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1995 Anoka Cty Plan Review0 CITYOF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER - 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 - (612) 571-3450 - FAX (612) 571-1287 October 25, 1995 Mike Kelly Anoka County Government Center 2100 - 3rd Avenue Anoka, MN 55303 RE: Plan Review for 6880 East River Road, Anna Wickem Dear Mr. Kelly: We have reviewed the proposed plans for relocation of the structure located at 6880 East River Road. The following letter details the minimum requirements for issuance of a permit to relocate this dwelling. These comments are based on the plans we have received to date. Additional comments may arise if different information is received when a permit is submitted. Engineering Requirements The County shall pay for the extension of the sewer and water services located in East River Road to the new structure. The County shall also pay for the abandonment of the existing lift station, sewer system and well. Zoning Requirements The City of Fridley zoning code does require a hardsurface driveway; however, if the County is not relocating or reconstructing the existing garage, the City cannot mandate that a hardsurface driveway and parking area be installed at this time. 2. The following are the required and proposed setbacks: a. Front Yard - 35 feet required - 64 feet proposed b. Rear Yard - 36.5 feet required - 40 feet proposed C. Side - 10 feet required - 10 feet proposed along the north property - 55 feet proposed along the south property line Mike Kelly October 25, 1995 Page 2 I would like to point out that the proposed rear yard setback only allows an additional 3.5 feet of expansion for any future additions or the enclosure of the deck. Any future additions or enclosure of the deck will require a variance. Building Requirements Please refer to the attached addendum from Bob Roach, Code Consultant, regarding building requirements. If you have any questions or concerns or wish to discuss any of the items listed in this letter, please contact me at 572-3593. Sincerely, q'�b( 1),*L" Michele McPherson Planning Assistant MM: da cc: William Burns, City Manager Anna Wickem, 6880 East River Road, Fridley Ron Julkowski, Chief Building Official C-95-234 Page 1 of S. Wichem: Beyond 10-25-95 CITYOF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 • (612) 571-3450 - FAX (612) 571-1287 Memo to: File. By: Robert L. Roach, Code Consultant Attachments: 1. Preliminary Plan Review Comments. Task: Examine plans for altered residence to identify construction items which exceed code requirements. Note: Review of plans for items which exceed code requirements is beyond the normal scope of plan review by a municipality. Such items are the result of design decisions and are inherently inter -connected with multiple, related, other items. Design decisions inherently preclude the use of other alternatives, some more costly, some less. At times, a design decision may require the inclusion of work which would not have otherwise been required for a project. Any review is subject to interpretation of what constitutes appropriate equivalent replacement of existing construction. Code requirements have increased since the house was originally built. The impact of resulting additional work has been ignored for purposes of this review. It is important to note, however, that in most instances items in a house may be repaired or replaced without being required to bring the work up to current code, if the item is being restored to a prior condition compliant with codes applicable at the time of constructionfinstallation. The following list of comments attempts to identify items of both levels of work which goes beyond code requirements. It identifies areas which may have an alternate, reasonable approach for providing equivalent replacement. It is not comprehensive identifying the areas which could be involved, nor in the range of alternative solutions for the areas which are identified. Nor does it attempt to provide a recommendation of cost- effectiveness of alternate solutions Further work is required to complete the evaluation. Further analysis for equivalent replacement should consider cost -in-place; this was not considered for this review. Such work might include having several housing contractors provide estimates for alternate solution(s). Note: "Code" refers primarily to Building Code. It may also/instead refer to the Plumbing, Mechanical, and/or Electrical Codes. -- next page -- Page 2 of S. wchem: Beyond 10-25-95 MATERIAL REVIEWED: 00. See attached "Preliminary Plan Review". GENERAL 01. Glazing: Avoid expensive safety glazing by proper design of size & location. (None seen as being required, yet) Al: SITE PLAN 02. House location: Less expensive when not moved as far west as shown. 1 Becomes less of a walk -out Walk -out is more expensive to construct: Wall -type: Materials more expensive Footings: Deeper and stepped. to avoid lowered frost -line. Grading: Increased cost from added cutting for walk -out. Exterior retaining walls for walk out are added cost. Lower Stairs & landings, with footings .2 Less yard to repair and reseed/resod. .3 Minimum separation between house and shed and/or property lines 03. Sidewalks .1 Not required by Code .2 Not need to be concrete Al: SITE PLAN NOTES 04. Trees 1 It is costly for the excavator, mover, and builder, to protect (5) trees. Especially "extreme care to protect...". .2 Relocating (1) tree is costly. 05. New driveway surface is not Code required. Existing driveway is may be adequate "as is." 06. Topsoil: not required by Code. Twelve inches seems beyond what is necessary. What is on rest of site? 07. Grass: not required by Code. Cost of sod vs. seed? Al: BUILDING MOVERS / DEMOLMON NOTES 08. Abandoned items: . l Existing stair might be reusable. .2 Existing masonry chimney: See comments re A4: Mang LEVELPLAN. .3 Other abandoned items may be reusable, or have intrinsic value. Page 3 of 5. Wichem: Beyond 10-25-95 No #: TOPOGRAPHIC MAP 09. Noted as "NOT A BOUNDARY SURVEY„. Care in placement of actual placement of buildings is required to avoid current and future codelconstruction problems. A2: BASEMENT PLAN (BASE BID) 10. "Storage under stairs" space: Not need gypsum board if not used for storage. Not need to be finished. 