HomeMy WebLinkAbout154841_2_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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REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS:
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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 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 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).
-Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance shall be required at the time of permit issuance.
Provide a fully dimensioned Site Plan on the drawings and on a separate 8-1/2" x 11" sheet of paper. Note on the Drawings:
- Existing building area:
-New building area:
-Area of existing garage:Please show addition of 335 sf on the cover sheet.Indicate detail and section references as to their appropriate location on plan views. (A105.3 and A106)
Specify finish floor elevation of first floor. (A106)Dimension roof overhangs showing compliance with CBC Section 704.For roof covering specify:
-Roof slope(s) of all areas on the roof plan. (1507)
-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)
Show location of minimum 20x30-inch attic access with 30-inch minimum headroom in accordance with CBC1209. Also, MC305.0 requires that appliances shall be accessible for inspection, service, repair, and replacement without removing permanent construction. MC904.11 requires that an attic, in which an appliance is installed, shall be accessible through an opening at least as large as the largest component of the appliance and not less than 22 inches x 30 inches.
Show that ceiling height for habitable rooms is 7 ft.-6 in. minimum. (1208.1)
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)
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):
CAUTION: Using minimum clear openable height with the clear openable width will yield only 3.3 square feet and not the minimum 5.7 square feet required. Be especially careful with double-hung windows. Also, when the emergency escape window is below ground level refer to CBC Section 1026.5 for additional requirements.
-An openable area of not less than 5.7 square feet (5.0 square feet for ground-floor openings);
-A minimum 24 inch clear openable height;
-A minimum clear openable width of 20 inches;
-A sill height not over 44 inches above the floor.
- (For Altered bedroom)
Provide on the drawings:
-Interior wall and ceiling finish schedule showing compliance with CBC Chapter 8. Interior finish
in Group R-3 occupancies shall have a minimum Flame Spread Classification of III except in
kitchens, bathrooms and garages. (803)
-Door schedule.
-Window schedule.
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.
-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)
Landing at door shall have a length measured in direction of travel of not less than 36 inches.
Specify the size, spacing and direction of rafters. (A106.1.1)Show ceiling joist size, spacing, and direction on plans. [(A106.1.1 and T2308.10.2(1)-(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."
Show size, spacing and direction of floor joists. (A106.1.1, 2308.8)For plywood floor diaphragm specify thickness, grade, T&G edges, panel span rating, nailing schedule and panel layout pattern. (A106.1.1, 2305, T2305.2.3, 2306.3, T2306.3.1, and T2306.3.2)
Provide a minimum of two No. 4 bars at top and at bottom of continuous footing. (A104.1)
Show minimum 18-inch underfloor clearance from grade to bottom of floor joists and minimum 12-inch clearance to bottom of girders. (2304.11.2.1)The proposed structural design is inadequate to resist lateral forces/uplift wind pressure. Show roof/floor diaphragm nailing, wall bracing, shear connections, tie-down hardware and hold-down anchors. Submit lateral design. (1604)(Provide shear wall at all 4 sides of the addition. )
Walls braced to resist wind and seismic forces shall not exceed the following height to width ratios: 2 for 1 for plywood. Framing members or blocking shall be provided at the edges of all sheets in shear walls; 2 to 1 for gypsum wallboard and Portland cement plaster (stucco). Wall sections having height-to-length ratios in excess of 1 ½ to 1 shall be blocked. (2305, T2306.4.1, T2305.3.4, 2505)
Note on the plans that hold-down connector bolts into wood framing require approved plate washers; and hold-downs shall be tightened just prior to covering the wall framing.
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)