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Home My WebLink About152781_1_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 TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION(S): PLAN CHECK DATES: REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS: APPLICATION INITIAL REVIEW EXPIRATION RECHECKS: 1. PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON: 2. 3. TEL: FAX: VALUATION: EMAIL: FLOOD ZONE: 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 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.Please indicate the sheet number and detail to the right of each correction, or note the 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. Please call (714) for an appointment. All drawings and supporting documents shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California licensed architect or registered engineer. (A106.1 and A106.3.4.1).All persons preparing plans for others shall sign those plans. Business and Professions Code Chapter 3, Division 3, Section 5536.1 (a). 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. -Public Works Agency approval (647-5039). Provide a fully dimensioned Site Plan on the drawings and on a separate 8-1/2" x 11" sheet of paper. Show 378 sfaddition on the floor plan. On new floor plan (sheet A-2) show all the walls, that are being removed or are new. Delete notes and details that do not apply to this project. (A105.3 and A106) Projections, including eaves, shall be of one-hour fire-resistive construction, heavy timber or of noncombustible material if they are less than 3’-4” from a side or rear property line. (704, T704.8)For the wall on the north side.Dimension roof overhangs showing compliance with CBC Section 704.For roof covering specify: -Roof coverings shall have at least a Class "C" rating. (1505) Galvanized sheet metal (26 gauge min.) roof valley flashing is required. (1507.2.9) Bathrooms, laundry rooms, water closet compartments and similar rooms shall be mechanically ventilated in accordance with the Mechanical Code. (1203.4.2.1) No water closet shall be set closer than 15 inches from its center to any side wall or obstruction, nor closer than 30 inches center to center to any similar fixture. The clear space in front of any water closet shall not be less than 24 inches. (PC 407.6) Wall covering shall be cement plaster, tile or approved equal to 70 inches above drain at showers or tub with showers. Materials other than structural elements shall be moisture resistant. Glass enclosure doors and panels must be labeled Category II. Swing door outward. Net area of shower receptor shall be not less than 1,024 sq. in. of floor area, and encompass 30-inch diameter circle. (PC411.7) In every sleeping room below the fourth story and in the basements of dwelling units, at least one openable emergency escape and rescue window or door shall open directly into a public street, pubic alley, yard or exit court, meeting all of the following (1026): windows. Also, when the emergency escape window is below ground level refer to CBC Section 1026.5 for additional requirements. -A sill height not over 44 inches above the floor. -EXCEPTION: When approved by the Santa Ana Fire Department Group R, Division 1, hotel occupancies provided with a monitored automatic sprinkler system may have operable windows restricted to a maximum 4-inch open position.Show the location(s) of hard-wired smoke detector(s) with a battery back up in each sleeping room and at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to each sleeping area. A detector shall be located at each story and basement, on the upper level of split level stories, and both levels if sleeping area is on lower level; a detector shall be located in close proximity to the stairway when sleeping rooms are on the upper level. (Battery-operated smoke detectors are permitted in existing construction only.) Refer to CBC Section 907.2.10 and the CA Fire Code. Glazing in doors and enclosures for bathtubs and showers shall have Category II classification per CBC Section 2406.1. Provide full height cross sections through the building showing framing, interior/exterior sheathing, plate heights, insulation, foundation, finish grade, etc. (A106.1) 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): -All plumbing walls are to be framed with a minimum of 6" studs. -Double walls used as plumbing walls are to be a minimum of 8" wide and no "flat" studspermitted. Staggered studs are acceptable. -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) 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) Provide a complete full-height section and details of stairway showing: - Maximum rise of 7¾ inches and minimum run (tread) of 10 inches. (1009.3) 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) For plywood roof diaphragms, specify thickness, grade, panel span rating, and nailing schedule. (2305.2, 2305.3, 2306.9. and T2306.4.1) Note on the plans: "Roof diaphragm nailing to be inspected before covering. Face grain of plywood shall be perpendicular to supports." Revise footing detail to show bottom rebar at least 3” CLEAR from ground below. (1907.5) Clothes dryer located in an area that is habitable or containing other fuel burning appliances shall be exhausted to the outside. Exhaust duct must be 4 inches in diameter and length is limited to 14 feet with 2 elbows. The duct length shall be reduced by 2 ft. for every elbow in excess of two. (MC 905.2 and 504.3.2.2) Show how existing floor joists are going to be in contact with the new concrete. Show location of beam # 2on the framing plan and use of it.