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GENERAL NOTES
<br />DATE:
<br />P.M.:
<br />DRAWN BY:
<br />JOB NO.:
<br />26081 Merit Cir, STE 111
<br />Laguna Hills, CA 92653
<br />909-257-7040 WWW.BNDESIGNBUILDINC.COM
<br />THESE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE THE PROPERTY OF BN
<br />DESIGN BUILD AND SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER WORK
<br />EXCEPT BY AGREEMENT WITH BN DESIGN BUILD.
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<br />GENERAL NOTES
<br />06.10.2025
<br />202500149
<br />1517 W RAYMAR
<br />ST, SANTA ANA,
<br />CA 92703
<br />SINGLE
<br />FAMILY HOME
<br />GREEN CODE BUILDING
<br />THE FLOOR SHALL BE CONCRETE SLAB ON GRADE AND SHALL BE A MINIMUM
<br />OF FOUR-INCH (4 ”) (FIVE-INCH (5”) AT WATER TREATMENT ROOM) THICK WITH
<br />MINIMUM CONCRETE STRENGTH OF 3,000-PSI. IT WILL INCLUDE ONE OF THE
<br />FOLLOWING, WIRE MESH OR FIBER MESH, AND/OR REBAR REINFORCEMENT
<br />OVER A 10 MILL MINIMUM VAPOR BARRIER (STEGO WRAP OR EQUAL) AND
<br />GRANULAR FILL PER LESSOR'S SOILS AND/OR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
<br />TEAM BASED ON SOIL CONDITIONS AND REPORT FROM THE SOILS ENGINEER.
<br />FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION TO BE A MINIMUM OF 8" ABOVE FINISH GRADE. THE
<br />SLAB SHALL INCLUDE PROPER EXPANSION CONTROL JOINTS. FLOOR SHALL
<br />BE LEVEL (1/8” WITH 10’ OF RUN), SMOOTH, BROOM CLEAN WITH NO ADHESIVE
<br />RESIDUES, IN A CONDITION THAT IS ACCEPTABLE TO INSTALL FLOOR
<br />COVERINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLOORING MANUFACTURER ’S
<br />SPECIFICATIONS.
<br />CONCRETE FLOOR SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED SO THAT NO MORE
<br />THAN 3-LBS. OF MOISTURE PER 1,000SF/24 HOURS IS EMITTED PER
<br />COMPLETED CALCIUM CHLORIDE TESTING RESULTS AFTER 28 DAY
<br />CURE TIME. MEANS AND METHODS TO ACHIEVE THIS LEVEL WILL
<br />BE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LESSOR. LESSEE REQUIRES THAT
<br />LESSOR PROVIDE MOISTURE CONTROL TREATMENT ADMIXTURE
<br />(CONCURE ADMIXTURE, NO SUBSTITUTES – CONTACT EMIL PIKULA
<br />OF CONCURE (480) 820-7171 FOR SPECIAL PRICING AND
<br />PROCEDURES) IN THE MIX DESIGN. FLOOR SLAB SHALL BE CURED
<br />ACCORDING TO ACI AND RESILIENT FLOORING INSTITUTE
<br />GUIDELINES, WATER CURE OR EMPLOY THE USE OF CONCURE
<br />2100 CURE AND SEAL. FLOORING CONTRACTOR SHALL ADDRESS
<br />ALL CRACKS, EXPANSION JOINTS, SAW CUTS, ETC., USING
<br />CONCURE 670 CRACK FILL BINDER. CONTACT CONCURE SYSTEMS
<br />(480-820-7171) FOR APPROVAL AND METHOD FOR MOISTURE
<br />TESTING.
<br />CONCRETE SLAB NOTE
<br />1. EACH APPLIANCE PROVIDED AND INSTALLED MEETS ENERGY
<br />STAR IF AN ENERGY STAR DESIGNATION IS APPLICABLE FOR
<br />THAT APPLIANCE. (GBC 4.506.1)
<br />2. WHERE FUTURE SPACE FOR SOLAR IS REQUIRED, AN ELECTRICAL
<br />CONDUIT SHALL BE PROVIDED FROM THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE
<br />EQUIPMENT TO SUCH SPACE. THE CONDUIT SHALL BE ADEQUATELY
<br />SIZED BY THE DESIGNER BUT SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN ONE INCH.
<br />THE CONDUIT SHALL BE LABELED AS PER THE LOS ANGELES FIRE
<br />DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS AND THE ELECTRICAL PANEL SHALL BE SIZED
<br />TO ACCOMMODATE THE INSTALLATION OF A FUTURE ELECTRICAL SOLAR
<br />SYSTEM. (4.211.4)
<br />3. THE FLOW RATES FOR ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES SHALL COMPLY WITH THE
<br />MINIMUM FLOW RATES IN TABLE 4.303.2/TABLE 9.403.2. (4.303.1)
<br />4. WHEN SINGLE SHOWER FIXTURES ARE SERVED BY MORE THAN ONE
<br />SHOWERHEAD, THE COMBINED FLOW RATE OF ALL THE SHOWERHEADS
<br />SHALL NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM FLOW RATES SPECIFIED IN THE 20
<br />PERCENT REDUCTION COLUMN CONTAINED IN TABLE 4.303.2 OR THE
<br />SHOWER SHALL BE DESIGNED TO ONLY ALLOW ONE SHOWERHEAD TO BE IN
<br />OPERATION AT A TIME.(4.303.1.3.2)
<br />5. INSTALLED AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM CONTROLLERS SHALL BE
<br />WEATHER- OR SOIL-BASED CONTROLLERS. (4.304.2)
<br />6. ANNULAR SPACES AROUND PIPES, ELECTRIC CABLES, CONDUITS, OR
<br />OTHER OPENINGS IN PLATES AT EXTERIOR WALLS SHALL BE PROTECTED
<br />AGAINST THE PASSAGE OF RODENTS BY CLOSING SUCH OPENINGS WITH
<br />CEMENT MORTAR, CONCRETE MASONRY, OR METAL PLATES. (4.406.1)
<br />7. MATERIALS DELIVERED TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE SHALL BE
<br />PROTECTED FROM RAIN OR OTHER SOURCES OF MOISTURE.(4.407.4)
<br />8. FOR ALL NEW EQUIPMENT, A COMPLETED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
<br />MANUAL INCLUDING, AT A MINIMUM, THE ITEMS LISTED IN SECTION 4.410.1 OR
<br />9.410.1, SHALL BE COMPLETED AND PLACES IN THE BUILDING AT THE TIME OF
<br />FINAL INSPECTION. (4.410.1)
<br />9. AT LEAST 50% OF ALL AREAS RECEIVING RESILIENT FLOORING SHALL
<br />COMPLY WITH THE VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) LIMITS OR BE
