2012, 04-24 Permit App: BLD-2012-0493 Finish Basement Community Development Department (Staff Use Only)
Permit Center
4, -, 11703 East Sprague Avenue, Suite B-3 PERMIT NUMBER:
Spokane Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Tel: (509) 688-0036 PERMIT FEE:
Valley Fax: 688-0037
N permitcenitcenter@spokanevalley.orq
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION
❑ NEW CONSTRUCTION • ADDITION%REMODEL ❑ ACCESSORY BUILDING
El DECK0 OTHER
SITE ADDRESS: 02.3-'Q/ 4/, //Ls iieL /2ck �2s/. 9 - ____--___--_
ASSESSORS PARCEL NO.: r5-07,Z -V7o3 LEGAL DESCRI ON: '`� � i
BUILDING OWNER NAME: D€ roc '' ��€�Er i � ���� - i'
NAME: �/ 5�,7�'OG��r1 r� Ff fOjE?Lt _ ,21134 2� lily,., p
ADDRESS: 70 4/. m c,.►? e/" /C .. P�18rT1C-_1{ -1 !��/�
CITY: 5;144.4.44_,e_ !/ Q.t / STATE: JIAU . c3 .Tr 1 7 /
PHONE: S.! 1 a /_?7 FAX: CELL: —Is"?'
CONTACT NAMED: /IW SCJ`c 4,k •
PHONE: 07 9 cgic/ / •
//. FAX: �+ CELL:/ U /y. — g3 7/
CONTRACTOR NAME: / I„och.... r )r/ 7 y ,yCfrtflC 'S 1,L,
MAILING ADDRESS: 34 m
CITY: swot( STATE: ZIp:•. jvi
PHONE: "e-' . .II FAX: CELL:_ /e/
CONTRACTOR LICENSE NO.: 6e0,2^.6-77- Qi7 EXPIRES: /— 3/-/3 CITY BUSINESS LICENSE NO.:TAC y7777dvs
DESCRIBE THE SCOPE OF WORK IN DETAIL AND INDICATE USE & PROPOSED USE:
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****YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING****
MARK N/A IF NOT APPLICABLE
Height to Peak: Dimensions: No. of Stories: Total Habitable w.f%-i•6asan•ce.-&"
Al' _ID
271 N--S'X/O,) Space: 93-5-7
. 8X 27 S Main Floor SQ FT: Upper Froor S T: Unfinished Basement SQ Finished Basement SQ
8,5-X/0., ��7 / /J/9 FT: g6s,0 FT: ti,
8 Garage SQ FT: Deck/Covered Patio SQ Imperyous Surface 30%Slopes on
/7/,19- g f FT: / 7 `21 Area: •
40 Property: 4/4(
No. of Bedrooms: 2 Construction Type:frs..ti.e__ Heat Source:e'% „e1„( ewer Septic: C_I ,.
TOTAL COST OF PROJECT: $ a i/o,/
DISCLAIMER
The permitted verifies, acknowledges and agrees by their signature that: 1) if this permit is for construction or on a dwelling,the dwelling is/will
be served by potable water. 2) Ownership of this City of Spokane Valley permit inure to the property owner. 3) The signatory is the property
owner or has permission to represent the property owner in this transaction. 4) All construction is to be done in full compliance with the City of
Spokane Valley Development code. Referenced codes are available for review at the City of Spokane Valley Permit Center. 5) The City of
Spokane Valley permit is not a permit or approval for an violation of federal, state or local laws, codes or ordinances. 6) Plans or additional
information may be required to be submitted ando.�-. -ntly-ntly ..proved before this application can be processed.
Signature M Date: y,/�,�3/ A o/�
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RESIDENTIAL CHECK LIST DIRECTIONS:
Place a check mark in box next to each document required for complete submittal.
