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Home My WebLink AboutApplication- PermitJob Address No. 6904 GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDING, SANITATION, and PLANNING DEPARTMENT 109 8th, Street, Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601(970) 945-8212 Nature of Work Building Permit Use of Building 7 -)W --q..0„, a w - Owner irtar-hm Lo � -! Contractor Ait-ziod 4jdrac Amount of Permits ) 3. 5LI ill L S9 Date Clerk 7n, GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION GARFIELD COUNTY (GLENWOOD SPRINGS), COLORADO TELEPHONE; (970) 945-8212 Applicant to complete numbered spaees,only. INSPECTION LINE: (970) 945-9159 PERMIT NO. PARCEL/SCHEDULE NO. 10B ADDK-SS: 6010 1 `) It [}L ' f 1V1 `1 sc.)Y1 . ` '' , I WT NO. �} of BLOCK NO. SUBDIVISION/EXEMPTION1....E440144 /41 /HO 1 e f J j � Z °'VAC 31-SSs3 3 -/(.o\( T. M Ae�ME( cac' I D-.3- 2Cfl) RL(L oN Ai0 120 [.e) -T 4Ttf ST. al F& lo' -i 547 3 CONIRACI08 D J J I A 1�J` DRESS s'�� O uE �i(o E FALLEr1( 7 UC -ice Rid Gr i„..: _+._4 (225-(s-47 a0� �` -Ila<F.�� uc. No: /, y of f %moo. 4 GINEER F -Q R `fi7r. 5 SQ. rr. OF BIIEAWO 6JfiI G7e 16.Y -'P ' 1 4!(D �I gq c q �.,1 v1 M, pito 1 gFr OP LOT FT- (t L) AC aQci� 1 s ToR Y NO. OF FLOORS 6 IIS OF BUILDING [[j��{�+I f!- t{ , w , S � FYI ,ryY - . ■ 0 fie. , ... # a L.,- t y 19 9 4r g 7 DESCRIBE WORK, R E o E-- ? 8 On Mr1R.f 0FwOXC oW IiflaN ¢{H.TFAATION WAVE oYBs/0VB / \ fo/NEW OARA *OLE °DOUB E CMPdRT: MINGLE crDWELE 10 o DIID'L+WAY rFae1T a p- -)- 004 ffaBEWAGB DEAL Iii 1 .s —r--. DarrE PLAN OE `y VALUATION OF W& ! ADJUSTED VAWAT[QN1 , / 9 ^ D /{ `� J ti r4. riv `7( *rJ(.[ P. NOTICE A SEPARATE. ELECTRICAL PERMIT IS REQUIRED ANI} MUST BE ISSUED BY THE STATE OF COLORADO. THIS PERMIT BECOItiES NT,IL AND VOID IF WORK OR CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED IS NOT COMMENCED WITHIN 180 DAYS, OR IF CONSTRUCTION OR WORK IS SUSPENDED OR ABANDONED FOR. A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS AT ANY TIME AFTER WORK I5 COMMENCED. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT 1 HAVE READ AND EXAMINED THIS APPLICATION AND KNOW THE SAME TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT. ALL PROVISIONS OF LAWS GOVERNING THIS TYPE OF WORK WI L BE COMPLIED WITH WHETHER SPECIFIED HEREIN OR NOT. THE GRANTING OF A PERMIT DOES NOT PRESUME TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO VIOLATE OR CANCEL THE PROVISIONS OF ANY OTHER STATE OR LOCAL LAW REGULATING CONSTRUCTION OR THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUr N. Of 1 `��/�Ja. ► �n/- D - ` D `- yy PLAN CHECK FEE, + � F / _ `j( f .___. J I TOTAL FEE, EL �, I ` ATE PERMIT ISSUED: !33 if _d OCC: GROUP: 3 -. 1 J 1 1 f CONST: TYPE: W ZONING: SETBACKS: Sigtarr4e of OWDet, Contactor or auth. -r• . , ageAt Wing lead and � •h. l s �� J r., ,I/ /G g Dept ata MAN T. HOME. ISDS NO. & FEE: I 07 frt.f r wild ng Dept Ayprvvat Date PI : AGREEMENT PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO THE APPLICANT AS OWNER, CONTRACTOR AND/OR THE AGENT OF THE CONTRACTOR OR OWNER TO CONSTRUCT THE STRUCTURE AS DETAILED ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBMITTED TO AND REVIEWED BY BUILDING DEPARTMENT. IN CONSIDERATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT, THE SIGNER HEREBY AGREES TO COMPLY WITH ALL BUILDING CODES AND LAND USE REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY GARFIELD COUNTY PURSUANT TO AUTHHORIIY GIVEN IN 30.28,201 CRS AS AMENDED. THE SIGNER FURTHER AQ EES THAT HF THE ABOVE SAID ORDINANCES ARE NOT FULLY COMPLIED WITH IN THE LOCATION, ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED STRUCTURE, THE PERMIT MAY THEN BE REVOKED BY NOTICE FROM THE COUNTY AND THAT THEN AND THERE IT SHALL BECOME NULL AND VOID. THE ISSUANCE OF A pERNify BASED UPON PIANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER DATA SHALL NOT PREVENT THE BUILDING OFFICIAL FROM THEREAFTER REQUIRING THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS B( SAID PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER DATA OR. FRO PREVENTING BUILDING OPERATION BEING CARRED] ON THEREUNDER WHEN TN VIOLATION OF TUBS CODE OR ANY OTHER ORDINANCE ORREGULATION OF ITIS JURISDICTION. THE REVIEW OF THE SUBMW ED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND INSPECTIONS CONDO.. T ED THEREAFTER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ACCEPTANCE OF ANY RESPONSIBILITIES OR LIABILITIES BY GARFIELD COUNTY FOR ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR DISCREPANCIES. