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1. All work shall conform to: (A) The minimum standards of the latest edition of the California Building Standards <br />Code (Title 24) and all related documents published by the International Code Council (I.C.C.), as adopted by <br />the local governing agency; (B) All regulations and ordinances of the local governing agencies; (C) Any special <br />conditions required by the local governing agencies; and (D) All amendments to the California Building <br />Standards Code (Title 24). <br />2. All work described in the drawings shall be verified by the contractor and subcontractors for dimensions, grades, <br />extents, and compatibility with the existing site. Any discrepancies or unexpected conditions that could impact <br />or alter the work as described in the contract documents must be promptly reported to 369 Architects Inc. for <br />resolution. Work in the area of discrepancies shall not proceed until all such discrepancies are addressed. If the <br />contractor chooses to proceed without resolution, they do so at their own risk, in accordance with CBC Chapter <br />1 for administrative provisions and construction oversight. <br />3. Omissions from the drawings and specifications, or the misdescription of work that is manifestly necessary to fulfill <br />the intent of the drawings and specifications, or work that is customarily performed, shall not relieve the <br />contractor from completing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work as though they were fully and <br />explicitly described in the drawings and specifications, in accordance with CBC Chapter 1 for administrative <br />provisions and construction standards. <br />4. Dimensions indicated in the drawings shall take precedence over the scale or proportion of the drawings. Larger <br />scale drawings shall take precedence over smaller scale drawings, ensuring compliance with CBC Chapter 1 for <br />construction documentation standards. <br />5. Approved numbers or addresses, as required by the City of Santa Ana, shall be provided in a position that is <br />plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. The contractor shall coordinate the exact <br />location with the architect, ensuring compliance with CBC Section 501.2 for address identification requirements. <br />6. Unless otherwise specified in this drawing set, the contractor shall coordinate with the owner for the selection of <br />all plumbing fixtures, including toilets, tubs/showers, lavatories, sinks, faucets, trim, and drains. The owner shall <br />select all colors, finishes, and options, ensuring compliance with CBC Chapter 4 for plumbing systems and fixture <br />requirements. <br />7. If no mechanical drawings are required, the contractor shall be responsible for both the design and installation <br />of the mechanical heating and distribution system, ensuring full compliance with applicable codes, regulations, <br />and CBC Chapter 12 for mechanical systems and interior environmental conditions. <br />8. Unless otherwise specified in this drawing set, the contractor shall coordinate with the owner for the selection of <br />all electrical light fixtures, including their color, type, and finish, as well as switchplates and outlets, including their <br />color and type. The contractor shall verify all locations and heights of outlets, lighting fixtures, and other electrical <br />components with the architect, ensuring compliance with CBC Chapter 27 for electrical systems and <br />installations. <br />9. Unless otherwise specified in this drawing set, the contractor shall coordinate with the owner for the selection of <br />all kitchen appliances, including their color, type, and available options, ensuring compliance with CBC <br />standards for installation and integration with building systems. <br />10. Unless otherwise specified in this drawing set, the contractor shall coordinate with the owner for the selection <br />and appropriate locations of all bathroom specialties, including but not limited to medicine cabinets, mirrors, <br />towel bars, hooks, toilet paper dispensers, soap dishes, and shower enclosures. This coordination shall ensure <br />compliance with CBC Chapter 11A for accessibility standards and Chapter 12 for interior finishes. <br />11. Unless otherwise specified in this drawing set, the contractor shall coordinate with the owner for the design of <br />built-in cabinets, including door and drawer locations, types of hinges, pulls, and sliding hardware. The owner <br />shall select the type of materials, color, and finish for the cabinets, ensuring compliance with CBC Chapter 12 for <br />interior finishes and applicable accessibility standards outlined in CBC Chapter 11A. <br />12. Unless otherwise specified in this drawing set, the contractor shall coordinate with the owner for the selection of <br />all interior finishes, including floor coverings, underlayments, paint (including the