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Home My WebLink AboutREVIEW RESPONSE EMAIL 2 - 19-00354 - BYUI Hart Building - Remodel | Terrie Larsen University Architect/ Interior Designer | Phone: (208) 496-2662 | larsent@byui.edu | July 23, 2019 City of Rexburg 35 North 1st East Rexburg, Idaho 83440 RE: BYUI Hart 2019 Aux Gym Remodel: comment review response For Application Number: 19-00354 Dear Quinton Owens, In response to comments on pages 1 and 2 of 3 for current building review status, please review the following responses; Description Doors meet the requirements of the IBC Section 1010 Comments On the balcony, door 312A serves as a second exit for assembly on both sides. However, it is required to swing in the direction of egress, which would mean the door has to be able to swing both directions with assembly on both sides Revision response There was a debate about putting in a second door because the door technically does not meet egress requirements and enters a different room before an exit route. In which case we are limiting the occupancy of each side of the balcony to 49, which requires only one exit. With this limitation on occupancy, the door swing is not required to swing out of either space. We chose to swing the doorway from the balcony that would be most likely used for observation. At this time, we are considering the door as a pass through from one room to another not an egress option. We can remove the door between the balconies if that is the wish of the City. We did opt to put it in to help with safety and provide additional exit options. What is the direction of the City in this matter? Description Handrails and Guards meet the requirements of IBC Sections 1014 and 1015 Comments | Terrie Larsen University Architect/ Interior Designer | Phone: (208) 496-2662 | larsent@byui.edu | Handrails shall not project into the required clear space width per A117.1, 405.5 (see ramp in classroom 141). It appears section 403.5.1 allowance for narrower landing with wider ramp run on accessible route was intended. Revision response Changes have been made on the handrail at the top of the ramp such that the handrail will elbow at 90 degrees and die into the wall. Rails that are at the bottom of the ramp and stair runs have been extended the required 12” and return back into the railing. Description Building complies with IECC (IBC 1301) Comments No energy report submitted on the new east entry. Please submit report or show compliance with prescriptive requirements of IECC. Revision response Best efforts have been made to make sure the entry walls were constructed as per the energy code. Further analysis and report will follow. Description Structural Docs identify snow, wind, seismic and other loads per IBC Chp. 16 Comments Governing code is the 2015 IBC, which also indicates Ultimate wind speed is 115. Please confirm compliance with current adopted codes. Revision response A letter and justification have been attached from TBSE in response to this question. Description Special Inspection Contractor is identified (IBC 1704.2.1) | Terrie Larsen University Architect/ Interior Designer | Phone: (208) 496-2662 | larsent@byui.edu | Comments What contractor will be preforming special inspections? Revision response BYUI is working with Jacob Christensen at Allied Testing for a proposal on this project. Description Structural Steel designed by a licensed Engineer and meets the requirements of IBC Chp. 22 Comments No engineer’s stamp on structural plans. Revision response We will submit the updated section of structural drawings with the TBSE sign and stamp. Description Glass and Glazing meets the requirements of IBC Chapter 24 Comments Safety glazing is expected as standard in doors, on storefront assemblies and in door slide lites. The window schedule on AE601 only shows 2 window for a room 214 (?). The window schedule does not identify other windows such as referenced on east entrance floor plan (need required safety glazing shown). Revision response New glazing specifications and details are found on AE601 Description Exit lighting and exit signs comply with IBC 1008 & 1013 Comments *Exit signs not shown in dance studio 208B | Terrie Larsen University Architect/ Interior Designer | Phone: (208) 496-2662 | larsent@byui.edu | *Each half of balcony assembly seating requires 2 exits with the dividing door serving both sides but no exit signage (see other comments on Door 312A) Revision response Exit signage have been added to locations where it was indicated as needed. See attached drawings. Description Panic Hardware shall be installed as per IBC Section 1010.1.10 Comments Interior elevations show some egress doors with lever handles serving assembly spaces Please note doors to have panic hardware where serving spaces for assembly occupancy use. Revision response Door hardware is specified per door in the specification manual and is noted on AE601 to refer to the specification 08 7100 in the project specifications. I have double‐checked all doors that will require panic hardware and they all are specified as such. Thanks, Terrie Larsen University Architect/ Interior Designer cc David Gay Andrew Wolford Andy Johnson Attachments