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR TI -IF -SE ITEMS AND IMPLEMENTATION U DRING CONSTRUCTION RESTS SPECIFICALLY WITH THE ARCHITECT, DESIGNER, BUILDER AND OWNER.. COM NTS ARE INTENDED TO BE COIySERVA'I1VE AND INSUPPORT OF THE OWNERS INTEREST. G,I OTmO J3 1 HEREBY ACK'*, IOWLEDCE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ,?CREEMENT en' RNITLA) Vi(9&-. P4(41 lexL_, �.d A'y3v.5-1 LU The following items are required by Garfield County for a final inspection: 1. A final Electrical Inspection from the Colorado State Electrical Inspector. 2. A permanent address assigned by the Garfield County Building Department posted where it is readily visible from an access road. 3. A finished roof, a lockable house, complete exterior siding, exterior doors and windows installed, a complete kitchen with cabinets, a sink with hot & cold running water, kitchen floor coverings, counter tops and finished walls, ready for stove and refrigerator, all necessary plumbing. 4. A complete bathroom, with wash bowl, tub or shower, toilet stool, hot & cold running water, all floors and walls finished and a privacy door. 5. All steps inside or outside over three (3) steps must have handrails. All balconies or decks over 30" high mush have guardrails constructed to meet all 1994 UBC requirements. 6. Outside grading done to where water will detour away from the building. 7. Exceptions to the outside steps, decks and grading may be made upon the demonstration of extenuating circumstances, i.e., weather, but a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until all the required items are completed and a final inspection made. A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL ALL THE ABOVE ITEMS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. ***"CANNOT OCCUPY OR USE DWELLING UNTIL A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (C.O.) IS ISSUED. OCCUPANCY OR. USE OF DWELLING WITHOUT A C.O. WILL BE CONSIDERED AN TT .T .FGA, OCCUPANCY AND MAY BE GROUNDS FOR VACATION PREMISES UNTIL ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE MET. I understand and agree to abide by the above conditions for occupancy, use and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the dwelling under building permit # c:/cbw/final.wpd Date ,/e/f II Q 9 Q L rd - 3 74 . 4 hi Y� ,,� Sie,c-z__0 . &`_- cam . EE(,_-- .�" q a= a-° 7 79f 7 1)44 La, /NA/L-fLtAi., 1-4At 1/bAJAS2--- CknCLA-- rCx 61)-55uggsn (AN-, 16,x(n-- 06 X ig 75111Q-- /24M" ••)C1(0= /),2, xa3.6,0 3s-51 65151 Cote'ty Copy Shatioe)1 1 Pktitte-)1 D,1• R0A-d AcoischCo APPROVED mar° NOM owsin,courif eft RUTZ ENGINEERING SERVICES 246 East Fallen Rock Road Grand Junction, CO 81503 970/256-1644 August 31, 1998 Ms. Sharon Martin Sportsman Gallery 120 West 4th Street Rifle, CO 81650 SUBJECT: Residence at 0210 DJ Road, Rulison, CO EfflEdiff ‘-SEF 9 0116 Dear Ms. Martin, I visited the subject residence on 7/31/98 with Glenn Carlsrud, Architect, and you. The purpose was to make structural and architectural observations with regard to conformance with the 1994 Uniform Building Code. The remainder of this report concentrates on structural issues; see the attached letter from Mr. Carlsrud for a discussion of architectural issues. Background I understand the original building, now a residence, was built about 1981. The garage addition was built about 1994. Overview This one-story residence house has living quarters on the east and an attached garage on the west. The building is of frame construction, with painted hardboard siding. It appears to be well maintained; the general condition id good.. Site The site is on a hillside; site soils appear to be characterized with sands and gravels. Rocks and boulders can be seen in the vicinity on the surface. There is a gravel driveway at the front (south). The yard is neatly landscaped, with decorative bark, a flagstone sidewalk, and a small planter area adjacent to the building. Observations General It was impossible to observe every detail of construction on this existing building. The structural elements were spot-checked. Further, the interior and exterior surfaces of entire building were examined for distress which might be suggestive of structural problems. No such distress was discovered. My conclusions are based on the spot- check observations and on the general condition of the building. 