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The project proposes creating two new fixed picture-window openings in an existing exterior wall (i.e., new openings, not a like-for-like replacement within an existing opening). Clause 13 exempts from permit only the removal and replacement of exterior windows in existing openings, explicitly stating the opening size may not be altered and may not be decreased. Since the project scope involves creating new openings (not replacing within existing openings), it does not qualify for this permit exemption, and the project's preliminary assumption that a standard remodel permit pathway applies should explicitly acknowledge that the work exceeds the exempt scope defined by this clause and is not covered by the exemption.
Prompt sent to model
Project clause 'full-text':
DEMO-RED-001 | Revision A | SYNTHETIC DEMO - NOT FOR PERMIT SUBMISSION
SYNTHETIC DEMO DOCUMENT
Project Intake Summary
Residential alteration - two new living-room windows
Project scope
Create two new fixed picture-window openings in a first-floor exterior living-room wall of an existing two-story single-family
There is occupied second-floor space above the affected wall. No building footprint is added.
Known unknowns
- Existing stud size and spacing are unknown.
- Load-bearing and lateral/shear-wall roles have not been determined.
- Floor-joist direction, header design, jack studs, and load path are not documented.
- Flashing and weather-resistive-barrier integration details are not provided.
- Product performance values are synthetic and not manufacturer-certified.
Preliminary permit pathway
A City of Redmond residential remodel permit is likely required because the work creates new exterior-wall openings. This i
pre-submission assumption, not an approval determination.
Revision A evidence status
Candidate jurisdiction code clauses (local amendments - only these may be cited):
[id: b3fa947f-9cb6-45ae-a2f0-c3748dd8411b] full-text: For more detailed submittal information see the
Building Permit Guide
Demolition, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire
permits are applied for separately.
Planning Requirements for New Single Family
Residential buildings only:
Include Building Orientation, Transition Area, Primary
Features and Secondary Features. These requirements
are necessary and if not portrayed on plans, the plans
will be rejected.
Place a checkmark in front of each of the items listed
below to confirm that they are included in the permit
submittal.
General Application & Submittal Checklist
Site Plan - Required with all submittals. The site
plan must include ALL of the information detailed in
the examples linked below.
Provide one of the following:
• New Residential Home: site plan example
• Residential Addition: site plan example
Planning Tables are required. See Sheets 1 and 2
on the example site plans linked above.
For Residential Remodels with no footprint
increase: a vicinity map is required.
Include a Tree Removal Plan as needed. A
separate Tree Removal permit may be required.
Landscape Drawings - required for new residential
homes in the Education Hill, North Redmond, and
Rose Hill Neighborhoods. See specific requirements
in the Building Permit Guide.
Copy of recorded final plat document - new SFR
only
Washington State Energy Code Forms
WSU Energy Program > Building Efficiency
> Energy Code
• Prescriptive Worksheet - if applicable
[id: 37536957-cbaf-4ae8-8021-8547cce1081e] 13: 13. Removal and replacement of exterior windows in existing
openings. The size of opening may not be altered and opera
opening size may not be decreased.
redmond.gov/Building
Work Exempt from Permit
IBC & IRC—2021
Published: 03/2024
[id: 46995c9d-c00b-448c-9e8e-f39ba289c343] full-text: Published: 06/2025
Site plan requirements and examples …………………………… 2
Single-Family and Middle Housing Design Standards ………. 5
Permit revisions ............................................................................... 1
Inspection process ......................................................................... 1
Development Services
SFR and Middle Housing
Building Permit User Guide
redmond.gov/Buildin
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CONTACT INFORMATION
Building Dept: general building permit questions: permittech@redmond.gov or 425-556-24
Planning Dept: planneroncall@redmond.gov or 425-556-2494
Development Engineering: utility info: developmentengineering@redmond.gov or 425-556
Building Dept: code questions: plansexaminer@redmond.gov or 425-556-2493
Fire Dept: sprinkler requirements: firedevelopmentservices@redmond.gov or 425-556-2246
Development Services Center, 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052 4 2 5 . 5 5 6 . 2 4 7 3
[id: bfc7f783-4c38-49ff-8052-7f486f6229ce] 2-1: 2-1
Chapter 3 Building Planning
WAC 51-51-0301
Section R301 – Design Criteria
[id: cc09853a-5864-4695-8b6a-b3fabfa98250] 2: 2. Custom exterior windows and doors manufactured by a small business shall be exempt from all testing
requirements in Section R609 provided they meet the applicable provisions of Chapter 24 of the Internatio
Building Code.
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These candidates are local amendments to the national model building code (e.g. IBC), not the full code. You may draw on your own general knowledge of standard model-code provisions to judge whether the project clause is consistent with normal practice, but any conflict you report must be grounded in - and cite - one of the local amendment clauses shown above, since those are the only things a human reviewer can independently verify against this jurisdiction's actual adopted text.
Does the project clause conflict with or fail to meet any of these code requirements? Call report_conflicts with your findings, or an empty conflicts list if there's no real conflict.
Raw model response
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