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Plan Review Report
Project: 234 W Francis St.
Project Location: Aspen, Colorado
Date of Review: February 8, 2021
Based on Plans Dated: September 4, 2020
Architect: 1 Friday Design
Review Contact:
Gil Rossmiller
gilrossmiller(c�coloradocode.net
Project Information
Occupancy Classification: Single Family Dwelling
Type of Construction: N/A
Total Floor Area: 8700 includes
Height (Stories/Feet): Two/22'
Automatic Fire Sprinklers: None
Codes Used For Review RECEIVED
Edition Code
2015 International Residential Code 2/8/2021
Notice SPEN
This cursory plan review is based on the codes above and represents a list of r i
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necessary to comply with the requirements contained within them. This review is not a uiding
permit. The local jurisdiction is responsible for issuing the appropriate permits based on this
review. The approval of plans and specifications does not permit the violation of any section of
any federal, state or local regulations. All comments in this report are based on the information
provided on the drawings and supporting documentation provided for review. Colorado Code
Consulting, LLC does not accept any responsibility for any condition that was not known at the
time of this report. We reserve the right to amend this report if additional information is received.
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requirements set forth within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The application,
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Review Comments
The items noted below with a comment number(B-1, B-2 etc.)are items that need to be corrected
to show compliance with the applicable codes. Please provide a written response indicating where
the corrections are made on the plans. This will speed up the second review process.
234 W Francis St. February 8, 2021
BUILDING CODE COMMENTS
B-1 It appears a shoring plan will be needed as the entire existing foundation will be removed.
Need to verify that the excavation will not encroach/effect the neighboring properties or
alley.
B-2 It appears the REMP calculations are incomplete. We did not see the calculation for the
proposed hot tub and snow melt systems. Please provide
B-3 Refer to sheet A-322:
a. Provide the construction details for the steel egress ladder to verify conformance
with section R310.2.3.1
b. Please verify that drainage has been provided for the egress window wells. Section
R301.2.3.2.
The detail calls out heat trace and drainage. It appears the heat trace is
within a concrete slab that has no drain.
c. Please specify the "Hold Open Arm" and indicate what the security is. Also, please
provide the proposed weight of the steel grate. Need to verify conformance with
section R310.4
B-4 Refer to sheet A-511:
a. Detail 4. It appears the 5" wood board ceiling does not qualify as a thermal barrier
for the foam plastic insulation. R316.4
B-5 Refer to sheet A-611:
a. Please indicate the windows and doors that will require safety glazing to verify
conformance with section R308.4
Appears all glass doors and windows 102, 103, 104 at living room and
possibly 101 at the entry hall.
B-6 Refer to sheet E104:
a. Please provide the attachment detail for the solar panels. Including the flashing
details.
STRUCTURAL COMMENTS
S-1 Please verify we have the correct soils report. The address on the soils report does not
match the proposed project. While the title has the correct address the body of the report
does not.S-2 Please provide the construction details for the stairs and stair landings. RECEIVED
2/8/2021
MECHANICAL CODE COMMENTS
M-1 Refer to sheet M101: ASPEN
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
a. It appears the outside air grill may encroach into the minimum 36" window well
clearance. The code allows the ladder to encroach. Please verify. Section
R310.2.3
M-2 Refer to sheet M102
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a. It appears the dryer vents will exceed 35'. Please provide a note for required
signage indicating the length. It appears each dryer vent will have a booster fan.
We did not see where the booster fan will be located and the need for access to
the fan. Please indicate.
PLUMBING CODE COMMENTS
P-1 Aspen does not require plumbing plans for single family dwellings
ENERGY CODE COMMENTS
EN-1 It appears the REMP calculations are incomplete. We did not see the calculation for the
proposed hot tub and snow melt systems. Please provide
EN-2 Refer to REScheck and U-Factor document
a. The percentage of framing is the same for all assemblies at 9.4%. Seems very low
for wall framing at 16" O.C. Please verify
b. Values do not match:
i. Basement planted roof
REScheck allows the designer to enter the assembly U-factor. Choose
"Other" and enter your calculated U-factor
EN-3 Refer to sheet A-620:
a. INS-1 Air permeable insulation cannot be used as an air sealing material. Table
N1102.4.1.1
b. Please indicate the U-factors for the proposed Fenestrations and skylights. Values
should match those used in the REScheck
c. INS-8 Specifies the foam thickness to "Fill stud/joist cavity" However, details 4 and
5 sheet A-511 have a concrete slab. Please indicate the required thickness
EN-4 Refer to the Lighting cut sheets:
a. Please verify that 75 percent of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures
will be high-efficacy lamps. It appears most of the fixtures are specified as LED.
However, the Capsylite par lamps are not high-efficacy. N1104.
ELECTRICAL CODE COMMENTS
E-1 Aspen does not require electrical plans for single family dwellings. Verified the required
electric vehicle charging was in the load calculation.
RECEIVED
2/8/2021
ASPEN
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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