11. Cost -benefit analysis of engineered structural design(s) may help reduce cost. 12. Basement toilet room Room is not Code -required. Shower is not Code -required. Water closet is not Code -required. Fan needed only if space is a toilet room. 13. Basement: Finishing not Code -required. 1 Insulation is required, but alternative might be less costly. Could be interior as shown (then studs & wood plates needed) Could be exterior, instead: wood framing not needed; protective coating is needed on foam insulation exposed to air .2 Gypsum board not Code -required on: Walls, if use proper vapor barrier Ceiling Laundry tub not required. 14. Egress windows/wells 1 None required with exterior door in basement. Only one is required in basement if no exterior door in the basement. .2 All other windows/wells are for owner convenience for future sleeping room(s). 15. Exterior sill -cock not required by Code (vs. 2 shown) 16. Electrical: May be able to re -use existing panel. 1 Lights: 3 to 4 required vs. 9 shown. Equipment, Electrical Panel, West end, Bathroom (if exists). .2 Outlets: 5 to 6 required vs. 18 shown .3 Circuits: Furnace; Washer/dryer; Lights & outlets; Sump (if have). Page 4 of S. Wichem: Beyond 10-25-95 A2: GENERAL NOTES 17. Windows: .1 Custom-made windows not required for this building. .2 Marvin Windows: Brandname which tends to be expensive. .3 Suggest competitive bids for stock -windows. 18. Door Casings: .1 Not Code -required. .2 Particular wood -species not Code -required. 19. Gypsum board walls .1 Not Code -required. (see comments re A2: GENERAL NOTES). .2 If installed, do not require taping, sanding, priming, nor painting. 20. Woodwork: Not Code -required. 21. New furnace might not be Code -required. 22. New water heater might not be Code -required. 23. Existing well need not be abandoned: .1 Could be kept operational for lawn -watering. .2 Cost of pipe to extend to new sill cock locations may be much cheaper than abandonment. A3: ADDITIONS TO BASE BID (BID BY ALTERNATE) 24. No Code -required items. A4: MAIN LEVEL PLAN 25. Bedroom windows need not be replaced at this time. (s/a comments re A2: GENERAL NOTES) Egress window only required to be installed now if owner chooses to replace the entire unit. While it is preferable to correct, an existing non -complying condition with respect to egress window may remain. Double wide window unit not required Existing non -complying condition with respect to natural light may remain. 26. Existing toilet might meet code. Page 5 of S. Wichem: Beyond 10-25-95 27. Chimney: Might be possible, and less costly to support, move, and re -use existing. .1 Metal liner within existing masonry chimney is required by Code .2 Beyond Code: Masonry chimney removal; Replacement with wood chase & gypsum board.; Adjacent construction repair: Walls, floors, trim, ceilings, roof, New metal chimney. 28. "NEw RooF BELow" No indication as to whether this replaces an existing roof over enclosed basement. A4: DETAIL 2/A4 (deck edge) 29. Decks 1 Cedar not Code -required: Treated wood is adequate & probably less costly 2 Stairs' foundation & footings not Code -required; Properly designed movement joint may be adequate & cheaper. 3 Alternate structural design may be more economical. A5: BUILDING SECTION (s/a comments re Al: SrrE PLAN and re A2: BnsEMF.NT PLAN) 30. Stair handrail not required to be a particular material. 31. 13 -course basement is more than what is Code -required: .l 12 -course provides required headroom. .2 Higher wall requires more reinforcing. .3 Required reinforcing not shown in drawings. .4 Shown reinforcing is not required unless part of Arch. or Structural design. 32. Alternate dampproofing may be less costly. 33. Slab's poly vapor barrier is not required. But, it eliminates the need for otherwise -required treated wood plates. 34. Footing might not need reinforcing. Would be part of Structural Engineer's design. 35. Foundation drain system .1 Interior drain -tile system shown in drawings is not Code -required. .2 Exterior system (not shown in drawings) is Code required. A5: ELEVATIONS 36. See comments re Al: SrrE PLAN. -- END -- Anna Wichern Residencell Iome Day Care Arm Proposed Relocation. L 10-25-95 Page 1 of 6. CITYOF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 - (612) 571-3450 - FAX (612) 571-1287 PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS 10-25-95 Following are the results of the Preliminary Plan Review for the Anna Wichern residence and home day care proposed for relocation at 6880 East River Road in Fridley, Minnesota. Our review has been based on the "Approved" Site Plan for this project and the 1995 Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC) which has adopted with amendments the 1994 Uniform Building Code (UBC). MATERIAL REVIEWED. 00. 1 Arch. Drawings: Al -A5, Dated: 09-04-95. PROPOSED ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE ANNA WICHERN RESIDENCE 6880 EAST RIVER ROAD Prepared by: Drawn: MMA; Checked:EDM. Reg. Arch: None v. not required MORRISON/WALUARVI ARCHITECTS, INC. 2189 FOURTH STREET WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 Contact: Michele Meyer, Project Architect fon: 612.426.3287 fax: .2 Engnrg. Dwgs: None, Dated: n/a. Reg. Engnr: None v. required. .3 Topo. D3yg: 1 OF 1 Dated: 01-31-95. TOPGRAPHIC MAP PART OF LOT 9, BLOCK 2, SANDHURST ADDITION ANOKA COUNTY, MN Prepared by: Drawn: SBP; Checked: ... Reg. Land Surveyor: #21401 v. required JAMES R. HILL, INC. 2500 W. CTY. RD. 42, STE. 120 BURNSVILLE, MN 55337 Contact: Randy Morton fon: 612.890.6044 fax: 612.890.6244 Anna Wichern Residence/Home Day Care Proposed Relocation. 10-25-95 Page 2 of 6. GENERAL 01. This review is for preliminary estimating purposes only, and does not constitute acceptance or approval of the proposed project, nor imply that such would be necessarily granted upon application for such. Appropriate plan review will occur when/if building permit is applied for. 02. Please note that the State Building Official has mandated that the City not address, nor consider, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) but, instead, enforce the Minnesota State Accessibility Code, Chapter 1340 (MSAC). Owner and owner's agents are responsible for their own provision enforcement of all accessibility code requirements other than the MSAC. 03. This review is based on the owner's assertion that any daycare use would be licensed under MN Rules 1300.2400. Subp.7a (Licensed Family Day Care) or Subp.7B (Licensed Group Family Day Care). If use of the home would differ from the aforementioned (and residential) use, an application for new building permit and Certificate of Occupancy must be applied for prior to any such use. Non -complying day care must be separated from residential use by an occupancy separation; other code requirements would also apply. OTHER 04. UBC 302 (b) & 1804. Submit the following additional plans, calculations, diagrams, reports or other data: Deck framing Plan; Soils Investigation Report; and signed & stamped engineered design for support of structure, with evaluation & recommendations for existing house structure. E EGRESS 05. UBC 3403.2. Where the occupants of the new addition (basement) use the existing building's exit system for egress purposes, the entire exiting system (existing and proposed) must comply with all of the requirements of Chapter 10 as currently adopted by the State of Minnesota. 