<br />CERTIFIED UNDER THE RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING (RCFI) FLOORSCORE
<br />PROGRAM. (4.504.4)
<br />10. ALL DUCT AND OTHER RELATED AIR DISTRIBUTION COMPONENT
<br />OPENINGS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TAPE, PLASTIC, OR SHEET METAL UNTIL
<br />THE FINAL STARTUP OF THE HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. (4.504.1)
<br />11. DESIGNERURAL PAINTS AND COATINGS, ADHESIVES, CAULKS AND
<br />SEALANTS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE VOLATILE ORGANIC
<br />COMPOUND (VOC) LIMITS. (4.504.2.1)
<br />12. THE VOC CONTENT VERIFICATION CHECKLIST, FORM GRN 2,
<br />SHALL BE COMPLETED AND VERIFIED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION
<br />APPROVAL. THE MANUFACTURER ’S SPECIFICATIONS SHOWING
<br />VOC CONTENT FOR ALL APPLICABLE PRODUCTS SHALL BE READILY
<br />AVAILABLE AT THE JOB SITE AND BE PROVIDED TO THE FIELD INSPECTOR
<br />FOR VERIFICATION. (4.504.2.4)
<br />13. THE FORMALDEHYDE EMISSIONS VERIFICATION CHECKLIST,
<br />FORM GRN 3, SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION
<br />APPROVAL. THE MANUFACTURER ’S SPECIFICATIONS SHOWING
<br />FORMALDEHYDE CONTENT FOR ALL APPLICABLE WOOD PRODUCTS
<br />SHALL BE READILY AVAILABLE AT THE JOB SITE AND BE PROVIDED TO THE
<br />FIELD INSPECTOR FOR VERIFICATION. (4.504.5)
<br />14. ALL NEW CARPET INSTALLED IN THE BUILDING INTERIOR SHALL MEET THE
<br />TESTING AND PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
<br /> A. CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE ’S GREEN LABEL PLUS PROGRAM
<br /> B. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH STANDARD
<br /> PRACTICE FOR THE TESTING OF VOCS (SPECIFICATION01350)
<br /> C. NSF/ANSI 140 AT THE GOLD LEVEL
<br /> D. SCIENTIFIC CERTIFICATIONS SYSTEMS INDOOR ADVANTAGE™ GOLD
<br />(4.504.3)
<br />15. ALL NEW CARPET CUSHION INSTALLED IN THE BUILDING INTERIOR SHALL
<br />MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE GREEN
<br />LABEL PROGRAM. (4.504.3)
<br />16. BUILDING MATERIALS WITH VISIBLE SIGNS OF WATER DAMAGE
<br />SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED. WALL AND FLOOR FRAMING SHALL NOT BE
<br />ENCLOSED UNTIL IT IS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE SATISFACTORY BY THE
<br />BUILDING INSPECTOR. (4.505.3)
<br />17. BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS SHALL BE ENERGY STAR COMPLIANT AND BE
<br />DUCTED TO TERMINATE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING. (4.506.1)
<br />18. BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS, NOT FUNCTIONING AS A COMPONENT OF A
<br />WHOLE HOUSE VENTILATION SYSTEM, MUST BE CONTROLLED BY A
<br />HUMIDISTAT WHICH SHALL BE READILY ACCESSIBLE. (4.506.1)
<br />19. THE SIZE AND LAYOUT OF THE HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING
<br />SYSTEMS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCA MANUAL J, ACCA 29-D AND
<br />ACCA 36-S, ASHRAE HANDBOOKS. (4.507.2
<br />1. THE CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT RESTRICT A FIVE-FOOT CLEAR AND
<br />UNOBSTRUCTED ACCESS TO ANY WATER OR POWER DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
<br />(POWER POLES, PULL-BOXES, TRANSFORMERS, VAULTS, PUMPS,
<br />VALVES, METERS, APPURTENANCES, ETC.) OR TO THE LOCATION OF THE
<br />HOOK-UP. THE CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT BE WITHIN TEN FEET OF ANY
<br />POWER LINES -WHETHER OR NOT THE LINES ARE LOCATED ON THE
<br />PROPERTY. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY CAUSE CONSTRUCTION DELAYS
<br />AND/OR ADDITIONAL EXPENSES.”
<br />2. OBTAIN PERMITS FROM PUBLIC WORKS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION FOR:
<br />A. TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION AS REQUIRED. FOR ANY
<br />CONSTRUCTION NEAR ANY STREET OR PUBLIC AREA.
<br />3. OUTLETS ALONG WALL COUNTER SPACE, ISLAND AND PENINSULA
<br />COUNTER SPACE IN KITCHENS SHALL HAVE A MAXIMUM SPACING OF 48".
<br />(210-52 NEC)
<br />4. THE FIRST LIGHT IN THE NEW AND REMODELED BATHROOMS AND KITCHEN
<br />SHALL BE AN ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHT MEETING A MINIMUM OF 40 LUMENS
<br />PER WATT (E.G. FLUORESCENT LAMP). (T-24, SEC. 130(B) & 150(K))
<br />5. EVERY SPACE INTENDED FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY SHALL BE PROVIDED
<br />WITH NATURAL LIGHT BY MEANS OF EXTERIOR GLAZED OPENINGS IN
<br />ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION R303.1 OR SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH
<br />ARTIFICIAL LIGHT THAT IS ADEQUATE TO PROVIDE AN AVERAGE
<br />ILLUMINATION OF 6 FOOT-CANDLES OVER THE AREA OF THE ROOM AT A
<br />HEIGHT OF 30 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR LEVEL. (R303.1)
<br />6. KITCHEN SINKS, LAVATORIES, BATHTUBS, SHOWERS, BIDETS, LAUNDRY
<br />TUBS AND WASHING MACHINE OUTLETS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HOT AND
<br />COLD WATER AND CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED WATER SUPPLY (CRC
<br />R306.4.)
