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Finishes and Painting Notes <br />All exposed surfaces must receive finishes as indicated in the drawings or specifications unless explicitly noted <br />otherwise. Any surfaces without a specified finish or marked as unfinished must be brought to the attention of <br />369 Architects Inc. for further direction. <br />For doors, finish the front side, back side, and door edges at the strike and hinge sides. Leave the top and <br />bottom unpainted to prevent warping. <br />All metal access doors and panels must be painted to match the adjacent wall or ceiling finish. <br />Closet wall surfaces are to be painted to match the color of the adjacent outside wall surface, unless otherwise <br />noted. <br />The general contractor must verify the availability of all specified products and notify 369 Architects Inc. <br />immediately of any discrepancies affecting the project completion date. Note that some products may <br />require a two to six-week lead time, and long lead items must be reported to 369 Architects Inc. promptly. <br />All surfaces must be properly prepared with a sealer prior to the installation of wall coverings. Wall coverings <br />must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. <br />When doors and frames are being reused, the contractor must refinish them, ensuring all scratches and dings <br />are removed. <br />The paint finish for all metal parts of doors, perimeter enclosures, etc. must be semi-gloss <br />PAINTING/WALL COV. GEN. NOTES CONT'D KITCHEN GENERAL NOTES BATHROOM GENERAL NOTES CONT'D <br />Flooring Installation Notes <br />The contractor must supply and install all floor finishes as specified in the drawings and specifications. <br />All carpet seams must be sealed in accordance with the carpet manufacturer’s published installation <br />instructions. <br />The general contractor must flash patch all cracks, holes, or other surface imperfections. Any projections must <br />be removed, and the floor must be patched to provide a smooth, continuous surface. The floor level variation <br />must not exceed 1/4 inch over 10 feet (non-cumulative). <br />The general contractor must notify 369 Architects Inc. upon completion of floor patching and obtain approval <br />prior to proceeding with flooring installation. <br />All workmanship must meet the highest quality standards. Completed work must be free from buckles, <br />bubbles, open joints, or other imperfections. Seams must be aligned accurately along both coordinates. Tiles <br />with chipped or rounded corners will be rejected and, if installed, must be removed and replaced with <br />acceptable tiles. <br />Spaces being surfaced must be closed to traffic and other work during flooring installation. Stone floors must <br />be covered after installation for protection. <br />Upon completion of the work, all surfaces must be cleaned by the contractor. This includes removing spots of <br />adhesive, surface stains, and scraps. All cartons and containers must be disposed of offsite. <br />The general contractor must provide and maintain adequate protection for all resilient flooring throughout the <br />duration of the contract. All protection must be removed prior to the punch list. <br />The general contractor is responsible for coordinating with all flooring contractors to ensure a flush installation <br />of all varying flooring materials. All transition methods must be approved by 369 Architects Inc.. <br />Closet floors must use the same flooring as the adjacent area, unless otherwise noted. <br />Transitions between carpet-to-carpet or carpet-to-other flooring must be created beneath the centerline of <br />the door in the closed position. <br />The general contractor must verify the availability of all specified products. Any discrepancies affecting the <br />project completion date must be reported to 369 Architects Inc. immediately. Note that some products may <br />require a two to six-week lead time. Notify 369 Architects Inc. of any long lead items. <br />No substitutions of materials are permitted without written approval from 369 Architects Inc.. <br />The general contractor must prepare floors as required for new floor covering, including floating floors to a <br />level surface as necessary. <br />FLOOR COVERING GENERAL NOTES <br />BATHROOM GENERAL NOTES <br />Safety Glazing for Windows in Bathrooms (CBC 2406.4.5) <br />Safety glazing (i.e., tempered glass) is required in windows located in: <br />Any portion of a wall enclosing tubs and/or showers where the bottom edge of the