The undersigned, XXXXX (owner) and XXXXX (Architect of Record) have reviewed the plans approved for issuance and acknowledge the following items:1) The original structure was permitted as a single story “F1” occupancy. Prior to submitting revised drawings, the project was expanded to include a second story. Work was commenced on this without the benefit of review of construction drawings.
2) Multiple requests for construction details showing accessible elements, including, but not limited to: elements and fixtures in restrooms, size and type of accessible showers, required accessible exit ramps, have been made and to date, details have not been provided. The plans have been generally noted as requiring compliance with IBC CH 11 and ANSI A117. Compliance for these items is the responsibility of the owner and Architect of Record and will be subject to field inspection and approval. Items not noted on this set of approved plans may still be required, per the applicable codes, laws and statutes.
3) The stairway from the upper floor to the exterior is required to be protected by 1 hour rated construction. The details provided on this 1 hour construction do not represent a recognized 1 hour assembly. Construction details will need to be provided that show an approved 1 hour rated construction detail for 2x4 walls, 2x6 walls and a floor ceiling assembly. They will need to reference a specific assembly found in either the 2006 (or 2009) International Building Code, or the GA-600 Fire Resistance Design Manual. These will need to be reviewed and approved prior to construction of the rated assembly.
4) The egress plan submitted showing exit and directional signs has been marked up by XXXXXX County Staff with the approximate locations of required exit and directional signs. This is the best attempt to represent the code requirements, however, items such as permanent fixtures and shelving may require alteration or addition of exit and directional signs. This is subject to all the applicable provisions of CH 10 of the IBC and is subject to field approval.
5) The stairway leading from the upper floor to the exterior will require all 5 doors on the lower floor and 1 on the upper floor to be 60 minute rated. This has been noted on the plans by XXXXXX County.
6) The exit serving the upper floor will need a legal, ANSI compliant ramp to grade. This is required to comply with IBC CH 10 “Accessible Means of Egress.”
7) The upper floor has a room labeled as “open office area”. This was previously labeled for use as an “employee break room/lounge”. Due to the lack of an accessible route, this configuration as an assembly use would not be allowed. By signing this, Owner and RDP acknowledge that the area labeled “open office area” is not allowed to be used for assembly purposes, conversion to a kitchen, conversion to a kitchenette, use as a break room or similar use without obtaining permits for the necessary upgrades to comply with applicable building codes.
8) Page 4 of the drawings detail BCI floor joists when the engineering and framing layout specify use of dimensional lumber. This is subject to field inspection and approval.
9) All work authorized by this permit is subject to field inspection and approval.
10) By signing this, Owner and RDP acknowledge that there may be items not addressed on these drawings that are necessary for code compliance. It is the full responsibility of the Owner and RDP that code compliance is achieved and all work is subject to field inspection and approval.
11) An allowable area increase for the lower floor was approved based on a “frontage increase”, as detailed in CH 5 of the IBC. The area needed for this “frontage increase” has been detailed by the owner on a small site plan and will be memorialized before the Final Occupancy of the structure, via a recorded Notice to Title, to be drafted by XXXXXXX County.
12) XXXXX County is not responsible for any errors and/or omissions on the submitted construction documents. The issuance of this permit does not presume to waive or violate any applicable code provisions, laws or other statues.
13) Additional information may be requested as a result of the required field inspection and potential correction notices.
I have read the 13 items listed above, agree with the content of these provisions, have reviewed the notes made on the approved plans, and acknowledge the terms of this letter.