<br />7. FINISH MATERIALS INCLUDING ADHESIVES, SEALANTS, CAULKS, PAINTS
<br />AND COATING, AEROSOL PAINTS AND SYSTEMS AND COMPOSITE WOOD
<br />PRODUCTS SHALL MEET THE VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC)
<br />EMISSION LIMITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
<br />STANDARDS CODE, CHAPTER 4 DIVISION 4.5. (R330)
<br />8. WHEN A VAPOR RETARDER IS REQUIRED, A CAPILLARY BREAK SHALL BE
<br />INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
<br />STANDARDS CODE, CHAPTER 4, DIVISION 4.5. (R506.2.3.1)
<br />9. ANNULAR SPACE AROUND PIPES, ELECTRIC CABLES, CONDUITS OR OTHER
<br />OPENINGS IN BOTTOM/SOLE PLATES AT EXTERIOR WALLS SHALL BE
<br />PROTECTED AGAINST THE PASSAGE OF RODENTS BY CLOSING SUCH
<br />OPENINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
<br />STANDARDS CODE, CHAPTER 4, DIVISION 4.4. (R602.3.4.1)
<br /> BATHROOMS
<br />1. ALL SHOWER ENCLOSURES, REGARDLESS OF SHAPE, SHALL HAVE A
<br />MINIMUM 22" CLEARANCE AND FINISHED INTERIOR AREA OF NOT LESS THAN
<br />1024 SQUARE INCHES (0.66 M2 ) AND SHALL BE CAPABLE OF ENCOMPASSING
<br />A 30 INCH DIAMETER (0.76 M) CIRCLE. THE MINIMUM AREA AND DIMENSIONS
<br />SHALL BE MAINTAINED TO A POINT 70 INCHES (1.8 M) ABOVE THE SHOWER
<br />DRAIN OUTLET. (CPC 410.4)
<br />2. BATHTUB AND SHOWER FLOORS, WALLS ABOVE BATHTUBS WITH A
<br />SHOWERHEAD, AND SHOWER COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE FINISHED WITH A
<br />NONABSORBENT SURFACE. SUCH WALL SURFACES SHALL EXTEND TO A
<br />HEIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 6 FEET ABOVE THE FLOOR (R307.2).
<br />3. PROVIDE ULTRA LOW FLUSH WATER CLOSETS FOR ALL NEW
<br />CONSTRUCTION. EXISTING SHOWER HEADS AND TOILETS MUST BE ADAPTED
<br />FOR LOW WATER CONSUMPTION.
<br />4. A MIN 12" SQ. ACCESS PANEL TO THE BATHTUB TRAP SLIP JOINT
<br />CONNECTION IS REQUIRED. (PLUMBING CODE SECTION 405.2)
<br />LAUNDRY ROOM
<br />1. CLOTHES DRYER(S) LOCATED IN AN AREA THAT IS HABITABLE OR
<br />CONTAINING FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES SHALL BE EXHAUSTED TO THE
<br />OUTSIDE OR TO AN AREA WHICH IS NOT HABITABLE AND DOES NOT CONTAIN
<br />OTHER FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES (BUT NOT BENEATH THE BUILDING OR IN
<br />THEATTIC AREA). (M.C. 504.3.1)
<br />MEANS OF EGRESS
<br />1. PROVIDE 32" WIDE DOORS TO ALL INTERIOR ACCESSIBLE ROOMS WITHIN A
<br />DWELLING UNIT.
<br />2. PROVIDE EMERGENCY EGRESS FROM SLEEPING ROOMS. MIN.- 24" CLEAR
<br />HT, 20" CLEAR WIDTH, 5.7 SQ.FT. MIN. AREA.
<br />
<br />GRADING AND FOUNDATION
<br />1. IF ADVERSE SOIL CONDITIONS ARE ENCOUNTERED, A SOILS INVESTIGATION
<br />REPORT MAY BE REQUIRED.
<br />2. FOUNDATION AND FLOOR SLABS SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING OR
<br />THE RECOMMENDATION OF AN APPROVED SOILS REPORT :
<br /> A. DEPTH OF FOOTINGS BELOW THE NATURAL AND FINISHED GRADES SHALL
<br /> NOT BE LESS THAN 18 INCHES FOR EXTERIOR AND SEE
<br /> STRUCTURALFOUNDATION PLAN FOR INTERIOR FOOTINGS.
<br /> B. EXTERIOR WALLS AND INTERIOR BEARING WALLS SHALL BE SUPPORTED
<br /> ON CONTINUOUS FOOTINGS.
<br /> C. FOOTINGS SHALL BE REINFORCED WITH A MINIMUM 4 - ½ -INCH DIAMETER
<br /> DEFORMED REINFORCING BARS. TWO BARS SHALL BE PLACED WITHIN 4
<br /> INCHES OF THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOTING AND TWO BARS WITHIN 4 INCHES
<br /> OF THE TOP OF THE FOOTINGS.
<br /> D. THE SOIL BELOW AN INTERIOR CONCRETE SLAB SHALL BE SATURATED
<br /> WITH MOISTURE TO A DEPTH OF 18 INCHES PRIOR TO PLACING THE
<br /> CONCRETE.
<br /> E. CONCRETE FLOOR SLABS ON GRADE SHALL BE PLACED ON A 4" FILL OF
<br /> COARSE AGGREGATE OR ON A MOISTURE BARRIER MEMBRANE. THE SLABS
<br /> SHALL BE AT LEAST 3½ INCH THICK AND SHALL BE REINFORCED WITH #4
<br /> REBARS AT 16 INCH ON CENTER IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.
<br />3. CONCRETE SLABS ON EXPANSIVE SOIL, COMPACTED FILL OR SLOPES OVER
<br />1:10 SHALL BE PLACED ON A 4-INCH FILL OF COARSE AGGREGATE OR ON A
<br />BED COVERED MOISTURE BARRIER MEMBRANE.
<br />4. OPENINGS SHALL BE AS CLOSE TO CORNERS AS PRACTICABLE AND SHALL
<br />PROVIDE CROSS VENTILATION ALONG THE LENGTH OF AT LEAST TWO
<br />OPPOSITE SIDES. OPENING SHALL HAVE 1/4 INCH CORROSION RESISTANT
<br />METAL MESH COVERING.
<br />5. PROVIDE CORROSION RESISTANT WEEP SCREED BELOW THE STUCCO A
<br />MINIMUM OF 4" ABOVE EARTH OR 2" ABOVE PAVED AREA.
<br />6. PROVIDE RAIN GUTTERS AND CONVEY RAIN WATER TO THE STREET.
<br />7. SMOKE DETECTORS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL DWELLING UNITS
<br />INTENDED FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY, UPON THE OWNER ’S APPLICATION FOR
<br />A PERMIT FOR ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, OR ADDITIONS, EXCEEDING ONE
<br />THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000). (R314.6.2)
<br />8. AN APPROVED SMOKE ALARM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN EACH SLEEPING
<br />ROOM & HALLWAY OR AREA GIVING ACCESS TO A SLEEPING ROOM, AND ON
<br />EACH STORY AND BASEMENT FOR DWELLINGS WITH MORE THAN ONE STORY.