glazing is less than 60 <br />inches above the standing surface. <br />Windows within 60 inches horizontally from the water’s edge of a bathtub, whirlpool tub, or shower and <br />where the bottom edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches above the walking surface. <br />Water-Conserving Plumbing Fixtures (California Civil Code 1101.4(a)) <br />The California Civil Code mandates that all existing non-compliant plumbing fixtures (based on water <br />efficiency) must be upgraded to water-conserving fixtures whenever a building permit is issued for <br />remodeling or improvements. This applies even if the fixtures are outside the scope of work. <br />Residential buildings constructed after January 1, 1994 are exempt from this requirement. <br />The following types of fixtures are considered non-compliant: <br />Toilets exceeding 1.6 gallons per flush <br />Showerheads with a flow rate over 2.5 gallons per minute <br />Faucets exceeding 2.2 gallons per minute <br />Note: For commercial projects, similar efficiency standards may apply under CALGreen and other relevant <br />codes. <br />WATER CLOSET (TOILET) <br />URINAL <br />SHOWER HEAD <br />FAUCET-BATHROOM <br />FAUCET-KITCHEN <br />TYPE OF FIXTURE NON-COMPLIANT <br />PLUMBING FIXTURE <br />MORE THAN 1.6 GAL./ FLUSH <br />MORE THAN 1.0 GAL./ FLUSH <br />MORE THAN 2.5 GAL./ MINUTE <br />MORE THAN 2.2 GAL./ MINUTE <br />MORE THAN 2.2 GAL./ MINUTE <br />Plumbing Notes <br />Toilets and/or bidets must have a minimum clear space of: <br />30 inches total (15 inches from the centerline to each side) <br />A minimum of 24 inches clear space in front of the fixture Urinals must have a minimum clear space of: <br />24 inches total (12 inches from the centerline to each side) (CPC 402.5) <br />When additional toilets (water closets) are installed, a maximum of three (3) toilets are allowed on a 3- <br />inch waste line. (CPC Table 703.2, Footnote 4) <br />Provide safety glazing (tempered glass) for all tub/shower enclosures and doors. (CBC 2406.4.5) <br />Showers and tub-shower combinations must be equipped with individual control valves that are: <br />Pressure balance, thermostatic, or a combination pressure balance/thermostatic mixing valve <br />Conforming to ASSE 1016 or ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 standards Valve handles must be adjusted to <br />ensure a maximum mixed water setting of 120°F. (CPC 408.3) <br />The hot water valve must always be installed on the left side when two separate control handles are <br />provided. (CPC 417.5) <br />REQUIRED WATER-CONSERVING <br />PLUMBING FIXTURE (MAX. RATE) <br />CALGREEN 5.303.3 <br />1.28 GALLONS / FLUSH <br />0.125 GAL. / FLUSH FOR WALL <br />MOUNT; 0.50 FOR OTHERS <br />1.8 GALLONS / MINUTE AT 80 PSI <br />0.5 GALLONS / MINUTE AT 80 PSI <br />1.8 GALLONS / MINUTE AT 80 PSI <br />General Plumbing Requirements <br />A minimum 12"x12" access panel is required when a slip joint P-trap waste and overflow is provided, <br />ensuring inspection and repair accessibility. (CBC Section 402.10) <br />Toilets / Bidets <br />The water supply to the bidet must be protected by an air gap or vacuum breaker. (CBC Sections 410.2, <br />603.3.2, 603.3.5, 603.3.6) <br />The maximum hot water temperature discharging from the bidet must be limited to 110°F using a device <br />in compliance with ASSE 1070 or CSA B125.3 standards. Water heater thermostats cannot be used as a <br />control to meet this provision. (CBC Section 410.3) <br />Showers <br />Shower stalls must have a minimum interior finished area of 1,024 square inches and be capable of <br />encompassing a 30-inch diameter circle. (CBC Section 408.6) <br />Stall shower doors must open outward with a minimum 22-inch-wide opening. (CBC Section 408.5) <br />Site-built shower stalls must be installed in compliance with CBC Section 408.7. <br />Shower stalls and bathtubs with showerheads installed must have walls finished with a nonabsorbent <br />surface extending at least 6 feet above the floor. (CBC Section 1210) <br />Electrical <br />Provide a 20-amp GFCI -protected receptacle within 36 inches of the outside edge of each bathroom sink <br />basin. (CEC 210.52(D)) <br />Receptacle must be located: <br />On a wall or partition adjacent to the basin <br />On the countertop <br />On the side or face of the basin cabinet, no more than 12 inches below the top of the basin <br />All receptacles must be tamper-resistant (TR). (CEC Section 406.12) <br />A minimum of one 120-volt/20-amp branch circuit is required for bathroom receptacles, with no <br />additional receptacles