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Community l)evelopment l)epartment
12t11t2024
Applicant Response to ltems to be Resolved Prior to Building Permit lssuance Below
12.18.24
olrner:
Kara Byme and Brett Smith
KBBS HOLDINGS LLC
248 SKIPPER DRIVE
CARBONDALE CO 81623
Engineer:
Ernie Kollar
320 Main Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
Contracton
Ovner/Builder
Re:Gorrections and Conditions of Approval
BLRE-I 1-24-8995 and 8996
JobAddress: TBDCoun$ Road 120
Parcel: 21851244243/'
Dear Ms. Byme and Mr. Smith,
The Coung Building Department has performed the review on the building permit applications
and plans for the new home proposed at the above address.
There are items that need to be addressed prior to considering issuance of the building permit
and items that can be addressed afterthe issuance of the building permit.
please provide a response letter addressing each item listed in the 'ltems to address prior to
issuing a building peimit". Response not required for the .Conditions to be addressed during
construction" but please address if clarification is needed.
please provide 2 complete sets of conected sheets, with clouded areas reffecting changes, for
the resubmittal.
108 Eighth Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, Colomdo 81601
(e70)94s-8212
Items to address qrior to issuinq a buildino permit
1 Please provide the soils report referenced in the structuraldrawings'
Applicant ResPonse: See attached
2 Fi5;;a prouiiie piooitnat ihere is adequate waterto serve two dwelling units- The well
needs to be allocated fortwo dwelling units.
Applicant ResPonse: See attached
3 T[e civil plans provided states'Not for Construction'- Please provide civil plans that are for
construction. Please submit 4 copies, 2 for each permit'
Applicant ResPonse: See attached
4 T'he 201g lEbc ailows 3 methods of compliance: Prescriptive, U-Factor Alternative and
Total UA Altemative. We are not to assume the direction of the designer; it needs to be on
the plans. Please state the compliance method on the plans. (IECC 402)
Applicant Response: Prescriptive method. See A0.1 architectural ptans
5 Please provide air sealing details for the building thermal envelope'
ApplicantResponse:SeeA0.1,A1.3,A3.2architecturalplans
6 The unvented crawlspace is required to have a continuously operated exhaust with a relief
to the common area, or conditioned air duct with a relief to the common area. Please referto
the referenced code section for exact criteria- Please show on the plans how this will be
accomplished. (lRC R408'3)
Applicant Response: see A0.1, 41.1, A1.3, A3.2, A.E.1.3 architectural plans
7 The floor is shown with R-30 insulation for protec{ion of the floor joist. I want this to be very
clear, fiberglass insulation is not an acceptable protection method. Please see the attached
document trom npn. pbase specifically state the type of insulation to be used to protect the
l-joist.
Applicant Response: Joists changed to 2x10 dim. lumber. Flr. ins. not required. See A3.2' arch plans'
g ihe..,s an option to use R-15 rigid insulation in the crawlspace. Please.add to the plans-
what type of ign1ion barrier will be utilized for this rigid insulation, if made of foam.
Applicant Response: Rigid ins. option deleted, floor insulation deleted. Crawl space wall insulation to
n6'VinytCovered (Appr6ved tgniiion Barrier) R19 insulation. See A0.1, A3.2' See arch' ptans
Conditions to be addrcssed durinq Construction
The crawlspage access is pic.torially shown to smallbut labeled 24"x18". The access is to be
large enough to remoue the water heater shown in the crawlspace and not be less than
24"x18".
Appiicant Response: Changed on plans. See At't architec-tural plans'
The approved plans are to be on-site for inspections'
sanitary facilities are required to be provided forworkers.
A list of required inspections will be aftached to the plans. The State is to permit and
approve the electrical work.
hiibs://rmnnff , colorado. oov/pacifi c/dora/DPO Electrical Plumbinq Permits
Electrical code compliance will be determined based on field inspections performed by the.
State Etectricat Gpiaor, (303) 869-3458. Please have the inspector sign the building card
or provide written documentation of the inspections"
Drainage across property lines shall not exceed that which existed prior to grading. Excess
or concentrated drainage shall be contained on site or directed to an approved drainage
facility. grosion of inr jrouno in the area of discharge shall be prevented by installation of
non-erosive down drains or other devices'
108 Eighth Sbeet, Suite 401
Glenwood SPrings' Colorado 81601
(970)94s-82t2
Smoke detector locations, CO detector locations, handrail, safety glazing locations and bath
exhaust fans are typical red-lines on residential plans'
Geotechnical EngineeCs representative to observe the excavation and provide a report
veriffing the assJmed 300(ipsf is being met priorto a footing inspection to be performed'
A blower door test report is required prior to final inspection. lt is your responsibility to set up
the appropriate inspections with a Rater and supply the inspectorwith the report-
Any exposed foam is to be covered with an ignition banier or a thermal barrier based on
location. (lRC R316)
The home is to be supplied with mechanical ventilation of outdoor air. The minimum
ventilation rate is to # CFM = (0.01x total sguare footage of the house) + 7 '5 x (number of
bedrooms +1) General Notes on the plans indicate whole house ventilation.
Code minimum states that all hot water pipes Yi and larger are required to be insulated to
R-3 minimum and allhydronic heating pipes are required to be insulated to R-3
All exterior lighting is to be downcast and shielded-
The ice shield is to be installed at the eaves to a minimum 24" up from the insulated walls'
The dryer in a closet will require 100 square inches of make-up air. (lRC G2439.4)
Engineer stamped truss dnawings are required to be provided to the inspectorat framing
inspection.
Allshowerdoors are required to maintatn2?f in the clear and are required to swing out.
Any mechanical equipment in the crawlspace is to be within 20' of the crawlspace access.
The Lofr \Mndow is over 72" afuvegrade and are less than 24" afuve the finished floor. lt
will be required to have window opening limiting device so the window cannot open more
than 4".
Sinerely
John Plano
Building Official
Garfield County
(970) 945-1377 x1560
108 Eighth Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
(970)94s-8212