o SITE PLAN
o Property lines and dimensions ❑ Setbacks to property lines
o Direction arrow pointing North and orientation to streets o Distance between buildings
o Proposed/existing buildings (footprint and dimensions) o Right of way/easement location &sizes
o Utilities, septic tank/drain field locations and distances o Driveway approach size and location
BUILDING PLANS (3 SETS) (minimum 1/8 inch scale or completely dimensioned)
❑ Elevations(Front/Rear/Sides)with roof peak and wall height including basement:
lir Foundation Plan (crawlspace, basement or slab on grade):
o Footing sizes and locations Supporting wood cripple walls or beams
o Perimeter concrete foundation wall sizes ❑ Thickened concrete pads supporting
24Crawlspace ventilation beams or girder trusses
Floor Plan of each level (finished or unfinished)with dimensions:
o Floor Joist direction, size and spacing IA Window and door location and sizes
o Header, beam or concrete lintel sizes Window well locations if applicable
o Brace wall panel locations 2CRoom usage labels
Water heater and furnace locations %Smoke detector locations
71 Exhaust fan locations o Attic and crawl space access locations
o Deck or concrete patio sizes and locations o Fire Wall construction
❑ Roof Plan:
o Engineered truss direction and spacing o Ridge, eave and valley lines
o Rafter and over frame direction, size and spacing o Beam and girder size and location
❑ Wall Section Detail including:
Roof
o Slope/roofing material/underlayment/ice dam protection o Truss or rafter size, spacing &connection
o Sheathing size and type ❑Attic insulation/air space baffle/ventilation
Ceiling
o Joist size and spacing o Size of ceiling gypsum wall board
Wall
o Height/top plate/stud size and spacing/sole plate o Siding/exterior house wrap/anchor bolts
o Exterior sheathing size and type o Insulation, vapor barrier, gypsum wall board
Floor
o Joist size and spacing o Sheathing or concrete floor size/insulation
Foundation Wall
o Concrete or Masonry unit width o Footing bottom to finished ground level depth
o Earth to wood separation distance o Horizontal &vertical reinforcement if any
Footing
o Size ❑ Reinforcement if any
Radon
o Passive system with 6mil vapor barrier o Active system with 6 mil vapor barrier
Miscellaneous Construction Details
❑ Deck:
o Floor plan/side view/dimensions o Footings/post/and beam size and locations
o Floor Joist/decking direction, size and spacing
❑ Stairway tread rise&run and nosing 0 Handrail/Guard height&spacing
rermn renter
Spokane 11703 E Sprague Ave,Suite B-3
A'' Spokane Valley,WA 99206 PERMIT NUMBER:
valley° (509)688-0036 FAX:(509)688-0037
Community Development Permitcenter pokanevalley.org PERMIT FEE:
Mechanical Permit Application n Commercial n Residential
SITE ADDRESS:
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License No: 0 flc. j .,J;') Zrp>�' ""
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Contact/Project Manager: T/Zll `/� 7 7 C✓
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FURNACES&SUSPENDED HEATERS-INSTALLATION OR RELOCATION #UNITS
Up to&including 100,000 BTU
FURNACES&SUSPENDED HEATERS-INSTALLATION OR RELOCATION Over 100,000 BTU
DUCT WORK SYSTEM
HEAT PUMP/AIR CONDITIONER 0-3 TON
AIR CONDITIONER
Over 3-15 TON
AIR CONDITIONER
Over 15-30 TON
AIR CONDITIONER Over 30-50 TON
AIR CONDITIONER
Over 50 TON
GAS WATER HEATER
GAS PIPING SYSTEM(each outlet)
GAS LOG,FIREPLACE,&GAS INSERT
APPLIANCE VENTS INSTALLATION,RELOCATION,REPLACEMENT
REPAIRS OR ADDITIONS
BOILER,COMPRESSORS,ABSORPTIONS SYSTEM 0 to 3 hp-100,000 BTU or less
BOILER,COMPRESSORS,ABSORPTIONS SYSTEM Over 3-15 hp-100,001 to 500,000 BTU
BOILER,COMPRESSORS,ABSORPTIONS SYSTEM Over 15-30 hp -500,001 to 1,000,000 BTU
BOILER,COMPRESSORS,ABSORPTIONS SYSTEM Over 30 hp-1,000,001 to 1,750,000 BTU
BOILER,COMPRESSORS,ABSORPTIONS SYSTEM Over 50 hp-over 1,750,000 BTU
AIR HANDLER(DOES NOT include ducting) Each unit up to 10,000 cfm,including ducts
AIR HANDLER(DOES NOT include ducting) Each unit over 10,000 cfm
EVAPORATIVE COOLERS(other than portables)
VENTILATION AND EXHAUST Each fan connected to a singe duct
VENTILATION AND EXHAUST Each ventilation system ��}}
VENTILATION AND EXHAUST Each hood served by mechanical exhaust
INCINERATORS Installation or relocation of residential
INCINERATORS Installation or relocation of commercial
APPLIANCES Range,Clothes Washer
UNLISTED APPLIANCES Under 400,000 BTU
UNLISTED APPLIANCES Over 400,000 BTU
HOOD
HOOD Type I
Type II
L P STORAGE TANK
WOOD OR PELLET STOVE INSERT
WOOD STOVE SYSTEM-FREE STANDING
EXPIRES: ( IN:
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BUILDING PLANNING
SECTION 8312 Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system
GUARDS shall not be required for additions or alterations to existing
buildings that are not already provided with an automatic
R312.1 Where required. Guards shall be located along
open-sided walking surfaces,including stairs,ramps and land- residential sprinkler system.
