Reviewed by: Bolen, Wayne A.                                                  Permit #: C13-1821

Phone: 343-8072                                                                        Date: 9/12/2014

Fax: 249-7393

Email: BolenWA@muni.org

Permit Manager: Tony Barganier

Phone: 343-8339

Email: BarganierTA@muni.org

Project: Alaska Regional Patient Lifts

Review Number: 338753

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PERMIT STATUS

9/12/2014 – Review complete. Comments issued.

Advisory Comment (no response required):  This review is based on the requirements of the Anchorage Administrative Code (AAC), 2009 International Building Code (IBC), 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) and all adopted references thereto as amended by MOA. The following comments must be addressed before a permit can be issued. The approval of plans and specifications does not permit the violation of the codes, or any federal, state or local regulations.

1. DEAD LOAD

Please provide the weight of the lifts. ASCE 7-05 Chapter 13 requires elements weighing 20 lbs or more and anchored more than 4' above the floor below to be seismically braced. It may be possible to suspend the equipment per ASCE 7-05 section 13.6.1.

2. PENETRATIONS THROUGH SUSPENDED CEILINGS

Unless rigid bracing is used per comment 1, ASCE 7-05 section 13.5.6.2.2(e) requires a 2 in oversized ring, sleeve or adapter through the ceiling tile to allow for free movement of at least 1 in all horizontal direction. Please verify this is met.

3. STAMPED DRAWINGS

Please provide drawings that have been stamped and signed by an engineer licensed in Alaska as required the Alaska State Statutes section 08.48.221.

4. LIKO SUPPORT

The details reference "Liko support dendant & attachment by others." Please clarify what this is. No details have been provided for this system. Please provide or clarify. Reference AAC section 23.10.104.8.