcollection so as to not create a hazard.
Lots shall be graded so as to drain surface water away
from foundation walls. The grade away from foundation
walls shall fall a minimum of 6" within the frst 10.'
Exception: Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other
physical barriers prohibit 6" of fall within l0' drains or ,,'.
swales shall be provided to ensure drainage away from the $
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beyond the face of the fireplace or foundation wall on all
sides. Footings shall be founded on natural, undisturbed
earth or engineered fill below the frost depth, at least 12"
below flrnished grade.
51. UNDER-FLOOR VENTILATION: IRC Section 408.1
and 408.2. The under-floor space between the bottom of
the floorjoists and the earth under any building (except .
space occupied by a basement or cellar) shall be provided
with ventilation openings through foundation walls or
exterior walls having.a net area of not less than 1 square
foot for each 150 square feet ofunder-floor space area.
Openings shall be located as close to corners as practical
and shall provide cross-ventilation. One such opening
shall be within 3-feet of each corner of the building.
Ventilation openings shall be covered for their height and
width with any of the following materials provided that
the least dimension of the covering shall not exceed %":
l) perforated sheet me0al plates not less than .070" thick,
2) Expanded sheet meCal plates not less than .047" thick,
3) Cast iron grills,or grating, 4)Extruded loadbearing
brick vents, 5) Hardware cloth of .035" wire or heavier,
6) Conosion-resistant wire mesh, with the least dimension
being l/8". See exceptions for additional options.
52, WOOD IN CONTACT WITH CONCRETE &
MASONRY IRC Section R3l9#2. All wood framing
members that rest on concrete or masonry exterior
foundation walls and are less than 8" from the exposed
ground require the use ofan approved species and grade
of lumber specified in Section R3l9.l & R319.2 and #56
of this checklist.
53. COLUMNS AND POSTS: IRC Section R319.1.3,
R3 19.1.4 & 407 .7 . Posts, poles and columns supporting
permanent structures that are embedded in concrete in
direct contact with the ground or embedded in concrete
exposed to the weather shall be approved pressure
preservatively treated wood suitable for ground contact.
Wood columns shall be approved wood of natural decay
resistance or approved pressure preservatively treated
wood. Exceptions: l) Posts or columns which are
exposed to the weather or located in basements or cellars,
supported by piers or metal pedestals projecting l" above
the floor or finished grade and 6" above exposed earth,
and are separated therefrom by an approved inpervious
moisture barrier. 2) Posts or columns in enclosed crawl
spaces or unexcavated areas located within the periphery
of the building, supported by a concrete pier or metal
pedestal at a height greater than 8" from the exposed
ground, are separated therefrom by an impervious
moisture barrier. Columns shall be restrained to prevent
lateral displacement at the bottom end. Wood columns
shall not be less in nominal size than 4" x 4" or approved
equivalent.
GIRDERS ENTERING MASOI\RY OR CONCRETE
WALLS: IRC Section R319.1 #4. The ends of wood
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girders entering ckterior concrete or masonry walls shall
be provided with a ll2" airspace on tops, sides and ends
unless an approved species and grade of lumber specified
in Sections R319.I & R319.2 and listed in #56 of this
checklist is used.
POST-BEAM CONNECTIONS/FASTENING: IRC
Section R502.9, R301. Where posts and beam or girder
conskuction is used to support floor framing, positive
connections shall be provided to ensure against uplift and
lateral displacement. The construction of buildings and
structures shall result in a system that provides a complete
load path capable of transferring all loads from their point
of origin through the load resisting elements to the
foundation.
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MINIMUM STANDARDS & PROTECTION
AGAINST DECAY: IBC 2303 & IRC Sections 319.1,
319.2,& 319.3. Structural lumber, enGjointed lumber,
pre-fabricated I-joists, structural glue.laminated timber,
wood structural panels, fiberboard sheathing (when used
structurally), hardboard siding (when used structurally),
particleboard, preservative treated wood, freretardant-
treated wood, hardwood plywood, trusses and joist
hangers shall conform to the applicable standards or
grading rules of the IBC and shall be identified by a grade
and/or identification mark. Areas subject to decay and
where required, the use ofan approved species and grade
of lumber, pressure treated in accordance with AWPA Cl,
c2, c3, c4, c9, cl5, c l g, c22, c23, c24, C2g, C3l,
C33, Pl, P2, and P3 or decay-resistant hearlwood of
redwood, black locust, or cedars. Lumber and plywood
required to be pressure preservatively treated in
accordance with Section 319. I shall bear the quality mark
of an approved inspection agency that maintains
continuing supervision, testing and inspection over the
quality ofthe product and that had been approved by an
accreditation body that complies with the requirements of
the American Lumber Standard Committee treated wood
program. FASTENERS: Fasteners for pressure
preservative and fasteners for pressure-preservative and
fire-retardant-treated wood shall be of hot-dipped
galvanized steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze or copper.
See also manufacturer specihcation or distributor specific
ins0allation instructions or recommen dations. Ex c e p t i o n :
Yz" diameter or greater steel bolts (where required by
location). Sill plate need not be pressure treated ifsill
plate installed over 30 lb. Felt or equivalent and the sill
plate is 8" or more above grade.
57. FLOOR FRAMING: IRC Section R502.6, 50.2.7. Ttre
ends ofeachjoist, beam or girder shall have not less than
l- Yz" bearing on wood or metal and not less than 3" on
masonry or concrete except where supported on a l" x 4"
ribbon strip and nailed to the adjacent stud or by the use
of approvedjoisthangers. Joist framing from opposite
sides of a beam or partition shall lap a minimum of 3" and
shall be nailed together with three l0dface nails. A wood
splice with strength equal to or greater than that provided
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by the nailed lap is permitted. Joists shart be supported
laterally at the ends and at each intermediate support by
full depth solid blocking not less rhan2" nominal
thickness; or by attachment to a header, band, or rim joist,
or to an adjoining stud; or shall be otherwise provided
with lateral support to prevent rotation. Joists exceed a
nominal 2" x 12" shall be supported laterally by solid
blocking, diagonal bridging (wood or metal), or a
continuous 1" x 3" strip nailed across the bottom ofjoists
perpendicular to joists at intervals not exceeding 8'0".
See Figure R502.2 for floor framing information and
Tables 502.3. I ( I ), R502.3. I (2), R502.3.3(l ) and
R502.3.3(2) for allowable spans.
58. BEARING PARTITIONS: IRC Section 502.4. Joists
under parallel bearing partitions shall be of adequate size
to support the load. Double joists, sized to adequately
support the load, that are separated to permit the
installation of piping or vents shall be full depth solid
blocked with lumber not less than2" in nominal thickness
spaced not more than 4' o.c. Bearing partitions
perpendicular to joists shall not be offset from supporting
girders, walls or partitions more than the joist depth unless
joists are of sufficient size to carry the additional load.