<br />SMOKE ALARMS SHALL BE INTERCONNECTED SO THAT ACTUATION OF ONE
<br />ALARM WILL ACTIVATE ALL THE ALARMS WITHIN THE INDIVIDUAL DWELLING
<br />UNIT. IN NEW CONSTRUCTION SMOKE ALARMS SHALL RECEIVE THEIR
<br />PRIMARY POWER SOURCE FROM THE BUILDING WIRING AND SHALL BE
<br />EQUIPPED WITH BATTERY BACK UP AND LOW BATTERY SIGNAL. (R314)
<br />1.TERMINATION OF ALL ENVIRONMENTAL AIR DUCTS (E.G., DRYERS,
<br />BATH FANS, RANGE VENTS, ETC.) SHALL BE AT LEAST 3 FEET FROM
<br />OPENINGS INTO THE BUILDING AND EQUIPED W/ A BACK-DRAFT
<br />DAMPER. VENT DUCTS MAY BE COMBINED AND VENT AT ROOF BUT
<br />CONSULT DESIGNER FOR LOCATION.
<br />2.ALL VENTING FANS IN BATHROOMS CONTAINING A BATHTUB,
<br />SHOWER, AND SPAS SHALL BE CONTROLLED BY A HUMIDISTAT AND BE
<br />ENERGY STAR RATED.
<br />3.ALL BATHROOMS CONTAINING A BATHTUB, SHOWER, SPA, AND
<br />SIMILAR FIXTURES SHALL BE MECHANICALLY VENTED PER CMC, CAL.
<br />ENERGY CODE AND ASHARE 62.2. THE MECHANICAL FAN SHALL VENT
<br />ONE C.F.M. PER ONE SF OF AREA WITH A MIN. FAN SIZE OF 50 C.F.M.
<br /> a.WITH A 50 CFM FAN, USE 4 ” DIAM. FLEX VENT PIPE WITH A MAX.
<br /> LENGTH OF 70’
<br /> b.WITH AN 80 CFM FAN, USE 5 ” DIAM. FLEX VENT PIPE WITH A MAX.
<br /> LENGTH OF 70’
<br />4.ALL FANS INSTALLED TO MEET ALL OF THE PRECEDING
<br />REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SPECIFIED AT A NOISE RATING OF A MAXIMUM
<br />1 “SONE” (FOR THE CONTINUOUS USE CALCULATION) OR 3 “SONE” (FOR
<br />THE INTERMITTENT USE CALCULATION).
<br />5.EVERY KITCHEN SHALL HAVE HOOD TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE
<br />BUILDING W/ MIN. LESS THAN 750 SF REQUIRES 85% CE OR 280 CFM .
<br />6” DIAM. EQUIPPED WITH BACKDRAFT DAMPER, THAT HAS A MAXIMUM
<br />SOUND RATING OF 3-SONES AND THE REQUIREMENT FOR HERS
<br />VERIFICATION.
<br />6.ALL NEW FIREPLACES SHALL BE DIRECT VENT, SEALED COMBUSTION,
<br />CLOSEABLE DOORS, WITH OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE
<br />7.ANY EXISTING NON-EPA PHASE TWO WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE
<br />WILL BE REPLACED WITH A PHASE II CERTIFIED GAS UNIT FIREPLACE
<br />(M.C.C 19.80.080) OR CONVERTED TO A DEDICATED GAS LOG FIREPLACE
<br />PER CODE.
<br />8.PRE-FABRICATED FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO
<br />BE ON THE JOB SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. FACTORY BUILT
<br />FIREPLACES MUST BE INSTALLED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE
<br />MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS AND ESR - 2401.
<br />9.GENERAL CONTRATOR TO PROVIDE GAS LINE TO EXTERIOR
<br />FIREPLACE FIRE BOX AND GAS LIGHTER SWITCH. INSTALL IN COMPLETE
<br />ACCORDANCE W/ ALL LOCAL & STATE BLDG. CODE REQUIREMENTS.
<br />FIREPLACE GAS OUTLET "LOG LIGHTER" CONTROL VALVES SHALL BE
<br />LOCATED OUTSIDE THE MINIMUM REQUIRED HEARTH AREA & WITHIN 4
<br />FEET MAXIMUM FROM THE OUTLET, PER CPC 1211.17.
<br />10.PER CALGREEN SECTION 4.503.1, GAS FIREPLACES SHALL BE DIRECT-
<br />VENT AND SEALED-COMBUSTION TYPE. PER CAL. ENERGY CODE
<br />SECTION 150.0(E)1, GAS FIREPLACES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH
<br />CLOSEABLE DOORS AND OUTSIDE COMBUSTION INTAKE WITH DAMPER
<br />OR COMBUSTION AIR CONTROL DEVICE WHEN LOCATED ON AN
<br />EXTERIOR WALL. FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AND VENTING SYSTEM MUST
<br />CONFORM TO STANDARD ANSI Z21.88b 2008 CSA 2.33a 2008 VENTED GAS
<br />FIREPLACE HEATERS AND NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, Z223.1, LATEST
<br />EDITION.
<br />11.NON-COMBUSTIBLE BACKER BOARD MUST BE USED TO SHEET IN
<br />FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE EXTENDING A MIN. 6" BELOW, 12" ABOVE & 10"
<br />AT SIDES. STANDARD SHEET ROCK MAY BE USED BEYOND THIS POINT IF
<br />PER MANUF. RQMTS. BACKER BOARD MATERIALS SHALL MEET CRC
<br />TABLE R702.4.2 STANDARDS, SUCH AS ASTM C1178 FOR GLASS MAT
<br />BACKING PANELS AND ASTM C1288 FOR FIBER-CEMENT BACKER BOARD.
<br />12. PROVIDE ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AIR FOR FUEL-BURNING
<br />APPLIANCES AND WATER HEATERS WITH OPENING SHALL HAVE A FREE
<br />AREA OF NOT LESS THAN 1 SQUARE INCH PER 1000 BTU/H (0.002 M2/KW)
<br />OF THE TOTAL INPUT RATING OF APPLIANCES IN THE SPACE, BUT NOT
<br />LESS THAN 100 SQUARE INCHES (0.065 M2). ONE OPENING SHALL
<br />COMMENCE WITHIN 12 INCHES OF THE TOP OF THE ENCLOSURE, AND
<br />ONE OPENING SHALL COMMENCE WITHIN 12 INCHES OF THE BOTTOM
<br />OF THE ENCLOSURE (SEE FIGURE 701.5). THE DIMENSION OF AIR
<br />OPENINGS SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 3 INCHES .IT MUST HAVE
<br />ADEQUATE VOLUME VOLUME SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 50 CUBIC FEET
<br />PER 1000 BRITISH THERMAL UNITS PER HOUR (BTU/H) (4.83 M3/KW).
