HomeMy WebLinkAbout158688_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
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PLAN CHECK DATES:
REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS:
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 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.The drawings/information submitted for Building Safety Division review is incomplete. The applicant shall, prior to resubmitting, complete all construction documents to show compliance with the 2007 California Building Standards Code with local amendments and to clearly indicate the scope of work under this building permit application. There may be additional requirements when complete construction drawings and supporting data is submitted for Building Safety Division review.All persons preparing plans for others shall sign those plans. Business and Professions Code Chapter 3, Division 3, Section 5536.1 (a).
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. Dimension roof overhangs showing compliance with CBC Section 704.For roof covering specify:
-Roof slope(s) of all areas on the roof plan. (1507)
-Type of roofing material
-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)
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)
Provide tempered glazing for the new bathroom.
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. (For altered bedroom)
-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.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.
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.
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)
Note on the plans: "Roof diaphragm nailing to be inspected before covering. Face grain of plywood shall be perpendicular to supports."
Foundation sections 12/15/18 inches wide, 6/6/8 inches thick and a minimum 12-inch depth below natural ground surface or certified fill grade are required. Wood framing members, including wood sheathing, that rest on exterior foundation walls and are less than 8 inches from exposed earth, shall be of naturally durable or preservative-treated wood. (T1805.4.2, 1805.2, and 2304.11.2.2)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 on all 4 sides of addition)
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)
Provide roof framing plan .
Show how existing roof is being supported, when bearing wall is being removed.
Show min 36” width for the hallway.
Provide support for the king post on detail 2/3.