0201 DJ Road, Rulison, CO 08/31198 page'2 Roof Framing The residence portion of the building has a gabled roof framed with wood trusses on 16" d.c. The trusses have 2x6 top and bottom chords and 2x4 diagonal chords, connected with plywood gusset plates. There is plywood roof sheathing over the trusses. The trusses appear to be constructed from douglas fir. I observed no distress such as splitting or other distortion of the wood. Their condition is good. They have performed for approximately 17 years, and during that time the design wind speed of 80 mph has probably occurred a number of times. On the other hand, it is unlikely that they have been tested by the design snow load of 40 psf during this same period. The truss construction does not have a panel point at the bearing location over the wall. Thus significant bending stresses could develop under design snow conditions. In my opinion the trusses are acceptable for the required wind speed, but not acceptable for the required snow load. See the attached sketches for my recommendations for correction. The roof framing over the garage addition consists of rough sawn 1x12 deck planks on rough sawn 2x8 roof joists @ 24" o.c. All components appear to be in good condition. By my calculations, this roof system has a capacity of 25 psf to 30 for psf snow load, which is below the local requirement of .40 psf.. •Asa relatively inexpensive solution, I recommend adding a pair of 2x4'sto each 25i8 roof joist as shown on the attached'• ;"sketches. The roof sheathing is 1 x 12 planks, oriented perpendicular to the direction of the roof joists. Had they been oriented at approximately 45 degrees to the direction of the roof joists, they would have been acceptable per the Code, .A correction is to install metal ,' straps as "x -braces",. nailed to the underside of the roof joists in the garage, as shown an the attached sketch. • Wall Framing The walls appear to be in good condition. A portion of the siding had been removed in the garage, exposing the wall framing of the residence portion to view. Based on this observation, the residence portion of the building is of 2x4 @ 16" o.c. stud construction. Thestud walls bear: on a treated 2x4 sill plate"with anchor bolts @4' o:c.` It is likely that the older residence portion of the building has experienced design -level wind speeds; it appears to have performed satisfactorily. In my opinion the wall framing for the residence portion of the building is acceptable. Wall framing at the newer garage addition was constructed from 2x4 @ 167.9;c. studs, with double top plates and treated sill plates. Anchor bolts were spaced at approximately 4' o.c. Each end of the west wall had let -in 1x8 continuous diagonal braces let into the top and bottom plates and the intervening studs. While the let -in diagonal bracing provides some lateral support and would be acceptable for wind speeds up to 70 mph, it is not recognized by the 1994 UBC for sites with 80 mph or higher wind speeds (ref.: UBC, Appendix Chapter 23). Further, each stud in the walls needs to have a connection for complete load path, at both top .and.bottom of the stud. _I recommend installing metal,straps. as shown on the attached s . est all'nd • �. A � gypsum board sheathing.td'�he..lgs�tc�e,�af the garage, walls = �'he. s eating nee an y be .. ystructural provision, although you may wish to use 5/8" fire- .thick to satisf the Code struc rated gypsum board to match the fire -rated drywall needed on the common garage/residence wall (see attached letter re: architectural recommendations). The 0201 DJ Road, Rulison, CO 08/31/98 page 3 gypsum board should be attached using 5d cooler nailsfor,'/" board, or 6d cooler_: nails, for 5/8" board. Floor Floors in each portion of the building are concrete slabs -on -grade. The residence portion of the building has floor coverings, so the slab could not be observed directly, except at the south room, where it was exposed. There was no apparent sign of distress in this floor slab. The slab is surrounded by a row of 4" CMU, an unusual feature. It may have been used as an edge form for the slab. In all events, the CMU has no effect on the structural performance of the building. The garage addition has a fiber -reinforced concrete slab -on -grade, without control joints. This slab has two transverse cracks which appear to be shrinkage cracks. These cracks are cosmetic only, and do not affect structural performance of the slab. In my opinion the floors are acceptable for their intended purposes. Foundation Only a small portion of the foundation could be observed. The foundation for the residence portion of the building was apparently constructed with a short stem wall on a continuous concrete footing. The foundation for the garage addition appears to be a turned -down edge at the perimeter of the slab -on -grade. There