number of coats), wallcoverings, <br />base and case materials, laminates, tile, and any other applicable finishes. This coordination shall ensure <br />compliance with CBC Chapter 12 for interior finishes and CBC Chapter 11A for accessibility standards where <br />required. <br />13. Unless otherwise specified in this drawing set, the contractor shall coordinate with the owner for the selection of <br />all door hardware, including, but not limited to, door latches, hinges, cabinet hardware, and other related <br />components. The selection process shall encompass types and finishes, ensuring compliance with CBC Chapter <br />10 for egress and accessibility requirements, as well as CBC Chapter 12 for interior finishes. <br />14. All work, construction, and materials shall comply with the provisions of the applicable building codes, as well as <br />all rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the place of construction. It is the sole responsibility of all parties <br />supplying labor, materials, or both, to promptly bring to the attention of the designer, engineer, general <br />contractor, and owner any discrepancies or conflicts between the requirements of the code and the drawings. <br />Compliance with CBC Chapter 1 for administrative provisions and project coordination is required. <br />15. Dimensions shall refer to the face of new partitions unless otherwise noted. Dimensions for existing partitions and <br />columns shall refer to the finished face. Written dimensions shall take precedence; drawings must not be scaled <br />to determine dimensions, ensuring compliance with CBC Chapter 1 for construction documentation standards. <br />16. Floor spot elevations are shown as follows: 0'-0". <br />17. Architectural finish floor elevations of 0'-0" correspond to the actual site reference for the finish floor level. <br />18. Plan symbols indicate wall types. Refer to Sheet A2.01 for descriptions of wall types, ensuring compliance with <br />CBC Chapter 6 for wall assemblies. <br />19. The general contractor and all subcontractors are responsible for the proper removal and disposal of all debris <br />generated by construction activities for this project. Removal and disposal of all construction debris must comply <br />fully with federal, state, and local regulations. The premises shall be kept clean and free of waste materials, <br />following CBC Chapter 33 for construction safety and environmental requirements. <br />20. The general contractor shall protect new construction from damage caused by all trades. Any damage caused <br />by the contractor during the course of the work must be repaired or replaced at the contractor’s expense, per <br />CBC Chapter 1 for construction accountability. <br />21. The contractor is responsible for field verification of all dimensions and field conditions prior to ordering or <br />installing materials or equipment, ensuring compliance with CBC standards for construction accuracy. <br />22. All aspects of the work and items not explicitly mentioned but necessary to create a complete and functioning <br />installation must be included and accounted for in the contractor's bid, per CBC standards for comprehensive <br />project planning. <br />23. The general contractor shall furnish and install backing for proper anchorage of wall-mounted items, including <br />but not limited to grab bars, casework, millwork, toilet accessories, toilet partitions, fixtures, marker boards, tack <br />boards, door stops, audio-visual brackets, etc., in compliance with CBC Chapter 11A for accessibility and <br />Chapter 12 for interior finishes. <br />24. No asbestos-or PCB-containing materials shall be used on this project, in accordance with CBC Chapter 33 for <br />hazardous materials and state regulations. <br />25. Scribe gypsum board of walls and partitions to fit irregularities in the structure and roof deck above. Seal tightly <br />around penetrations, ensuring compliance with CBC Chapter 25 for drywall installation and fire safety. <br />26. Provisions must be made for full -height non-bearing walls to accommodate two inches of vertical movement in <br />the building structure without transferring compressive loads to the wall. Irregularities between the top of the wall <br />and the deck above must be filled with fire safing insulation or fire-stopping materials as required to meet the fire <br />rating of the respective walls. Smoke partitions shall be filled with materials capable of resisting the passage of <br />smoke, in compliance with CBC Chapter 7. <br />27. Construction must not restrict a five-foot clear and unobstructed access to any water or power distribution <br />facilities (e.g., power poles, pull boxes, transformers, vaults, pumps, valves, meters, appurtenances, etc.) or their <br />hookup locations. Construction must also maintain a minimum clearance of ten feet from any power lines, <br />whether or not the lines are located on the property. Failure to comply