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Home My WebLink About160213_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). 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.For roof covering specify: -Manufacturer and type of built-up roof. (1506) -Roof slope(s) of all areas on the roof plan. (1507) -Roof coverings shall have at least a Class "C" rating. (1505) 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.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. Show location of 20 x 30 inch attic access with 30-inch minimum headroom. (1209.2) Show framing plan on the drawings. Glass and glazing shall be in accordance with CBC Chapter 24. Indicate tempered glass for window for proposed toilet room. Show location(s) and provide typical construction details for fire blocks and draft stops in combustible construction in accordance with CBC Section 717. 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) 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) The residence shall conform to the State Energy Conservation Standards. Submit forms and calculations for review and blueprint the final forms on the plans. -Signed Energy Efficiency Documents must be printed on the plans. -Also, submit 2 copies of signed Energy Efficiency calculations. -The corrected/final drawings shall have the required energy efficiency compliance documentation with completed signature blocks filed on the plans. -The energy plan check consultant must also complete the attached “Energy Conservation Plan Check Consultant Qualification Statement”. -Please refer to attached Residential Lighting Design Guide and revise drawings to show compliance. 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) Ridge/hip/valley members shall be designed as vertical load carrying members for proposed roof. Foundation is required for bearing walls. Provide calculations for design and justification. (2308.10) Submit structural calculations for vertical and lateral loads analysis for proposed addition including analysis of new roof and existing modified roof diaphragm by licensed engineer/architect. Incorporate the results of structural calculations into drawings prior to re-submittal. Rafter ties spaced 4 ft. (max.) on center are required immediately above ceiling joists which are not parallel to the rafters. (2308.10.4) For plywood roof diaphragms, specify thickness, grade, panel span rating, and nailing schedule. (2305.2, 2305.3, 2306.9. and T2306.4.1)and 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 minimum of two continuous No. 4 bars 4 inches from bottom and two continuous No. 4 bars 4 inches from top offoundation.