is no evidence of settlement, heave, swelling soil or any other distress suggestive of foundation movements.I conclude that the foundation is performing satisfactorily. in'my opinion, the foundation is acceptable. Conclusions The older residence portion of the building is acceptable as -is except for the recommended modification to the existing roof trusses. The garage addition is not acceptable as -is. The garage roof joists need t(:). be modified to increase theircapacity for snow load and "x -bracing" straps need to be added to the roof framing. The garage walls need roof -to -wail ties, wall -to -sill plate ties, and interior gypsum .board. sheathing. Recommendations My recommendation for structural corrections are shown on the attached sketches. I have also attached selected pages from the Simpson Strong -Tie catalog to illustrate the various metal connectors. Please call if you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance. Very truly yours, Frederick R. Rutz, P.E. c: Glenn Carlsrud, RA, AIA GAreiELO GOUNTY . Glenn Bernhardt Carlsrud, RA, AIA 2341a Rattlesnake Court Grand Junction, Colorado 815 August 16, 1998 Frederic R. Rutz, PE 246 East Fallen Rock Road Grand Junction, Colorado 81503 Project: Sharron Martin Residence (rental). 0201 D -J Road Rulison, CO 970 241-5724 SEP 9 1998 MELD CLUNIY rutz@iti2.com Subject: Observations for Compliance with the 1994 Uniform Building Code July 31, 1998 Visual observation of the property was performed to evaluate its basic compliance with the 1994 Uniform Building Code (UBC). Generally, the house appears to be well constructed and in good condition. No intrusive investigation was performed. This report supplements a report by Frederick Rutz, PE. After reviewing some of the code issues with the owner, it was decided to relocate the bedroom from the interior space, to a 10' x 18' room with exterior walls. This report assumes that change is made. Listed below are observations of deficiencies from compliance with the building code, followed by recommendations for improvements to satisfy cited requirements. UBC 302.4, Table 3B Fire Ratings for,Occupancy Separations: Separation between the living area and garage shall be. 1" hour fire rated,. except that only mat erialsapproved for 1 hour construction need be installed on the:.garage side of the wall. Remove the e,dstiin+ 11 . - .. - - , the bedroom d . ara. e. Fill in the opening with wall construction to match surrounding wail. Finish the garage side of the entire wall common to the living area with 5/8" fire rated gypsum board and fire tape the joints. Fire rated finish should extend under the existing exposed soffrt, and return to the underside of the roof deck covering the existing fascia. UBC 310.4 Access and Exit Facilities and Emergency Escape: There is: not,an acceptable escape window from the bedroom. Add a second escape route from the Bedroom through a new 3'x 6'-8b. exterior. door. (refer ,to item 4 below) ... -- UBC 310.9.1 Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors�e provided for every sleeping room and area providing access to a sleeping room._S.moke detectors should be provided with 1 electric power from the building wiring system and have a battery backup. Replace the existing battery operated smoke detector in the Living Room with a new smoke detector connected to a common electrical source. Install an additional smoke detector centrally located in the Bedroom. Smoke detectors shall be located at spacing recommended by the manufacturer. UBC 1004 Doors, 1004.1 General, 1004.2 Door Swing, 1004.6 Width and Height: At least one exterior exit door shall be not less than 3'x 6'-8". Exit doors shall be side hinged swinging types. Provide a 3'x 6'8" entrance/exit hinged door from the Bedroom to the exterior UBC 1203 Natural Light and Ventilation: Windows shall provide for each room; natural light equal to 10% of the habitable floor area, and ventilation equal to 5% of the habitable floor area. The habitable floor area is approximately 600 sq. ft. Windows for the entire house should provide at least 60 sq. ft. of natural lighting and 30 sq. ft. of ventilation. There are 6 existing windows, each providing 8 sq. ft. of natural lighting and 4 sq. ft. of ventilation. Additional windows are required. The combined floor area of the Living Room, Study, and Kitchen is approximately 400 sq. ft. There are two windows in the Kitchen of 8 sq. ft. each. Install operable windows in the exterior wall of the Living Room to provide 24 sq. ft of natural lighting and 12 sq. ft. of ventilation. UBC 