1985, 08-23 Plans Examiner LetterAugust 23, 1985
Spokane County
Department of Building & Safety
Mr. Jerry Kienbaum
E 13112 9th Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99216
Dear Mr. Kienbaum:
JAMES L. MANSON, DIRECTOR
This department has completed a plan review of your submitted plans.
Please contact the Spokane County Planning Department for items,
findings and requirements which need attention before final approval
can be granted. Listed below are several items that need correction
before final approval can be granted by this department.
1. Plan check is based on Group B, Division 2 for a
warehouse type occupancy. If the use is for repair,
painting, welding or other hazardous occupancy, a revised
plan check for the revised occupancy will be required. (B-1
of H-4)
2. The west wall shall have the studs at 16 inches on the
center and 5/8 inch type "X" drywall shall be substituted for
the proposed 1/2 inch type "X" drywall to maintain a one-hour
fire rated assembly. (UBC Chapter 43)
3. Please complete the enclosed critical material list and
submit for review.
4. Exit doors shall be openable from the inside without the
use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. (UBC
Section 3304(c)).
5. Every building or portion thereof where persons are
employed shall be provided with at least one water closet.
Separate facilities shall be provided for each sex when the
number of employees exceeds four and both sexes are
employed. (UBC Section 705). Please indicate the number
of employees and the average period which the employees wi l l
be on the site (letter from the owner). If the custodial
quarters has restrooms which meet the minimum requirements
of the Uniform Building Code and the Regulations for
Barrier -Free facilities, a request to use the custodial
quarters facilities may be submitted for review if the
warehouse is occupied during variable loading and unloading
periods only.
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Mr. Jerry Kienbaum
August 23, 1985
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6. Wood studs, which are bearing and over 10 feet in height,
shall have calculations submitted for review as required by
UBC Table 25-R-3.
7. Truss diagrams from the truss manufacturer shall be
submitted for review.
8. Please indicate if the proposed building is to be
heated. If so, please indicate the insulation "R" values in
the walls, ceiling and the perimeter. Please specify the
type of heating system for review.
9. Drywall nailing shall be according to UBC Table 47-G.
10. Areas used for storing or handling of automobiles
operating under their own power the ventilation system shall
be capable of exhausting a minimum of 1.5 C.F.M. per square
foot of gross floor area. Connecting offices, waiting
rooms, etc., shall be supplied with conditioned air under
positive pressure. (UBC Section 705).
11. Storage of volatile flammable liquids shall not be
allowed in Group B, Division 1, 2 and 3 Occupancies and the
handling and use of gasoline, fuel oil and other flammable
liquids shall not be permitted in any Group B Occupancy
unless such use and handling comply with the Fire Code.
(UBC Section 708).
12. Devices which generate a spark or glow capable of
igniting gasoline vapors shall not be installed or used
within eighteen (18) inches of the floor. (UBC Section
708).
13. Draftstops shalll be installed so the maximum horizontal
dimension does not exceed 60 feet and attic access installed
when a ceiling finish is applied as required by UBC Sections
2526 (f )4b (iii ) and 3205 (a ).
14. Anchor bolts shall be embedded at least 7 inches into the
concrete as required by UBC 2907 (e).
15. All insulation materials including facing, such as vapor
barrier or breather papers installed within floor -ceiling
assemblies, roof -ceiling assemblies, walls, crawl spaces or
attics shall have a flame -spread rating not to exceed 25 and
a smoke density not to exceed 450 when tested in accordance
with UBC Standard No. 42-1. (UBC Section 1713).
Mr. Jerry Kienbaum
,August 23, 1985
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16. 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. (UBC
Section 513).
17. Wood which comes in contact with concrete shall be of
pressure treated or wood of natural resistance to decay, as
per U.B.C. Section 2516(c)3.
18. Are hurricane ties planned to be installed for the
purpose of anchoring the trusses to the top plate?
19. Please indicate the bracing of the proposed trusses as
required by the engineer and the truss manufacturer.
20. In addition to the inspections required by Section 305,
the owner shall employ a special inspectior during
construction on concrete with a design strength of over 2000
P.S.I. Please indicate the name of the testing labratory
prior to the release of the permit. Please submit copies of
the reports to the Department of Building and Safety for
review.
21. The maximum flame -spread classification of finish
materials used on interior walls and ceilings shall not
exceed that set forth in UBC Table No. 42-B. (UBC Section
4204 (a). (Future finishes)
22. Please submit the designed.snow load, wind load and the
seismic zone for review.
23. The plan check is based on no plumbing located in the
building. Please show waste and vent diagrams if plumbing
is to be installed. Floor drains shall be equipped with an
approved oil separator/sand trap as required by the Uniform
Plumbing Code. (UBC Section 702) (In areas where vehicles
are stored and serviced.)
Please verify and submit revised plans or addendum for the above
listed deficiencies. Should you have any questions, please contact
this office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Sincerely yours,
Thomas Postlewait
Plans Examiner
cc: Pacific Contractors
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