HomeMy WebLinkAboutB12-0245 response to corrections NOVA GROUP
David Lawrence Irwin
P.O.Box 3342
Vail,Colorado 81658
_ Eagle County
Phone:970-390-0931 �.
E-mail:snapoutotit2(ii),msn.com
Website:www.The-NovaGroup.com
July 2,2012
To: , Vail
Attn: Building Department
From: David Irwin/The Nova Group Letter of Record
Subject: Building Comments Response
Re: B12-0214— O2-1-4
To Whom It May Concern:
LS Plans JUL 0 2 LUIL
1. All sheets will be sealed and signed by registrant. '
g Y TOWN OF VAIL
2. Who is the site engineer for this Project?
Hepworth-Pawlak Geotecchnical,Inc. and Dale Wibbenmeyer
A. Impact of surcharges by the new building and drainage on the existing retaining walls.
A section of this existing wall is proposed to be removed for a driveway and be rebuilt to die into
new building. All new proposed footings for the proposed building are located lower in elevation
compared to the bottom of the existing retaining wall therefore there will be no extra loading or
surcharges against the existing retaining wall. The drainage will remain the same or be less of an
impact to exiting retaining wall. (as per Jeff Leonardo)
B. How is the existing wall structure integrity to be maintained during excavation?
Where excavation is being done the wall is being removed. The upper cut excavation is far enough
away where it will have no impact on existing retaining wall. (as per Ted Johnson: excavator)
C. Provide details and design for the proposed boulder walls as required by the Town of Vail
amendments to the building code.
Details and design located on Landscape Plan Sheet. (as per Dale Wibenmeyer: engineer)
D. Provide design for the proposed disturbance fence.
Disturbance fence location is shown on Site Plan and will be Standard orange web plastic with 4'
steel landscape stakes to secure every 20'. (as per David Irwin: General Contractor)
Sheet,
1. Sheet A2-Item#1. How is drainage being provided adjacent to doors and stairs.
All doors will be min.of 3"above outside surface treatment. All outside stairs will have min. ''A"per
foot drainage and away from stairs.
Sheet A2.1
1. Sheet A2.1 -Item#1.Provide details and plans for required Radon system per Town of Vail,
amendments. Include in electrical plan.
Have shown location of Radon System on Sheets Cl,El,E2,A2 and A2.1. This System will be wired.
• 2. Sheet A2.1 - Item#2. Show rise and run on entry stairs.
Have shown rise @ 7 1/4"and run @ 11 '/4"on sheet A2.
3. Sheet A2.I -Item#3. Rise on the stairs to be a maximum of 7'/4"per IRC 2009. Revise plans.
Stairs have a rise between 7 '/z"and 7 1/4"max. per IRC 2009.
4. Sheet A2.1 --Item#4. Provide cross section of proposed stairs showing compliance for guards and
handrails to include cross-sectional criteria.
Cross section of stairs on C 1 showing compliance for guards and handrails.Continuous handrail @
36"height and size per IRC 2009
5. Sheet A2.1 -Item#5. Plans to identify fire rating between garage and living space to include how
penetrations are to be addressed. See mechanical and electrical equipment penetrating fire walls.
Include details.
The walls will have 5/8" `X' firerock in garage with R-21 in walls and R-30 foil faced insulation in
ceiling which will establish a one hour fire rating. All other penetrations will be closed foam sprayed.
6. Sheet A2.1 -Item#6. Provide rescheck showing compliance with the 2009 IECC. Plans are required
to reflect energy calculations. Include u values for window fenestration on plans. See Town of Vail
Amendments requiring a maximum of.30 u value.
Energy Calculations have been posted on sheet M I.The u values( .27- .30)for window fenestration
and posted on sheet A2-l.(Energy cal.Per Mr.Heat @ 110,423 BTU'S)
7. Sheet A2.1 - Item#7. Plans to include annotation that the NCFR certificate label to be on glazing at
time of rough inspection.
This NCFR certificate label has been noted on sheet Cl.
1. Sheet A2.3-Item#1. Plans to reflect ceiling height of loft conforming minimum ceiling heights per
the IRC.
This has been indicated to be 10"6"ceiling height per the IRC and clouded.
Sheet CI:
1. Sheet C I -Item#1. Provide a detail for the proposed roof system to include weather protection. See
criteria for unvented roof systems within the Town of Vail amended ordinances.
