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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence-Work Scope ClarificationColleen W¡rthFrom:Sent:To:Subject:Colleen WirthWednesday, March 1, 2A23 9:42 AMBrian DerkashRE: BLRE-02-23 -7991 - basement finish is now UNDER REVIEWC/anft>ahinf a:th/ak EryuPerfect thank youColleen WirthBuílding Plans ExaminerGarfield County Buíldíng DÍvisionl-08 8th Street, Suite 401Glenwood Springs, CO 81601cwi rth @ea rf iel d-cou ntv. comoffice (970) 945-L377 ext. 1"610From: Brian Derkash <brianderkash@gmail.com>Sent: Wednesday, March I,2A23 9:40 AMTo: Col leen Wírth <cwirth @garfield-cou nty.com>Subject: Re: BLRE-02-23 -799t - basement finish is now UNDER REVIEwHello,See my answers below. Thanks.L. ls the basement mechanical room served by natural gas fuel- type? We have natural gas. Or an existing LP propane tank?2. I notice the existing and proposed floor plans show an existing crawl space access opening? Will the access opening remain same? Yes. We wíll keepthe crawl space access the same.And may I confirm you are not adding any new additional mechanical equipment ín the crawler? No new equipment wíll be added.3. Thís last question relates to how I document on your behalf the basement bedroom finish relative to the exísting septic systemFor the building file record, what is the overall total bedroom count for the home? lnclude +1 bedroom in the basement fínish PLUS the 4# bedrooms on stories above. Total is: gOn Wed, Mar L, 2023 al8:56 AM Colleen Wirth <cwirth@sarfield-countv.com> wrote1 Thanks Brian, this is helpful. I won't need to ask for any further documentation to complete the plans examinatíon.However, I do have a couple nrore questions to help with marking up the proposed floor plan and the file. (l forgot to ask you earlier ....)1". ls the basement mechanical room served by natural gas fuel- type? Or an existing LP propane tank?2. I notice the existing and proposed floor plans show an existing crawl space access opening? Will the access openíng remain same?And may I confírm you are not adding any new additíonal mechanical equipment in the crawler?3. This last questíon relates to how I document on your behalf the basement bedroom finish relative to the existing septic systemForthe building file record, what is the overall total bedroom count for the home? lnclude +1" bedroom in the basement finish PLUS thebedrooms on stories above. Total ís = .Responses to questions L-3 above will ensure the plans are properly marked up.Colleen WirthBuilding Plans ExaminerGarfield CounÇ Building Division108 8th Stree! Suite 401"Glenwood Springs, CO 81601cwirth @ garfiel d-cou ntv. com#2offíce (970) 945-L377 ext. 1610 From: Brian Derkash <brianderkash@gmail.com>Sent: Tuesday, February 28,2A23 10:36 AMTo : Col I een Wi rth <cwi rth @sa rf ield-cou ntv. com>Subject: Re: BLRE-02-23 -799I - basement finish is now UNDER REVIEWHello Colleen,Thanks for the quick response. I've answered your questions below. Let me know if you need further information.L. ls the exísting home served by a private septic system (O\Àf[S) or public sewer service? We have a private septic system. lt was designed wíth the futurebathroom/bedroom back in 2016.2. The historic lower levelfloor plan depicts 3 window openings, however it is unclear if the existing windows are'fixed" or "operable". Please providemore details. Are you installing any new windows with this basement finish? lf so, provide detaÍls. lf the two 4026 windows are "fixed" then thebasement finished livíng space may require mechanical ventilation pursuant to 201"5 IRC Section R303.4, as there appears to be no sources of naturalventilation to the outdoors now. The (212646 windows in the bedroom are operable. The windows ín the family room 4026 are fixed. No newwindows will be installed.3. The historic lower level floor plan shows one continuously open room wíth the mechanical / storage room open to remaining basement space. 3.a. Areyou proposíng any new non-bearing partitions or alteratíons to the existing structure / building framing? Yes. lf so, provide framing detaíls. Framing perICC basement finish guide.3.b. Are there any currently installed non-bearing partitions, framing and drywall installed in the basement currently? No. lf so, provide details onlocations of existing / proposed partitions as this will be most helpful for the building inspector to understand during construction. I have highlightedthe proposed non bearing partions in the attached drawíng. We are framing all walls with the basement finish guide from the lCC. All baseplates aretreated 2x4's. All non bearing walls will be framed 2ft on center for stud framing. l've attached the guide.4. ls there more than 7 ft ceiling heíght from the existing / proposed basement floor to proposed ceiling above? Yes. Are there any portions ofthe basement floor plan where ceílíng height will be less than 7 ft height? No.5. How will the basement be heated for human comfort? Radiant infloor heat.