may result in construction delays or <br />additional expenses, in accordance with CBC Chapter 33 for safety and accessibility requirements. <br />28. An approved seismic gas shutoff valve must be installed on the fuel gas line downstream of the utility meter. The <br />valve shall be rigidly connected to the exterior of the building or structure containing the fuel gas piping, as <br />required by Ordinance 170,158. A separate plumbing permit is required, in accordance with CBC Chapter 29 for <br />plumbing systems. <br />29. Locate control joints (CJ) and control joints above (CJA) at the locations indicated in the drawings. Isolate <br />gypsum board surfaces with control joints under the following conditions: A) Where the ceiling abuts a structural <br />element, dissimilar wall, partition, or other vertical penetration. B) Where construction changes occur within <br />ceiling planes. C) Where the ceiling run exceeds 30 linear feet. D) Where control joints intersect with structural <br />elements of the building. E) Where partitions or furring exceed 30 linear feet. All installation of control joints shall <br />comply with CBC Chapter 25 for gypsum board construction and industry standards for control joint placement. <br />PROJECT GENERAL NOTES <br />1. The general contractor shall coordinate all cut-outs for casework, millwork, or other equipment as required, <br />in accordance with CBC Chapter 1 for administrative provisions and coordination. <br />2. Refer to the code plan and construction plan for the locations of fire-rated walls as applicable, in <br />compliance with CBC Chapter 7 for fire-resistance-rated construction. <br />3. All wall penetrations at fire-rated wall locations required for pipes, conduit, ducting, etc., shall be sealed to <br />prevent the passage of fire and/or smoke using fire safing and approved firestopping sealant, meeting <br />CBC Section 714 requirements. <br />4. All piping and conduits shall be concealed within walls, underground, above ceilings, or in architect- <br />approved utility spaces unless specifically noted otherwise on the drawings. Exposed items must be <br />located in areas approved by the architect, finished with minimal visual impact, and painted to match <br />adjacent surfaces unless otherwise noted for an accent color, per CBC Chapter 12 for interior finishes. <br />5. Electrical plans illustrate the general design and arrangement of pipes, conduit, wiring, equipment, and <br />systems. The information shown is diagrammatic and does not necessarily indicate all required offsets, <br />fittings, or existing conditions. Locations of these items may be adjusted while maintaining compliance with <br />all other requirements, in accordance with CBC Chapter 27 for electrical standards. <br />6. Provide ultra-flush water closets for all new construction, and adapt existing showerheads and toilets for <br />low water consumption as required by the California Plumbing Code and Title 24 for water conservation. <br />7. Obtain all required permits from the city and perform all work in accordance with applicable ordinances, <br />regulations, and codes, following CBC Chapter 1 for permitting and administrative standards. <br />8. The contractor shall inspect the site and be solely responsible for the scope of work as indicated on the <br />floor plans, per CBC Chapter 1 for construction oversight. <br />9. The general contractor (GC) shall provide protective measures to safeguard life and adjacent property <br />during construction, in compliance with CBC Chapter 33 for construction safety. <br />10. All materials furnished under this contract shall be new unless otherwise noted. All work shall be completed <br />in a workmanlike manner and guaranteed against defective materials and workmanship for a period of <br />one (1) year after completion and acceptance. The contractor shall repair or replace, at their own <br />expense, any work with defects in materials or workmanship within this period, in accordance with CBC <br />Chapter 2 for construction standards. <br />11. The contractor shall verify and coordinate the sizes, locations, and characteristics of all work and <br />equipment to be furnished by others with the manufacturer or supplier before construction begins, ensuring <br />compliance with CBC Chapter 1. <br />12. The contractor shall verify the size and location of all openings for mechanical and electrical work and <br />equipment with the trades involved, in alignment with CBC Chapter 3 for construction coordination. <br />13. Failure to report a conflict in the contract documents shall be deemed evidence that the contractor has <br />elected to proceed in the more expensive manner, per CBC standards for project documentation. <br />14. The contractor shall be responsible for adequately bracing and protecting all work during construction <br />against damage, breakage, collapse, and misalignment, in accordance with CBC Chapter 16 for <br />structural safety