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SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
<br /> 1. Exterior doors, doors between a house and a garage,
<br />windows and their hardware shall conform to the Security
<br />Provisions of Chapter 67 of the City of Los Angeles Building
<br />Code:
<br />a. Single swinging doors, active leaf of a pair of doors, and the
<br />bottom leaf of Dutch doors shall be equipped with a latch and a
<br />deadbolt. If the latch has a key-locking feature, a dead latch shall
<br />be used. The deadbolt lock shall be key operated from the
<br />exterior side of the door, and operated from the interior side of
<br />the door by a device not requiring a key, tool, or excessive force.
<br />Deadbolts shall have a hardened insert with 1” minimum throw
<br />and 5/8” minimum embedment into the jamb. (BC 6709.2)
<br />b. Inactive leaf of a pair of doors and the upper leaf of Dutch
<br />doors shall have a deadbolt as per paragraph “a”, unless it is not
<br />key operated from the exterior, or has a hardened deadbolt at top
<br />and bottom with ½” embedmen (BC 6709.3)
<br /> c. Swinging wood door(s) shall be solid core not less than 1-3/8”
<br />thick. (BC 6709.1.1)
<br />d. Panels of wood doors shall be 9/16" thick and not more than
<br />300 sq. inches. Stiles and rails to be 13/8" thick and 3" minimum
<br />width. (BC6709.1.2) e. Door hinge pins accessible
<br />from the outside shall be non-removable. (BC 6709.5)
<br />f. Door stops of wood jambs of in-swinging doors shall be one
<br />piece construction or joined by a rabbet. (BC 6709.4)
<br />g. Windows and door lights within 40" of the locking device of the
<br />door shall be fully tempered/approved burglary
<br />resistant/protected by bars, screens or grills. (BC 6714)
<br />h. Overhead and sliding garage doors shall be secured with a
<br />cylinder lock, a padlock with a hardened steel shackle, or
<br />equivalent when not otherwise locked by electric power
<br />operation. Jamb locks shall be on both jambs for doors
<br />exceeding 9 feet in width (BC 6711)
<br />i. Sliding glass doors and sliding glass windows shall be capable
<br />of withstanding the tests set forth in Section 6706 and 6707 of
<br />the Los Angeles Building Code and shall bear a label indicating
<br />compliance with these tests. Locking devices on sliding glass
<br />doors complying with Section 1010 and 1030, and emergency
<br />egress windows complying with Section 1030, shall be releasable
<br />from the inside without the use of a key, tool, or excessive force.
<br />(BC 6710, 6715)
<br />CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
<br />2. Notching of studs in exterior or bearing walls shall not exceed
<br />25% of its width. Notching of studs in nonbearing walls shall not
<br />exceed 40% of its width. Bored holes in studs shall not exceed
<br />60% of its width, shall not be closer than 5/8” to the edge of the
<br />stud, and shall not be located in the same section as a cut or
<br />notch. Studs located in exterior or bearing walls shall be doubled
<br />if bored over 40% and up to 60% of its width. (R 602.6)
<br />3. Wall and Ceiling finishes shall have a flame spread index of
<br />not greater than 200, and a smoke-developed index not greater
<br />than 450. Insulation materials shall have a flame spread index
<br />not to exceed 25, and a smoke-developed index not to exceed
<br />450. (R 302.9, 302.10)
<br />4. Provide fire blocking in concealed spaces of combustible stud
<br />walls, partitions, including furred spaces, at the ceiling and floor
<br />level, at 10-foot intervals both vertical and horizontal, and
<br />between stair stringers at the top and bottom. (R 302.11)
<br />5. Ducts installed under a floor in a crawl space shall not prevent
<br />access to an area of the crawl space. Where it is required to
<br />move under ducts for access to areas of the crawl space, a
<br />vertical clearance of 18” minimum shall be provided. (MC 603.1)
<br /> 6. Where flashing is of metal, the metal shall be corrosion
<br />resistant with a thickness of not less than .019 inch (No. 26
<br />galvanized sheet). (R 903.2.1)
<br />7. Roof diaphragm nailing to be inspected before covering. Wood
<br />structural panel sheathing shall comply with Section R803.2.
<br />(R 803)
<br />8. End joints in lumber used as subflooring shall occur over
<br />supports, unless end-matched lumber is used, in which case
<br />each piece shall bear on not less than two joists. Wood structural
<br />panel sheathing used for structural purposes shall comply with
<br />Section R503.2. (R 503)
<br />GLAZING REQUIREMENTS
<br />9. The following shall be considered specific hazardous locations
<br />requiring safety glazing per Section R308:
<br /> a. Glazing in fixed and operable panels of swinging, sliding, and
<br />bifold doors.