59. UNpER-FLOOR CLEARANCE / REMOVAL OF
DEBRIS: IRC Section R3l9.l #1, R408.4. When floor
joists or the bottom of a wood structural floor are located
within 18" or wood girders are located within 12" to the
exposed ground in crawl spaces or unexcavated area
located within the periphery of the building foundtion, all
components of the floor assembly shall be wood approved
in areas subject to decay as identified in #56 ofthis
checklist. Included are the posts, beams or girders, joists
and sub-floor. The underfloor grade shall be cleaned of
all vegetation and organic material. Alt wood forms used
for placing concrete and construction materials shall be
removed before the building is occupied.
60. UNDER-FLOOR ACCESS: IRC Section 408.3. Access
shall be provided to all under-floor spaces. Access
openings through the floor shall be a minimum of 18" x
. 24". Openings through a perimeter wall shall be at least
Alt 16" x 24". When.any portion of the through wall access is
tV, below grade, an areaway of not less than 16" x 24" shall
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provided. The bottom of the areaway shall be below
"rtr the threshold of the access opening. Through wall access
openings shall not be located under a door to the
residence. unobstmcted by pipes, ducts or similar
construction.
61. WALL FRAMING: IRC Sections 602.3.1,602.3.2,
602.3.3,602.3.4,602.6 & 602.9. Utility grade studs shall
not be spaced more than 16" on center, or support more
than a roof and ceiling, or exceed 8' in height for exterior
and load bearing walls or l0' for interior no*bearing
walls. The size, height, and spacing ofall other wood-
framing studs shall be in accordance with Table R602.3.5.
Exception: Studs greater than 10' in height that are in
accordance with table R602.1.3. Studs shall be placed
with their wide dimension perpendicular to the wall.
Wood stud walls shall be capped with a double top plate
installed to provide overlapping at corners and
intersections with bearing partitions. End joints shall be
offset at least24"- Plates shall be a nominal 2" in depth
and have a width at least equal to the width of $uds.
Where joists, trusses, or rafters are spaced more than 16"
o.c. and the bearing studs are spaced 24" o.c. such
members shall bear within 5" of the studs beneath. Studs
shall have full bearing on a nominal 2 by or larger plate or
sill having a width at least equal to the width of the studs.
Cutting and notchin$ may not exceed 25% of the stud
width in bearing or exterior walls and may not exceed
40Vo of a single stud width in nonbearing partitions.
Bored or drilled holes: diameter of the resultinghole may
not exceed 40o/o of the stud width and is no closer than
5/8" to the edge of the stud, and the hole is located in the
same section as a cut or notch. Exception: l)A stud may
be bored to a diameter not exceeding60% of its width,
provided that such studs located in exterior walls or
bearing partitions are doubled and that not more than two
successive studs are bored. 2) Approved stud shoes may
be used when installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendation. See Figures R602.6(l),
R602.6.2(2), and R602.6.1 for additional details. Section
2320.11.5 Foundation cripple walls shall be framed of
studs not less in size than the studding above. When
exceeding 4'0" in height, such walls shall be framed of
studs having the size required for an additional story.
Cripple walls with a stud height less than 14" shall be
sheathed on at least one side with a wood strucfural panel
that is fastened to both the top and bottom plates in
accordance with Table R602.3(l) or the cripple walls
shall be constructed of solid blocking. Cripple walls shall
be supported on continuous foundations.
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walls shall be braced in accordance to Section 602.10 and
602.11. In addition, interior braced wall lines shalt be
provided in accordance with Section R602.10.1.1 and
R602.10.9. Cripple wall bracing shall be provided in
accordance R602.10.2 and 602.10.1l. Braced wall lines
shall consist of braced wall panel construction in
accordance with Section R602.10.3 Braced wall panels
shall begin no more than 8'0" from each end of a braced
wall line. Braced wall lines may have offsets, out of plane
of up to 4'0"Spacing between braced wall lines shall not
exceed 25'0" o.c. in both the longitudinal and transverse
directions. Braced wall line sills shall be anchored to
concrete or masonry foundations in accordance with
Sections R403.1.6 and R602.11. Plate washers a
minimum of ll4" x 3" x 3" shall be provided between
foundation sill plate and the nut. Interior braced wall
panels shall be fastened to floor and roof framing in
accordance with Table R602.3.1(l), to required
foundations in accordance with the following
requirements: l) Floor joists parallel to the top plate shall
be toe-nailed to the top plate with at least 8d nails spaced
a maximum of 6" o.c. 2) Top plate laps shall be face
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nailed with at least 8-l6d nails on "u-..)r,d" of splice. See
Tables R602.10.1, R602. 10.5 for additional wall bracing
information.
63. OPENINGS IN EXTERIOR & TNTERIOR WALLS
(HEnnBnq: IBC Section 2308.9.5, 2308.9.6,
2308.9.7& IRC Section R602.7. Headers shall be
provided over each opening in exterior-bearing walls.
Headers shall be of two pieces of nominal 2-inch framing
lumber set on edgg as permitted in tables R502.5(l) and
R502.5(2) and nailed together in accordance with Table
2304.9-l or of solid lumber of equivalent size. Exterior
headers not listed in the tables shall be designed to
support the loads specified in Table R301.5. Each end of
all headers shall have at least l-112" of bearing for the full
width..
64. FIREBLOCKING & DRAFTSTOPPING: IRC
Sections R602.8, R502.12. FIREBLOCKING shall be
installed to cut offall concealed vertical and horizontal
draft openings and shall form an effective fne barrier
between stories, between a top story and the roofspace.
Fireblocking shall be provided in woodframe
construction in the following locations: l) In concealed
spaces of stud walls and partitions, including funed
spaces and parallel rows ofstuds or staggered studs as
follows: a) Vertically at the ceiling and floor levets. B)
Horizontally at intervals not exceeding l0 feet 2) At all
interconnections between concealed vertical and
horizontal spaces such as occur at soffits, drop ceilings
and cove ceilings. 3) In concealed spaces at stair stringers
at the top and bottom of the run. Enclosed spaces under
stairs shall comply with Section P.311.2.2. 4) At openings
around vents, pipes and ducts at ceiling and floor level,
with an approved material to resist the free passage of
flame and products of combustion. 5) For the
fireblocking of chimneys and fireplaces, see Section
R1001.16. 6) Fireblocking of comices of a twofamily
dwelling is required at the line of dwelling unit separation.
Fire blocking materials shall consist of material li$ed in
Section R602.8.1. Loose-fill insulation material shall not
be used as a hreblock unless specifically tested in the
form and manner intended. The integrity of all fireblocks
shall be maintained. DRAFTSTOPPING: When there is
usable space both above and below a concealed space ofa
floor/ceiling assembly, draftstops shall be installed so that
the area ofthe concealed space does not exceed 1000
square feet. Draflitops shall divide the concealed space
into approximately equal areas. Draftstopping mderials
shall consist of materials listed in Section R502.12.1.