1203 Natural Light and Ventilation: The 120 sq. ft. Study has no natural light and ventilation. The room can be considered part of the adjacent rooms if the dividing wails provide at least 50% open area between spaces. The existing ceiling height of the Living Room, Study, and Entry is 10'-3". The walls dividing the Study from the other rooms are 7'0" high. Including the passageway opening, there is open area of 42% between spaces. Strict conformance with the code would require modification of the existing partial height walls from 7 ft. high to 6 ft. high. It is my opinion that given the nature of the intended use of the space and the high ceilings, the Study can be considered part of the adjacent rooms. With the additional windows in the Living'Room.,(iefer to item 5 above) there should be adequate 'natural Iight'and ventilation in the Study. UBC 1506.3 Attic Ventilation: Ventilation of attic spaces is required @11150` of the attic area, or if vapor barrier is present on warm side of insulation @ 1/300th of the attic area. For purposes of this review it is assumed that the vapor barrier is in place. It is recommended that ventilation be provided to mitigate potential for moisture related problems and to provide summer time ventilation of the attic, thus reduce the cooling load. Temperatures in an unventilated attic can easily reach 130 degrees. Generally a louver will provide only 50% of its size as free area, the rest being consumed by the louvers and screen mesh. install one ventilation louver at each gable end of the attic. Each louver should be approximately 3 sq. ft. to provide a total free area of 2.75 sq. ft. for both louvers. Provide insect screen for louvers. Existing attic access door may be modified to provide ventilation at one end of the attic. I I \ Ij F 4— tLc • 1,( ttz (�sTc s1-‘,Zac4 Z>t8 ��XS-tG, wig (.4) �-o o,c. S-raGG �e�a (.z) Z x. 4 , � � ►J -r, �Ztict �F Sr i.- z» w� (5 8 Cr 1 I --)'rte eco t5`r- P Acre) Jc3 tsT ) Z- x. 4 or ZX. L7 SPL / () STo o c G -t P . gam, (3) GAFFiELD COUNTY 2 x 4 s-rvs. 4PL-A` C�xsrc� � _ .& P. &;I:=5 SP i w/ (‘v) tO& 1+) Si ut> (4) l 7 t Pt �&- r- P L Ta s ... O o42- FSP 8%3I/IA J 0 J 1, • vp0 ,9 N NJ 2 —ss 43 oci d - in II `LL u) o2 -wLA 11! N li 4 kft vs 0 Qis l -INT (\I kl it A O CA or Q O r t A ') O T � c u J u _1 ; � _J Fie 8V3//9g • 9 1 " N 2 0 4 4- s ( °4I N 3 0 0 7 GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDING AND SANITATION DEPARTMENT 2014 Blake Avenue Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Phone (303) 945-8241 • INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL PERMIT Owner Joan Coulter V)S 02o l \e -r_ System Location = RU1 1 son This, not constitute a•buiiding ar use permit. .Licensed Installer j. ConditionefConstruction approval is hereby granted for a 14D0 gallon ._, Septic Tank or j -_—Aerated treatment unit. Absorption area for dispersal areal computed as follows: - ti Parc rate of one inch in 51minutesregwres a minimum of 1�sq- ft. of absorption on area per bedroom. % Therefore the no. of bedrooms '3 xft minimum requirement = a total of _,Zsq- ft. of absorption area. May we suggest Ioi? /A- F/ Q % b i o b Date .7/979? %7'71(. FINAL APPROffVA�' L,.OF.SYSTEM: • No system shall be deemed to be'in compliance with. the Sewage Disposal Laws until the assembled system is approved prior to cover- ing any part. • Inspector /' Septic Taraccessfor inspection and cleaning. within 12" of ground surface or aerated access ports above ground siirface. i, Proper Materials and assembly. ,,zaRnQ Trade name of septic tank or aerated.treatment unit. Adequate absoept-qin (or dispersal) area: (s /' Adequate compliance with permit requirements - Adequate compliance with County and State regulationsfrequirements. Other Date *CONDITIONS:' ' Inspector RETAIN WITH RECEIPT RECORDS AT CONSTRUCTION SITE 1. All installation must comply with all requirements of the County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations, adopted pursuant to qi . thority granted in 66-44-4, CRS 1963, amended 66-3-14, CRS 1963. 2. This permit is valid only for connection to structures which have fully complied with County toning and building requiremer Connection to or use with any dwelling or structures not approved by the Building and Zoning office shall automatically be a vii tion of a requirement of the permit and cause for both legal action and revocation of the perfnit. 