and good construction practices. <br />15. All new gypsum board partitions in the same plane as existing base building core partitions shall align to <br />create a continuous wall line, in compliance with CBC Chapter 25 for wall and ceiling finishes. <br />16. The contractor shall correct any base building or building tenant damage caused by the contractor or any <br />subcontractors, meeting CBC Chapter 33 for construction safety and damage mitigation. <br />17. The contractor shall coordinate with the owner for the installation requirements of security devices, such as <br />security conduits, ensuring compliance with CBC Chapter 8 for building systems. <br />18. Exit doors shall be operable from the inside without the use of a key, special knowledge, or effort, per CBC <br />Section 1010 for egress doors. <br />19. Any alterations to the fire sprinkler and fire/life safety systems shall be approved under separate permits, as <br />required by CBC Chapter 9. <br />20. Furnish and install expansion joints, control joints, etc., whether documented or not. Coordinate the final <br />location with the architect prior to commencing work, following CBC Chapter 16. <br />21. For all items extending above finished roof areas, including building skin, furnish and install appropriate <br />materials (e.g., concrete curbs, prefabricated curbs, supplementary structural steel, etc.). Coordinate the <br />installation of appropriate flashing and counter-flashing using stainless steel material unless otherwise <br />noted, in compliance with CBC Chapter 15 for roof assemblies. <br />22. Furnish and install all miscellaneous and structural items (steel, aluminum, etc., including materials to <br />separate dissimilar metals) for exterior wall systems, windows, architectural glass, aluminum, railings, <br />parapets, screen walls, signage, etc., associated with the building envelope and roof areas, in <br />accordance with CBC Chapters 14 and 15. <br />23. The design intent of the elevator hoistways, machine room layouts, heights, and clearances as indicated in <br />the documents are specific to this project. Deviation is not permitted without review, coordination, and <br />approval by the architect. Furnish and install all block-outs, rough-in requirements, supplementary <br />structural elements, and applicable code requirements to accommodate the design intent, as per CBC <br />Chapter 30 for elevators. <br />24. Provide a minimum insulation value of R-19 or the requirements of the California State Energy Code for <br />exterior walls, and a minimum of R-30 or the requirements of the California State Energy Code for roofs. <br />Coordinate, furnish, and install fire safing and draft stops as required between the edge of the concrete <br />floor slab and the exterior wall system, meeting CBC Chapter 13 and the California Energy Code. <br />DEMOLITION GENERAL NOTES CONTINUED <br />1. All removed material, unless designated for salvage or reuse, shall become the contractor’s property <br />unless otherwise noted (U.O.N.). Material must be promptly removed from the owner’s property. Clean up <br />and dispose of debris continuously as work progresses. The contractor is responsible for securing and <br />paying for hauling permits, dumping fees, and associated charges, in compliance with CBC Chapter 33 for <br />construction safety and waste management. <br />2. Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems must be removed to their furthest termination points on the <br />floor. Unused or disconnected HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and phone/data cabling above ceilings must <br />also be removed to their furthest termination points on the floor. Coordinate the extent of removal with <br />mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings as necessary, per CBC Chapter 3 for construction <br />coordination and standards. <br />3. Where construction to be removed intersects construction to remain, the work shall include the removal of <br />all attachment devices (e.g., shot pins, anchors, lag bolts, nails, nailers, shims, etc.), ensuring compliance <br />with CBC Chapter 16 for structural integrity and detailing. <br />PROJECT GENERAL NOTES CONTINUED <br />DEMOLITION GENERAL NOTES <br />1. The general contractor shall furnish all labor and materials required to complete the demolition and removal <br />of all items as indicated in this drawing set or as otherwise directed by 369 Architects Inc., ensuring <br />compliance with CBC Chapter 33 for construction safety and site preparation. <br />2. The general contractor shall provide ownership and 369 Architects Inc. with a complete inventory list of all <br />items that can be reused and/or stored as building stock, in accordance with CBC standards for resource <br />efficiency. <br />3. All demolished work shall be removed from the premises except for items designated to be reused or returned <br />to the owner, or as otherwise noted, meeting CBC