<br /> b. Glazing in fixed or operable panels adjacent to a door where
<br />the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches
<br />above the walking surface and it meets either of the following
<br />conditions:
<br /> 1. Where the glazing is within 24 inches of either side of the door
<br />in the plane of the door in a closed position.
<br /> 2. Where the glazing is on a wall perpendicular to the plane of
<br />the door in a closed position and within 24 inches of the hinge
<br />side on an in-swinging door.
<br />c. Window glazing in an individual fixed or operable panel, that
<br />meets all of the following conditions:
<br />1. The exposed area of an individual pane is larger than 9 square
<br />feet.
<br /> 2. The bottom edge is less than 18 inches above the floor.
<br /> 3. The top edge is more than 36 inches above the floor.
<br /> 4. One or more walking surfaces are within 36 inches, measured
<br />horizontally and in a straight line, of the glazing.
<br /> d. Glazing in guards, railings, structural baluster panels, and
<br />nonstructural in-fill panels, regardless of area or height above a
<br />walking surface.
<br />e. Glazing in walls, enclosures or fences containing or facing hot
<br />tubs, spas, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs, showers,
<br />and indoor or outdoor swimming pools, where all of the following
<br />conditions are present:
<br />1. The bottom edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches above
<br />any standing or walking surface.
<br />2. The glazing is within 60 inches, measured horizontally and in a
<br />straight line, from the water’s edge of a hot of a shower tub, spa,
<br />whirlpool, bathtub, or swimming pool, or from the edge , sauna or
<br />steam room.
<br />f. Glazing adjacent to stairs and ramps where the bottom
<br />exposed edge is less than 36 inches above the plane of the
<br />adjacent walking surface of stairways, landings between flights of
<br />stairs, and ramps, unless the glazing is 36 inches or more
<br />measured horizontally from the walking surface, or a rail is
<br />designed per Section R308.4.6.
<br />g. Glazing adjacent to the landing at the bottom of a stairway
<br />where the glazing is less than 36 inches above the landing and
<br />within a 60-inch horizontal arc less than 180 degrees from the
<br />bottom tread nosing, unless the glazing is more than 18 inches
<br />from a protective guard per Section R312.
<br />MECHANICAL/PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL CODE
<br />REQUIREMENTS
<br />10. Dwelling shall be provided with comfort heating facilities
<br />capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68 degrees F at a
<br />point 3 feet above the floor and 2 feet from exterior walls.
<br />(R303.9)
<br />11. The following are required for central heating furnaces and
<br />low-pressure boilers in a compartment:
<br />a. Listed appliances shall be installed with clearances in
<br />accordance with the terms of their listings and the manufacturer’s
<br />installation instructions. (MC 904.2(1))
<br />b. Unlisted appliances shall meet both the clearances in Table
<br />904.2, and the clearances allowed by the manufacturer’s
<br />installation instructions. (MC 904.2(2))
<br />c. When combustion air is taken from inside, the free area of
<br />combustion air openings shall be 1 sq. inch per 1,000 BTU (100
<br />sq. inch minimum) per opening. One Opening shall be within 12
<br />inches of the top of the enclosure and the second shall be within
<br />12 inches of the bottom of the enclosure. The dimension shall not
<br />be less than 3 inches. (MC 701.5(1))
<br />d. Not less than 1/4 of an inch screen mesh is required at
<br />openings where combustion air is taken from the outside. (MC
<br />701.10(1)) e. Separate ducts shall be used for upper and lower
<br />combustion air openings, and maintained to the source of
<br />combustion air. (MC 701.11(4))
<br />12. The following are required for appliances installed in an attic:
<br />a. An opening and passageway shall not be less than 22 inches
<br />by 30 inches, and not less than the size of the largest component
<br />of the appliance. (MC 304.4)
<br />b. Where the passageway height is less than 6 feet, the distance
<br />from access to the appliance shall not exceed 20 feet, as
<br />measured along the centerline. (MC 304.4.1)
<br /> c. Passageway shall be unobstructed and shall have solid
<br />flooring not less than 24 inches wide from entrance to appliance.
<br />(MC 304.4.2)
<br /> d. A level working platform not less than 30 inches by 30 inches
<br />is required in front of the service side of the appliance.
<br />(MC 304.4.3)
<br />e. A permanent 120V receptacle outlet and a lighting fixture shall
<br />be installed near the appliance. Light switch shall be located at
<br />the entrance to the passageway. (MC 304.4.4)
<br />f. A type B or L gas vent shall terminate not less than 5 feet
<br />above the highest connected appliance flue collar or draft hood.
<br />(MC 802.6.2.1)
<br /> g. Appliance installation shall meet all listed clearances.