3. Section III, 3.24 requires any person who constructs, alters, or installs an individual sewage disposal system in a manner which volves a knowing and material variation from the terms or specifications contained in the application of permit commits a Cla Petty Offense (B500.06 fine - 6 months in jail ar both). Applicant: Green Copy Department: Pink Copy - (TO BE RETURNED TO BLDG, & SANT. DEPT.) COLORADO STATE ELECTRICAL BOARD INSPEcTION REPORT / CORRECTION NOTICE • Contrictor /44enieowner--:—. Address: PERMIT # TYPE OF,INSPECTION Resrrir Comm LI Other 0 Power Connected Yes No. III Temp Meter 9 Temp Heat 0 Mobile Home 9 Service 9 Rough.ln 111 - Partial 9FinI 9 ACTION: Accepted D Rejected Remarks ,1-"---. REINSPECTION FEE REQUIRED (A reinspection will not be performed until the reinspection fee is received Comments or Corrections if Rejected:r r, 4" t,_r--, ' v---'''' .. ,. :.‹..,-, • / --' V, 1,V3 r ; .42 Inspector_ f4z5R Phone ) .1 Date --SAI itP • \ Glenn ESeflardt Carlsrud, RA, AIA 2341a Rattlesnake Court Grand Junction, Colorado 81503 September 12, 1998 Frederic R. Rutz, PE 246 East Fallen. Rock Road Grand Junction, Colorado 81503 rutz@iti2.net Project: Sharon Martin Residence (rental) 0201 D -J Road Rulison, CO 970 241-5724 Subject: Observations for Compliance with the 1994 Uniform Building Code July 31, 1998 Visual observation of the property was performed to evaluate its basic compliance with the 1994 Uniform Building Code (UBC). Generally, the house appears to be well constructed and in good condition. No intrusive investigation was performed. This report supplements a report by Frederick Rutz, PE. and supercedes my previous report dated August 16, 1998. The owner has decided to not relocate the bedroom from the interior space as discussed in the previous report. Listed below are observations of deficiencies from compliance with the building code, followed by recommendations far improvements to satisfy cited requirements. UBC 302.4, Table 3B Fire Ratings for Occupancy Separations: Separation between the living areas and garage shall be 1 hour fire rated, except that only materials approved for 1 hour construction need be installed on the garage side of the wall. Remove the existing window between the bedroom and garage. Fill in the opening with wall construction to match surrounding wall. Finish the garage side of the entire wall common to the living areas with 518" fire rated gypsum board and fire tape the joints. Fire rated finish should extend under the existing exposed soffit, and return to the underside of the roof deck covering the existing fascia. UBC 310.4 Access and Exit Facilities and Emergency Escape: There is not an acceptable secondary escape window from the bedroom. Add a second escape route from the Bedroom through a new 2'-8"x 6'-" door opening into the adjacent EntranceNVork Area, providing access to a new exterior door. (refer to citation below) Maintain a minimum clear 36" wide means of egress from the bedroom door to the exterior door. UBC 310.9.1 Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors should be provided for every sleeping room and area providing access to a sleeping room. Smoke detectors should be provided with electric power from the building wiring system and have a battery backup. Replace the existing battery operated smoke detector in the Living Room with a new smoke detector connected to a common electrical source. Install an additional smoke detector centrally located in the EntranceNVork Area. Smoke detectors shall be located at spacing recommended by the manufacturer. UBC 1004 Doors, 1004.1 General, 1004.2 Door Swing, 1004.6 Width and Height At least one exterior exit door shall be not less than 3'-0"x 6-8". Exit doors shall be side hinged swinging types. Provide a 3'-0"x 6'8" entrance/exit hinged door from the Entrance/Work Area to the exterior. UBC 1203 Natural Light and Ventilation: Windows shall provide for each room; natural light equal to 10% of the habitable floor area, and ventilation equal to 5% of the habitable floor area. The habitable floor area is approximately 600 sq. ft. Windows for the entire house should provide at least 60 sq. ft. of natural lighting and 30 sq. ft. of ventilation. There are 6 existing windows, each providing 8 sq. ft. of natural lighting and 4 sq. ft. of ventilation. Additional windows are required. The combined floor area of the Living Room, Bedroom, and Kitchen is approximately 400 sq. ft. There are two windows in the Kitchen of 8 sq. ft. each. Install operable windows in the exterior wall of the Living Room to provide additional 24 sq. ft of natural lighting and 12 sq. ft. of ventilation. UBC 1203 Natural Light and Ventilation: The 120 sq. ft. Bedroom has no