65. EXTERIOR COVERING: IRC Section R703. provide
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WEATHER T.ISTSTANT SHEATHING PAPER and
FLASHING: IRC Section R703.2 and R703.8. The
exterior wall envelope shall be designed and constructed
in a such a manner as to prevent the accumulation of water
within the wall assembly by providing waterresistant
barrier behind exterior veneer. Asphalt-saturated felt free
from holes and breaks, weighing not less than 14 lbs. per
100 SF and complying withASTM D 226 or other
approved weather resistant material shall be applied over
studs or sheathing of all exterior walls as required by
Table R703.4. Such felt or material shall be applied
horizontally, with the upper layer lapped over the lower
layer not less than 2". Exception: l) in detached
accessory buildings. 2) Under panel siding with shiplap
joints or baftens, 3) Under exterior wall finish materials as
permitted in Table R703.4. 4) Under paperbacked stucco
lath. Approved corrosion-resistant shall be provided in
the exterior wall envelope in such a manner as to prevent
entry of water into the wall cavity or penetration of water
to the building structural framing components. The
flashing shall extend to the surface of the exterior wall
finish and shall be installed to prevent water from
reentering the exterior wall envelope. Approved
corrosion resistant flashing shall be installed at all of the
following locations: l) At the top of all exterior window
and door openings in such a manner as to be lealproof,
except that selGflashing windows having a continuous lap
of not less than 1-l18" over the sheathing material around
the perimeter of the opening, including corners, do not
require flashing; 2) At the intersection of chimneys or
other masonry consfuction with frame or sfucco walls,
with projecting lips on bot sides under stucco copings. 3)
Under and at the ends of masonry, wood or metal copings
and sills. 4) Continuously above all projecting wood trim.
5) Where exterior porches, decks or stairs attach to a wall
or floor assembly of wood construction. 6) At wall and
roof intersections. 7) At built-in gutters.
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67. STONE AND MASONRY VENEER. GENERAL: IRC
Section R703.7. All stone and masonry veneer shall be
installed in accordance with IRC Chapter 7, Table R703.4
and Figure R703.7. Such veneers installed over backing
of wood or cold-formed steel shall be limited to the hrst
story above grade and shall not exceed 5" in thickness.
Exception: 3. For detached one- or two- family dwellings
with a maximurn nominal thickness of 4 inches (102
mm)of exterior masoffy veneer with a backing of wood
frame located in Seismic Design Category Dl, the
masoffy veneer shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in
height above a noncombustible foundation, with an
additional 8 feet (2438 mm) permitted for gable ends, or
30 feet (9144 mm) in height with an additional 8 feet
(2438 mm) permitted for gabled ends where the lower l0
feet (3048 mm) has a backing of concrete or masonry
wall, provided the following criteria are met: 3. I . Braced
wall panels shall be constructed with a minimum of 7/16
inch (11.1 mm) thick sheathing fastened with 8d common
nails at4 inches (102 mm) on center on panel edges and at
12 inches (305mm) on center on intermediate supports.
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W flashing as described in Section R703.8. Ensure properV h fastening for type used, wood siding may not be less than
t . .. 3/8 thick. See Table R703.4.
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3.2. The bracing of the top story shall be located at each
end and at least every 25 feet (7620 mm) on center but not
less than 45o/o of the braced wall line. The bracing of the
flrst story shall be.as provided in Table R602.10.1. 3.3.
Hold down connectors shall be provided at the ends of
braced walls for the second floor to first floor wall
assembly with an allowable design of 2100 lbs. (952.5 kg)
Hold down connectors shall be provided at the ends of
each wall segment of the braced walls for the first floor to
foundation assembly with an allowable design of 3700 lbs.
(1678 kg). In all cases, the hold down connector force
shall be transferred to the foundation.3.4. Cripple walls
shall not be permitted.
4. For detached one- and two-family dwellings with a
maximum actual thickness d3 inches (76 mm) of exterior
masonry veneer with a backing of wood frame located in
Seismic Design Category D2,the masonry veneer shall
not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in height above a
noncombustible foundation, with an additional 8 feet
(2438 mm) permitted for gabled ends, or 30 feet (9144
mm) in height with an additional 8 feet (2438 mm)
permitted for gabled ends where the lower l0 feet (3048
mm) has a backing of concrete or masonry wall, provided
the following criteria are met: 4.1. Braced wall panels
shall be constructed with a minimum of 7 /16 inch ( I I . I
mm) thick sheathing fastened with 8d common nails at 4
inches (102 mm) on center on panel edges and at 12
inches (305mm) on center on intermediate supports.
Anchored veneer shall be supported on footings,
foundations or other noncombustible support. Wall ties
n shall be corrosion resistant.
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\ $1 " ' exterior of the building used within 6" of earth shall bev r, rL pressure preservatively treated wood or wood of natural
\F resistance to decay identified in item #56 of this checklist.
69. DECKS & EXTERIOR STAIRS: IRC Section 319.1.2.
Based upon climate conditions and local exposure
approved naturally durable or pressure preservatively
treated wood shall be used for those portions of wood
members that form the structural supports of buildings,
balconies, porches or similar permanent building
appurtenances. Such members may include: l) Horizontal
members such as girders, joists and ded<ing. 2) Vertical
members such as posts, poles and columns. 3) Both
horizontal and vertical members. Field applied treatment
is not an approved method. Treatment must be applied by
manufacturer, see item #56 of this checklist.
70. WOOD TRUSSES: IRC Section 502.11. Wood trusses
shall be designed in accordance with approved
engineering practice. Engineering data and installation
specifications, including the type of roofing to be used,
shall be available on site at framing inspection. Roof
trusses shall be supported laterally at points ofbearing by
solid blocking to prevent rotation and lateral
displacement.
71. RAFTERS: IRC Sections 802.3, R802.8. Rafters shall
be framed to ridge board or to each other with a gusset
plate as a tie. Ridge board shall be at least l-inch
nominal thickness and not less than the cut end of the
rafter. At all valleys or hips there shall be a valley or hip
rafter not less than 2" nominal thickness and not less in
' depth than the cut end of the rafter. Hip and valley rafters
shall be supported at the ridge by a brace to a bearing
partition or be designed to carry and distribute the specific
load at that point. Where the roof pitch is less than three
units in 12 unit horizontal (2lpercent slope), structural
members that support rafters and ceiling joists, such as
ridge beams, hips and valleys, shall be designed as beams.
Rafter ties shall be placed not more than 4' on center.
Ceiling joists and rafters shall be nailed to each other in
accordance with Tables 602.3(1) and R802.5.1(9), and the
assembly shall be nailed to the top wall plate in
accordance with Table R602.3(1). Rafters and ceiling
joists having a depth-to-thickness ratio exceeding 5 to I
based on nominal dimensions shall be provided with
lateral support at points ofbearing to prevent rotation.