ings,that are located more than 30 inches(762 mm)measured R313.2.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential
vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 36 fire sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in
inches (914 mm) horizontally to the edge of the open side. accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D.
Insect screening shall not be considered as a guard.
R312.2 Height.Required guards at open-sided walking sur-
faces,including stairs,porches,balconies or landings,shall be SECTION R314
not less than 36 inches (914 mm) high measured vertically SMOKE ALARMS
above the adjacent walking surface, adjacent fixed seating or R314.1 Smoke detection and notification.All smoke alarms
the line connecting the leading edges of the treads. shall be listed in accordance with UL 217 and installed in
Exceptions: accordance with the provisions of this code and the household
fire warning equipment provisions of NFPA 72.
1. Guards on the open sides of stairs shall have a height R314.2 Smoke detection systems.Household fire alarm sys-
not less than 34 inches(864 mm)measured vertically tems installed in accordance with NFPA 72 that include smoke
from a line connecting the leading edges of the treads. alarms,or a combination of smoke detector and audible notifi-
2. Where the top of the guard also serves as a handrail on cation device installed as required by this section for smoke
the open sides of stairs,the top of the guard shall not alarms, shall be permitted. The household fire alarm system
be not less than 34 inches(864 mm)and not more than shall provide the same level of smoke detection and alarm as
38 inches(965 mm)measured vertically from a line required by this section for smoke alarms.Where a household
connecting the leading edges of the treads. fire warning system is installed using a combination of smoke
R312.3 Opening limitations.Required guards shall not have detector and audible notification device(s),it shall become a
openings from the walking surface to the required guard height permanent fixture of the occupancy and owned by the home-
which allow passage of a sphere 4 inches(102 m)in diameter. owner.The system shall be monitored by an approved super-
vising station and be maintained in accordance with NFPA 72.
Exceptions: Exception:Where smoke alarms are provided meeting the
1. The triangular openings at the open side of a stair, requirements of Section R314.4.
formed by the riser,tread and bottom rail of a guard, R314.3 Location.Smoke alarms shall be installed in the fol-
shall not allow passage of a sphere 6 inches(153 mm) lowing locations:
in diameter.
2. Guards on the open sides of stairs shall not have open 1. In each sleeping room.
ings which allow passage of a sphere 43/8 inches(111 2. Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate
mm)in diameter. vicinity of the bedrooms.
3. On each additional story of the dwelling,including base-
R312.4 Exterior woodplastic composite guards.Woodplas-
tic composite guards shall comply with the provisions of Sec-
tion R317.4. and uninhabitable attics.In dwellings or dwelling units
with split levels and without an intervening door
between the adjacent levels,a smoke alarm installed on
SECTION R313 the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS provided that the lower level is less than one full story
below the upper level.
R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An When more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed
automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in
townhouses. within an individual dwelling unit the alarm devices shall be
interconnected in such a manner that the actuation of one alarm
Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit.
shall not be required when additions or alterations are made R314.3.1 Alterations,repairs and additions.When alter-
to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic resi- ations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or
dential fire sprinlder system installed. when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in
R313.1.1 Design and installation. Automatic residential existing dwellings, the individual dwelling unit shall be
fire sprinkler systems for townhouses shall be designed and equipped with smoke alarms located as required for new
installed in accordance with Section P2904. dwellings.