06. UBC 1004.9. Exterior landing may not be more than 8 -inches lower than interior floor. 07. UBC 1004.9. Main floor door to basement stairs may not swing over the stairs. 08. UBC 1004.10. Landings shall be minimum 36 inches long in direction of travel. 09. UBC 1004.10. Doors swinging over landings and in the fully open position shall not reduce the required dimension by more than 7 inches. 10. UBC 1006.1. All interior and exterior stairways with 2 or more risers must conform to this section. Anna Wichern Residence/Home Day Care Proposed Relocation. 10-25-95 Page 3 of 6. 11. UBC 1006.2. Stairways shall have a minimum 36 inch width; handrails may project 3-1/2 inches into both sides. 12. UBC 1005.4. Nonstructural projections such as trim may not project more than 1-1/2 " on each side. 13. UBC 1006.9. Handrails must be full length, continuous and installed on at least one side of stairways; Handrails must be between 1 -1/4 -inches and 2 -inches in diameter (orrp ovide equivalent grippable surface), and be placed between 34 and 38 inches above tread nosing with ends returned or terminated in newel posts. 14. UBC 1006.12. Protect enclosed useable space under interior stairways on the enclosed side as required for 1 -hour, fire -resistive construction. 15. UBC 1006.15. Provide minimum 6-8" headroom clearance for stairways. GENERAL DESIGN 16. UBC 2602. Foam plastic insulation must comply with all requirements herein. 1 Separate foam plastic insulation from interior of the building by an approved UBC Standard 62 -2 -complying thermal barrier installed such that the foam plastic insulation is not exposed at all. .2 Provide alternate barrier below gypsum board if it is "gapped" above concrete. 17. UBC 804/T -8B. Exposed vapor barriers must comply with requirements herein. 18. UBC 509.1. Provide guardrails per this section at unenclosed floor and roof openings, open and glazed sides of stairways, landings and ramps, balconies and porches, which are more than 30 -inches above grade or floor below. 19. UBC 509.2/3. Provide 36 -inch high guardrails constructed with intermediates installed to prohibit a 4 -inch diameter sphere from passing through (6 -inch at triangular openings at riser/tread/rail). PL PROPERTY LOCATION 20. UBC 1006.13 & 1005.9. Exterior stairway/balcony/deck can not project into area where wall openings required to be protected or are banned. 1 Provide minimum six -feet separation between this construction and the "existing shed to remain". .2 UBC 104.2.1. Provide survey stakes for house and deck, and for North property line, in place and visible at the footing inspection. Anna Wichern Residence/Home Day Care Proposed Relocation. 10-25-95 Page 4 of 6. OU OCCUPANCY OR USE REQUIREMENTS 21. UBC 310.4. Provide egress window/wells for every sleeping room in the basement, with a minimum of one for that story. At least one egress window is also required in each existing sleeping room (and minimum one per story) when window units are replaced. 1 Provide egress windows with minimum 5.7 square feet of net clear opening, minimum 24 -inch net clear height, and 20 -inch net clear width; with bottom edge of net clear opening no more than 44 -inches above finished floor. [Note corrected height in Wichern letter of 09-08-95.] .2 UBC 310.4. Provide egress window well with minimum 9 square feet net open area, and 3 -foot minimum dimension when window is opened;rp ovide ladder or stairs for well when its floor is more than 44 -inches below grade. Bars, grilles, grates, or similar devices, shall conform herein. 22. UBC 310.9. Provide smoke detectors, per this section, in each sleeping room in the house, and one centrally located in each access corridor/area for each separate sleeping area, and minimum of one at each level in the building; all audible in the sleeping areas. 23. UBC 310.12. Storage and use of flammable & combustible liquids shall comply with the Fire Code. MR MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS 24. UBC 513. Post approved numbers or address in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. 25. UBC 1402.2. Provide flashings for all new exterior openings exposed to weather per this section. 26. UBC 1402.4. Basement foundation wall dampproofing shall conform herein. 27. UBC 2317.2. Provide wood treated for ground contact for all wood embedded in earth, or in concrete in contact with earth or exposed to weather. 28. UBC 2317.5. Provide approved (heartwood) wood of natural resistance to decay or treated wood for all wood columns located on concrete basement floors, and those supporting the exterior decks, and which support permanent structure. 29. UBC 708.2.1. Fireblock all soffits, drop or cove ceilings, and other interconnections between concealed vertical & horizontal spaces. 1 UBC 708.2.1. Fireblock concealed spaces between stair stringers at top & bottom of stairs, and unfinished walls between studs along and in line with the stair run. Anna Wichern Residence/Home Day Care Proposed Relocation. 10-25-95 Page 5 of 6. 29. .2 UBC 708.2.1. In concealed combustible wood construction, openings at ceiling and floor levels around vents, pipes, ducts, & similar openings, shall be fireblocked with noncombustible materials. Specify material to be used. .3 UBC 708.2.1. Fireblock at factory -built chimenys' chase opening into attic spaces. .4 UBC 708.2.2. Construct fireblocking of securely -fastened 2 -inch nominal lumber, gypsum board, cement asbestos board, mineral fiber, or other approved material to stop fire and drafts between floors, and between attic or roof space and other spaces below. 