<br />TOTAL INPUT; ALL DOORS CLOSED). SCREENS SHALL BE NOT LESS
<br />THAN 1/4 OF AN INCH (6.4 MM) MESH. [NFPA 54:9.3.7.2] PER 2022 CMC,
<br />Section 701.
<br />13.IF FURNACE OR WATER HEATER IS IN CRAWL SPACE THE APPLIANCE
<br />SHALL BE ON A NON-COMBUSTABLE FLOORING OR SLAB FOR
<br />MOUNTING OR ANCHORAGE W/ A MIN. 3 ” ABOVE GRADE AND LOCATED
<br />NO MORE THAN 20 ’ FROM ACCESS OPENING. EQUIPMENT SUPPORTED
<br />FROM ABOVE MUST HAVE 6 ” CLEAR ABOVE FINISH GRADE.
<br />14.PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED PASSAGE WAY W/ SOLID FLOORING MIN.
<br />24” WIDE BTWN ACCESS OPENING AND EQUIPMENT AND A 30 ” X 30”
<br />PLATFORM ON SERVICE SIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT UNLESS THE
<br />EQUIPMENT CAN BE SERVICED FROM THE ACCESS ENTRANCE.
<br />15.HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN AND SIZING SHALL MEET CALGREEN SECTION
<br />4.507.2 REQUIREMENTS. HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
<br />SHALL BE SIZED, DESIGNED, AND EQUIPMENT SELECTED USING THE
<br />FOLLOWING METHODS:
<br /> a.THE HEAT LOSS AND HEAT GAIN IS ESTABLISHED ACCORDING TO
<br /> ANSI/ACCA 2 MANUAL J –
<br /> (RESIDENTIAL LOAD CALCULATION), ASHRAE HANDBOOKS OR OTHER
<br /> EQUIVALENT DESIGN SOFTWARE OR METHODS.
<br /> b.DUCT SYSTEMS ARE SIZED ACCORDING TO ANSI/ACCA 1 MANUAL D –
<br /> 2014 (RESIDENTIAL DUCT SYSTEMS), ASHRAE HANDBOOKS OR OTHER
<br /> EQUIVALENT DESIGN SOFTWARE OR METHODS.
<br /> c.SELECT HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT ACCORDING TO
<br /> ANSI/ACCA 3 MANUAL S – 2014 (RESIDENTIAL EQUIPMENT SELECTION)
<br /> OR OTHER EQUIVALENT DESIGN SOFTWARE OR METHODS.
<br /> EXCEPTION: USE OF ALTERNATE DESIGN TEMPERATURES NECESSARY
<br /> TO ENSURE THE SYSTEMS
<br /> FUNCTIONS ARE ACCEPTABLE.
<br />MECHANICAL NOTES (MN):
<br />1.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL, IN WRITING, CALL TO THE ATTENTION OF THE
<br />DESIGNER ANY DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN SPECIFICATIONS, PLANS,
<br />DETAILS OR SCHEDULES. THE DESIGNER WILL THEN INFORM THE
<br />CONTRACTOR, IN WRITING, WHICH DOCUMENT TAKES PRECEDENCE.
<br />2.FAILURE TO REPORT A CONFLICT IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
<br />SHALL BE DEEMED EVIDENCE THAT THE CONTRACTOR HAS ELECTED TO
<br />PROCEED IN THE MORE EXPENSIVE MANNER.
<br />3.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INVESTIGATE, VERIFY AND BE RESPONSIBLE
<br />FOR ALL CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS OF THE PROJECT AND SHALL
<br />NOTIFY THE DESIGNER ABOUT CONDITIONS REQUIRING MODIFICATION
<br />BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH WORK.
<br />4.DIMENSIONS:
<br /> a.IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY ALL
<br /> DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS AT THE JOB SITE AND TO CROSS CHECK
<br /> DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON THE OVERALL DRAWINGS WITH
<br /> RELATED REQUIREMENTS ON THE STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, AND
<br /> ELECTRICAL PLANS
<br /> b.USE DIMENSIONS SHOWN RATHER THAN SCALING DRAWINGS.
<br /> c.ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE F.O.S. (FACE OF STUD) UNLESS
<br /> CENTERLINE IS SHOWN.
<br /> d.ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TO THE ROUGH UNLESS OTHERWISE SHOWN.
<br /> e.CEILING HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ARE FROM FINISHED FLOOR TO FINISH
<br /> FACE OF CEILING.
<br /> f.ALL DIMENSIONS SHALL BE VERIFIED IN THE FIELD BEFORE
<br /> PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK.
<br />5.PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION, PROPERTY LINES MUST BE
<br />SURVEYED. PRIOR TO FOUNDATION INSPECTION, SETBACK STAKES MUST
<br />BE ESTABLISHED BY A LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR OR CIVIL ENGINEER TO
<br />ENSURE THAT NEW CONSTRUCTION IS LOCATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
<br />THE APPROVED PLANS.
<br />6.PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ANCHORAGE BLOCKING, BACKING AND
<br />FRAMING NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHT
<br />FIXTURES, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, TOILET ACCESSORIES, BRACKETS,
<br />HANDICAP EQUIPMENT, AND TOILET PARTITIONS.
<br />7.ALL DOORS NOT LOCATED BY DIMENSION ON PLAN OR DETAIL SHALL BE
<br />5” FROM FACE OF STUD TO FACE OF NEAREST DOOR BUCK OR CENTERED
<br />ON ROOM.
<br />8.DOOR SIZES INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS ARE OPENING DIMENSIONS;
<br />ALLOWANCES FOR THRESHOLDS, ETC. SHALL BE TAKEN FOR NET DOOR
<br />SIZES.
<br />9.DETAILS MARKED TYPICAL (TYP.) SHALL APPLY IN ALL CASES UNLESS
<br />SPECIFICALLY INDICATED OTHERWISE.
<br />10.WHERE NO SPECIFIC DETAIL IS SHOWN THE FRAMING OR
<br />CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR TO THAT INDICATED FOR
<br />LIKE CASES OF CONSTRUCTION ON THIS PROJECT.