R313.2 One-and two-family dwellings automatic fire sys- Exceptions:
tems.Effective January 1,2011, an automatic residential fire 1. Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings,
sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two- family such as the replacement of roofing or siding,or the
dwellings. addition or replacement of windows or doors, or
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•
BUILDING PLANNING
R305.1.1 Basements. Portions of basements that do not SECTION R307
contain habitable space,hallways,bathrooms,toilet rooms TOILET,BATH AND SHOWER SPACES
and laundry rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less
than 6 feet 8 inches(2032 mm). R307.1 Space required. Fixtures shall be spaced in accor-
dance with Figure R307.1,and in accordance with the require-
Exception:Beams,girders,ducts or other obstructions ments of Section P2705.1.
may project to within 6 feet 4 inches (1931 mm)of the R307.2 Bathtub and shower spaces. Bathtub and shower
finished floor. floors and walls above bathtubs with installed shower heads
and in shower compartments shall be finished with a
nonabsorbent surface. Such wall surfaces shall extend to a
height of not less than 6 feet(1829 mm)above the floor.
SECTION R306
SANITATION SECTION R308
R306.1 Toilet facilities.Every dwelling unit shall be provided GLAZING
with a water closet,lavatory,and a bathtub or shower. R308.1 Identification.Except as indicated in Section R308.1.1
each pane of glazing installed in hazardous locations as defined
R306.2 Kitchen.Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a in Section R308.4 shall be provided with a manufacturer's desig-
kitchen area and every kitchen area shall be provided with a nation specifying who applied the designation,designating the
sink. type of glass and the safety glazing standard with which it com-
plies, which is visible in the final installation. The designation
R306.3 Sewage disposal.All plumbing fixtures shall be con- shall be acid etched, sandblasted, ceramic-fired, laser etched,
nected to a sanitary sewer or to an approved private sewage dis- embossed,or be of a type which once applied cannot be removed
posal system. without being destroyed.A label shall be permitted in lieu of the
R306.4 Water supply to fixtures.All plumbing fixtures shall manufacturer's designation.
be connected to an approved water supply.Kitchen sinks,lava Exceptions:
tories, bathtubs, showers, bidets, laundry tubs and washing 1. For other than tempered glass,manufacturer's desig-
machine outlets shall be provided with hot and cold water. nations are not required provided the building official
WALL\ I
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MIN. I
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For SI: 1 inch=25.4 nun.
FIGURE R307.1
MINIMUM FIXTURE CLEARANCES
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EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE
EGRESS WINDOW
*Minimum 20"wide clear opening
*Minimum 24"high clear opening
*Minimum 5.7 sq ft openable area
**5.0 sq ft minimum @ grade floor
*Top of sill maximum of 44" above finished floor
34"CLEAR
20"CLEAR
MIN
OPENABLE
AREA
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5.7 SQ FT MIN
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MINIMUM SIZE MINIMUM SIZE WINDOW
WINDOW FOR 20 IN. FOR 24 IN.CLEAR HEIGHT
CLEAR WIDTH
SILL HEIGHT
44"MAX
• FLOOR
grade floor opening is a window or other openings 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.
WINDOW WELL LADDER EGRESS
*Minimum 36"x 36" *At least 12" in width
*Minimum 9 sq ft clear floor area *Rungs not more than 18" on center
*Top of wall a maximum of 44" above *Minimum 3" toe space
the floor of the well *Permanently fixed
*A guardrail is not required unless an *Non-combustible
exit way adjoins the well. *Shall extend to top of wall
*Provide drainage
DEEP WELLS
*If the top of the window well wall is more
than 44" above the floor of the well, either
a permanently fixed ladder or stair egress
is required.
*The ladder or stair may encroach a maximum
of 6"into the required clear floor space.
LADDER OR STAIR PERMITTED
NET CLEAR DIMENSIONS WHEN TO ENCROACH MAXIMUM OF
FULLY OPENED TO PROVIDE 6 INCHES INTO REQUIRED
9 SQUARE FEET OF OPENING DIMENSIONS
WINDOW WELL
LADDER OR STAIR : D__„0 ///
REQUIRED _
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*Where bars, grills, covers, screens or similar devices are installed over emergency
escape and rescue openings, they must be openable from the inside without the need
of special knowledge or special tools, and the force to open them may not be greater
than that required of the opening itself.