30. UBC T-15B1/Amended. Provide snow & ice protection to 24 -inches inside the interior face of exterior wall for roof slope of 2/12 to 4/12. 31. UBC 2406. Install bottom edge of glazing at least 18 -inches above finished floor, or provide safety glazing where required herein. 32. UBC 2512. Do not install water-resistant gypsum board: .1 Over a vapor barrier, nor .2 On any ceiling with frame spacing more than 12 -inches on center. S STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA 33. UBC 106/3/2 & MSBC. Structural Engineer must confirm on the plans that "the structural design is in accordance with the Nf mesota amended 1994 Uniform Building Code". 34. UBC 1804. Prepare & submit a soils investigation report: 1 UBC 1804.3. Building design shall comply with the soils investigation report prepared for this project including, but not limited to, the following: design soil bearing capacity, granular fill/subgrade, subsoil drainage system, equivalent fluid pressure, minimum footing sizes. .2 UBC 1804.3. The structural plans shall reference the soils investigation report prepared for this project and identify compliance with it. 35. UBC 1806. Provide footings and foundation under exterior stairs at front and rear of house, or provide design to allow for movement of stairs at deck attachment point, while assuring compliance with riser/tread requirements. 36. MSBC 1300.6100. Provide foundation walls which meet or exceed requirements herein for conventional foundation walls. Topics include, but are not limited to: .1 Reinforcing, anchor bolts, clips, backfilling, exterior drainage system. .2 Provide engineering for foundation walls more than 8-1/2 feet high above basement floor. Anna Wichern Residence/Home Day Care Proposed Relocation. 10-25-95 Page 6 of 6. 37. UBC 2107.2. 2.6. Reinforced masonry lap splices must be sufficient to transfer stress per this section; but splice length shall not be less than 30 bar diameters for compression, nor 40 bar diameters for tension, with additional increases per UBC 2409(e)6. 38. UBC 1903.6. Submit proposed concrete admixtures for review. All are subject to prior approval by the Building Official. M MECHANICAL CODE (1994 UBC, as amended; Additional review required) 39. UBC 1203.3. Provide minimum three -feet separation between bathroom / other exhaust and any opening which allows air entry into occupied portion of the building. MINNESOTA PLUMBING CODE - CHAPTER 1355 40. MSPC.0340. Subp.4. Identi how exterior wall plumbing pipe will be protected against freezing. 41. MSPC.0580 F &.0600 H. Aboveground horizontal PVC/ABS waste and vent piping must not exceed 35 feet in length. 42. MSPC.0580 F &.0600 H. Vertical PVC/ABS waste and vent piping must not exceed 35 feet in height unless expansion and contraction joints are installed accordingly. 43. MSPC 1220. Set water closets not less than 15 inches from the center to any side wall while maintaining 24 inches clear in front of the bowl. 44. MSPC 1380 Subp.5. Anti -scald shower control valves complying with this section must be installed in showers and combination shower -baths. 45. MSPC 1430. Provide pipe support for all pipe as required in this Section. 46. MSPC 2800-2890. Comply with notification and testing requirements. 47. Slone floor to drain in basement. -- end -- Attachments (3): 1. Letter from Anna Wichern, dated 09-08-95. 2. C1 Group Family Day Care License for Wichern, 08-14-95 to 07-01-97, 10 maximum. 3. C2 Group Family Day Care License for Wichern, 08-01-95 to 07-01-97, 12 maximum. AftA1010sl like Imine 9-8-95 6880 I.USI River Rd.. Fridley. MN 55432 . IG Ill ; 7 1 -6433 To Whom It May Concern: My name is Anna A. Wichern. I am currently a licensed child care provider. I do my child care in my licensed home at 6880 East River Road. I am currently licensed (C 1) for ten (10) children. A month ago I was licensed (C 2) for twelve (12) children. Enclosed are copies of both licenses. My home currently meets all the requirements of Minnesota Rules, Parts 9502.0300 - 9502.0445. My home is under consideration for a move on the property because of the widening of East River Road and my home no longer meets the set back requirements for the city of Fridley. There has been some dialogue about the new basement meeting the codes for licensed child-care being done on that level. If you will look at FAmily Day Care and Group Family Day Care: Minnesots Rules, Parts 9502.0300 - 9502.0445 I think 9502.0425 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT can clear up our door issues. Subpart 1 - B. Usable indoor space may include a basement if it has been inspected by a fire marshal, is free of hazard, and meets the minimum exiting standards specified in subpart 4. Subpart 4 Means of Escape. From each room of the residence used by children, there must be two means of escape. One means of escape must be a stairway or door leading to the floor of exit discharge The other must be a door or window leading directly outside. The window must be openable without special knowledge. It must have a clear opening of not less than 5.7 square feet and a minimum opening dimension of 20 inches wide and 24 inches high. The window must be within 48 A4 -('C-(2_ inches from the floor. �i,06,CCX My basement if you look at the blueprints has a door exiting to the outdoors. It will be a walk out basement. Every room has windows also that meet the.codes. If you do not have a copy of the Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care rules I know there is a copy at the library for the use of the general public. The standards I quoted come from the updated rule as of 12/1/91. I hope to continue providing child-care in my home and as soon as possible move the child - care into the basement. Thank you for your interest, Respectfully, Anna A. Wichern MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF LICENSING 444 LAFAYETTE RD. ST. PAUL MN 55155-3842 DHS -3216 (6-95) ISSUED TO • • • ' ' • • . CiQN.pITJONS ,OF„LICENSE: WICHERN ANNA A-- _.._.....__.... ... _. y' �S _ No�4 AGENCY: ANOKA' COUNTY __......_.._..... . 01L ,U u :. .. 6880 E RIVER RD ,��' �••' O UNDER MINNESOTA RULES, PARTS FRIDLEY, MN 55432-4115 (��•• •:� 9502.0300-9502.0445 AS FOLLOWS: • MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 10 i •r • _ RESTRICTIONS/ SPECIAL CODES Cl - - -� -� - � � _— - GROUP FAMILY DAY CARE CONDITIONAL BASEMENT ••� WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER, MAXIMUM LICENSE NUMBER •'••�. ~_ _ .