HomeMy WebLinkAbout155928_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 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.
Change type of occupancy to reflect VB.Dimension roof overhangs showing compliance with CBC Section 704.Roof covering with ICC report 3523 is not considered light weight, provide light weight tile or provide engineering. Galvanized sheet metal (26 gauge min.) roof valley flashing is required. (1507.2.9)
At least half of the common wall area between living room and new family room must be open and have an unobstructed opening area of not less than 25 sq. ft. or 8 percent of the floor area of the interior room, whichever is greater, if light and ventilation is being supplied from an adjacent room. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be based on the total floor area being ventilated. (1203.4.1.1)( OR PROVIDE SKY LIGHT)
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.
Provide window style to show it is in compliance with above requirements.
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)
-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 68 oF at a point of 3 feet above the floor in all habitable rooms. (1204)
Show Radiant Barrier, Cool Roofing, Duct Ceiling as required by the 2008 California Energy Residential Manual for prescriptive Package D.
For shear wall specify thickness, and nailing schedule.
Make a note special inspection is required for use of epoxy.
Epoxy SET is not designed for concrete , provide epoxy that is designed for crack concrete.
Provide min 30” O.C spacing for the anchor bolts in shear walls.