72. RAFTER OPENINGS: tRC Section 802.9. Openings in
roof and ceiling framing shall be framed with header and
trimmer joists. When the header joist does not exceed 4',
the header joist may be a single member the same sizeas
the ceiling joist or rafter. Single himmer joists may be
used to carry a single header joist that is located within 3'
of the trimmer joist bearing. When the header joist span
exceeds 4', the trimmer joists and the header joist shall be
doubled and sufficient cross section to support the ceiling
joists or rafter framing into the header. Approved hangers
shall be used for the header joist to trimmer joist
connections when the header joist span exceeds 6'' Tail
joists over l2"long shall be supportedat the header by
framing anchors or on ledger strips not less than 2"x2."
?3. CEILING JOISTS LATERAL SUPPORT
/BRIDGING: IRC Section R802.8, R802.8.1. Rafters
and ceiling joists having a depth-to-thickness ratio
exceeding 5 to I based upon nominal dimsrsions shall be
provided with lateral support at points of bearing to
prevent rotation. Rafters and ceiling joists having a
depth-to-thickness ratio exceeding 6 to I based upon
nominal dimensions shall be supported laterally by solid
blocking, diagonal bridging (wood or metal) or
continuous 1" x 3" wood strip nailed across the rafter or
ceiling joists at intervals not exceeding 8'.
74. ROOF DRAINAGE: IRC Section R903.4. Unless roofs
are sloped to drain over roofedges, roofdrains shall be
installed at each low point of the roof. Where required for
roof drainage, scuppers shall be placed level with the roof
surface in a wall or parapet. Overflow drains shall
discharge to an approved location and shall not be
connected to roof drain lines.
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75. ROOF MATERIALS: IRC Section R904 & R905. Roof
covering materials shall be delivered in packages bearing
the manufacturer's identiffing marks and approved testing
agency labels when required.
76. ATTIC VENTILATION: IRC Section R806. Enclosed
attics and rafter spaces formed where ceilings are applied
directly to the underside ofroofrafters shall have cross
ventilation for each separate space ventilating openings
protected against the entrance of rain and snow.
a a tt Ventilating openings shall be provided with corrosbn-
il,f .{ resistant wire mesh, with 1/8" minimum to %" maximum
' ") openings. The total net free ventilating area shall not be
,t,*g,/r;ss than I tol50 of the area of the space ventilated,
/* except that the total area is permittei to be reduced to I to
300, provided at least 50o/o and not more than 80% of the
required ventilating area is provided by ventilators located
in the upper portion ofthe space to be ventilated at least'3' above eave or cornice vents with the balance of the
required ventilation provided by eave or cornicevents.
As an alternative, the net free crosyventilation area may
78. PREMISE IDENTIFICATION: IRC Section R32l &
Massn esunElqtanda.ds fer Fke Apparatus ^ eeess
8.oeds. Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided
for all new buildings in such a position as to be plainly
visible and legible from the street or road fronting the
property. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed
on all new commercial or residential buildings (that
require an address), at the beginning of long lriveways
when the address is not clearly visible from the access
road, or in any other areas deemed necessary by the local
lre district or Fire Marshal. They shall be placed in such
a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the
street or road fronting the properfy. Said numbers shall
contrast with their background.
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APPROVED PLANS: IRC: Sections^l-06..
irt"uppio*a ptunr rnafrno] u" -oaif,"d, changed or
altered without authorization ftom the Building Offeial.
The building permit and one (l) set of approved plans for
the project shall be kept at the site ofwork and shall be
open to inspection by the building official or his or her
authorized representative.
80. HEATING: IRC Section 303.8 Every dwellingunit shall
be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining
a minimum room temperature of 6E F at a point 3' above
the floor and 2' from exterior walls in all habitable rooms
at the design temperature. The installation of portable
heaters shall not be used to achieve compliance with this
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be reduced to I to 300 when a vapor retarder having a
transmission rate not exceeding l-perm is installed on the
warm winter side of the ceiling. Where eave or cornice
vents are installe4 insulation shall not block the free flow
of air. A minimum of a l" space shall be provided
between the insulation and the roof sheathing at the
location ofthe vent.
77. CHIMNEY HEIGHT CHIMNEY CRICKETS:
IRCIOOl.6, R1001.17, and R1002.1. Masonry chimneys
shall extend at least 2'higher than any portion ofa
building within l0', but shall not be less than 3' above the
highest point where the chimney passes through the roof.
Chimneys shall be provided with crickets when the
dimension parallel to the ridgeline is greater than 30" and
does not intersect the ridgeline. The cricket and chimney
shall be flashed and counterflashed and shall be
constructed in compliance with Figure Rl00l.l? and
Table R1001.17. Factory-built chimneys shall be listed
and labeled and shall be installed and terminated in
accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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SKYLIGHTS: IRC Section 308.6. The following rypes
of glazing may be used: l) Laminated glass with a
minimum .015" polyvinyl butyl interlayer for glass panes
16 sq. ft. or less in area located such that the highest point
of the glass is not more than 12' above a walking surface
or other accessible area; for higher or larger sizes, the
minimum interlayer thickness shall be .030". 2) Fully
tempered glass. 3) Heat-strengthened glass. 4) Wired
glass. 5) Approved rigid plastics. Installed skylights shall
comply with Washington State Energy Code
requirements.
82. GYPSUM WALLBOARD: IRC Section k702.4.2 &
R-702.4.3 When gypsum is used as a base or backer for
adhesive application of ceramic tile or other nonabsorbent
material shall conform with ASTM C630 or Cl l78.
Water resistant gypsum backing board shall be permitted
to be used on ceilings where framing spacing does not
exceed 12" o.c. for /2" thick or 16" o.c. for 5/8" thick
gypsum board.. Water rcistant gypsum wallboard shall
not be installed over a vapor retarder, or on ceilings in a
shower or tub compartment. All cut or exposed edges,
including those at wall intersections, shall be sealed as
recommended by the manufacturer. Limitations: Water-
resistant gypsum backing board shall not be used in the
following locations: l) Over a vapor reCarder in a shower
or bathtub compartment. 2) Where there will be direct
exposure to water, or in areas subject to continuos high
humidity.
83. GYPSUMWALLBOARD FASTENING: IRC
R7023.6 & Table R702.3.5,I8C 2306.5.1.4. Screws for
attaching gypsum board to wood framing shall be type W
or Type S in accordance with ASTM C l00Z and shall
penetrate the wood not less than 5/8". Footnote e, Table
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R742.3.5: Type X gypsum wallboard for garage ceilings
beneath habit4ble rooms shall be installed perpendicular
to the ceiling framing and shall be fastened at 6" o.c. by
minimum l-7/8" 6dcoated nails or equivalent drywall
screws.
o 3/S" minimum from edge and ends for nails or
screws.
o Fastening (nails): 7" o.c. max. ceiling, 8" walls.
o Fastening (screws): 12" o.c. ceiling, l6" o.c. walls
when wall framing is 16" o.c., 12" whqr wall framing
is 24" o.c.