•'• 117723 OF 8 UNDER SCHOOL AGE, OF WHICH %' • • . , • ; •'yO NO MORE THAN 3 SHALL BE INFANTS PROVIDER NUMBER /FACILITY NUMBER �I, Q Ar AND TODDLERS. OF THIS TOTAL NO 117723 117723_- J� MORE THAN 2 SHALL BE INFANTS. 10017723 KNOWN AS: ANNA A WICHERN LICENSED FROM 6880 E RIVER RD - p 08/14/95 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-4115 LICENSED TO 07/01/97 1 James G. Loving Maria R. Gomez DIRECTOR OF LICENSING COMMISSIONER MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF LICENSING 444 LAFAYETTE RD. ST. PAUL MN 55155-3842 ISSUED TO WICHERN ANNA A 6SSO E RIVER RD FRIDLEY, MN 55432-4115 CONDITIONAL BASEMENT �y•;..•D.; in 7 �!•• _ ccllLr U,n,, DHS -3216 (6-95) CONDITIONS OF LICENSE: AGENCY. ANOKAI COUNTY UNDER MINNESOTA RULES, PARTS 9502.0300-9502.0445 AS FOLLOWS: MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 12 C2 GROUP FAMILY DAY CARE ICENSENUM8ER WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER, MAXIMUM AZ MBER I FACILITY NUMBER �• • • ... • .. • y OF 10 UNDER SCHOOL AGE, OF WHICH �d NO MORE THAN 2 SHALL BE INFANTS ZIRbUONUMBER , , 1 J� AND TODDLERS. OF THIS TOTAL NO MORE THAN 1 SHALL BE AN INFANT. ;KNOWN AS... 'ArtNA '-tit CHERN: .s�G8$0aE`•'RIVER..RD' , �Y. \ J � � , t MN 55432 4118 �• ,' ,� ome J733J =I; Page 1 of S. Wichern: Beyond 10 -2S -9S CITY OF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER - 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 - (6 121) 571-3450 - FAX (612) 571-1287 Memo to: File. By: Robert L. Roach, Code Consultant Attachments: 1. Preliminary Plan Review Comments. Task: Examine plans for altered residence to identify construction items which exceed code requirements. Note: Review of plans for items which exceed code requirements is beyond the normal scope of plan review by a municipality. Such items are the result of design decisions and are inherently inter -connected with multiple, related, other items. Design decisions inherently preclude the use of other alternatives, some more costly, some less. At times, a design decision may require the inclusion of work which would not have otherwise been required for a project. Any review is subject to interpretation of what constitutes appropriate equivalent replacement of existing construction. Code requirements have increased since the house was originally built. The impact of resulting additional work has been ignored for purposes of this review. It is important to note, however, that in most instances items in a house may be repaired or replaced without being required to bring the work up to current code, if the item is being restored to a prior condition compliant with codes applicable at the time of construction/installation. The following list of comments attempts to identify items of both levels of work which goes beyond code requirements. It identifies areas which may have an alternate, reasonable approach for providing equivalent replacement. It is not comprehensive identifying the areas which could be involved, nor in the range of alternative solutions for the areas which are identified. Nor does it attempt to provide a recommendation of cost- effectiveness of alternate solutions Further work is required to complete the evaluation. Further analysis for equivalent replacement should consider cost -in-place; this was not considered for this review. Such work might include having several housing contractors provide estimates for alternate solution(s). Note: "Code" refers primarily to Building Code. It may also/instead refer to the Plumbing, Mechanical, and/or Electrical Codes. -- next page -- Page 2 of S. Wichean: Beyond 10-25-95 MATERIAL REVIEWED: 00. See attached "Preliminary Plan Review". GENERAL 01. Glazing: Avoid expensive safety glazing by proper design of size & location. (None seen as being required, yet) Al: SITE PLAN 02. House location: Less expensive when not moved as far west as shown. 1 Becomes less of a walk -out Walk -out is more expensive to construct: Wall -type: Materials more expensive Footings: Deeper and stepped. to avoid lowered frost -line. Grading: Increased cost from added cutting for walk -out. Exterior retaining walls for walk out are added cost. Lower Stairs & landings, with footings .2 Less yard to repair and reseed/resod. .3 Minimum separation between house and shed and/or property lines 03. Sidewalks .1 Not required by Code .2 Not need to be concrete Al: SITE PLAN NOTES 04. Trees 1 It is costly for the excavator, mover, and builder, to protect (5) trees. Especially "extreme care to protect ...". .2 Relocating (1) tree is costly. 05. New driveway surface is not Code required. Existing driveway is may be adequate "as is." 06. Topsoil: not required by Code. . Twelve inches seems beyond what is necessary. What is on rest of site? 07. Grass: not required by Code. Cost of sod vs. seed? Al: BUILDING MOVERS / DEMOLITION NOTES 08. Abandoned items: .1 Existing stair might be reusable. .2 Existing masonry chimney: See comments re A4: MAN LEVEL PLAN. .3 Other abandoned items may be reusable, or have intrinsic value. Page 3 of S. Wichem: Beyond 10 -2S -9S No #: TOPOGRAPHIC MAP 09. Noted as ~NOT A BourmnxY suxvEY". Care in placement of actual placement of buildings is required to avoid current and future code/construction problems. A2: BASEMENT PLAN (BASE BID) 10. "Storage under stairs" space: Not need gypsum board if not used for storage. Not need to be finished. 11. Cost -benefit analysis of engineered structural design(s) may help reduce cost. 12. Basement toilet room Room is not Code -required. Shower is not Code -required. Water closet is not Code -required. Fan needed only if space is a toilet room. 13. Basement: Finishing not Code -required. 1 Insulation is required, but alternative might be less costly. Could be interior as shown (then studs & wood plates needed) Could be exterior, instead: wood framing not needed; protective coating is needed on foam insulation exposed to air .2 Gypsum board not Code -required on: Walls, if use proper vapor barrier Ceiling Laundry tub not required. 14. Egress windows/wells 1 None required with exterior door in basement. Only one is required in basement if no exterior door in the basement. .2 All other windows/wells are for owner convenience for future sleeping room(s). 15. Exterior sill -cock not required by Code (vs. 2 shown) 16. Electrical: May be able to re -use existing panel. 