requirements for waste management. <br />4. The general contractor shall remove from the premises any conduits left after wall demolition, including switch <br />boxes, plates, bridges, or any other telephone or electrical wiring and equipment, following CBC Chapter 27 <br />for electrical systems. <br />5. In all areas where demolition (including flooring removal) causes unevenness in the slab, the contractor shall <br />patch and level the slab to ensure proper preparation for new finished flooring, in compliance with CBC <br />Chapter 12 for floor finishes. <br />6. The general contractor shall furnish a system of temporary lighting throughout the construction space as <br />required, following CBC Chapter 33 for safety during construction. <br />7. The general contractor shall cap and flush all abandoned projecting plumbing, floor electrical/telephone <br />outlets, and other projecting items behind finished surfaces, ensuring compliance with CBC Chapters 12 and <br />29 for utilities and plumbing systems. <br />8. Upon completion of the demolition work, the general contractor shall ensure that all areas are left broom- <br />clean, meeting CBC standards for construction site cleanliness. <br />9. Construction Dust Control: During construction, dust control measures shall be implemented as required. <br />Grading activities shall be discontinued during first-stage smog alerts and suspended during periods of high <br />winds (e.g., over 15 mph). All hauling trucks shall have loads covered or wetted and loaded below the <br />sideboards to minimize dust, in alignment with CBC Chapter 33 and local ordinances for environmental <br />protection. <br />10. Any demolition not described or shown in this set but necessary for the completion of the work shall be the <br />contractor’s responsibility. The demolition drawings are issued for informational purposes only and indicate the <br />general extent of the demolition required. These drawings do not necessarily depict every item to be removed <br />in preparation for remodeling or new construction. Refer to the architectural drawings for existing partitions, <br />doors, and other items to remain, ensuring compliance with CBC Chapter 3 for construction documentation <br />and coordination. <br />PATCHING AND CLEANING GENERAL NOTES <br />1. The general contractor shall perform all cutting, fitting, and patching required to ensure that all <br />components align properly and are suitable to receive or integrate with the work of other contractors, as <br />indicated or reasonably implied by the drawings and notes. This must comply with CBC Chapter 3 for <br />construction coordination and general requirements. <br />2. The general contractor shall provide all necessary floor cutouts and patching for the installation of all work, <br />ensuring compliance with CBC standards for safe and appropriate structural modifications. <br />3. The general contractor shall inspect all existing plaster surfaces. In cases where demolition causes <br />misalignment of finished surfaces, the existing plaster shall be removed. New corner beads and stops shall <br />be installed, and the surfaces shall be re-plastered to achieve a smooth, flush, and aligned finish, following <br />CBC Chapter 25 for plastering requirements. <br />4. Any damaged existing areas to remain, along with existing areas affected by demolition or new <br />construction as shown in the drawings, shall be patched to match adjacent areas in material, fire rating, <br />finish, and color unless otherwise noted, in accordance with CBC Chapter 7 for fire-resistance-rated <br />construction and Chapter 8 for interior finishes. <br />PARTITION GENERAL NOTES <br />1. The general contractor shall provide and install all partitions as designated in this set of drawings, in <br />compliance with CBC Chapter 6 for wall assemblies. <br />2. Unless otherwise noted, all partition dimensions shall be measured from the finished face of walls, including <br />existing walls, and all heights shall be from the top of the finished floor unless otherwise specified, per CBC <br />standards. <br />3. Walls aligned with the existing building structure shall be flush and smooth with the existing structure, unless <br />otherwise noted, ensuring compliance with CBC requirements for structural integration. <br />4. The general contractor shall install corner beads at all exposed corners and ends in plaster and drywall <br />partitions, following CBC Chapter 25 for finishes and construction quality. <br />5. All partitions shall be anchored firmly according to the manufacturer’s specifications and the requirements <br />of state and local codes, as outlined in CBC Chapter 16 for structural detailing. <br />6. The general contractor shall provide all return air openings in slab-to-slab partitions above hung ceilings to <br />meet area calculation requirements as shown on engineering drawings. Openings in demising and sound- <br />attenuated walls must