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HomeMy WebLinkAbout162411_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 2010 California Residential Code (CRC); 2010 California Building Code (CBC); CMC = 2010 California Mechanical Code; CPC = 2010 California Plumbing Code; CEC = 2010 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 2010 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.Structural calculations missing lateral load calculations for wind and seismic base loadsT24 energy sheet is illegible Please see corrections on submitted plans. Red marked set must be returned with revised plans. Plans resubmitted without the red markup set may result in delayed review time and additional plancheck fees. All drawings and supporting documents shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California licensed architect or registered professional engineer. (CRC R301.1.3, CBC 107.1 and 107.3.4.1).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. - School District Compliance Certificate; and a copy of the building permit application, signed by the plan check engineer, shall be required by the School District to verify the scope of the work. In addition to other fees, a "Park Acquisition and Development Fee" in the amount shownbelow shall be required pursuant to a resolution of the City Council for the Recreation andCommunity Services Agency; net addition of ________ bedroom(s).Amount of $5,998.43; net addition of 5 bedroomsAmount of $5,391.50; net addition of 4 bedroomsAmount of $4,869.15; net addition of 3 bedroomsAmount of $3,629.16; net addition of 2 bedroomsAmount of $2,723.74; net addition of 1 bedroom 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." Specify finish floor elevation of first floor. (CBC 107.2.5)The address of the building, and the name and address of the owner(s) and person(s) preparing the plans are required on the first sheet of the plans. (CBC 107) Provide building information on plans: - Occupancy type: R3 / U - Construction type: Type V – B Provide a statement on the title sheet of the plans that this project shall comply with following codes: - 2010 California Residential Code (CRC) - 2010 California Building Code (CBC) - 2010 California Electrical Code (CEC) - 2010 California Mechanical Code (CMC) - 2010 California Plumbing Code (CPC) - 2010 California Energy Code (CEnC) - City of Santa Ana Municipal Code Add a note on the cover sheet: “Separate permit(s) is/are required for accessory building, landscape, patio covers, fences, swimming pool, retaining walls, demolition, etc.” Provide eave / overhang / projection setback to all property lines.Projections (eaves and overhangs) of dwelling units and accessory buildings without an automatic residential fire sprinkler protection are not permitted less than 2 feet to the property line and are required to be 1 hour fire rated on the underside with a fire separation distance between 2 feet and 5 feet. (CRC Table R302.1 (1)) Provide 1-hour construction detail for rated eaves.Every sleeping room in dwelling units must have a window or exterior door for an emergency exit, sill height not more than 44 inches above the floor, 5.7 square feet of openable area, 24 inches clear opening height, 20 inches clear opening width and shall open directly into a public street, alley, yard, or exit court. Windows _(see plans)_____ do not comply. (CRC R310.1-R310.1.3) 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 CRC Section R310.2 for additional requirements. Show location of heating equipment on the plans. (CRC R303.8)Carbon monoxide alarms combined with smoke alarms shall comply with both sections R314 and section R315, all applicable standards, and requirements for listing and approval by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, for smoke alarms.All new construction, Interior or exterior alterations, repairs, or additions requiring a permit and having a valuation in excess of $1,000,, an approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in dwelling units and in sleeping units within which fuel-burning appliances are installed and in dwelling units that have attached garages shall be provided with carbon monoxide alarms (CRC R315) - Carbon monoxide alarms shall only be required in the specific dwelling unit or sleeping unit for which the permit was obtained. Carbon monoxide alarms required by Sections R315.1 and R315.2 shall be installed in the following locations: ________. - Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedroom(s). - On every level of a dwelling unit including basements. - Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be installed within the dwelling unit or within a sleeping unit the alarm shall be interconnected in a manner that activation of one alarm shall activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. Exception: Interconnection is not required in existing dwelling units where