84. STORY/STORY ABOVE GRADE: IRC Section R202.
That portion of a building included between the upper
surface ofa floor and the upper surface ofthe floor or roof
next above. A story above grade is any story having its
finished floor surface entirely above grade, except that a
basement shall be considered as a story above grade
where the finished surface of the floor above the basement
is: I ) More than 6l above grade plane. 2\ More than 6'
above the finished ground level for rmre than 50% of the
total building perimeter. 3) More than 12' above the
furished ground at any level.
85. IIEIGHT OF BUILDINGGRADE PLANE: IRC
Section R202. The vertical distance from grade plane to
the average height of the highest roof surface. The grde
plane : A reference plane representing the average ofthe
furished ground level adjoining the building at all exterior
walls. Where the finished ground level slopes away from
the exterior walls, the reference plane shall be established
by the lowest points within the area between the building
and the lot line or, where the lot line is more than 6' from
the building between the structure and a point 6' from the
building. Note: Zoning regulutions may limit the height
of residential structures more stringently. Check with
y o u r lo c a I j ur is dictio n fo r h eig ht limitatio ns.
86. RETAININC WALLS: IBC Section 1806.1 ,IRC
Section R105.2. Shall be designed to ensure stability
against overturning, sliding, excessive foundation pressure
and water uplift. Retainingwalls shall be designed for a
safety factor of 1.5 against lateral sliding and overturning.
Retainihg walls that are not over 4' in height measured
from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall not
supporting a surcharge is exempt from permits.
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FOUNDATION INSULATION: WSEC Section
502. 1.4.8. Slab-on-grade insulation, installed inside the
foundation wall, shall extend downward from the top of
the slab for a minimum distance of 24" or downward and
then horizontally beneath theslab for a minimum
combined distance of 24". Insulation installed outside
the foundation shall extend downward to a minimum of
24" or to the frostline. Above grade insulation shall be
protected. For monolithic slabs, the insulation shall
extend downward from the top of the slab to the bottom
of the footing.
UNDER-FLOOR INSULATION: WSEC Section
502.1.4.7 & Chapter 6. Floor insulation shall be
installed in areas over unconditioned spaces, such as
vented crawl spaces, unconditioned basements and
garages. The nominal R-value shall not be less than that
approved for floors over unconditioned spaces on the
approved building plan. Unless approved for other than
prescriptive approach the typical R-Value for floors shall
be R-30. See Chapter 6 Table 6-1. Floor insulation shall
be installed in a permanent manner in substantial contact
with the surface being insulated. Insulation supports
shall be installed so spacing is no more than 24" o.c..
Foundation vents shall be placed so that the top ofthe
vent is below the lower surface of the floor insulation.
89. WALL INSULATION: WSEC Section 502.1.4.6 &
Chapter 6. Above grade exterior walls shall be insulated
to not less than the nominal R-value specified on the
approved building plans. Unless approved for other than
prescriptive approach the typical R-Value for wall
insulation shall be R-21. See Chapter 6 Table 6-1. All?2 exterior wall insulation shall fill the entire framed cavify.
Faced batts shall be face-stapled to avoid (not inset-
stapled), to avoid compression
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ATTIC INSULATION: WSEC Section 502.1.4.1,
502.1.4.5 & Chapter 6, IBC 1203.2. Ceilings below
vented attics shall be insulated to not less than the
nominal R- value specified on the approved building
plans. Unless approved for other than prescriptive
approach the typical R-Value for attic insulation shall be
R-38. See Chapter 6 Table 6-1. The thickness of
rooflceiling insulation that is blown in shall be identified
by inches of thickness, density and R-Value markers
shall be installed at least one for every 300 sq. ft. through
the attic/ceiling. The markers shall be affixed to the
trusses or joists and marked with the minimum initial
installed thickness and the minimum settle thickness with
number at least l" in height. Each marker *rall face the
attic access. Loose-fill insulation may be used in attic
spaces where the slope of the ceiling is not more than 3'
in 12 and there is at least 30" attic space. Eave vents
shall be provided with baffle to deflect incoming air
above the surface of the insulation. The baffles shall be
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rigia material, resistant to wind driv".. moisture. The
minimum ventilation requirements in IBC Section 1203.2
shall be maintained. Baffles shall be installed so that l"
is maintained between the roof sheathing ard the baffle.
The baffles shall be installed from the top of the outside
wall, extending inward, to a point 6" vertically above the
height of noncompressed insulation, and 12" vertically
above loose fill insulation.
VAULTED CEILING INSULATION: WSEC Chaprer
2, Section 602. l. Vaulted ceiling insulation shall be
installed where an enclosed joist or rafter space is
formed by ceilings applied directly to the underside of
roofjoists or raflers. Vaulted ceilings shall be insulated
to not less than the nominal R-value specified on the
approved building plans. Unless approved for other than
prescriptive approach the typical R-Value for vaulted
ceiling insulation shall be R-30. See Chapter 6 Table 6-
l. WSEC Section 502.1.6.3. Vaulted ceiling cavities
shall be of sufficient depth to allow a minimum l" vented
air space above the insulation. Faced batts shall be face
stapled (not inset-stapled).
ACCESS HATCHES AND DOORS: WSEC Section
502.1.4.4. Access doors from conditioned to
unconditioned spaces (atrics and crawl spaces) shall be
weather-stripped and insulated to a level equivalent to
the insulation on the surrounding surfaces. A wood
framed or equivalent baffle or retainer must be provided
when loose fill insulation is inslalled the purpose of
which is to prevent insulation from spilling into the
living space when the attic access opened and/or to
provide a permanent means of maintaining the installed
R-value of loose-fill insulation.
DUCT INSULATION/DUCT LEAKAGE: WSEC
Sections 503.9, 503.10 & Table 5-l l. Approved R-8
insulation shall be installed in the following locations:
ducts, plenums and enclosures located on the roof or
exterior of the building or installed in an attic, garage,
crawl space, and walls and floor/ceiling spaces. Ducts
located in a cement slab or in ground shall be insulated
with an approved R-5 insulation. Al[ low-pressure
supply and return duct transversejoints, and enclosed
stud bays orjoist cavities/space used to transport air,
shall be securely fastened and sealed with welds, gaskets,
mastics (adhesives), or mastic embeddedfabric systems
installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions. Exception: l) Ducts or
building cavities used for air distribution that are located
entirely within tlie onditioned space do not require
sealing. 2) UL lSlA listed tapes used with listed rigid
fibrous glass ducts may be used as a primary sealan!
when installed in accordance with the listing. 3) UL
l8lB listed tapes used with listed flexible air ducts may
be used as a primary sealant, when installed in
accordance with the listing. 4) Where enclosed stud bays
orjoist cavities/spaces are used to transport air sealing
may be accomplished using drywall, drywall tape plus
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joint compount. 5) Tapes installed in accordance with
the manufacturer's installation instructions, providing
detailed information specific to application on ducts,
including approved duct materials and required duct
surface cleaning.