include sound boots, and openings in fire-rated walls must be fitted with fire <br />dampers, as required by CBC Chapter 7 for fire-rated construction. Coordination with engineering drawings <br />and reporting discrepancies to 369 Architects Inc. is essential. <br />7. The general contractor shall provide sufficient framing for all wall partitions to accommodate ductwork, <br />return air openings, and grill openings above and below hung ceilings. These elements must be <br />coordinated with HVAC engineering drawings, where applicable. All openings shall be properly sealed for <br />soundproofing and vibration, in compliance with CBC Chapters 12 and 13. <br />8. The general contractor shall provide and install all access panels as required for, but not limited to, <br />mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations, in accordance with local building codes and CBC <br />Chapter 7 for accessibility and fire-rated construction. Locations shall be coordinated with 369 Architects <br />Inc. prior to final inspections. <br />9. 369 Architects Inc. retains the right to review and approve all chalk lines prior to track installation. The <br />general contractor must notify 369 Architects Inc. of any required deviations from construction dimensions, <br />clearances as designated on the plans, or any apparent construction conflicts, ensuring compliance with <br />CBC Chapter 1 for construction oversight. <br />10. All gypsum board construction shall meet the standards set by the Gypsum Association and the Southern <br />California Drywall Contractors Association Inc., in compliance with CBC Chapter 25 for wall and ceiling <br />finishes. <br />11. All penetrations through fire-rated partitions must be fully sealed and fitted with appropriately sized fire <br />dampers, as required by CBC Chapter 7. <br />12. Drywall shall be installed with vertical joints only, and all joints must occur at stud locations, in accordance <br />with CBC Chapter 25 for drywall installation standards. <br />REFLECTED CEILING GENERAL NOTES <br />1. The general contractor shall refer to all pertinent sections of the general notes, specifications, general <br />conditions, and the schedule of finishes to ensure complete and proper installation of work, in compliance <br />with CBC Chapter 1 for administrative provisions. <br />2. The general contractor shall ensure clearance for light fixtures, ducts, fire sprinklers, and other components. <br />If any obstructions prevent the installation of a required component, notify 369 Architects Inc. prior to <br />ceiling installation. Installations made without approval shall be removed and reinstalled as directed by <br />369 Architects Inc. at the expense of the general contractor, following CBC standards for construction <br />oversight. <br />3. Fire/life safety fixtures shown on the plans are suggested locations only. The fire/life safety (F.L.S.) contractor <br />shall coordinate and submit design/build drawings for the appropriate placement of strobes and exit signs. <br />These drawings must be submitted to 369 Architects Inc. for approval and to the fire department for <br />permitting, prior to the commencement of installation, as required by CBC Chapter 9. <br />4. Both new and existing sprinkler heads for the work area shall be located as determined by the sprinkler <br />contractor. Design/build drawings for sprinkler head placement must be submitted to the fire department <br />for approval in accordance with CBC Chapter 9 for fire suppression systems. <br />5. All fixtures and sprinkler heads shall be located at the center of ceiling tiles unless otherwise noted. <br />Proposed locations in drywall ceilings shall be submitted to 369 Architects Inc. for approval, ensuring <br />compliance with CBC Chapter 12 for interior finishes. <br />6. Ensure that room separation of lighting is maintained by providing the necessary switching to achieve this <br />requirement, in accordance with CBC Chapter 8 for construction quality and energy efficiency. <br />7. All lay-in panels shall be secured to the suspension system with a minimum of two hold-down clips per tile <br />within a 4-foot radius of exit lights and exit signs, in compliance with CBC Chapter 16 for structural safety <br />and CBC Chapter 10 for exit route provisions. <br />8. Provide access panels as required for gypsum board ceiling systems. The exact location of access panels <br />shall be approved by the owner and architect prior to installation, ensuring compliance with CBC Chapter <br />7 for accessibility and fire-rated construction. <br />9. All switching and lighting layouts shall comply with California Title 24 energy efficiency standards, as <br />required under CBC Chapter 13 for energy conservation provisions. <br />10. Prior to installation, HVAC zones and thermostat (T-stat) locations must be approved by the owner and <br />architect. These must also be coordinated with furniture plans and wall finish locations, ensuring