natural light and ventilation. The room can be considered part of the adjacent rooms if the dividing walls provide at least 50% open area between spaces. The existing ceiling height of the Living Room, Bedroom, and Entry is 10'-3". The walls dividing the Bedroom from the other rooms are 7'0" high. Including the passageway opening, there is open area of 42% between spaces. Strict conformance with the code would require modification of the two existing partial height walls to reduce their height from 7 ft. to 6 ft. It is my opinion that given the nature of the intended use of the space, the high ceilings, and that two of the Bedroom walls are partial height, the Bedroom can be considered part of the adjacent rooms. With the addition of windows in the Living Room (refer to citation above) there should be adequate natural light and ventilation in the Bedroom. UBC 1505.3 Attic Ventilation: Ventilation of attic spaces is required @1/150"' of the attic area, or if a vapor barrier is present on warm side of insulation @ 1/300th of the attic area. For purposes of this review it is assumed that the vapor barrier is in place_ It is recommended that ventilation be provided to mitigate potential for moisture related problems and to provide summer time ventilation of the attic, thus reduce the cooling load_ Temperatures in an unventilated attic can easily reach 130 degrees. Generally a louver will provide only 50% of its size as free area, the rest being consumed by the louvers and screen mesh. Install one ventilation louver at each gable end of the attic. Each louver should be approximately 3 sq. ft. to provide a total free area of 2.75 sq. ft. for both louvers. Provide insect screen for the louvers. Existing attic access door may be modified to provide ventilation at one end of the attic. Sincerely, Glenn B. Carlsrud cc: Sharon Martin INSPECTION WILL NOT BE ,ADE UNLESS THIS CARD IS POSTED ON THE JOB 21 HOURS NOTICE REQUIREE0 FOR INSPECTIONS BUILDING PERMIT GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO Date Issued. i Ci6 Zoned Area Permit No.. AGREEMENT In consideration of the issuance of this permit, the applicant hereby agrees to comply with all laws and regulations related to the zoning, location; construction and erection of the proposed structure for which this permit is granted, and further agrees that if the above said regulations are not fully complied with in the zoning, location, erection and construction of the above described structure, the permit may then be revoked by notice from the County Building Inspec or and IMMEDIATELY BECOME N%3LL AN 1 VOID., � ::., .•_�� ,�.'�1 .�. .'! Ali Use Address or Legal Description Setbacks Front _amide Side Rear This Card Must Be Posted So It is Plainly Visible From The Street Until Final Inspection. INSPECTION RECORD Footing Foundation Underground Plumbing Insulation Rough Plumbing Drywall 9 4 c ,c,f "47:_e_____ Chimney & Vent Electric Final (b State Inspector) a -'/O'2 Gas Piping Final /6r,z2 gs.cd?j Electric Rough ([11 State Inspector) Septic Filial Framing (•16, 4L1---',':'_117, , s,„ 4,,,q, ,,,w- 14 (To incluoof in Alice and Windows and Doors installed). Notes: ALL LISTED ITEMS MUST BE INSPECTED AND APPROVED BEFORE COVERING - WHETHER INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR, UNDERGROUND OR ABOVE GROUND. THIS PERMIT IS NOT TRANSFERABLE Phone 945-9159 109 8th Street County Courthouse Glenwood Springs, Colorado. APPR • VEDDO NOT DESTROY THIS CARD Date IF PLACED OUTSIDE - COV R WITH CLEAR PLASTIC Glenn Bernhardt Carlsrud, RA, AO 970 241-5724 • 2341a Rattlesnake Court Grand Junction, Colorado 81503 September 12, 1998 Frederic R. Rutz, PE 246 East Fallen Rock Road Grand Junction, Colorado 81503 Project: Sharon Martin Residence (rental) 0201 D -J Road Rulison, CO rutz@iti2.net Subject: Observations for Compliance with the 1994 Uniform Building Code July 31, 1998 Visual observation of the property was performed to evaluate its basic.compliance.with the 1994 Uniform Building Code (UBC). Generally, the house appears to be well constructed and in good condition. No intrusive investigation was performed. This report supplements a report by Frederick Rutz, PE and s.upercedes my previous report dated August 16, 1998. The owner has decided to not relocate the bedroom from the interior space as discussed in the previous report, Listed below are observations of deficiencies from compliance with the building code, followed by recommendations for improvements to satisfy cited requirements. UBC 302.4, Table 3B Fire Ratings for Occupancy Separations: Separation