94. PIPE INSULATION: WSEC Section 503.11 & Table 5-
12, UPC (WAC) 313.6. All piping, exceptpiping
installed within unitary HVAC equipment, shall be
thermally insulated in accordance with Table 112. Atl
hot and cold water pipes installed outside the conditioned
rt 611 tpu"" shall be insulated to a minimum of R-3
95 VAPOR RETARDER/]VIOISTURE CONTROL:
WSEC Section 502.1.6. Vapor retarders shall be
installed on the warm side (in winter) of insulation.
Vapor retarders shall not be required in rooflceiling
assemblies where the ventilation space above the
insulation averages 12" or greater. Faced batts shall be
face stapled.
GROUND COVER IN CRAWL SPACE: WSEC
Section 502.1.6.7 . A ground cover of 6 mil black
polyethylene or approved equal shall be laid <iver the
ground within crawl spaces. The ground cover shall be
overlapped 12" minimum at the joints and shall extend to
the foundation wall. The ground cover may be omitted
in crawl spaces if the crawl space has a concrete slab
with a minimum thickness of !112".
WINDOWS & EXTERIOR DOORS: WSEC Section
502.1.5 & Tables 6-1, 602.6. U-Factors for glazing and
doors shall be not more than the U-factor specified on
the approved building plans. Unless approved for other
than prescriptive approach the maximum typical Ufactor
for glazing shall be .40. See Chapter 6 Table 6-1. Any
change in windows or doors must be approved by the
Building Department before installation. NFRC
compliance stickers shall remain on the windows until
the insulation inspection has been approved by the
Building Department. Doors, which are more than 50%
glazng shall be considered windows for the purposes of
energy, code requirements.
AIR LEAKAGE: WSEC 502.4. Provisions to limit air
leakage shall be provided to those locations separating
outdoor ambient conditions from interior spaces tlat are
heated or mechanically cold. Seals & Weatherstripping:
a) Exterior joints around windows and door frames,
openings between walls and foundation, between walls
and roof and wall panels; openings at penetrations of
utility services through walls, fuors, and roofs; and at all
other openings in the building envelope, and between
dwelling units shall be sealed, caulked, gasketed or
weatherstripped to limit air leakage. Other exterior
joints and seams and seams shall be similarly treated or
taped, or covered with moisture vapor permeable
housewrap. b) All exterior doors or doors serving as
access to an enclosed unheated area shall be
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weatherstripped to limit air leakage around the perimeter
when in a closed position. c) Site built windows are
exempt from testing but shall be made tight fitting.
Fixed lites shall have glass retained by stops with sealant
or caulking all around. Recessed lighting fixtures shall
be type [C rated, and installed to limit air leakage
Recessed lights shall be manufacturedwith no
penetrations between the inside of the recessed fixture
and ceiling cavity and sealed or gasketed to prevent air
leakage in the conditioned space. Additional recessed
light options are listed in WSEC section 502.4.4
99. EXHAUST FANS: WSVIAQ Section 302, Table 3-l:
Source specihc exhaust ventilation is required in each
kitchen, bathroom, water closet, laundry room, indoor
swimming pool, spa, and other rooms where excess water
vapor or cooking odor is produced as follows:
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I0I.VENTILATION DUCTS: WSVIAQ Section 302.2.3 &
302.3.4, 3 03.4. 1.4, 303 .4.2.3, 303.4.3.2, 303.4. 3.5,
303.4.4.3. All exhaust ducts in unconditioned spaces
shall be insulated to a minimum of R-4. All supply ducts
located in the conditioned space shall be irrsulated to R-
4. All ducts shall terminate outside the buildirg. Fan
ducts shall be equipped with back draft dampers.
Terminal elements shall have at least the equivalent net
free area of the ductwork. Terminal elements for exhaust
fan duct systems shall be screened or otherwise protected
from entry by leaves or otrer material.
102. OUTDOOR AIR SUPPLY: WSVIAQ 302.3.5.3.
Outdoor air shall be distributed to each habitable room
by means such as individual inlets, separate duct systems,
or a forced air system. Where outdoor air supplies are
separated from exhaust points by doors, provisions shall
be made to ensure air flow by installation of distribution
ducts, undercutting doors, installation of grilles, transoms
or other similar means. Doors shall be undercut to a
minimum V"" above of the surface of the finish flor. A
mechanical system shall supply outdoor air as required in
WSVIAQ Section 302.3.1. The mechanical system may
consist ofexhaust fans, supply fans, or both.
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at .25 water gauge. Ventilaion ducts shall terminate
outside the building Ventilation ducts located in
unconditioned spaces shall be insulated to a minimum of
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100 WHOLE HOUSE VENTILATION SYSTEMS:
WSVIAQ Section 302.3, . Each dwelling unit shall be
equipped with a whole hous ventilation system that shall
be capable of providing the volume of outdoor air
specified in Table 3-2 under normal operating
conditions. Intermittently operated whole house
ventilation systems shall be constructed to have the
capability for continuous operation, and shall have a
manual control, such as a2Ghout clock timer. At the
time of final inspection, the automatic control timer shall
be set to operate the whole house fan for at least 8 hours
a day. The clock timer shall be readily accessible ard be
capable of operating the whole house ventilation fan
without energizing other energy consuming appliances.
A label shall be affixed to the controls that reads "Whole
House Ventilation (see operating instructions)." The cftn
rating for the whole house fan shall be measured using
the flow rating at 0.25" water gauge. Whole house fans
located 4 feet or less from the interior grille shall have a
sone rating of 1.5 or less measured at 0. 10" water gauge.
Manufacturer's noise ratings shall be determined as pr
HVI9l5 (October 1995).
103. OUTDOOR AIR INLETS: WSVIAQ 302.3.5,
303.4.1.5. tndividualroom outdoor air inlets shall have
a) controllable and secure opening. b) be sleeved or
otherwise designed so as not to compromise the thermal
properties of the wall or window in which they are
placed. c) Provide not less than 4 sq. inches of net free
area of opening for each habitable space. Any inlet or
combination of inlets which provide 10 cfrn at l0 Pascals
as determined by the Home Ventilating Institute Air
Flow Test Standard (HVI 901 ll/96) are deemed
equivalent to 4 sq. in. net free area. Where outdoor air
supplies (window or wall ports) are separated from fan
locations by doors, adequate airflow shall be ensured by
undercutting doors or installing grilles or transoms.
Doors and operable lites in windows are not deemed to
meet the outdoor air supply intake requirements.
Outdoor inlets shall be screened or otherwise protected
from entry by leaves or other material. Outdoor inlets
shall be located so as not to take air from the following
areas: a) Closer than l0' from an appliance vent outlet,
unless such ventoutlet is 3' above the outdoor air inlet.
