HomeMy WebLinkAbout155970_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
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION(S):
PLAN CHECK DATES:
REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS:
APPLICATION
INITIAL REVIEW
EXPIRATION
RECHECKS:
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PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON:
2.
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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.
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.For roof covering specify:
-Type/manufacturer and International Code Conference (ICC)/Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
number of shingle/tile roof. (1506)
-Roof coverings shall have at least a Class "C" rating. (1505)
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):
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.
Please note on the drawing the clearances above to insure compliance. Some window manufactures may not provide the required clearance.
Show location of 20 x 30 inch attic access with 30-inch minimum headroom. (1209.2)
Provide fire blocking in concealed spaces of stud walls and partitions, including furred spaces at the ceiling and floor level and at 10 ft. intervals both vertical and horizontal. (717)
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)
-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)
-All framed buildings which are required to be designed by an engineer or architect must be signed
prior to submission into plan check
-All stud bearing walls are required to comply with the minimum requirements for load bearingwalls.
Show location(s) and provide typical construction details. (2308.9)
The residence shall conform to the State Energy Conservation Standards. Submit forms and calculations for review and blueprint the final forms on the plans.
-Please refer to attached Prescriptive Package D Alternativeand Residential Lighting Design Guide and revise drawings to show compliance.
Revise structural calculations for minimum foundation/footing design requirements for small projects based on City of Santa Ana Building and Safety Division policy in lieu of providing strureal calculations.
-Allowable foundation pressure not to exceed 1000 PSF. See drawings.
-Footing to have minimum reinforcement of: 2 #4 at top and 2 #4 at bottom.
- The minimum depth of footings below undisturbed ground surface to be 12 inches.
- Minimum width and thickness of the footing shall comply with Table 1805.4.2 of the 2007 CBC.
Sill plates supporting shear walls with lateral loads greater than 350 pounds/foot require a 3-inch nominal or greater member. (T2306.4.1, Footnote i) Please add note to shear wall shecdule.
Shear walls and diaphragms with nailing spaced at 4” or less are required to have special inspection per Section 1707.3 of CBC.
Please refer to red marks on roof framing plan for additional plan check comments. Provide detail/s to show positive attachment /nailing for new rafter and ceiling joist connection for truss action at new addition. Provide king post for areas identified on the drawings and insure that interior walls have foundation where supporting the existing roof with king posts.