<br />(MC 303.1)
<br />13. Clothes dryer exhaust duct shall terminate on the outside of
<br />the building in accordance with Section 502.2.1 and shall be
<br />equipped with a back-draft damper. Screens shall not be installed
<br />at the duct termination. (MC 504.4)
<br />14. Clothes dryer moisture exhaust duct shall be 4 inches in
<br />diameter and is limited to a total combined horizontal and vertical
<br />length of 14 feet, including two 90 degree elbows from the
<br />clothes dryer to point of termination. Duct length shall be reduced
<br />by 2 feet for each 90 degree elbow in excess of two.(MC 504.4.2)
<br />15. Appliances (water heater, furnace, etc.) located in the garage
<br />shall be installed so that burners and burnerignition devices are
<br />located not less than 18 inches above the floor, unless listed as
<br />flammable vapor ignition resistant. (MC 305.1)
<br />16. Ducts shall be sized per Chapter 6 of the Mechanical Code.
<br />17. Flush volumes of plumbing fixtures and flow rates of plumbing
<br />fittings shall comply with Section 4.303 of the Green Code.
<br />18. ABS and PVC DWV piping installations are limited to not
<br />more than two stories of areas. (PC 701.2(2))
<br />19. All showers and tub-showers shall have a pressure balance,
<br />thermostatic, or combination pressure balance/thermostatic
<br />mixing type valve. (PC 408.3)
<br />20. All new, replacement and existing water heaters shall be
<br />strapped to the wall in two places. One on the upper 1/3 of the
<br />tank, and one on the lower 1/3 of the tank. The lower point shall
<br />be a minimum of 4 inches above the controls. (PC 507.2)
<br />21. Plumbing plan check and approval is required for2 inch and
<br />larger water lines, 2 inch and larger gas lines, or any gas line with
<br />a pressure of 2psi and higher.
<br />22. Ground-fault circuit-interruption (GFCI) for personnel shall be
<br />provided in bathrooms, garages, non-habitable accessory
<br />structures at or below grade level, outdoor locations, crawl
<br />spaces at or below grade level, nonhabitable basements,
<br />kitchens where the receptacles serve countertop surfaces,
<br />locations within 6ft of the outside edge of sinks/bathtubs/showers,
<br />boathouses, and laundry areas. The GFCI shall be installed in a
<br />readily accessible location. (EC 210.8(A))
<br /> 23. Arc-fault circuit-interruption (AFCI) protection shall be
<br />provided in all 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20ampere branch
<br />circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in kitchens,
<br />habitable rooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways,
<br />laundry areas, or similar rooms or areas, by any means
<br />described in 210.12(A). (EC 210.12(A))
<br /> 24. In any of the areas specified in item 23, where existing
<br />branch-circuit wiring is modified, replaced, or extended by more
<br />than 6ft and/or adds any outlet or device, the branch circuit shall
<br />be protected by one of the following:
<br />a. A listed combination-type AFCI located at the origin of the
<br />branch circuit.
<br />b. A listed outlet branch-circuit type AFCI located at the first
<br />receptacle outlet of the existing branch circuit. (EC 210.12(B))
<br />25. Tamper-resistant receptacles shall be installed in all areas
<br />specified in 210.52, all nonlocking-type 12-volt, 15- and
<br />20-ampere receptacles shall be listed tamperresistant
<br />receptacles. (EC 406.12)
<br />26. Where NM cable (Romex) is run across the top of joists
<br />and/or where the attic is not accessible by permanent stairs or
<br />ladders, protection within 6 feet of the nearest edge of the scuttle
<br />or attic entrance shall be provided.
<br />(EC 334.23, 320.23(A))
<br />GREEN BUILDING STANDARD CODE
<br />GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
<br /> 1. Plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings on the plans shall comply
<br />with the following flow rates:
<br />a. Water Closets – 1.28 GPF
<br />b. Urinals – 0.5 GPF
<br />c. Wall-mounted urinal – 0.125 GPF
<br />d. Single showerhead – 2.0 GPM at 80psi
<br />e. Multiple showerheads – 2.0 GPM at 80psi for all combined
<br />showerheads
<br />f. Lavatory faucets – 1.2 GPM at 60psi
<br />g. Lavatory faucets in public use areas – 0.5 GPM at 60psi h.
<br />Metering faucets - .25 gallons per cycle
<br />i. Kitchen faucets – 1.8 GPM at 60psi (4.303.1)
<br />2. Annular spaces around pipes, electrical cables, conduits, or
<br />other openings in sole/bottom plates at exterior walls shall be
<br />protected against the passage of rodents by closing such
<br />openings with cement mortar, concrete masonry, or a similar
<br />method acceptable to the enforcing agency. (4.406.1)
<br />3. Fireplaces shall be direct vent sealed combustion type.
<br />Indicate on the plans the manufacturer name and model number.