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appliances therein. e) closer than l0' from ant vent
opening of a plumbing drainage system unless the vent is
Iocated at least 3' above the air inlet. f) Attic, crawl
spaces, or garages. Exception: Exhaust only ventilation
systems do not require outdoor inlets if the home has a
ducted forced air heating system that conmunicated with
all habitable rooms and the interior doors are undercut to
a minimum Yz" above the surface of the walking surface
of the finish floor covering.
104. MAKE-UP AIRTHROUGH FURNACE: WSVIAQ
Section 302.3.5.6,303.4.2& Table 3-5. The outdoor air
connection to the return air stream shall be located
upstream of the forced,air system blower and shall not be
connected directly into a fumace cabinet. The outdoor air
duct shall be sized in accordance with WSVIAQ table 3-
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This project complies with the following:
The project is a single fianfly residence or duplex.
The project is wood frame OR all of the insulation is interior or exterior of the framing.
Allbuilding components meetthe requirements listed in Table Sl, Oplion lll.
The project will meet all other provisions of the WSEC and MAQ.
The project will take advantage of ons to the prescriptive optiontr 0OZ.e Exception 1. One door does not meet the standards is allowed.
Location of the door taking this exception
O 00e.0 Exception 2. Doors with a llfactor of 0.40 without calculations, Option lll only.
Location of the door(s) taking this exception
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0. Nominal R-values are for wood frame assemblies only or assemblies built in accordance with Section 601.1.
l. Minimurn requirements for each option listed. For example, if a proposed desigrr has a glazngratio to the conditioned floor
area of l3yo,itshall comply with all ofthe requirements of the l5Yo glazngoption (or hrgher). Proposed designs which cannot
meet the specific requirements of a listed option above may calculate compliance by Chapters 4 or 5 of this Code.
2. Requirement applies to all ceilings except single rafter orjoist vaulted ceilings. 'Adv'denotes Advanced Framed Ceiling.
3. Requirement applicable only to single rafter orjoist vaulted ceilings.
4. BelowgradewallsshallbeinsulatedeitherontheexteriortoaminimumlevelofR-l0,orontheinteriortothesamelevelas
walls above grade. Exterior insulation installed on below grade walls shall be a water resistant material, manufactured for its
intended use, and installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. See Section 602.2.
5. Floors over crawl spaces or exposed to ambient air conditions.
6. Required slab perimeter insulation shall be a water resistant material, manufactured for its intended use, and installed
according to manufacturer's specifications. See Section 602.4.
7 . Int. denotes standard framing 16 inches on center with headers insulated with a minimum of R-5 insulation.
8. This wall insulation requirement denotes R-19 wall cavity insulation plus R-5 foam sheathing.
9. Doors, including all fue doors, shall be assigned default U-factors from Table l0-6C.
10. Where a maximum glazing area is listed, the total glazing area (combined vertical plus overhead) as a percent of gross
conditioned floor area shall be less than or equal to that value. Overhead glazing with U-factor of U:0.40 or less is not included
in glazing area limitations.
11. Overhead glazngshall have U-factors determined in accordance with NFRC 100 or as specified in Section 502.1.5.
12. Logand solid timber walls with a minimum average thickness of 3.5" are exempt from this insulation requirement.
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Residential Building Plans Checklist
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Ln*,ort l-t* permit#
City of Port Townsend
Development Services Department
25O Madison Street, Suite 3
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-5095 Fax: (360) 344-4619
Namg
This checklist is for new dwellings, additions, remodels and garages. The purpose is to show what you intend
to build, where it will be located on your lot, and how it will be constructed.
In addition to this form. please submit:
. Residential Building Permit Application form
. Sensitive Areas Questionnaire
.2001Washington State Energy Code forms. Use either prescriptive forms, or component performance
forms with calculations.
. Washington State Energy Code Construction Checklist
. Two sets of plans. t$n a/$r plan sheet size is preferred. Plans must be to scale. 1/+": I ft. is preferred.
. If an architect has signed your plans, one set must have an original signature and wet stamp on each page.
. For structures that require engineering (including pole structures, sunroomsz dormers of a certain size,
"irregularly shaped" structures) provide two copies of calculations from a Washington Licensed Architect
or engineer. One set must have an original signature and wet stamp.
For New Residential Dwelling Construction also submit:
. Street/Utility Development Permit application, or Minor Improvement Permit application if water and
sewer are already stubbed to the property. For any utility extensions, provide engineered plans.
. Two additional copies of the site plan for Public Works (three sets if a septic system is proposed). Please
also include one reduced 8-ll2' x 11" size site plan.
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NOTE: Electrical Permits are required by the State of Washington Department of Labor & Industies &AD.
Contact L&I at (360) 417-2700 for more informntion.
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List the pagr.nunhrr in the left column for each item that you have included on your plans.
PAGE # SITE / PLOT PLAN
PAGE# FOUNDATION PLAN
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J,\,Legal description, parcel number, name, address and telephone number of property owner/applicant,
includins cellular ohone if available.
Property lines and dimensions, including all interior lot lines.
I All building lines and exterior dimensions (including all dwelling and accessory structures)
Setbacks from property lines and buildings including structures on neighboring lots. (Indicate roof
overhang. Overhang may extend into setback area a maximum of two feet.). The setbacks shall be
drawn in accordance with an accurate. ninned boundarv line surwev flBC 106 2)
walkways, patios, decks and porches
On-site parking (Two 9'x 19' spaces required for new residential construction. These spaces may be
lrovided in a sarage.)
Trees: Diameter, species name, location and canopy of existing significant trees in relation to
proposed and existing structures, utility lines, and construction limit line.
"Significant trees" are those with a minimum diameter of 12 inches measured at 4-ll2 feet above average grade.
Identi$ all significant trees to be removed by placing rul "x" on tlem, and circle those trees that will remain.
Significant trees removed in relation to and necessary for the construction of buildings, parking and driveways in
connection with the issuance of a building permit are exempt. Exempt activity requires a written exemption iszued by
the Development Services Director.
Street names, road easements and easements of record.
Existing and proposed utilities, service lines and pipe size
Slope of land (grade and direction)
Submit an impervious drainage plan, indicating sizes of drainage areas, method(s) of detention, depth
areas, and what materials used.of detention
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Waterfront property: indicate bank height, setback between building and top of bank or blufl all
creeks, drainage corridors, etc. For new exterior construction, include all structures on either side
within 300 feet. and their setbacks.
Existing andlor proposed septic system, if applicable. Please provide an extra set of plans for the
County Health Department.
El Footings, piers, and foundation walls (including interior footing or pier locations)
\Post and beam sizes and spans, detail beam/post and postlpier (or footing) positive connection
Beam pockets or method of securing beam ends.
Floorjoist size, material grade, layout and spans,
Foundation venting and calculations (l square foot of ventll50 square feet of crawl space).