1 Lights: 3 to 4 required vs. 9 shown. Equipment, Electrical Panel, West end, Bathroom (if exists). .2 Outlets: 5 to 6 required vs. 18 shown .3 Circuits: Furnace; Washer/dryer; Lights & outlets; Sump (if have). Page 4 of S. Wichem. Beyond 10-25-95 A2: GENERAL NOTES 17. Windows: .1 Custom-made windows not required for this building. .2 Marvin Windows: Brandname which tends to be expensive. .3 Suggest competitive bids for stock -windows. 18. Door Casings: .1 Not Code -required - .2 Particular wood -species not Code -required. 19. Gypsum board walls .1 Not Code -required. (see comments re A2: GENERAL NOTES). .2 If installed, do not require taping, sanding, priming, nor painting. 20. Woodwork: Not Code -required. 21. New furnace might not be Code -required. 22. New water heater might not be Code -required. 23. Existing well need not be abandoned: .1 Could be kept operational for lawn -watering. .2 Cost of pipe to extend to new sill cock locations may be much cheaper than abandonment. A3: ADDITIONS TO BASE BID (BID BY ALTERNATE) 24. No Code -required items. A4: MAIN LEVEL PLAN 25. Bedroom windows need not be replaced at this time. (s/a comments re A2: GENERAL NOTES) Egress window only required to be installed now if owner chooses to replace the entire unit. While it is preferable to correct, an existing non -complying condition with respect to egress window may remain. Double wide window unit not required Existing non -complying condition with respect to natural light may remain. 26. Existing toilet might meet code. Page 5 of S. Wichem. Beyond 10-25-95 27. Chimney: Might be possible, and less costly to support, move, and re -use existing. . l Metal liner within existing masonry chimney is required by Code .2 Beyond Code: Masonry chimney removal; Replacement with wood chase & gypsum board.; Adjacent construction repair: Walls, floors, trim, ceilings, roof, New metal chimney. 28. "NEW ROOF BEtow" No indication as to whether this replaces an existing roof over enclosed basement. A4: DETAIL 2/A4 (deck edge) 29. Decks .1 Cedar not Code -required: Treated wood is adequate & probably less costly .2 Stairs' foundation & footings not Code -required; Properly designed movement joint may be adequate & cheaper. .3 Alternate structural design may be more economical. A5: BUILDING SECTION (s/a comments re Al: SrrE PLAN and re A2: BASEMENT PLAN) 30. Stair handrail not required to be a particular material. 31. 13 -course basement is more than what is Code -required: .1 12 -course provides required headroom. .2 Higher wall requires more reinforcing. .3 Required reinforcing not shown in drawings. .4 Shown reinforcing is not required unless part of Arch. or Structural design. 32. Alternate dampproofing may be less costly. 33. Slab's poly vapor barrier is not required. But, it eliminates the need for otherwise -required treated wood plates. 34. Footing might not need reinforcing. Would be part of Structural Engineer's design. 35. Foundation drain system .1 Interior drain -tile system shown in drawings is not Code -required. .2 Exterior system (not shown in drawings) is Code required. A5: ELEVATIONS 36. See comments re Al: SrrE PLAN. -- END -- Anna Wichern Residence/Home Day Care f Proposed Relocation. 10-25-95 Page 1 of 6. CITY OF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER - 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 - (612) 571-3450 • FAX (612) 571-1287 PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS 10-25-95 Following are the results of the Preliminary Plan Review for the Anna Wichern residence and home day care proposed for relocation at 6880 East River Road in Fridley, Minnesota. Our review has been based on the "Approved" Site Plan for this project and the 1995 Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC) which has adopted with amendments the 1994 Uniform Building Code (UBC). MATERIAL REVIEWED. 00. 1 Arch. Drawings: Al -A5, Dated: 09-04-95. PROPOSED ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS To THE ANNA WICHERN RESIDENCE 6880 EAST RIVER RoAD Prepared by: Drawn: MMA; Checked:EDM. Reg. Arch: None v. not required MORRISON/WALIJARVI ARCHTTECTS, INC. 2189 FOURTH STREET WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 Contact: Michele Meyer, Project Architect fon: 612.426.3287 fax: 2 Engnrg. Dwgs: None, Dated: n/a. Reg. Engnr: None v. required. 3 Topo. Dwg: 1 of 1 Dated: 01-31-95. TOPGRAPHIC MAP PART OF LOT 9, BLOCK 2, SANDHURST ADDITION ANOKA COUNTY, MN Prepared by: Drawn: SBP; Checked: ... Reg. Land Surveyor: #21401 v. required JAMES R. HILL, INC. 2500 W. CTY. RD. 42, STE. 120 BURNSVILLE, MN 55337 Contact: Randy Morton fon: 612.890.6044 fax: 612.890.6244 Anna Wichern Residence/Home Day Care Proposed Relocation. 10-25-95 Page 2 of 6. GENERAL 01. This review is for preliminary estimating purposes only, and does not constitute acceptance or approval of the proposed project, nor imply that such would be necessarily granted upon application for such. Appropriate plan review will occur when/if building permit is applied for. 02. Please note that the State Building Official has mandated that the City not address, nor consider, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) but, instead, enforce the Mnnesota State Accessibility Code, Chapter 1340 (MSAC). Owner and owner's agents are responsible for their own provision enforcement of all accessibility code requirements other than the MSAC. 03. This review is based on the owner's assertion that any daycare use would be licensed under MN Rules 13 00.2400. Subp. 7a (Licensed Family Day Care) or Subp.7B (Licensed Group Family Day Care). If use of the home would differ from the aforementioned (and residential) use, an application for new building permit and Certificate of Occupancy must be applied for prior to any such use. Non -complying day care must be separated from residential use by an occupancy separation; other code requirements would also apply. OTHER 04. UBC 302 (b) & 1804. Submit the following additional plans, calculations, diagrams, reports or other data: Deck framing Plan; Soils Investigation Report; and signed & stamped engineered design for support of structure, with evaluation & recommendations for existing house structure. E EGRESS 05. UBC 3403.2. Where the occupants of the new addition (basement) use the existing building's exit system for egress purposes, the entire exiting system (existing and proposed) must comply with all of the requirements of Chapter 10 as currently adopted by the State of 11Tnnesota. 