This will be a Metal Roof or 40 year asphalt with ice&water shield(Grace)over entire roof. The
unvented roof will have closed cell R-49 insulation.
2. Sheet C I -Item#2. Please provide wall sections showing flashing,weep screed,weather protection,
and insulation are to be installed.The provided cross--section is lacking this information in several
areas.
These details are now shown on Sheet C 1.
Plumbing Comments;
Sheet CI:
I. Sheet G1 -Item#1. Provide complete gas piping plans.Only one level floor plan submitted.
This sheet shows all piping for all levels with length and rise. Will also show with sheet M 1.
2. Sheet GI —Item#2. Show building sewer,water,and gas supply location materials and depths on site
plan.
All utilities already stubbed to lot. Just need to take to house about(40') Will run according to 2009
code requirements.
Mechanical Comments:
Sheet M I:
I. Sheet M I —Item# I. Provide mechanical plans for proposed project to include exhaust system
proposed for kitchen.
Have included sheet M I to plans. Exhaust hood 400 cfm will have a B vent pipe for external
ventilation.
Electrical Comments:
Sheet E2:
1. Sheet E2—Item#1. Plans to reflect the required GFCI receptacles.
All outlets in garage,baths,kitchen and outside to be GFI protected.
2. Sheet E2—Item#2. Plans to reflect the required AFCI circuits.
Every other outlet except for garage,baths,kitchen and outside to be AFCI circuits.
3. Sheet E2—Item#3. Plans to reflect the required CO/Smoke detectors.
The Carbon Monox Detector(wired)one min.on each floor. The Smoke Detector(wired)in each
bedroom and each level.
4. Sheet E2—Item#4. Provide electrical load calculations per Town of Vail submittal requirements.
Attached sheet and shown on Sheet E2.
Fire Comments:
Attached sheet and shown on Site Plan.
(as per David Irwin)
Public Works Comments:
Attached sheet and shown on Landscape plan.
(as per Dale Wibenmeyer:engineer)
Sincerely Yours„
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David Irwin
PO BOX 2494
t r u c t u r a l AVON,CO 81620
e s i g n PH.970.949.7100
FAX.970.949.3377
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E N G I N E E R I N G
Letter of Record
Date:
06.27.12
To:
Martin A. Haeberle
Chief Building Official
Town of Vail
970.479.2138
Prolect/Job Number.
Kuppinger Residence Job#0206-12
This "Letter of Record" is in regards to the "Structural Comments" and "Public Works
Comments" for the above referenced project. The following comments from the Town of Vail are
followed by their remedies:
Structural Comments
SHEET S1:
1. Sheet S1 - Item # 1. The Town of Vail has amended the IRC to require the
structural design to be in accordance with the IBC. Revise general note.
The above has been adjusted and clouded on sheet S1.
2. Sheet S1 - Item # 2. Plans to reflect required special inspections per section
1704.1.1 IBC.
Sheet S1 in the "General Notes" reflects any special inspections that may be
required per the local building department's requirements. At this time we feel that
there are no special inspections needed except a soil report as stated in the general
notes sheet S1.
3. Sheet S1 -Item#3. Provide details for the propose boulder walls.
Details for boulder walls shall be provided by a geotechnical engineer.
4. Sheet S1 - Item # 4. Clarify the loading proposed against the existing walls and
any possible surcharge.
A section of this existing wall is proposed to be removed for a drive way and rebuilt
to die into the new building. All new proposed footings for the proposed building are
located lower in elevation compared to the bottom of the existing retaining wall
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therefore we believe that there will be no extra loading or surcharges against the
existing retaining wall.
5. Sheet S1 - Item # 5. How is the stone walls to be laterally supported and how is
drainage being provided?See section 5 Si.
Detail 5/S1 is a typical stone veneer support for a maximum height of 6'-0. It is
supported on a steel angle with expansion anchors as described in the detail. All
waterproofing, flashing, and drainage requirements are per the architect.
6. Sheet S1 -Item#6. Soils to be included in the special inspection criteria due to the
soils investigation work has not been done per the applicant.
This is stated under the Foundation Design section in the General Notes on Sheet
S1.
SHEET S2:
1. Sheet S2 - Item # 1. For inspection purpose clarify driven pins referenced for
bearing walls. Manufacturer?
On sheet S1 we have noted under the Structural Wood Framing section in the
General Notes what drive pins should be used and this has been clouded.