(already ínstalled) Exísting furnace, with supply and returns? Existingboiler wíth existing infloor radiant heating? Please provide detaí1.6. The historic lower level floor plan shows potential 'luture" floor plan layout but does not show any proposed enclosed spaces with room uses. Attachedis a sheet highlighting the proposed room uses.(Family room, bedroom, wic, bathroom and mechanical)3 7. ls this a non-sprinklered residence wíth no installed fire suppression system ínstalled in the existing home? There ís no fire suppresion systemOn Mon, Feb 27,2A23 at 1"0:22 AM Colleen Wirth <cwirth@sarfield-counW.com> wrote:BLRE-02-23-7991,- Derkash Basement Finísh 1"574 Huebínger DriveHello Brian,I am currently reviewing your building application form and hístoric blueprint from 20L6 prepared by Red House ArchitectureI have some questíonsl".ls the existing home served by a private septic system {OWTS) or publíc sewer service?2.The historic lower level floor plan depicts 3 window ope nings, hower¡er it is unclear if the existÍng windows are "fixed" or "operable". Please providemore details. Are y'cu installing any new wíndows with this basement finish? lf so, provide detaíls. lf the two 4026 windows are "fixed" then thebasement finished living space may require mechanical ventílation pursuant to 20L5 IRC Section R303.4, as there appears to be no sources of naturalvenËilation to the outdoors now.3.The hístoric lower level floor plan shows one continuously open room with the mechanícal l storage room open to remainlng basement space. 3.a. Areyou proposing any new non-bearing partitions or alterations to the existing structure 1 building framing? lf so, provide framing details.3.b. Are there any currently installed non-bearing partitions, framing and drywall installed in the basement currently? lf so, provide details on locations ofexisting / proposed partitíons as this will be most helpful for the building inspector to understand during construction.4. ls there more than 7 ft ceilíng height from the existing / proposed basement floor to proposed ceiling above? Are there any portions ofthe basement floor plan where ceiling heíght will be less than 7 ft height?4 5. How will the basement be heated for human comfort? Existing furnace, with supply and returns? Existing boiler with existing infloor radíantheating? Please provide detail.6.The historic lower level floor plan shows potential "future" floor plan layout but does not show any proposed enclosed spaces with room uses7.ls thís a non-sprinklered residence with no installed fire suppression system installed in the existing home?Supply (2) copies of the following:Provide a clearly labeled proposed floor plan. lnclude room dimensions (or an architects scale % = Lft or similar); location or partition walls, door openings,direction of door swing; any new, replaced or moved mechanical equipment or appliances (i.e. furnace, water heater, boíler / side arm, infloor radiant heating,washer / dryers, natural gas / propane / wood burning fireplace(s); AND if any, new bathroom fixtures and bathroom exhaust fans, specify location and detaí|.Provide, ffaming plans (in particular if any structural framing alteration pertains to the project scope). lnclude clear framing details for furred out walls,ceílings, non-bearing or bearing wall or alterations to structural members. lnclude protection of wood from decay (in contact with concrete), size / dimension/ spacing or frame members; framing fastener connections (such as hangers, bolting etc). This will help ensure the building inspector has a clearunderstanding of your framing plans during rough-in and frame inspection.Resubmítted materials can be dropped off at the Garfield County Community Development Dept front desk, between 8:30 am - 4:00 pm weekdays. Pleasesubmit: reference BIRE-02-23-799t Derkash Basement finish, attn: Colleen Wirth Plans Examiner. (We are located in the Garfield County AdministrationBuilding, 4th floor, downtown Glenwood Springs on corner of 8th Street and Pitkin.I will hold your current plans and file on my desk, and look forward to receiving new materials and helping see this project move forward. My contact info isprovided below.5Best, Colleen WirthBuílding Plans E<aminerGarfíeld County BuÍlding Divisionl-08 8th Streer, fuite 401,Glenwood Springs, CO 81601cwirth @ea rf ield-cou ntv.comoffice (970) 945-1377 ext. 1"6L06