HomeMy WebLinkAbout150005_3_Corrections.docxRESIDENTIAL PLAN CHECK
COMMENTS
Planning & Building Agency
Building Safety Division
20 Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 1988 (M-19)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
(714) 647-5800
www.santa-ana.org
PLAN CHECK NO:
PROJECT ADDRESS:
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER:TEL:714FAX:714
647-5897
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APPLICATION
INITIAL REVIEW
EXPIRATION
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Note: Numbers in parenthesis (unless otherwise noted) refer to code sections of the 2007 California Building Code (CBC); MC = 2007 California Mechanical Code; PC = 2007 California Plumbing Code; EC = 2007 California Electrical Code; T = Table; ICC = International Code Council.All items apply noted on this plan check report must be addressed. If you feel that an item is not applicable to your project, note “N/A” and discuss the reason with the plan checker.To the right of each correction please indicate the sheet number and detail or note number on the plans where the correction is made. Resubmit marked original, calculations and this correction sheet. A separate sheet for response may be used.Resubmit corrected sets of plans.Meetings between the project applicant/designer and the plan reviewer shall be by appointment only.All persons preparing plans for others shall sign those plans. Business and Professions Code Chapter 3, Division 3, Section 5536.1 (a).Include address and telephone number of the responsible designer, and date of signing of drawings.
This review does not include mechanical, plumbing or electrical work. Separate plans, applications, fees, plan checks, and permits are required for mechanical, plumbing and electrical work. Call 647-5800 for information.
The applicant shall obtain clearances/approvals for the following prior to building permit issuance:Planning Division approval on the corrected/final set of drawings (647-5804). Previously approved plans should be submitted to expedite the process.Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance shall be required at the time of permit issuance.
Exterior walls of dwelling/guest house closer than 5 feet to property lines shall be of one-hour fire-resistive construction with openings complying with T704.8, Show one-hour fire rated overhang. Dimension roof overhangs showing compliance with CBC Section 704.
The City has encountered a large number of inspection problems arising from a lack of specific framing details. The following listed items are required to be shown on the plans (A106.1):Permissible notching and boring of joists are to be shown on the plans and shall not exceed CBC Section 2308.10.4.2 allowances.Notching of exterior and bearing/nonbearing walls shall not exceed 25%/40% respectively. Bored holes in bearing/nonbearing walls shall not exceed 40%/60% respectively. In no case shall the edge of the bored hole be nearer than 5/8 inch to the edge of the stud. (2308.9.10 and 2308.9.11)Header and trimmer details for doors and windows are to be shown with full length trimmers, specifying the size of the header and trimmer. (2308.10.4.3)
Show how dwelling is provided with comfort heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68oF at a point of 3 feet above the floor in all habitable rooms. (1204). Show minimum of 34 BTU per Sq.Ft of floor area of existing plus addition for proposed wall furnaceheating rating.
The residence shall conform to the State Energy Conservation Standards. Submit forms and calculations for review and blueprint the final forms on the plans.The energy plan check consultant must sign documentation forms on behalf of the Building Safety Division.The energy plan check consultant must also complete the attached “Energy Conservation Plan Check Consultant Qualification Statement”.
Show attic ventilation type, size, and location. The required ventilation area ratio is 1/150 of attic area or 1/300 of attic area, with required vapor retarder, if at least half of the vent area is provided by ventilators located more than 3 feet above eave vents providing the remaining portion of the vent area. Openings shall have ¼ inch corrosion resistant metal mesh covering. (1203.2)Provide on the drawings Nailing Schedule complying with CBC Table 2304.9.1.Please see attached handout and provide a copy on the drawings.
Provide designed ridge beams (4 x min.) for open beam vaulted ceilings when ceiling joists or rafter ties are not provided. In lieu of ridge beam provide rafter ties.Call out foundation bolt size (5/8” minimum diameter) and spacing on foundation plan. The foundation bolts shall be 5/8 inch minimum diameter embedded at least 7 inches into the concrete or masonry foundation spaced not more than 6 feet apart. (2308.6)
Provide a minimum of two No. 4 barsat top and at bottom of continuous footing. (A104.1)
Note on the plans that foundation anchor bolts in walls shall have an approved plate washer under each nut; and the nuts shall be tightened just prior to covering the wall framing. Plate washers a minimum of 3 inch by 3 inch by 0.229 inch thick shall be used on each bolt. (1805.6, 2305.3.11 and 2308.6)
Detail how the interior shear walls are connected to the roof/floor diaphragm(s). (1603)
Please refer to red marks on the drawings for additional comments. Return the mark up sets of drawings to Building Department.