• WALL CONSTRUCTION
SECTION R602 Exceptions:
WOOD WALL FRAMING
1. Utility grade studs shall not be spaced more than
R602.1 Identification. Load-bearing dimension lumber for 16 inches (406 mm) on center, shall not support
studs,plates and headers shall be identified by a grade mark of more than a roof and ceiling,and shall not exceed 8
a lumber grading or inspection agency that has been approved feet (2438 mm) in height for exterior walls and
by an accreditation body that complies with DOC PS 20.In lieu load-bearing walls or 10 feet(3048 mm)for inte-
of a grade mark,a certification of inspection issued by a lumber rior nonload-bearing walls.
grading or inspection agency meeting the requirements of this
section shall be accepted. 2. Studs more than 10 feet (3048 mm) in height
which are in accordance with Table R602.3.1.
8602.1.1 End jointed lumber.Approved end jointed lum- R602.3.2 Top plate.Wood stud walls shall be capped with a
ber identified by a grade mark conforming to Section double top plate installed to provide overlapping at corners
R602.1 may be used interchangeably with solid-sawn mem- and intersections with bearing partitions.End joints in top
hers of the same species and grade. plates shall be offset at least 24 inches(610 mm).Joints in
plates need not occur over studs.Plates shall be not less than
R602.1.2 Structural glued laminated timbers. GluedI
laminated timbers shall be manufactured and identified as 2-inches (51 mm) nominal thickness and have a width at
required in ANSI/AITC A190.1 and ASTM D 3737. least equal to the width of the studs.
R602.1.3 Structural log members.Stress grading of strut Exception: A single top plate may be installed in stud
tural log members of nonrectangular shape, as typically walls,provided the plate is adequately tied at joints,cor-
used in log buildings,shall be in accordance with ASTM D ners and intersecting walls by a minimum 3-inch-by-
3957.
inch by-
3957.Such structural log members shall be identified by the 6-inch by a 0.036-inch-thick (76 mm by 152 mm by
grade mark of an approved lumber grading or inspection 0.914 mm)galvanized steel plate that is nailed to each
wall or segment of wall by six 8d nails on each side,pro
agency.In lieu of a grade mark on the material,a certificate
of inspection as to species and grade, issued by a lum- vided the rafters or joists are centered over the studs with
ber-grading or inspection agency meeting the requirements a tolerance of no more than 1 inch(25 mm).The top plate
of this section,shall be permitted to be accepted. may be omitted over lintels that are adequately tied to
adjacent wall sections with steel plates or equivalent as
R602.2 Grade.Studs shall be a minimum No.3,standard or previously described.
stud grade lumber. R602.3.3 Bearing studs.Where joists,trusses or rafters are
Exception: Bearing studs not supporting floors and spaced more than 16 inches (406 mm) on center and the
nonbearing studs may be utility grade lumber,provided the bearing studs below are spaced 24 inches(610 mm)on cen-
ter, such members shall bear within 5 inches (127 mm)of
studs are spaced in accordance with Table R602.3(5).
the studs beneath.
R602.3 Design and construction. Exterior walls of
wood-frame construction shall be designed and constructed in Exceptions:
accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Figures 1. The top plates are two 2-inch by 6-inch(38 mm by
R602.3(1) and R602.3.(2) or in accordance with AF&PA's 140 mm)or two 3-inch by 4-inch(64 nun by 89 mm)
NDS.Components of exterior walls shall be fastened in accor- members.
dance with Tables R602.3(1) through R602.3(4). Structural 2. A third top plate is installed.
wall sheathing shall be fastened directly to structural framing
members.Exterior wall coverings shall be capable of resisting 3. Solid blocking equal in size to the studs is installed
the wind pressures listed in Table R301.2(2)adjusted for height to reinforce the double top plate.
and exposure using Table R301.2(3). Wood structural panel R602.3.4 Bottom(sole)plate.Studs shall have full bearing
sheathing used for exterior walls shall cainfo"iii to thq equire- on a nominal 2-by(51 mm)or larger plate or sill having a
ments of Table R602.3(3). .; A. # L,, width at least equal to the width of the studs.