between the living areas and garage shall be 1 hour fire rated, except that only materials approved for 1 hour construction need be installed on the garage side of the wall. Remove the existing window between the bedroom and garage. Fill in the opening with wall construction to match surrounding wall. Finish the garage side of the entire wall common to the living areas with 5/8" fire rated gypsum board and fire tape the joints. Fire rated finish should extend under the existing exposed soffit, and return to the underside of the roof deck covering the existing fascia. UBC 310.4 Access and Exit Facilities and Emergency Escape: There is not an acceptable secondary escape window from the bedroom. Add a second escape route from the Bedroom through a new 2'-8"x 6'-8" door opening into the adjacent Entrance/Work Area, providing access to a new exterior door. (refer to citation below) Maintain a minimum clear 36" wide means of egress from the bedroom door to the exterior door. UBC 310.9.1 Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors should be provided for every sleeping room and area providing access to a sleeping room. Smoke detectors should be provided with electric power from the building wiring system and have a battery backup. Replace the existing battery operated smoke detector in the Living Room with a new smoke detector connected to a common electrical source. install an additional smoke detector centrally located in the EntrancelWork Area. Smoke detectors shall be located at spacing recommended by the manufacturer. TIBC 1004 Doors, 1004.1 General, 1004.2 Door Swing, 1004.6 Width and Height: At least one exterior exit door shall be not less than 3'-0"x 6'-8". Exit doors shall be side hinged swinging types. Provide a 3'-0"x 6'8" entrance/exit hinged door from the Entrance/Work Area to the exterior. UBC 1203 Natural Light and Ventilation: Windows shall provide for each room; natural light equal to 10% of the habitable floor area, and ventilation equal to 5% 'of the habitable floor area. The habitable floor area is approximately 600 sq. ft. Windows for the entire house should provide at least 60 sq. ft. of natural lighting and 30 sq. ft. of ventilation. There are 6 existing windows, each providing 8 sq. ft. of natural lighting and 4 sq. ft. of ventilation. Additional windows are required. The combined floor area of the Living Room, Bedroom, and Kitchen is approximately 400 sq. ft. There are two windows in the Kitchen of 8 sq. ft. each. Install operable windows in the exterior wall of the Living Room to provide additional 24 sq. ft. of natural lighting and 12 sq. ft. of ventilation. UBC 1203 Natural Light and Ventilation: The 120 sq. ft. Bedroom has no natural light and ventilation. The room can be considered part of the adjacent rooms if the dividing walls provide at least 50% open area between spaces. The existing ceiling height of the Living Room, Bedroom, and Entry is 10'-3". The walls dividing the Bedroom from the other rooms are 7'0" high. Including the passageway opening, there is open area of 42% between spaces.' Strict conformance with the code would require modification of the two existing partial height walls to reduce their height from 7 ft. to 6 ft, It is my opinion that given the nature of the intended use of the space, the high ceilings, and that two of the Bedroom walls are partial height, the Bedroom can be considered .part of the adjacent rooms. With the addition of windows in the Living Room (refer to citation above) there should be adequate natural light and ventilation in the Bedroom. UBC 1505.3 Aftic Ventilation: Ventilation of attic spaces is required @1/150th of the attic area, or if a vapor barrier is present -on warm side of insulation @ 1I300t+' of the attic area. For purposes of this review it is assumed that the vapor barrier is in place. It is recommended that ventilation be provided to mitigate potential for moisture related problems and to provide summer time ventilation of the attic, thus reduce the cooling load. Temperatures in an unventilated attic can easily reach 130 degrees. Generally a louver will provide only 50% of its size as free area, the rest being consumed by the louvers and screen mesh: Install one ventilation louver at each gable end of the attic. Each louver should be approximately 3 sq. ft. to provide a total free area of 2/5 sq. ft. for both louvers. Provide insect screen for the louvers. Existing attic access door may be modified to provide ventilation at one end of the attic. Sincerely, a4(4/.1.4V Glenn B. Carlsrud cc: Sharon Martin