Crawl space access & dimensions.
Plumbing sizes and locations of foundation penetration.
Vapor retarder on crawlspace ground (6 mil black polyethylene)
I If engineering, show holddown symbol and verbiage on the foundation plan itself
Rev. 81106
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PAGE# FLOOR PLAN
PAGE# WALL SECTION
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A,I Room use, dimensions,size and square footage by floor level.
Braced wall panel locations.
Smoke detector
Stairways:width, rise, ruq handrails. suardrails. landines. etc.
t Window, skylight and door locations and sizes, with egress and safety glanng, if applicable. (Include
brand/model and U factor on energy application.)
l, 'l Rafter and ceiling joist size, material grade, layout and spans. Roof framing plan required if rafters,
optional iftrusses.
Attic access location and dimensions.
4,t Plumbing fixtures.
I Hot water tanks, furnaces, fireplaces. solid fuel appliances and combustion air ducts.
Location of whole lqqqe yentilation fan, controls and timer
Location and cfm of all other exhaust fans (i.e. bathroom. kitchen and laundrv)
Type of exhaust duct material, duct path and exterior termination point of appliance vents and
environmental exhaust ducts.
and all WSEC outside fresh air inlets
Eire blocking.
l-hr. construction between dwelling & garage on garage side
I If engineering, show shear wall symbol and verbiage on the floor plan itself
F reinforcement vertical below natural and final
Foundatioq wall, height, width and reinforcement (rebar). hold-downs if applicable.
Anchor bolts, washers (2 x 2x3116 square. steel) and pressure treated plates.
Thickness of floor slab
Flqql joist size and spacing. under floor clearance from crawl space erade for ioists and beams.
Floor sheathing. type and size.
Wall stud size.grade and spacing.
to be used or advanced.
Header. sizg, grade, spans and insulation (if applicable).
all and and
Type & location of weather-resistive barrier
and location of sEC 502. I
Sheetrock: thickness, type and location.
Iryulation material and R-value in walls above and below erade. floor ceilins and slab.
Rafters" ceilinq ioists, trusses, with blocking and positive connection of roof svstem to wall.
Ceiling height.
Roof sheathing,roofing material, roof pitch, attic ventilation (provide calculations).
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Exterior views on front. rear and sides: show all windows and doors.
Decks. steps. handrails. euardrails. landines.
Heieht of buildine
Chimnevs: show required heieht above roof.
Final erade.
Retaining walls, if applicable.
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City of Port Townsend
Development Services f)epartment
CRITICAL AREAS QTIE STIONNAIRE
Permit applications are reviewed by our staff to make a preliminary determination of the presence or
absence of a Critical Area on the property, pursuant to Chapter 19.05 of the Port Townsend
Municipal Code. To help us make this determination, please supply the following information.
General Information:
Critical Area uestions:
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Applicant Name:.4qt
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Phone:
Mailing Address
Property Address (if different)ADz --"-l"ll 6#
Description of Proposal (include site plan)
d "k',*d
The proposed new construction creates
management practices are proposed?
square feet of impervious surface. What best
1. Is any portion of the property within or near a mappedCritical Area?
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stanX{i1g or running water on the surface of the siteat any time during the year?
d;( No If YES, please describe:
2. [s there any
Yes
Has any portion of the site been identiftd as a wetland?
If YES, please describe:
YES NOJ
Is the site characterized as:
Forest Meadow
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A-clear"d Mixed
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5. [s the slope of the prope.tv, -]L+"t(0%- 5%)
Critical Slope- 40Yo or greater
steep slope
(ts%- 40%)
_gentle slope
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The applicant hereby certifies that all of the above statements and the information contained in any other
transmiffals made herewith are true, and the applicant acknowledges that any action taken by the City of Port
Townsend based in whole or in part on this application may be reversed if it develops that any such statement
or other information contained herein is false.
The applicant understands that the determinationof the Director may be appealed by the applicantor by any
other the appeal procedure outlined in Chapter l.l4 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code.
filed within seven calendar days from the Notice of a final decision.
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Signature of Applicant Date
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FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY:
Reviewed by:Date:
Site visit Required? NO YES Site visit made on:
Exempt per PTMC 19.05.040 (CX NO YES
Threshold Determination (presence/absence of Critical Area, type of Critical Area):
Shorelines Jurisdiction?NO YES
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Inspection Report16Project Permit ?-
Date Inspector Inspection & Notes
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
250 Madison srreet, suite 30r, port Townsend wA 9g36sPLUMBING CERTIFICATION PRESSURE TEST
BUTLDING OWNER PERMIT
PLUMBING DATE OF TEST
LICENSE #
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DWV WATER SERVICE ,LAir0Water
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I hereby certify the infonnation provided above is the result of the Piumbing System pressure test conducted by theundersigned at the indicated l'{isrepresentation of this cerfification rs a gross misdemeanor underRCW.9A.72.040
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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INSPECTION REPORT
For inspections, call the Inspeition Line at 360-385-2 294 by 3:00 PM the day before you want
the inspection. For Monday inspections, call by 3:00 PM Friday.
PERMIT NUMBER:DATE OF'INSPECTION:
SITB ADDRESS:
PROJECT NAME:
CONTACT PERSON:
CONTRACTOR:
PHONE:
TYPE OF INSPECTION:
5 1/U
! APPROVED ! APPROVED WITH
CORRECTIONS
Ok to proceed. Corrections will be
checked at next inspection
tr NOTAPPROVED
Call for re-inspection before
proceeding,
Inspector Date
Approved plans and permit card must be on-site and available at time of inspection. A re-inspection fee may
be assessed if work is not ready for inspection.
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CITY OF'PORT TOWNSEND
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INSPBCTION REPORT
For inspections, call the Inspection Line at 360-385-2294 by 3:00 PM the day before you want
the inspection. For Monday inspections, call by 3:00 PM Friday.
B-q -oa PERMIT o 7-DATE OF'INSPECTION:
SITE ADDRESS:
PROJECT NAME:
CONTACT PERSON:
CONTRACTOR:
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TYPE OF'INSPECTION:L= hao rr,r.r ll
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proceed. Corrections will be
checked at next inspection
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! NOTAPPROVED
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Approved plans permit card be on-site and available at time of inspection. A re-inspectionfee may
be assessed if work is not ready inspection.
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INSPECTION REPORT
For inspections, call the Inspection Line at 360-385-2294 by 3:00 PM the day before you want
the inspection. For Monday inspectionso call by 3:00 PM Friday.
DATB OF'INSPECTION:
SITE ADDRESS:
PROJECT NAME:
CONTACT PERSON:
TYPE OF INSPECTION:
PERMIT NUMBER:
CONTRACTOR:5oa PHONE:
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Approved plans and permit card must be on-site and available at time of inspection. A re-inspection fee may
be assessed if work is not ready for inspection.