alignment <br />with CBC Chapter 12 for interior environment requirements. <br />11. All gypsum board construction shall meet the standards specified by the Gypsum Association, as enforced <br />by the Southern California Drywall Contractors Association Inc., in accordance with CBC Chapter 25 for <br />gypsum and plaster standards. <br />POWER/VOICE/DATA GENERAL NOTES <br />1. The contractor shall coordinate all work with the manufacturer's specifications and ensure compliance <br />with Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code. <br />2. All work shall be installed in strict accordance with the applicable sections of the California Building Code, <br />as well as the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), local utility providers, and <br />other authorities having jurisdiction. <br />3. Verify the location of floor-mounted cores with 369 Architects Inc. in the field before starting any coring. <br />Coordinate core locations with millwork and furniture layout. Provide conduit distribution from cores to wall <br />stub-ups and ensure compliance with CBC Chapter 7 for fire-resistance-rated construction, including fire <br />safing and smoke sealant at floor penetrations as required. <br />4. No "back-to-back" outlets are permitted within a wall. Outlets must be staggered and installed in separate <br />stud cavities per CBC Chapter 6 for wall assemblies. <br />5. The electrical contractor shall submit cutsheets for all fixtures for approval as required by the project <br />specifications and relevant code sections. <br />6. The electrical contractor shall coordinate any electrical or lighting installations within cabinetry with the <br />cabinet contractor, ensuring compliance with Chapter 6 of the CBC. <br />7. The electrical contractor shall provide temporary lighting and electrical services for all trades, meeting the <br />safety requirements outlined in CBC Chapter 33 for construction safety. <br />8. Where multiple switches occur at the same location, they shall be installed in a gang-type box with a <br />single cover plate, consistent with CBC electrical standards. <br />9. All electrical, telephone receptacles, and light fixtures shall be installed as dimensioned in the plans, in <br />accordance with CBC Chapter 3 for building planning. <br />10. Power and telephone outlets shown on plans are not exhaustive of all outlets required by the owner. The <br />contractor shall verify with the owner all required outlets and configurations prior to completing wall <br />construction. <br />11. All fire prevention and electrical wiring must be installed in conduit per the CBC, with adherence to NFPA <br />70 standards. <br />12. All electrical and telephone wiring conduits shall be concealed within partitions and/or ceilings as required <br />by CBC standards. <br />13. The contractor shall provide new blank cover plates for any abandoned outlet locations to maintain <br />compliance with CBC aesthetics and safety requirements. <br />14. The electrical contractor shall field-verify that all circuits at the main panel meet the new requirements <br />and install new conduits or panels as necessary per CBC Chapter 27 for electrical standards. <br />15. All conduits shall be run in EMT or flexible conduit. BX or prewired cables are not permitted in compliance <br />with CBC electrical provisions. <br />16. Provide adequate support for all conduits above ceilings as required by the California Building Code. <br />DOOR GENERAL NOTES <br />1. The contractor shall provide and install required bucks and assemblies as shown on the 369 Architects Inc. <br />drawings, unless otherwise noted, in compliance with CBC Chapter 17 for structural details and <br />requirements. <br />2. All lock sets shall be coded and/or keyed for the owner. Codes and/or keys are to be delivered to the <br />owner properly tested and tagged. The quantity of master and pass keys must be coordinated with the <br />owner per CBC Chapter 10 for egress door hardware standards. <br />3. Detailed door and hardware submittals shall be submitted to 369 Architects Inc. for review. Fabrication of <br />materials shall not commence until the reviewed submittals are returned, meeting CBC Section 107 for <br />construction documents and submittal requirements. <br />4. Maximum effort to operate doors shall not exceed 5 pounds for interior and exterior doors, as specified in <br />CBC Chapter 11B for accessibility standards. Push/pull efforts should be applied at right angles to hinged <br />doors and at the center plane of sliding or folding doors. Compensating devices or automatic door <br />operators may be used to meet the above standard. For fire doors, the maximum operating effort may <br />increase but must not exceed 15 pounds, per CBC Chapter 7. <br />5. All required exit doorways shall have a minimum 32-inch clear opening when the door is at 90 degrees to <br />the closed position. Doorways shall not be less than 36 inches in