06. UBC 1004.9. Exterior landing may not be more than 8 -inches lower than interior floor. 07. UBC 1004.9. Main floor door to basement stairs may not swing over the stairs. 08. UBC 1004.10. Landings shall be minimum 36 inches long in direction of travel. 09. UBC 1004.10. Doors swinging over landings and in the fully open position shall not reduce the required dimension by more than 7 inches. 10. UBC 1006.1. All interior and exterior stairways with 2 or more risers must conform to this section. Anna Wichern Residence/Home Day Care Proposed Relocation. 10-25-95 Page 3 of 6. 11. UBC 1006.2. Stairways shall have a minimum 36 inch width; handrails may project 3-1/2 inches into both sides. 12. UBC 1005.4. Nonstructural projections such as trim may not project more than 1-1/2 " on each side. 13. UBC 1006.9. Handrails must be full length, continuous and installed on at least one side of stairways; Handrails must be between 1 -1/4 -inches and 2 -inches in diameter (orrp ovide equivalent grippable surface), and be placed between 34 and 38 inches above tread nosing with ends returned or terminated in newel posts. 14. UBC 1006.12. Protect enclosed useable space under interior stairways on the enclosed side as required for 1 -hour, fire -resistive construction. 15. UBC 1006.15. Provide minimum 6-8" headroom clearance for stairways. GENERAL DESIGN 16. UBC 2602. Foam plastic insulation must comply with all requirements herein. 1 Separate foam plastic insulation from interior of the building by an approved UBC Standard 62 -2 -complying thermal barrier installed such that the foam plastic insulation is not exposed at all. .2 Provide alternate barrier below gypsum board if it is "gapped" above concrete. 17. UBC 804/T -8B. Exposed vapor barriers must comply with requirements herein. 18. UBC 509.1. Provide guardrails per this section at unenclosed floor and roof openings, open and glazed sides of stairways, landings and ramps, balconies and porches, which are more than 30 -inches above grade or floor below. 19. UBC 509.2/3. Provide 36 -inch high guardrails constructed with intermediates installed to prohibit a 4 -inch diameter sphere from passing through (6 -inch at triangular openings at riser/tread/rail). PL PROPERTY LOCATION 20. UBC 1006.13 & 1005.9. Exterior stairway/balcony/deck can not project into area where wall openings required to be protected or are banned. 1 Provide minimum six -feet separation between this construction and the "existing shed to remain". .2 UBC 104.2.1. Provide survey stakes for house and deck, and for North property line, in place and visible at the footing inspection. Anna Wichern Residence/Home Day Care Proposed Relocation. 10-25-95 Page 4 of 6. OU OCCUPANCY OR USE REQUIREMENTS 21. UBC 310.4. Provide egress window/wells for every sleeping room in the basement, with a minimum of one for that story. At least one egress window is also required in each existing sleeping room (and minimum one per story) when window units are replaced. 1 Provide egress windows with minimum 5.7 square feet of net clear opening, minimum 24 -inch net clear height, and 20 -inch net clear width; with bottom edge of net clear opening no more than 44 -inches above finished floor. [Note corrected height in Wichern letter of 09-08-95.] .2 UBC 310.4. Provide egress window well with minimum 9 square feet net open area, and 3 -foot minimum dimension when window is opened;rp ovide ladder or stairs for well when its floor is more than 44 -inches below grade. Bars, grilles, grates, or similar devices, shall conform herein. 22. UBC 310.9. Provide smoke detectors, per this section, in each sleeping room in the house, and one centrally located in each access corridor/area for each separate sleeping area, and minimum of one at each level in the building; all audible in the sleeping areas. 23. UBC 310.12. Storage and use of flammable & combustible liquids shall comply with the Fire Code. MR MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS 24. UBC 513. Post approved numbers or address in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. 25. UBC 1402.2. Provide flashings for all new exterior openings exposed to weather per this section. 26. UBC 1402.4. Basement foundation wall dampproofing shall conform herein. 27. UBC 2317.2. Provide wood treated for ground contact for all wood embedded in earth, or in concrete in contact with earth or exposed to weather. 28. UBC 2317.5. Provide approved .(heartwood) wood of natural resistance to decay or treated wood for all wood columns located on concrete basement floors, and those supporting the exterior decks, and which support permanent structure. 29. UBC 708.2.1. Fireblock all soffits, drop or cove ceilings, and other interconnections between concealed vertical & horizontal spaces. 1 UBC 708.2.1. Fireblock concealed spaces between stair stringers at top & bottom of stairs, and unfinished walls between studs along and in line with the stair run. Anna Wichern Residence/Home Day Care Proposed Relocation. 10-25-95 Page 5 of 6. 29. .2 UBC 708.2.1. In concealed combustible wood construction, openings at ceiling and floor levels around vents, pipes, ducts, & similar openings, shall be fireblocked with noncombustible materials. Specify material to be used. .3 UBC 708.2.1. Fireblock at factory -built chimenys' chase opening into attic spaces. 4 UBC 708.2.2. Construct fireblocking of securely -fastened 2 -inch nominal lumber, gypsum board, cement asbestos board, mineral fiber, or other approved material to stop fire and drafts between floors, and between attic or roof space and other spaces below. 30. UBC T-15B1/Amended. Provide snow & ice protection to 24 -inches inside the interior face of exterior wall for roof slope of 2/12 to 4/12. 31. UBC 2406. Install bottom edge of glazing at least 18 -inches above finished floor, or provide safety glazing where required herein. 32. UBC 2512. Do not install water-resistant gypsum board: .1 Over a vapor barrier, nor .2 On any ceiling with frame spacing more than 12 -inches on center. S STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA 33. UBC 106/3/2 & MSBC. Structural Engineer must confirm on the plans that "the structural design is in accordance with the Minnesota amended 1994 Uniform Building Code". 