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Plan Review Comments Page 11 of 14 67. HRV or mechanical systems must be balanced and documents provided at time of building final. 68. Bath exhaust fan must be vented directly to the exterior and insulated through non-conditioned spaces or the last 3 feet in a conditioned space. 69. MN Mechanical Fuel and gas code Section 505 Domestic kitchen exhaust equipment 505.1 Domestic systems. a. Where domestic range hoods and domestic appliances equipped with down draft exhaust are located with-in dwellings, the hoods and appliances shall dis-charge to the outdoors through ducts constructed of galvanized steel, stainless, aluminum, or copper. The ducts shall have smooth inner walls and shall be air tight and equipped with a back draft damper. Domestic kitchen exhaust hoods ducted to the outdoors shall have make-up air provided according to the Minnesota Rules, part 1346.0501. Refer to part 1346.6010 for Table C-1, “Recommended Capacities for Domestic Kitchen Exhaust Hoods”. 70. 505.2 Make up air required a. Exhaust hood systems capable of exhausting in access of 400 C.F.M. shall be provided with make-up air at a rate of approximately equal to the exhaust rate. Such makeup air systems shall be equipped with a means of closure and shall be automatically controlled to start and operate simultaneously with the exhaust system. 71. Drain tile is not addressed on plans. Verify that existing drain tile is functional, and provide new drain tile system to sump or daylight as needed. 72. Dryer venting typically has a maximum straight run of 35’. Deduct 5’ for each ninety degree bend and 2’-6” for every 45 degree elbow. Verify that dryer units selected conform with this requirement or are designed for extended length runs as per [M] 614.6.5.1 DECK 73. Please note that these are general comments regarding the current condition of the exterior decks. These comments may not be all inclusive and cover all areas of concern. City staff recommends the condo association consult with an engineer on how best to support the deck systems. 74. Refer to Deck Hand out. 75. Lumber with-in 18” of the ground must be rated for ground contact. 76. If bottom of framing is with-in 36” or less of the ground a framing inspection must be scheduled and pass prior to covering of structure. 77. Verify cantilevered support. Attachment at rim joist to adequately support maximum loads at opposite end. 78. All rotted wood must be replaced and the framing inspected prior to re-covering a deck.