<br />11.THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS INCLUDE THE OWNER / CONTRACTOR
<br />CONTRACT, THE PROJECT MANUAL, DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, APPROVED
<br />SHOP DRAWINGS, THESE DRAWINGS, AND ANY DRAWINGS PROVIDED BY
<br />INTERIOR DESIGNERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT.
<br />12.TEMPORARY NUMBERS MUST BE INSTALLED DURING CONSTRUCTION.
<br />13.SKYLIGHT MANUF. TO BE “VELUX”
<br />14.EACH EMERGENCY ESCAPE WINDOW ON THE FLOOR PLAN SHALL BE
<br />LABELED. EMERGENCY ESCAPE WINDOWS SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM NET
<br />CLEAR OPENING OF 5.7 SF. THE NET CLEAR OPEN HEIGHT SHALL BE 24 ”
<br />AND WIDTH SHALL BE 20 ” DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE OPENING.
<br />THE EMERGENCY ESCAPE OPENING SHALL HAVE THE BOTTOM OF THE
<br />CLEAR OPENING NO HIGHER THAN 44 ” ABOVE THE FLOOR.
<br />15.TEMPERED SAFETY GLAZING IS REQUIRED AT HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS.
<br />TEMPERED GLAZING IS REQUIRED:
<br /> a.IN BOTH PANES OF FRENCH DOORS,
<br /> b.ADJACENT TO DOORS WHERE WINDOW IS W/IN 24 ” ARC OF EITHER
<br /> VERTICAL EDGE OF A DOOR IN A CLOSED POSITION AND LESS THAN 60 ”
<br /> ABOVE A WALKING SURFACE. MEASUREMENTS ARE FROM THE NEAREST
<br /> EXPOSED EDGE OF GLASS. (SEE EXCEPTIONS)
<br /> c.IN SHOWERS AND BATHTUBS ENCLOSURES INCLUDING WINDOWS IF
<br /> BOTTOM IS LESS THAN 60 ” ABV. STANDING SURFACE.
<br /> d.ADJACENT TO STAIRS, LANDINGS AND RAMPS WITHIN 36 ”
<br /> HORIZONTALLY OF A WALKING SURFACE, IF WITHIN 36 ” ABOVE THE PLANE
<br /> OF THE WALKING SURFACE. C R C §R 308 (ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE TO
<br /> NEAREST EXPOSED EDGE OF GLASS)
<br /> e.ALL EXTERIOR GLAZING PANES ARE REQUIRED TO BE TEMPERED WHEN
<br /> STRUCTURE IS SUBJECT TO W.U.I. GUIDELINES.
<br />16.OPERABLE WINDOWS ON UPPER FLOORS MUST BE AT LEAST 36 ’’ FROM
<br />THE FLOOR WALKING SURFACE. OTHERWISE PROVIDE FALL PROTECTION
<br />FOR THE WINDOWS PER CRC R312.1. THE INTERMEDIATE RAILING TO BE
<br />SPACED SUCH THAT A 4 ’’ DIAMETER SPHERE CANNOT PASS THROUGH.
<br />17.ADDITION: VENT ATTICS AND ENCLOSED RAFTER SPACES W/ 1/150 OF
<br />AREA AT EAVES – PROVIDE AT LEAST 1” AIRSPACE BETWEEN INSULATION
<br />AND PLYWD. SHEATHING OR VENT SPACE W/ 1/300 OF ATTIC SPACE W/ AT
<br />LEAST 40% BUT NOT MORE THAN 50% OF REQUIRED VENTILATION AREA
<br />PROVIDED BY VENTILATORS LOCATED IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE
<br />ATTIC OR RAFTER SPACE AND NOT MORE THAN 3 ’ BELOW THE RIDGE OR
<br />HIGHEST POINT OF THE SPACE.
<br />18. EXISTING ATTIC VENTS: VENT ALL ATTICS AND ENCLOSED RAFTER
<br />SPACES W/ 1/150 OF AREA AT EAVES – PROVIDE AT LEAST 1” AIRSPACE
<br />BETWEEN INSULATION AND PLYWD. SHEATHING OR VENT SPACE W/ 1/300
<br />OF ATTIC SPACE W/ AT LEAST 40% BUT NOT MORE THAN 50% OF REQUIRED
<br />VENTILATION AREA PROVIDED BY VENTILATORS LOCATED IN THE UPPER
<br />PORTION OF THE ATTIC OR RAFTER SPACE AND NOT MORE THAN 3 ’ BELOW
<br />THE RIDGE OR HIGHEST POINT OF THE SPACE.
<br />19. VENTILATION OPENINGS FOR ENCLOSED ATTICS, ENCLOSED EAVE
<br />SOFFIT SPACES, ENCLOSED RAFTER SPACES FORMED WHERE CEILINGS
<br />ARE APPLIED DIRECTLY TO THE UNDERSIDE OF ROOF RAFTERS, AND
<br />UNDERFLOOR VENTILATION OPENINGS SHALL BE FULLY COVERED WITH
<br />NON-CORROSIVE METAL WIRE MESH WITH OPENINGS A MINIMUM OF 1/16 ”
<br />(1.6 MM) AND NOT EXCEED 1/8 ”
<br />20.PROVIDE ATTIC AND UNDER-STORY ACCESS LARGE ENOUGH TO
<br />REPLACE / REMOVE EQUIPMENT BUT NOT LESS THAN 22 ” X 30” WITH 30”
<br />HEADROOM W/ WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT BACK DRAFT.
<br />21.ALL STAIRWAYS SHALL HAVE A 36” MIN. WIDTH AND 36 ” MIN. LANDING OR
<br />FLOOR AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM. ALSO A MAX. RISE OF 7 ¾” / MIN. RUN OF
<br />10” MEASURED FROM THE NOSING (11 ” WHERE NO NOSING). STAIRS SHALL
<br />HAVE HANDRAILS ON EA. SIDE WITH A MIN. HEIGHT OF 34 ” AND A MAX. OF
<br />38” WITH A GRASPABLE DIAMETER OF 1.25 ” MIN. AND 2” MAX.
<br />1.PROVIDE A NON-REMOVABLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON
<br />ALL EXTERIOR HOSE BIBS, AND LAWN SPRINKLER / IRRIGATION
<br />SYSTEMS.
<br />2.INSTALL A SEISMIC SHUT-OFF VALVE AT GAS METER IF NONE EXIST.