width and 6 feet, 8 inches in height, in <br />accordance with CBC Chapter 10. <br />6. Landings or floor levels at doors shall not be more than 1/2 inch below the threshold. Raised thresholds and <br />floor level changes greater than 1/4 inch at doorways shall be beveled with a slope not exceeding 1 unit <br />vertical in 2 units horizontal, in compliance with CBC Chapter 11B for accessible routes. <br />7. Refer to Sheet A-3.04 for detailed door and hardware schedules, ensuring alignment with CBC standards <br />for construction documentation. <br />8. Any glazing on or within 24 inches of a door shall be tempered or an approved equal, in compliance with <br />CBC Chapter 24 for glazing and safety requirements. <br />9. The contractor shall undercut all new and existing doors as required to accommodate all floor coverings. <br />Verify the exact thickness of all new floor coverings with 369 Architects Inc. before undercutting doors, <br />ensuring compliance with CBC Chapter 12 for interior finishes. <br />10. The standard minimum distance between door jambs and walls perpendicular or adjacent to door <br />openings shall be 4 inches unless otherwise noted, in accordance with CBC standards for clearances and <br />spatial planning. <br />PAINTING/WALL COVERING GENERAL NOTES <br />1. Unless otherwise specified, all areas shall be painted in accordance with the finish plans, ensuring <br />compliance with CBC Chapter 12 for interior finishes. <br />2. Walls shall include surfaces from floor to ceiling, including pilasters, fascia, jamb bucks, reveals, returns, and <br />all other vertical surfaces not incorporated into the ceiling. Preparation of wall surfaces must comply with <br />CBC standards for smooth and durable finishes. <br />3. Paint colors shall be specified by 369 Architects Inc. The general contractor shall submit three samples of <br />each paint for review by 369 Architects Inc., meeting CBC Section 107 requirements for submittals. <br />4. All walls and ceilings shall be properly prepared, including spackling, sanding, and other necessary surface <br />treatments, to achieve a smooth finish ready for priming and painting, in accordance with CBC Chapter 8 <br />for quality standards. <br />5. All existing loose paint shall be removed, and surfaces shall be spackled or plaster-patched, ensuring <br />compliance with CBC Chapter 12 for interior repairs and maintenance. <br />6. Any existing unevenness in partitions shall be sanded or chipped away and plaster-patched or spackled to <br />provide a perfectly even surface, as required under CBC Chapter 6 for construction assemblies. <br />7. All wood shelving and painted doors shall receive priming, sanding, and two full coats of semi-gloss <br />enamel free of brush marks unless otherwise noted, in compliance with CBC standards for quality finishes. <br />8. The general contractor shall properly prepare all surfaces to receive, at a minimum, one prime coat and <br />two finish coats of paint in the color selected by 369 Architects Inc., meeting the requirements of CBC <br />Chapter 12. <br />9. The general contractor shall install wall coverings according to the manufacturer’s specifications where <br />designated. Wall coverings must be smooth, free of wrinkles, bubbles, loose edges, and brush marks. Edges <br />adjoining wood or metal trim shall be cut straight and square. All workmanship must meet CBC standards <br />for quality, and any work deemed substandard by 369 Architects Inc. will be rejected. <br />10. The general contractor shall examine all areas of construction after the completion of work from all trades <br />and indicate necessary touch-up painting or patching, ensuring compliance with CBC Chapter 1 for final <br />inspections and corrections. <br />THESE PLANS ARE FOR REVIEW ONLY AND NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION UNLESS THEY <br />INCLUDE THE STAMP AND SIGNATURE OF ARCHITECT/ENGINEER AND THE <br />APPROVAL OF THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT AGENCY <br />C-38176 <br />MARC A. <br />ABDELSAYED <br />RENEWAL <br />DATE <br />LICENSED A RCHITECT <br />STATE OF C ALIFORNIA <br />07/31/2025 <br />Scale <br />Date <br />Drawn By <br />Checked By <br />Project Number <br />REVISIONS <br />JOB SITE: <br />PLAN: <br />PHONE: <br />PLAN CHECK / JOB NO. <br />50 S De Lacey Ave. Unit #210 <br />Pasadena, CA 91105 <br />(760) 673-6837 <br />(760) 673-2550 <br />info@369architects.com <br />1/8" = 1'-0" <br />4/ <br />9 <br />/ <br />2 <br />0 <br />2 <br />5 <br /> <br />3 <br />: <br />2 <br />4 <br />: <br />4 <br />2 <br /> <br />P <br />M <br />GENERAL NOTES <br />1414 W EDINGER AVE, SANTA <br />ANA, CA 92704 <br />CA <br />N <br />A <br />M <br /> <br />D <br />E <br />N <br />T <br />A <br />L <br />SA <br />N <br />T <br />A <br /> <br />A <br />N <br />A <br />Checker <br />J.F. <br />03/27/25 <br />24001 <br />No. Description Date <br />1 PLAN CHECK 1 02/06/25 <br />2 PLAN CHECK 2 03/25/25 <br />2