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Date: 7/25/2012
Re: B12-0306
Dear Ms. Gowie
RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS
● Submit two complete sets of revised construction documents containing the requested information with
all plan revision items clouded or otherwise identified.
● Please respond in writing to each comment with a response letter addressing each comment.
BUILDING COMMENTS
Architectural
Comments:
Sheet A1.1
1. Plans indicate a proposed boulder retaining wall. Clarify height of the retaining wall. If 4 feet or taller a design by a licensed engineer is required to be
submitted. Reference Town of Vail amendments to the building code.
2. Plans to include: Building code and edition work designed to.
Sheet A2.1
1. What is the proposed height above grade
for the deck?
2. Plans do not include stair, handrail, and guard details. Please provide showing compliance with the building code
3. Annotate on plans CO detectors to be provided throughout
the home per the IRC
Structural Comments:
Sheet A3.1
1. Provide plans showing compliance with section 1807.4 IBC 2009 edition for wood foundation walls
2. Plans to reflect the design
loads to include bearing pressures, lateral soil loads ( concrete slurry), live and dead loads for all structural elements. Reference section1603 IBC
3. Bearing pressures and soil verification
at the foundation base. Plans show gravel? Provide a structural analysis of this proposed design. Reference section 1604.4 IBC
4. Indicate special inspections required per section 1704.1.1
Plumbing Comments:
NA
Mechanical Comments:
NA
Electrical Comments:
NA
PLANNING COMMENTS
Reviewed and accepted
FIRE
COMMENTS
NA
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
NA
Sincerely,
Martin A. Haeberle
Chief Building Official