repairs do not result in the removal of wall and ceiling finishes, there is no access by means of attic, basement or crawl space, and no previous method for interconnection existed.For each enclosed attic space with a maximum vertical height greater than 30 inches, provide a minimum of 22 x 30 inches attic access. (CRC R807.1) Glazing in door and enclosures for hot tubs, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathrooms, showers less than 5’ above the standing surface shall have a minimum category classification of II (CPSC 16 CFR 1201). (CRC TR308.3.1 (1) & 308.4(5)) Provide a complete full-height section and details of stairway showing: (CRC R311.7) - Maximum rise of 7¾ inches and minimum run (tread) of 10 inches. - Minimum width of 36 inches. - Minimum headroom of 6 feet 8 inches. - Framing (stringer, landing, etc.) size, bracing, connections, footings. - Stairways positively anchored to the primary structure without using toe nails or nails subject to withdrawal. - Enclosed usable space under a stairway requires ½ inch gypsum board on the enclosed side. (CRC R302.7)Stairways within dwelling units and exterior stairways serving a dwelling unit shall have an illumination level of not less than 1 foot-candle measured at the center of the treads and landings. (CRC R303.6)The minimum clear width of stairways is clear 36” above the handrail. Provide a section of stairway showing a maximum rise of 7.75 inches and a minimum run width of 10 inches for straight stairways. The maximum difference between the stair risers and treads shall not be greater than 3/8”. (CRC R311.7.4) Provide details of the winding tread walk line 12” clear from the inside turn. (CRC R311.7.3)Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10 inches measured between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads at the intersections with the walkline.(CRC R311.7.4)Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches at any point within the clear width of the stair. (CRC R311.7.4)Within any flight of stairs, the largest winder tread depth at the walkline shall not exceed the smallest winder tread by more than 3/8 inch. (CRC R311.7.4)The top of handrails shall be placed not less than 34 inches nor more than 38 inches above the nosing of the treads. A clear space of 1-1/2 inches is required between the handrail and the wall.Provide a 42 inch high guardrail at balconies, landings and decks located more than 30” vertically to the floor or grade below. (CRC R312.1 & R312.2) Provide detail of the guard showing that a 4” diameter sphere may not pass through any opening in the guard. (CRC R312.3)Provide continuous Second Floor plywood diaphragm to exterior shear walls of First Floor, when Second Floor exterior shear walls are recessed. Clearly show on the plans how second floor lateral loads are transferred to first floor shear walls. In lieu of soils investigation report per Sections 1803.6 of the 2010 California Building Code, revise structural calculations for minimum foundation/footing design requirements for small projects as follows: - Allowable foundation pressure not to exceed 1000 PSF. - Footing to have minimum reinforcement of: 2 #4 at top and 2 #4 at bottom. - Minimum width and thickness of the footing shall comply with Table 1809.7 of the 2010 CBC.Provide structural calculations and drawings, stamped and signed by a California licensed architect or registered Civil Engineer for: - Stairway(s). - Handrail(s)/Guard(s). - Guard(s). 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 (CBC 107.1): - 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" studs permitted. 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) For plywood roof and floor diaphragm specify thickness, grade, T&G edges, panel span rating, nailing schedule and required blocking and panel layout pattern. Provide overstrength increase (omega) for 2nd floor shearwalls that are offset from shearwalls below. 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. Provide legible plans. - Also, submit 2 copies of signed Energy Efficiency calculations. - The permit applicant shall be responsible for obtaining an energy plan check from a consultant who is qualified to perform an energy efficiency analysis in accordance with the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, Part 1 (Administration) and Part 6 (2008 California Energy Code). The plan check consultant must sign documentation certifying that a thorough, competent review has been performed on behalf of the Enforcement Agency. - 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 sign documentation forms on behalf of the Building Safety Division. - The energy plan check consultant must also complete the attached “Energy Conservation Plan Check Consultant Qualification Statement”. - Refer to the attached public handouts titled “Energy Efficiency Compliance” and “Energy Efficiency Compliance Documentation”.