<br />(4.503.1)
<br />4. At the time of rough installation, during storage on the
<br />construction site, and until final startup of the heating, cooling and
<br />ventilating equipment, all duct and other related air distribution
<br />component openings shall be covered with tape, plastic,
<br />sheetmetal, or other acceptable methods to reduce the amount
<br />of water, dust and debris which may enter the system.
<br />(4.504.1)
<br />5. Building materials with visible signs of water damage shall not
<br />be installed. Wall and floor framing shall not be enclosed when
<br />the framing members exceed 19% moisture content. Insulation
<br />products which are visibly wet or have high moisture content shall
<br />be replaced or allowed to dry prior to enclosure in wall or floor
<br />cavities. (4.505.3)
<br />6. All mechanical exhaust fans in rooms with a bathtub or shower
<br />shall comply with the following:
<br />a. Fans shall be ENERGY STAR compliant and be ducted to
<br />terminate outside the building.
<br />b. Fans must be controlled by a readily accessible humidistat
<br />unless functioning as a component of a whole house ventilation
<br />system. Humidity control shall be capable of adjustment between
<br />a relative humidity range of 50% and 80%. (4.506.1)
<br />7. Adhesives, sealants and caulks shall meet or exceed the
<br />standards outlined in Section 4.504.2.1 and comply with the VOC
<br />limits in Tables 4.504.1 and 4.504.2 as applicable. (4.504.2.1)
<br />8. Paints and coatings shall meet or exceed the standards
<br />outlined in Section 4.504.2.2 and comply with the VOC limits in
<br />Table 4.504.3. (4.504.2.2)
<br />9. Aerosol paints and coatings shall meet or exceed the
<br />standards outlined in Section 4.504.2.3. (4.504.2.3) 10. All carpet
<br />installed in the building interior shall meet all the testing and
<br />product requirements of one of the following:
<br />a. Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Plus Program OR b.
<br />California Department of Public Health Standard Method for the
<br />testing of VOC Emissions (Specification 01350) OR
<br />c. NSF/ANSI 140 at the Gold Level OR
<br />d. Scientific Certifications Systems Indoor Advantage Gold
<br />(4.504.3)
<br />11. All carpet cushion installed in the building interior shall meet
<br />the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label
<br />Program. Carpet adhesives shall not exceed a VOC limit of 50
<br />g/L. (4.504.3.1, 4.504.3.2)
<br />12. A minimum of 80% of floor area receiving resilient flooring
<br />shall comply with one of the following:
<br />a. Products certified as a Low-Emitting Material in the CHPS High
<br />Performance Products Database, OR
<br />b. Products certified under UL GREENGUARD Gold (Formerly
<br />the Greenguard Children & Schools program), OR
<br />c. RFCI FloorScore program, OR
<br />d. Meet the California Department of Public Health Standard
<br />Method for the testing of VOC Emissions (Specification 01350)
<br />(4.504.4)
<br />13. Composite wood products (hardwood plywood, particle board,
<br />and MDF) installed on the interior or exterior of the building shall
<br />meet or exceed the standards outlined in Table 4.504.5.
<br />Verification of compliance with these sections must be provided
<br />at the time of inspection. (4.504.5)
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<br />Next Gen Builders
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<br />DAVID CRUZ
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<br />LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
<br />LOT 123
<br />N TR 7000
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<br />ZONNING: R1
<br />TRACT:7000
<br />BLOCK:NA
<br />CONSTRUCTION TYPE: TYPE V-N
<br />AS AT NOTE
<br />NOTES
<br />GENERAL CONTRACTORS / OWNER SHALL VERIFY SITE, DIMENSIONS,
<br />ELEVATIONS, GRADE, SOIL RESTRICTIONS AND ALL FIELD CONDITIONS
<br />RELATED TO DESIGN / DRAWINGS OR LOCAL CODES AND REGULA-TIONS, IF
<br />ANY DISCREPANCIES ARE FOUND CONTRACTOR / OWNER SHALL
<br />INMEDIATELLY NOTIFY THE PARTIES, ARCHITECT, ENGINEER, ETC.
<br />SURVEYOR SHALL VERIFY LOT / BUILDING CORNERS, DRAINS.
<br />PROPERTY LINE HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISH BY A SURVEYOR OR
<br />AUTHORIZER CIVIL ENGINEER
<br />10/07/2021
<br />RICARDO ARAYA
<br />ricardo@nextgenbuildersla.com
<br />818-431-5434
<br />A12
<br />GREEN
<br />CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 625 SF ADU
<br />AND LEGALIZE 392. SQ.FT. COVERED
<br /> PATIO.
<br />3522 S TOWNER ST UNIT 2
<br />SANTA ANA, CA 92707
<br />3522 S Towner St -
<br />1011156754/4/2024
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