Studs shall be continuous from support at the sole plate to a R602.4 Interior load-bearing walls. Interior load-bearing
support at the top plate to resist loads perpendicular to the wall. walls shall be constructed,framed and fireblocked as specified
The support shall be a foundation or floor,ceiling or roof dia- for exterior walls.
phragm
peering ora t r ll be designed in accordance with accepted engi- R602.5 Interior nonbearing walls.Interior nonbearing walls
c . , it _ . shall be permitted to be constructed with 2-inch-by-3-inch(51
Exception: Jack studs, trimmer studs and cripple studs at mmby 76 mm)studs spaced 24 inches(610 nun)on center or,
openings in walls that comply with Tables R502.5(1) and when not part of a braced wall line,2-inch-by-4-inch(51 mm
R502.5(2). by 102 mm)flat studs spaced at 16 inches(406 mm)on center.
Interior nonbearing walls shall be capped with at least a single
R6023.1 Stud size,height and spacing.The size,height and top plate. Interior nonbearing walls shall be fireblocked in
spacing of studs shall be in accordance with Table R602.3.(5). accordance with Section R602.8.
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Twelve Things You Must Know!!
1. WAC Amendment Table R302.1 Fire Resistant Construction for Exterior Walls—Eave or other projections
for walls less than 5 feet from property lines require one hour fire protection on the underside unless fire
blocking is provided at the wall or no gable end vent is installed.This effectively eliminates any venting at
the exterior wall if within 5 feet of the property line without fire protection.
2. R319.1 Address Numbers—Buildings shall have approved address numbers consisting of a minimum 4
inches high and a minimum stroke width of1/2 inch plainly legible and visible from the street.
3. WAC Amendment R327.1 Protection Against Radon—State adoption of IRC Appendix F for mitigation
measures applicable for buildings constructed in "High Radon Potential Counties" (Spokane County).
Appendix F Section AF101.1 (WAC Amendment) no longer permits un-vented (conditioned) crawl spaces.
Appendix F further requires passive radon vents to be installed in vented crawl spaces.WAC Amendment to
R408.2 permits 1:300 sq/ft ratios for ventilating crawl spaces.
4. Table R404.1.2(1) Minimum Horizontal Reinforcement for Concrete Basement Walls-Horizontal
reinforcement in all below ground stem walls is required with a minimum of(1)#4 rebar within 12 inches of
the top of the wall and (1)#4 rebar near mid height if less than 8 feet, and (1)#4 rebar within 12 inches of
the top of the wall and (1)#4 rebar at 1/3 points if more than 8 feet. Minimum vertical reinforcement is
listed in Table R404.1.2(8).
5. R502.2.2.3 Deck Lateral Load Connection—Hold-down tension devices shall be installed in not less than two
locations per deck, and each device shall have and allowable stress design capacity of not less than 1500
pounds.
6. R506.2.3 Vapor Retarder—A 6 mil polyethylene or approved vapor retarder with joints lapped not less than
6 inches shall be placed between the concrete floor slab and the base course or the prepared subgrade
where no base course exists. Exception is detached garages and other unheated accessory structures.
7. R602.10.8 Braced Wall Panel Joints—All vertical joints shall occur over and be fastened to common studs.
Horizontal joints shall occur over and be fastened to common blocking of a minimum 1 1/2 inch thickness.
Exception omits blocking if twice the required minimum length of braced wall panels are provided.
8. R602.10.9 Cripple Wall Bracing—Cripple walls shall be braced with a type and length of bracing as required
for the wall above multiplied by a factor of 1.15 and decreasing the distance between brace wall panels to
18 feet instead of 25 ft.
9. R612.2 Window Sills—Window fall prevention protection similar to guardrails(4 inch diameter sphere) is
required for operable portions of windows less than 24 inches above the finished floor,and greater than 72
inches above the adjacent exterior grade or surface below.
10. R702.4.2 Tile Backer Board—Section requires cement,fiber-cement,or glass mat gyp ei srfietile
installation in tub and shower areas and wall panels in shower areas. ;'+'.4le'
11. R703.2 and Table R703.4—Water Resistive Barrier—Felt, or other approved=.barriev(house wrap),is ,
required over all exterior wall studs or sheathing,and there is no longer an'exception fbr;not=requiring such—
felt/barrier under panel sidings with shiplap joints.
12. Washington State Energy Code Section 505.2 Exterior Lighting-Luminaires.prm[ldingsadoor lighting and
permanently mounted to a residential building or to other buildings on the same lot shall be high efficacy
(compact florescent with pin style base or similar efficient light source) lamps. Exception allows
incandescent fixtures controlled by motion sensors with integral photo sensors.
THIS BUILDING SUBJECT
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REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
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