<br />3.USE COPPER PIPE ONLY FOR WATER SUPPLY PIPES. IN 1 AND 2-
<br />STORY BUILDINGS USE CAST IRON FOR WASTE LINE VERTICAL DROPS
<br />AND BTWN FLOORS OVER LIVING SPACE TO REDUCE SOUND AND ABS
<br />PLASTIC FOR VENTS. PLASTIC PIPING IS NOT ALLOWED IN 3 OR MORE
<br />STORY BLDG.
<br />4.THE MINIMUM SLOPE FOR SANITARY LINES IS ¼” / FT
<br />5.EA. PLUMBING VENT SHALL TERMINATE NOT LESS THAN 10 ’ FROM, OR
<br />AT LEAST 3’ ABOVE ANY OPERABLE WINDOW, DOOR, OPENING, OR AIR
<br />INTAKE. COMBINE PLUMBING VENTS AND TERMINATE ON THE NORTH
<br />FACING ROOF PLANE WHERE POSSIBLE TO AVOID IMPACT ON FUTURE
<br />SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATIONS. LOOP VENTS TO CONFORM TO CPC
<br />Section 909.1
<br />6.PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL PLUMBING CLEAN-OUTS INCLUDING THOSE
<br />UNDER FLOORS.
<br />7.WATER HEATER IS TO HAVE A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE AND DRAIN
<br />PIPE SLOPING DOWNWARD TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING W/
<br />TERMINATION DOWNWARD. CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE TERMINATION
<br />FOR TANKLESS WATER HEATERS AND HVAC EQUIPMENT SHALL
<br />COMPLY WITH CPC SECTION 814.1 REQUIREMENTS.
<br />8.ANY NEW WATER HEATER MUST COMPLY WITH THE REQUIRED “FIRST
<br />HOUR RATING ” FOR THIS PROJECT PER CPC 501.0 AND TABLE 5-1.
<br />9.FOR A WATER HEATER LOCATED IN AN ATTIC OR SPACE WHERE
<br />DAMAGE MIGHT RESULT FROM A LEAKING WATER HEATER, A
<br />WATERTIGHT PAN OF CORROSION RESISTANT MATERIAL SHALL BE
<br />INSTALLED BENEATH THE WATER HEATER W/ A MIN. ¾” DIAM. DRAIN TO
<br />AN APPROVED LOCATION.
<br />10.WHERE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ARE INSTALLED, AN
<br />APPROVED EXPANSION TANK SHALL BE INSTALLED AT THE WATER
<br />HEATER.
<br />11.APPLIANCES SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION, SERVICE,
<br />REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT WITHOUT REMOVING PERMANENT
<br />CONSTRUCTION. A 30” X 30” PLATFORM OR S.O.G. SHALL BE PROVIDED
<br />IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE.
<br />12.INSTALL APPROVED AIR GAP FITTING AT DISHWASHER TO WASTE
<br />CONNECTION PER CPC SEC. 807.3.
<br />13.WATER CLOSET AND BIDETS MUST HAVE A MIN. OF 15 ” FROM CENTER
<br />CLEAR ON EA. SIDE AND 24 ” CLEAR IN FRONT.
<br />14.ALL NEW AND EXISTING PLUMBING FIXTURES SHALL COMPLY TO
<br />ADOPTED CODE FOR WATER CONSERVATION REQMTS.
<br /> a.TOILETS / WATER CLOSETS TO USE NO MORE THAN 1.28 GALLONS
<br /> PER FLUSH
<br /> b.URINALS MAY US NO MORE THAN 0.5 GALLONS PER FLUSH
<br /> c.THE MAX, FLOW RATE FOR A SHOWER HEAD IS 1.8 GALLONS PER
<br /> MINUTE AT 80 PSI
<br /> d.INTERIOR FAUCETS MAY NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED FLOW RATES
<br /> e.RESIDENTIAL LAVATORY FAUCETS MUST NOT EXCEED 1.2 GALLONS
<br /> PER MINUTE AT 20 PSI
<br /> f.THE MIN. FLOW RATE OF RESIDENTIAL LAVATORY FAUCETS IS 0.8
<br /> GALLONS PER MINUTE AT 20PSI
<br />15.PROVIDE SHOWERS, TUB AND TUB-SHOWER COMBINATIONS WITH
<br />INDIVIDUAL CONTROL VALVES OF THE PRESSURE BALANCE OR THE
<br />THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE TYPE INSTALLED AND ADJUSTED PER
<br />MANUF. INSTRUCTIONS TO DELIVER A MAX. OF 120 DEG. F.
<br />16.SHOWER STALLS SHALL BE A MINIMUM FINISHED INTERIOR OF 1,024
<br />SQUARE INCHES, BE CAPABLE OF ENCOMPASSING A 30 INCH DIAMETER
<br />CIRCLE. ANY DOORS SHALL SWING OUT OF THE ENCLOSURE HAVE A
<br />CLEAR OPENING OF 22 INCHES MINIMUM. SHOWER SHALL HAVE A
<br />WATER DAM W/ 2 ” MIN. AND 9” MAX. ABOVE THE HIGH POINT OF THE
<br />SHOWER DRAIN. THE FINISH FLOOR OF THE SHOWER SHALL HAVE A
<br />MIN. ¼” AND MAX. ½” PER FT. PITCH TO DRAIN. WATERPROOF
<br />MEMBRANE TO EXTEND 3 ” MIN. ABOVE THE TOP OF THE DAM AT BACK
<br />AND SIDES. CONTROL VALVES LOCATED TO BE ADJUSTABLE PRIOR TO
<br />ENTERING THE SHOWER.
<br />17.ALL GLASS BATH AND SHOWER ENCLOSURES AND DOORS SHALL BE
<br />TEMPERED AND MAINTAIN NO LESS THAN 22 ” CLEAR OPENING
<br />18.FIXED PANELS OF TEMPERED GLASS SHOWER ENCLOSURES MUST
<br />BE ATTACHED TO THE FRAMING W/ CLIPS, TRACKS OR CHANNELS ON AT
<br />LEAST TWO SIDES.
<br />19.CEMENTITIOUS TILE BRD. TO BE USED UNDER TUB AND IN SHOWER
<br />ENCLOSURES UNDER SMOOTH, HARD, NON-ABSORBENT TILE TO A
<br />HEIGHT OF 72 “ MIN. ABOVE DRAIN INLET.
<br />20.GAS LINE SIZING SHALL BE BASED ON CPC SECTION 1216
<br />16.ATTIC FURNACE INSTALLATION SHALL COMPLY WITH MINIMUM
<br />CLEARANCES PER CMC SECTION 904.2 AND ALL INSTALLATION
<br />REQUIREMENTS PER CMC SECTION 904.10.