34. UBC 1804. Prepare & submit a soils investigation report: 1 UBC 1804.3. Building design shall comply with the soils investigation report prepared for this project including, but not limited to, the following: design soil bearing capacity, granular fill/subgrade, subsoil drainage system, equivalent fluid pressure, minimum footing sizes. .2 UBC 1804.3. The structural plans shall reference the soils investigation report prepared for this project and identify compliance with it. 35. UBC 1806. Provide footings and foundation under exterior stairs at front and rear of house, or provide design to allow for movement of stairs at deck attachment point, while assuring compliance with riser/tread requirements. 36. MSBC 1300.6100. Provide foundation walls which meet or exceed requirements herein for conventional foundation walls. Topics include, but are not limited to: .1 Reinforcing, anchor bolts, clips, backfilling, exterior drainage system. .2 Provide engineering for foundation walls more than 8-1/2 feet high above basement floor. Anna Wichern Residence/Home Day Care Proposed Relocation. 10-25-95 Page 6 cf 6. 37. UBC 2107.2. 2.6. Reinforced masonry lap splices must be sufficient to transfer stress per this section; but splice length shall not be less than 30 bar diameters for compression, nor 40 bar diameters for tension, with additional increases per UBC 2409(e)6. 38. UBC 1903.6. Submit proposed concrete admixtures for review. All are subject to prior approval by the Building Official. M MECHANICAL CODE (1994 UBC, as amended; Additional review required) 39. UBC 1203.3. Provide minimum three -feet separation between bathroom / other exhaust and any opening which allows air entry into occupied portion of the building. MINNESOTA PLUMBING CODE - CHAPTER 1355 40. MSPC.0340. Subp.4. Identi how exterior wall plumbing pipe will be protected against freezing. 41. MSPC.0580 F &.0600 H. Aboveground horizontal PVC/ABS waste and vent piping must not exceed 35 feet in length. 42. MSPC.0580 F & .0600 H. Vertical PVC/ABS waste and vent piping must not exceed 35 feet in height unless expansion and contraction joints are installed accordingly. 43. MSPC 1220. Set water closets not less than 15 inches from the center to any side wall while maintaining 24 inches clear in front of the bowl. 44. MSPC 1380 Subp.5. Anti -scald shower control valves complying with this section must be installed in showers and combination shower -baths. 45. MSPC 1430. Provide pipe support for all pipe as required in this Section. 46. MSPC 2800-2890. Comply with notification and testing requirements. 47. Slone floor to drain in basement. -- end — Attachments (3): 1. Letter from Anna Wichern, dated 09-08-95. 2. C1 Group Family Day Care License for Wichern, 08-14-95 to 07-01-97, 10 maximum. 3. C2 Group Family Day Care License for Wichern, 08-01-95 to 07-01-97, 12 maximum. Almost like h,nne 9-8-95 (itiliU l.u51 Nioc7 ltcl.. Pridk t/. MN 55432 . (612)!-.71-64:13 To Whom It May Concern: My name is Anna A. Wichern. I am currently a licensed child care provider. I do my child care in my licensed home at 6880 East River Road. I am currently licensed (C 1) for ten (10) children. A month ago I was licensed (C 2) for twelve (12) children. Enclosed are copies of both licenses. My home currently meets all the requirements of Minnesota Rules, Parts 9502.0300 - 9502.0445. My home is under consideration for a move on the property because of the widening of East River Road and my home no longer meets the set back requirements for the city of Fridley. There has been some dialogue about the new basement meeting the codes for licensed child-care being done on that level. If you will look at FAmily Day Care and Group Family Day Care: Minnesots Rules, Parts 9502.0300 - 9502.0445 I think 9502.0425 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT can clear up our door issues. Subpart 1 - B. Usable indoor space may include a basement if it has been inspected by a fire marshal, is free of hazard, and meets the minimum exiting standards specified in subpart 4. Subpart 4 Means of Escape. From each room of the residence used by children, there must be two means of escape. One means of escape must be a stairway or door leading to the floor of exit discharge. The other must be a door or window leading directly outside. The window must be openable without special knowledge. It must have a clear opening of not less than 5.7 square feet and a minimum opening dimension of 20 inches wide and 24 inches high. The window must be within 48 inches from the floor. ,UX My basement if you look at the blueprints has a door exiting to the outdoors. It will be a walk out basement. Every room has windows also that meet the.codes. If you do not have a copy of the Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care rules I know there is a copy at the library for the use of the general public. The standards I quoted come from the updated rule as of 12/1/91. I hope to continue providing child-care in my home and as soon as possible move the child - care into the basement. Thank you for your interest, Respectfully, Anna A. Wichern MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF LICENSING 444 LAFAYETTE RD. ST. PAUL MN 55155.3842 WICHERN ANNA A"- 6880 E RIVER RD FRIDLEY, MN 55432-4115 RESTRICTIONS/ SPECIAL CODES . , • ... . CONDITIONAL BASEMENT LICENSE NUMBER PROVIDER NUMBER / FACILITY NUMBER KNOWN AS ANNA A WICHERN 6880 E RIVER RD FRIDLEY, MN 55432-4115 James G. Loving Maria R. Gomez DIRCC:IOR OF LICENSING COMMISSIONER DHS -3216 (6-95) _C�QN�JTJQN;S,OF„LIC.ENSE: AGENCY: ANOKA'COUNTY UNDER MINNESOTA RULES, PARTS 9502.0300-9502.0445 AS FOLLOWS: MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 10 Cl GROUP FAMILY DAY CARE WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER, MAXIMUM OF 8 UNDER SCHOOL AGE, OF WHICH NO MORE THAN 3 SHALL BE INFANTS AND TODDLERS. OF THIS TOTAL NO MORE THAN 2 SHALL BE INFANTS. a MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF LICENSING 444 LAFAYETTE RD. ST. PAUL MN 55155-3842 WICHERN ANNA A 6.880 8 RIVER RD FRIDLEY, MN 55432-4115 0 CONDITIONAL BASEMENT DHS -3216 (6.95) r CONDITIONS OF LICENSE: AGENCY: ANOKi COUNTY UNDER MINNESOTA RULES, PARTS 9502.0300-9502.0445 AS FOLLOWS: MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 12 C2 GROUP FAMILY DAY CARE BER �/ ••= ��. WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER, MAXIMUM OF 10 UNDER SCHOOL AGE, OF WHICH MBER / FACILITY NUMBER ' l�• ' • •�• Q'�� NO MORE THAN 2 SHALL BE INFANTS 18Jo AND TODDLERS. DUMBER OF THIS TOTAL NO w4 . , !, t}L` i x MORE THAN 1 SHALL BE AN INFANT. :KNOWN AS A�tNA A' WICHERN r r � E U�,NG +_ �� Y 2-ta �TSiQ � c •�`,4•