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PLAN CHECK COMMENTS
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.
John Nahigan
3.
TEL:
FAX:
VALUATION:
EMAIL:
FLOOD ZONE:
APPLICABLE CODE: 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC) WITH
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDMENTS
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.Please return marked up set of drawings with corrections.CBC Sections A107.1. All drawings and supporting documents shall be prepared, stamped and signed by a California licensed architect or registered civil engineer.Clearly indicate the scope of work under this building permit application:
- Revise project job description on the building permit application worksheet to reflect the work to be done
under the subject building permit application.
- Construction drawings must clearly show all work to be done under the subject building permit application.
- Clarify full scope of work on title sheet. Clarify if the rear portion is a rebuild of existing, permitted building or new addition.This review does not include mechanical, plumbing, fire sprinkler system, or electrical work. Separate plans, applications, fees, plan checks, and permits are required for mechanical, plumbing, fire sprinkler systems, 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.
- Fire Department approval on the corrected/final sets of drawings (647-5839 or 647-5700)
- Police Department approval on the corrected/final set of drawings (647-5840)
- Public Works Agency approval (647-5039)
- School District Compliance Certificate; 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 work. Refer to the attached handout.
- Proof of Worker’s Compensation Insurance shall be required at the time of permit issuanceA separate Building Permit Application is required for:
- Each sign
- Trash enclosure(s)
- Pedestrian protectionProvide the following:
- Provide a fully dimensioned site plan on each set of plans.
- Disabled access compliance must be shown on the site plan.
- Show all property lines of record on the site plan. Show compliance with CBC Section 704 and CBC Tables
601, 602, and 704.8.Provide demolition plan as part of construction plans, not as separate submittal. Include demo plan in sheet index.Provide a wall legend indicating whether the wall is:
- Existing permitted walls to be rebuilt or new exterior walls.
- A fire-resistive assembly (if required)
- Bearing walls versus non-bearing partitionsCBC Section 717.2.2, 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.Exit illumination and exit sign requirements in accordance with CBC Section 1011 shall be shown on the drawings. Be specific as to the type of exit signs to be installed.It is the project designer’s/property owner’s responsibility to show compliance on the drawings with all applicable Federal and State Accessibility Standards.Drawings submitted to the Building Division for review shall provide the following information to insure compliance with CBC Section 1134B/Chapter 11B:
- An accessible entrance
- An accessible route to the altered area
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible telephone (if any)
- Accessible drinking fountains, and
- Parking, signage and alarmsCBC Section 1114B.1.2, 1114B.1.3. and 1129B.3, Item 3. Entrance(s) to the building or facility and primary path of travel to the specific area of new work, alteration, structural repair or addition shall be accessible. Path of travel incorporated all elements from the exterior arrival site to remodeled area.CBC Section 1127B.1. Site development shall be designed to provide access to all entrances and exterior ground-floor exits and access to normal paths of travel; and where necessary, to provide access shall incorporate pedestrian ramps, curb ramps, etc.CBC Sections 1102B, 1124B.1 and 1127B.1. Provide a continuous walking surface from each exit door to public way.If a walk crosses or adjoins a vehicular way, and the walking surfaces are not separated by curbs, railings or other elements between the pedestrian areas and vehicular areas, the boundary between the areas shall be defined by a continuous detectable warning which is 36” wide, complying with the CBC Section 1133B.8.5.
Detectable Warning Product Approval. Only approved Division of the State Architect, Access Compliance (DSA/AC) approved detectable warning products and directional surfaces shall be installed in accordance with CBC Section 1133B.8.5.Skylights shall comply with CBC Section 2409 and 2603.7. Note on the drawing ICC Research Report number and installation requirements for skylights using plastic materials. Plastic Skylights shall not be installed within that portion of a roof located within a distance to property line or public way where openings in exterior walls are prohibited or required to be protected, whichever is most restrictive. Refer to the noted code sections for other important requirements/restrictions.This building is subject to the State of California Energy Conservation Regulations:
- 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, Par 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 ARCHITECTURAL drawings shall have the required energy efficiency compliance
documentation with completed signature blocks filed on the plans. The same information may be copied on
the Electrical Plans for the Electrical Plan Checker.
- Provide cool roofing as required by 2008 Energy Standards.
- The energy plan check consultant must complete the attached “Energy Conservation Plan Check Consultant
Qualification Statement.”
Provide complete structural calculations and drawings for suspended ceiling systems showing compliance with CBC Sections 711.3.1, 803.9, 1613, and 1705 (special inspections) and ASTM C635 and ASTM C636.The engineer or architect in responsible charge of the structural design work shall include in the construction documents the following:
- Structural tests and inspections required by CBC Chapter 17.
- CBC Section 106.1, Appendix Chapter 1. Inspection and observation program. When special inspection is
required by Section 1704, the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be
submitted to the building official for approval prior to issuance of the building permit. The inspection program
shall designate the portions of the work that require special inspection and the name or names of the individuals
or firms who are to perform the special inspections, and indicate the duties of the special inspectors.
- CBC Section 106.3.4.1. The special inspector shall be employed by the owner, the engineer, or architect of
record, or an agent of the owner, but not the contractor or any other person responsible for the work.
- Telephone (714) 647-5853 to obtain information on becoming a registered special (deputy) inspector in the
City of Santa Ana.
- CBC Section 106.3.4.1. The inspection program shall include samples of inspection reports and provide time
limits for submission of reports.
- Special inspections required by ICC Research Report.CBC Section 1707.1, Special inspections for seismic resistance. Special inspections itemized in Sections 1707.2 through 1707.10, unless exempted by the exceptions of Section 1704.1, are required for the following:
- The seismic-force-resisting systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, as determined in
Section 1613.
- Designated seismic systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D.Update structural detail references to correct sheets.