SHEET S3:
1. Sheet S3 - Item # 1. Snow retention system to be designed by the structural
engineer per Town of Vail building code amendments. Revise plans to reflect the
required retention system.
Once a manufacturer, design and location have been specified by the architect our
office will provide structural details of how to connect it to the roof structure.
2. Sheet S3 - Item # 2. Plans do not reflect design for the proposed stairs. Please
provide.
This has been reflected and clouded.
Public Works Comments
1. Item# I. Engineered stamped plans required for boulder walls.
Details for boulder walls shall be provided by a geotechnical engineer.
If you have any questions or concerns please call me at 970.949.7100.
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Electrical Standards
1. All outlets in garage, baths, kitchen and outside to be GFI protected
2. Every other outlet except for garage, baths, kitchen and outside to be AFC'
circuits
3. Carbon Monox Detector(wired) one min. on each floor
4. Smoke Detector(wired) in each bedroom and each level
5. Electric load calculations:
. lighting 5.9 kw
. small appliance & dishwasher 4.5 kw
. laundry 1.5 kw
. range 8.5 kw
. dryer 5 kw
. snowmelt 3 kw
. steam shower 5 kw
. future hot tub 5 kw
Total = 38.4 kw
6. Electric Meter Location (south/west corner)
200 amp 1 0 3w from Holy Cross
7. Exterior light location( ) total 7
8. Total load with prewire for all 38.4 kw
9. IRC 2009 code: 50% of all interior lighting fixtures to rated " High Efficiency"
10. Wire for Radon Exhaust per IRC Appendix F
Fire Protection:
1. Is the exterior perimeter of the structure less than 300 feet? (IFC 503.1.1)
The exterior perimeter is 254 feet.
2. if the structure perimeter is less than or equal to 300 ft., does the site provide for
year round access by foot? (IFC 504.1)
Yes the site has year round access.
3. Does the driveway between the staging area and the right-of-way comply with
Vail Town Code? (Chapter 14-3, Vail Town Code)
Yes any fire could be fought from main street access.
4. Does the point of fire apparatus access comply with the min. staging requirements
per Vail Town Code? (Chapter 14-4, Vail Town Code)
Yes the apparatus access complies.
5. Does the fire department access and staging comply with the Vail Municipal
requirements?
Yes there is access and staging per code.
6. Does the site have adequate fire flow from a min. of two fire hydrants within five
hundred feet of the approved fire staging? (IFC 507.1)
Yes with one hydrant @ 40', one hydrant @ 250', one hydrant @ 320'
7. Does the structure meet the requirements for the Urban Wildfire Interface Code?
Yes there are no significant trees on this lot.
8. For structures two stories or less: Are all portions of the interior within thirty foot
line of sight of a max. of one hundred and fifty foot route of an approved hose lay
and have an approved monitored addressable fire alarm and detection system?
Yes within 30' line of sight. No fire alarm system, but a detection system only.
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Jeld-Wen Thermal performance
From: Brad Wright (brad @abwdco.com)
Sent: Thu 6/28/12 3:23 PM
To: snapoutofit2 @msn.com
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Dave,
Please see attached thermal performance ratings on our product. All of our product
will be NFRC rated & labeled which is what the town wants to see.
Please review and let me know if you have any questions.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Thank You,
Brad Wright
ABWD-Alan-Bradley Windows and Doors, Inc.
970-481-3394 Cell
970-524-2201 Vail Valley Office
970-524-2203 Vail Valley Fax
970-871-6799 Steamboat Office
970-871-6798 Steamboat Fax
brad @abwdco.com
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1699 Buffehr Creek Road
From. Dave Young (dave @hpgeotech.com)
Sent: Wed 6/27/12 10:19 AM
To: Dave Irwin (snapoutofit2 @msn.com)
Dave; as per our discussion yesterday we will observe the foundation excavation to evaluate the
exposed soil bearing conditions for the proposed residence on Lot 4 on Buffehr Creek Road. I
will put together a services agreement for the project and send over to you. Let me know your
schedule. Thanks
David A. Young,P.E.
Senior Project Engineer
HEPWORTH-PAWLAK GEOTECHNICAL, INC.
5020 County Road 154
Glenwood Springs,CO 81601
Phone: f - 970-945-7988 »f
Fax: 970-945-8454
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