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    What defines inaccessible space?

    Response from the reviewer... "My supervisor reviewed your specific situation and request. Based on a code interpretation meeting that we've had on this subject in the past, it was decided that for your situation we can allow up to 200 sf of inaccessible loft space to be open to the main...
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    What defines inaccessible space?

    I snet the question to the reviewer. I'll let you know what I hear.
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    What defines inaccessible space?

    Regarding the basement, Seattle's new ADU rules (effective July 2019) do not count storage space against the 1000 sf max. Storage space is defined as space that cannot be accessed from within the ADU. In this case, the access to the basement is an exterior stairwell, but there are no stairs...
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    What defines inaccessible space?

    Thanks all for the responses. The response came form the structural reviewer, not the zoning reviewer, so I don't think it is a land use issue specific to ADUs.
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    What defines inaccessible space?

    Here is the link... https://imgur.com/a/Zwsm0gH
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    What defines inaccessible space?

    PS...here are the section drawings ...
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    What defines inaccessible space?

    I am in the process of permitting a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (Backyard Cottage) in Seattle. The cottage is 1000 sq ft (per Seattle's limit) and is designed with a shed roof. Most of the space is open to the shed roof ceiling which is 10' on one side and 16' on the other, but there is...
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