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Home My WebLink About157675_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 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). 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. This project is in a special flood hazard area designated on the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) as zone A or AE. This zone requires that the lowest finish floor elevation (including basement) of the structure shall be at (or above) base flood elevation determined by a hydrology study for the A zone, or at (or above) the base flood elevation specified for the AE zone, on the flood insurance rate map. All elevations must be referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum. Reference should be made to the Flood Plain Management Ordinance, Santa Ana Municipal Code, Chapter 7, for complete requirements. Drawings shall show compliance with said ordinance including noting flood zone and finish floor elevation." Note on plans: "A Federal Emergency Management Agency National Flood Insurance Program ELEVATION CERTIFICATE shall be completed by a California Licensed Land Surveyor or California Registered Civil Engineer who is authorized to practice land surveying. The completed ELEVATION CERTIFICATE must be submitted to the Building Inspector at the time of foundation inspection, and a final certificate must be submitted at the time of final inspection." Please refer to attached info sheet for additional comments for AO-1 flood zone. 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) Show location of 20 x 30 inch attic access with 30-inch minimum headroom. (1209.2) Glazing in doors and enclosures for bathtubs and showers shall have Category II classification per CBC Section 2406.1. 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): -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) Show Radiant Barrier, Cool Roofing, Duct Ceiling as required by the 2008 California Energy Residential Manual for prescriptive Package D. The following are required for attached garage/carport: - Specify one-hour fire-resistive construction (example is 5/8 “Type-X” drywall on 2x4 framing) on the garage side for walls, ceilings, posts, and beam of garage adjacent to or supporting the dwelling. Does not apply to one-story carport. (406.1.4) -Self-closing, tight-fitting, solid wood, 1 3/8 inch thick door or 20 minute labeled door at opening to dwelling. Does not apply to one-story carport. (406.1.4) Revise structural calculations for minimum foundation/footing design requirements for small projects. - Allowable foundation pressure not to exceed 1000 PSF. - Footing to have minimum reinforcement of: 2 #4 at top and 2 #4 at bottom. - Revise detail SD-1 on sheet #4. 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). See sheer wall #9. Show location of Forced Air Unit (FAU)/Return Air Grill/Water Heater on floor plan. Forced Air Unit (FAU) is not permitted in attic of prefabricated trusses unless required FAU clearances are clearly detailed on the plans. A combustion air supply opening or duct of 1 in2/3,000 BTU/h, which communicates directly with the outdoors, is required for the forced air furnace. Show on plans. (MC 701.4.2) The following are required for the forced air furnace in a compartment: -Installation clearances shall be as specified in the appliance listing. (MC 304.2 Exception 1) The equipment shall be located with respect to building construction and other equipment so as to permit access. (MC305.1) - Area of combustion air openings of 1 sq. inch per 1,000 BTU (100 sq. inch minimum) is required into compartment. Half of area within 12 inches of ceiling and half within 12 inches of floor. -Combustion air from attic through 26 gauge galvanized steel sleeve extending 6 inches minimum above ceiling joists without screen at the top. Attic to have adequate openings. [MC 701.10 (5)] -Combustion air from outside to compartment with 1/4" screen at outside opening. [MC 701.9 (B)] -Separate ducts for upper and lower combustion air supply openings. [MC 701.10 (4)] The following are required for furnace or comfort cooling equipment in an attic (MC904.11 and 931.0): - Scuttle 22" x 30" or the size of the largest piece of equipment and located not over 20 feet from equipment is required. (MC 904.11.1 and 2) -Unobstructed passageway 24 inches wide of solid continuous flooring from scuttle to equipment and its controls. (MC 904.11.3) -Unobstructed work space of 30" min. depth in front of equipment. (MC 904.11.4) -Light over equipment with switch at scuttle. (MC 904.11.5) - Vent through roof a min. of 5 feet above the highest vent collar which it serves. (MC 802.6.2.1) -Furnace installation shall meet all listed clearance. Forced Air Unit (FAU) is not allowed in attics of trussed roofs unless required clearances are provided. No line contact is permitted.