allowed on this circuit. (CEC Section 210.11(C)(3)) <br />All 125-volt, single-phase, 15-and 20-ampere receptacles in bathrooms must have GFCI protection. The <br />GFCI must be installed in a readily accessible location. (CEC Section 210.8) <br />Receptacles must not be installed: <br />Within or directly above a bathtub or shower stall <br />Within 5 feet of the perimeter of bathtubs or shower stalls. (CEC Section 406.9(C)) <br />Bathroom Lighting Requirements (CEnC 150.0(k)) <br />All installed luminaires (lighting) must be high efficacy in compliance with Table 150.0-A. At least one high- <br />efficacy luminaire must be controlled by a vacancy sensor. <br />Switches must not be installed within tubs or shower spaces unless they are part of a listed tub or shower <br />assembly. Additionally, switches cannot be installed within 5 feet of the perimeter of bathtubs or shower <br />stalls. (CEC 404.4(C)) <br />All recessed lighting must be IC rated and airtight certified. (CEnC 150.0(k)C) <br />Pendant lighting must not be located within a zone measured 3 feet horizontally and 8 feet vertically from <br />the top of a bathtub rim or shower stall threshold. (CEC 410.10(D)) <br />Luminaires located within the actual dimensions of a bathtub or shower (up to 8 feet vertically from the <br />top of the tub rim or shower threshold) must be of enclosed and gasketed type, listed for damp or wet <br />locations, and must have GFCI protection. (CEC 550.14(D), 551.53(B)) <br />For occupancies with a horizontal (floor/ceiling assembly) fire-rated separation, recessed fixtures must be <br />protected to match the fire rating of the separation (typically 1 hour), or they must be listed for the <br />required fire protection. (CBC 714.4.2) <br />Bathroom Exhaust Systems (CEnC 150.0(k)) <br />Local exhaust systems must be installed in any bathroom containing a tub, shower, spa, or other moisture <br />source. They must: <br />Vent to the outdoors with a minimum exhaust rate of 50 CFM (or 20 CFM for continuous operation). <br />Have a maximum sound rating of 3 sone (or 1 sone for continuous operation). <br />Be controlled by a humidistat, adjustable within a relative humidity range of 50% to 80%. (ASHRAE 62.2, <br />CALGreen 4.506.1) <br />Bathrooms that only contain a toilet and sink do not require local exhaust systems if there is an operable <br />window with a minimum opening of 3 square feet. (CBC Compliance, not CRC) <br />Exhaust ducts must terminate outside the building and include back-draft dampers. <br />Dampers are not required if the exhaust fan operates continuously. <br />Terminations must be at least: <br />3 feet from a property line <br />10 feet from a forced-air inlet <br />3 feet from openings into the building <br />Ducts must not discharge onto a public walkway. (CMC 504.1, 502.2.1) <br />Energy Efficiency (CEnC 110.7) <br />All accessible joints, penetrations, and other openings in the building envelope within the area of work <br />must be sealed using caulking, gaskets, weather stripping, or equivalent methods. <br />Electrical Notes <br />All kitchen countertop outlets must have GFCI protection. (CEC 210.8(A)(6)) <br />Countertops that are 12 inches or wider require an outlet. (CEC 210.52(C)(1)) <br />Outlets must be installed within 24 inches of any location along the countertop. (CEC 210.52(C)(1)) <br />Kitchen outlets must be positioned at a maximum height of 20 inches above the countertop. (CEC <br />210.52(C)(5)) <br />Appliances and sinks interrupting the countertop run require each side of the interrupted section to <br />comply with outlet spacing requirements. (CEC 210.52(C)) <br />Electrical outlet requirements apply to islands, peninsulas, kitchen desktops, wet bars, and serving bars. <br />Features such as a large window behind a sink or the absence of a backsplash do not exempt <br />countertops from outlet requirements. These outlets can be installed as drop-front cabinet receptacles, <br />under-cabinet plug strips, pop-up receptacles, or tombstone-type receptacles. (CEC 210.52(C)(2), (3), <br />(4)) <br />A minimum of two small appliance branch circuits is required for kitchens. These circuits must be <br />balanced and have no other outlets. (CEC 210.52(B)(1), (2)) <br />Individual dedicated circuits are required for all major appliances. (CEC 210.11(C)(1) & CEC 422.10(A)) <br />The garbage disposal cord must be between 18 and 36 inches long. (CEC 422.16(B)(1)) <br />The dishwasher cord must be between 36 and 48 inches long. Romex with a plug is not an approved <br />flexible cord. (CEC 422.16(B)(2)) <br />A minimum 15-amp circuit is required for the dishwasher, and a separate 15-amp circuit is required for <br />the garbage disposal. (CEC 210.23(A)) <br />For split outlets (two circuits on the same yoke) serving a dishwasher and garbage disposal, a listed <br />handle tie must be provided on the two circuit breakers in the panel. (CEC 210.7(B)) <br />IC-rated (direct contact) and AT-rated (airtight) cans are required for recessed lighting installed in <br />insulated ceilings. For occupancies with a horizontal (floor/ceiling assembly) fire-rated separation, <br />recessed fixtures must be protected to match the fire rating of the separation (1 hour) or be listed for the <br />required fire protection. (CEnC 150(K)1.C) <br />Mechanical <br />A ducted residential exhaust hood is required. The duct must have a smooth, metal interior surface for <br />vent hoods or downdraft exhaust vents. Aluminum flex ducts are not approved. Include a back-draft <br />damper. (CMC Section 504.3) <br />Maintain a minimum 30-inch vertical clearance from combustibles above the cooktop surface. (CMC <br />Section 921.3.1) <br />Local kitchen exhaust ventilation must achieve a minimum rate of 100 CFM in compliance with ASHRAE <br />62.2. Ensure a maximum sound rating of 3 sone at 100 CFM. <br />Plumbing <br />Conduct a gas pressure test for piping modifications at 10 PSI for 15 minutes. Use a gauge with a <br />maximum capacity of 15 PSI. For lower gas pressure testing, you may utilize a recording test gauge. <br />(CPC Section 1213.3) <br />Gas lines running under slabs must be enclosed in an approved, vented, gas-tight conduit. (CPC Section <br />1210.3.4) <br />Install an accessible shutoff valve outside each appliance, ahead of the union, in addition to any valve <br />on the appliance itself. (CPC Section 1210.11) <br />Provide a maximum 6-foot listed gas flexible connector and shutoff for freestanding ranges. (CPC <br />Section 1212.3.1) <br />A listed air gap is mandatory for dishwasher drains. (CPC Section 807.3) <br />Kitchen faucets must have a maximum flow rate of 1.8 gallons per minute at 60 PSI. (CPC Section 402.4) <br />ADDITIONAL GENERAL NOTES <br />Mechanical Clothes Dryers: <br />Ducts must not exceed a total horizontal length of 14 feet, including two 90-degree elbows, unless <br />otherwise permitted by the manufacturer. <br />Moisture exhaust ducts must terminate outside the building and include a back-draft damper. <br />The termination of the exhaust duct must maintain a minimum clearance of 3 feet from openings <br />into the building. <br />Electrical <br />Receptacle Outlets: <br />Install outlets in compliance with the CBC. At least one outlet must be accessible at grade level <br />and no higher than 6.5 feet above grade at the front and back of the building. <br />Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) Protection: <br />All new 125-volt, single-phase, 15-and 20-ampere receptacles must be equipped with GFCI <br />protection in the following locations: <br />Dishwashers <br />Outdoor locations (must also be weather-resistant) <br />Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI): <br />120-volt, single-phase, 15-and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying new outlets must be protected <br />by a listed combination-type AFCI device for branch circuit protection. <br />Receptacles, Connectors, and Plugs: <br />Ensure that all 125-volt, 15-and 20-ampere receptacles comply with tamper-resistant requirements <br />as applicable. <br />Exhaust Fans: Fans with integral lighting systems must be controlled separately. Alternatively, the <br />lighting system must allow manual operation while enabling the fan to operate for an extended <br />period. <br />Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms. Smoke Alarms (CBC 907.2.11): <br />Install smoke alarms on ceilings or walls, between 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling. Locations must <br />include: <br />All sleeping rooms <br />Adjacent hallways/areas near sleeping rooms <br />Every story of the building, including basements <br />Carbon Monoxide Alarms (CBC 907.2.11): <br />Install CO alarms on ceilings or walls (above door headers) in the following locations: <br />Adjacent hallways/areas near sleeping rooms <br />Each occupiable story <br />Within bedrooms if they, or their attached bathrooms, contain a fuel-burning appliance <br />CO alarms are not required if there are no fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces, or attached <br />garages. <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