<br />17.JOINTS OF DUCTWORK SHALL BE MADE AIRTIGHT BY MEANS OF
<br />TAPE, MASTIC OR GASKETS. ALL JOINTS SHALL BE MECHANICALLY
<br />FASTENED. ALL DUCTS SHALL BE SUPPORTED PER MANUFACTURER
<br />INSTRUCTIONS. ALL DUCTS AND JOINTS SHALL BE SEALED AND
<br />INSULATED TO A MIN. R4.2
<br />18.CLOSURE SYSTEMS FOR RIGID AIR DUCTS AND PLENUMS SHALL BE
<br />LISTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL 181A, FOR FLEXIBLE AIR DUCT
<br />SYSTEM, CLOSURE SYSTEMS SHALL BE LISTED UL181B.
<br />19.THE LOCATION OF DUCTS INSTALLED IN CRAWL SPACES SHALL NOT
<br />OBSTRUCT ACCESS TO THE ANY AREA OF THE CRAWL SPACE. WHERE
<br />ACCESS IS REQUIRED UNDER DUCTS THERE MUST BE 18 ” CLEAR.
<br />FACTORY MADE DUCTS SHALL BE INSTALLED 4 ” CLEAR OF EARTH.
<br />20.FOR APPLIANCES WITH VENTING SYSTEMS OTHER THAN DIRECT
<br />VENTING, TERMINATIONS SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 4 ’ BELOW OR 4 ’
<br />HORIZONTALLY FROM, AND NOT LESS THAN 1 ’ ABOVE A DOOR, AN
<br />OPERABLE WINDOW OR A GRAVITY AIR INLET INTO A BUILDING. THE
<br />BOTTOM OF THE VENT TERMINAL SHALL BE AT LEAST 12 ” ABOVE GRADE.
<br />21.PROVIDE MIN. ¾″ CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE TO APPROVED LOCATION
<br />FROM COOLING EQUIPMENT OR COOLING COILS. FOR UNITS INSTALLED
<br />IN ATTIC OR FURRED SPACE, PROVIDE SECONDARY DRAIN PAN AND
<br />MIN. ¾″ DRAIN LINE OR PROVIDE A STANDING OVERFLOW AND
<br />SEPARATE SECONDARY MIN. ¾″ DRAIN LINE FOR THE PRIMARY DRAIN
<br />PAN. ROUTE THE SECONDARY DRAIN DISCHARGE TO AN APPROVED
<br />LOCATION THAT CAN BE READILY OBSERVED.
<br />22.PRIMARY RESIDENCE:
<br />g.WATER HEATER FLUE SHALL EXTEND AT LEAST 3 ’ ABOVE THE
<br />HIGHEST POINT WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH THE ROOF AND AT LEAST
<br />2’ HIGHER THAN ANY PORTION OF A BUILDING WITHIN A HORIZ.
<br />DISTANCE OF 10’
<br />h.SIZE, INSTALL AND BALANCE THE HVAC / HEATING SYSTEM TO
<br />PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR VOLUMES, REDUCED AIR FLOW NOISE AND
<br />PROPER TEMPERATURES IN EACH ROOM
<br />i.INSTALL MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE BAFFLES IN EACH SUPPLY DUCT
<br />FOR FUTURE BALANCING REQUIREMENTS.
<br />
<br />23.PER THE CEC, ALL NEW LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS OR
<br />ADDITIONS OF 1000 SF OR GREATER ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A WHOLE-
<br />BUILDING MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM. EXHAUST-ONLY
<br />VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS (ASHRAE 62.2):
<br />THE FOLLOWING IS A CHECKLIST OF THE MINIMUM BEST PRACTICES
<br />GUIDE FOR WHOLE-BUILDING VENTING AND LOCAL VENTILATION
<br />EXHAUST. THE VENTING SOLUTIONS MUST CONFORM TO THESE
<br />PRACTICES IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH ASHRAE 62.2
<br />GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
<br />·DESIGN REQUIREMENTS SHOWN ON BUILDING DESIGN DRAWINGS
<br />·COMPLIANCE WITH THE VENTILATION AIRFLOW REQUIREMENTS
<br />DEMONSTRATED BY:
<br />-PRESCRIPTIVE VENTILATION SYSTEM INSPECTION. VISUALLY
<br />INSPECTING PRESCRIPTIVE DUCT SIZING AND FAN RATINGS
<br />OR
<br />-PERFORMANCE VENTILATION SYSTEM TESTING. TESTING TO
<br />CONFIRM THE DELIVERY OF THE MINIMUM VENTILATION AIRFLOW
<br />·COMPLETE, SIGN AND MAKE AN INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE (CF-6R-
<br />MECH-05) AVAILABLE AT THE SITE
<br />WHOLE-BUILDING VENTILATION:
<br />·WHOLE-BUILDING EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM MEETS THE
<br />REQUIRED WHOLE-BUILDING VENTILATION AIRFLOW, WHICH IS CFM
<br />WHOLE-BUILDING VENTILATION REQUIREMENT CALCULATIONS
<br />EQUATION 4.1A (FROM ASHRAE 62.2):
<br />QFAN = 0.01 X AFLOOR + 7.5 X (NBR + 1)
<br />WHERE:
<br />AFLOOR = CONDITIONED FLOOR AREA, FT²
<br />NBR = NUMBER OF BEDROOMS; NOT TO BE LESS THAN ONE
<br />QFAN = VENT. AIRFLOW REQUIREMENT = MIN. FAN AIRFLOW RATING,
<br /> (CFM)
<br />PLUMBING NOTES (PN):
<br />GENERAL NOTES (GN):
<br />9. AN APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SHALL BE INSTALLED IN
<br />DWELLING UNITS AND IN SLEEPING
<br />UNITS WITHIN WHICH FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES ARE INSTALLED AND IN
<br />DWELLING UNITS THAT HAVE ATTACHED GARAGES. CARBON MONOXIDE
<br />ALARM SHALL BE PROVIDED OUTSIDE OF EACH SEPARATE DWELLING UNIT
<br />SLEEPING AREA IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE BEDROOM(S) AND ON
<br />EVERY LEVEL OF A DWELLING UNIT INCLUDING BASEMENTS. (R315)
<br />10. 9. 4.408.1 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT. RECYCLE AND/OR
<br />SALVAGE FOR REUSE A MINIMUM OF 65 PERCENT OF THE NON-HAZARDOUS
<br />CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EITHER
<br />SECTION 4.408.2, 4.408.3 OR 4.408.4, OR MEET A MORE STRINGENT LOCAL
<br />CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE.
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