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HomeMy WebLinkAbout167065_1_Corrections.docxTENANT IMPROVEMENT 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. 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 4corrected sets of plans.Meetings between the project applicant/designer and the plan reviewer shall be by appointment only. Please call (714) 647-5831 for an appointment.Please return marked up set of drawings with corrections.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. Please refer to mark up sets of drawings.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) - Proof of Worker’s Compensation Insurance shall be required at the time of permit issuanceProvide a note on the drawings to clarify use of proposed floor.Label and note hourly fire rating of:- Stair enclosures- Exit passageways –Elevator Lobby (Check for missing fire rating of doors)Plans shall indicate how required structural and fire resistive integrity will be maintained where a penetration will be made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication conduits, pipes and similar systems. CBC Section 106.1.1 and CBC Chapter 7. Note on the plans the ICC Research Report number, U.L. number, State Fire Marshal number, or approval number of another agency accepted by Interior floor finishes shall show compliance with CBC Section 804.Show location of two stairway enclosures for existing floor. Revise door schedule to show 90 minute doors and provide number of exits required by CBC Sections 1015, 1016 and CBC Section 1019.1. Minimum of two exit enclosure is required for this floor.Note on the floor plan the use and occupancy load of each room and/or area. Relate each use to a CBC Table item. Note occupant loads which are the greater number based on CBC Section 1004 and Table 1004.1.1 or the actual number of occupants.The length of a common path of egress travel in Group B, F and S occupancies shall not be more than 100’, provided that the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. CBC Section 1014.3.Show location of two stairway enclosures for existing floor. Revise door schedule to show 90 minute doorsCBC Section 1015.2.1. Where a building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the separation distance of the exit doors or exit access doorways shall not be less than one-third of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served.Existing through parking garage is not permitted. Revise location of exit signs. An exit shall not be used for any purpose that interferes with its function as a means of egress. Once a given level of exit protection is achieved, such level of protection shall not be reduced until arrival at the exit discharge. Sections 1018 through 1023 and the applicable requirements of Sections 1003 through 1013. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 with an occupancy in Group B, shall have a maximum travel distance of 100’.CBC Section 1020.1. Exit enclosures shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours where connecting four stories or more and not less than 1 hour where connecting less than four stories.Corridors shall be fire-resistance rated in accordance with Table 1017.1. The corridor walls required to be fire-resistance rated shall comply with Section 708 for fire partitions.Foyers, lobbies or reception rooms constructed as required for corridors shall not be construed as intervening rooms. In fully sprinklered office buildings, corridors may lead through enclosed elevator lobbies if all areas of the building have access to at least one required exit without passing through the elevator lobby. [SFM]. CBC Section 1017.3, Dead ends. Where more than one exit or exit access doorway is required, the exit access shall be arranged such that there are no dead ends in corridors more than 20’ in length. Except: - In occupancies in Groups B and F where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the length of dead-end corridors shall not exceed 50’.Revise door schedule to show compliance with required fire rating of doors located in the corridor area.Provide a complete architectural section of 1-HR. corridor detailing fire resistive rated construction of the walls and ceilings. Detail all duct and other penetrations CBC Sections 708.4, 1017.1, 715.1, Table 715.4 & 716.5.4.Provide on the drawings a complete door schedule, showing: - Hardware complying with exiting and disabled accessibility requirements (CBC Sections 1008.1.8 and 1133B.2.5) - Fire-rating of door assembly complying with CBC Section 715 Opening Protection - Note smoke seal (in accordance with CBC Section 715.4.3, required for doors forming part of the one-hour exit corridor envelope) - Show compliance with the City of Santa Ana’s Security Ordinance (Contact the Santa Ana Police Department Crime Prevention Section by telephoning 714-647-5840)The width of the level area on the side to which the door swings shall extend 24” past the strike edge of the door for exterior doors and 18” past the edge for interior doors. CBC Section  1126A.3.2.CBC Section 1127B.3, All building entrances that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities shall be identified with a least one standard sign and with an additional directional signs, as required, to be visible to persons along approaching pedestrian ways.CBC Section 1133B.2.6, Required the bottom 10” of all doors except automatic and sliding shall have a smooth uninterrupted surface to allow the door to be opened by a wheelchair footrest without creating a trap or hazardous condition.CBC Section 1133B.4.4, The upper approach and the lower tread of each interior stair shall be marked by a strip of clearly contrasting color at least 2” wide placed parallel to and close to (not more than 1” from) the nose of the step or landing to alert the visually impaired. The strip shall be of material that is at least as slip-resistant as the other treads of the stairs.CBC Section 1006, Requires means of egress from all occupied parts of the building be provided with at least 1’ candle of light at floor level. Show compliance on the drawings.If emergency warning systems are required, they shall activate a means of warning the hearing impaired. Emergency warning systems, as part of the fire-protective signaling system, shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 72 as amended in CBC Chapter 35. CBC Section 1007.9, check with the Fire Department when, how, and where applicable.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 alarmsPlease complete accessibility from to acknowledge full compliance with Section 1134B/Chapter11B. Provide cross reference from floor plan to accessibility details.At every entrance and at every major junction along or leading to an accessible route of travel, there shall be a sign displaying the international symbol of accessibility. Signs shall indicate the direction to accessible building entrances and facilities and shall comply with the requirements found in CBC Sections 1117B.5 and 1127B.3. Please Identify path of travel from public bus stop to entrance of building.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. Please provide drawings to clarify location of vehicular way to check compliance for required detectable warning. 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.Refer to the attached parking handout for additional plan check comments. Revise the drawings to show compliance.Provide parking space identification in accordance with CBC Section 1129B.4 including: - Each parking space reserved for persons with physical disabilities shall be identified by a reflecting sign permanently posted immediately adjacent to and visible from each stall or space, consisting of a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on dark blue background. The sign shall not be smaller than 70 square inches in area and, when in path of travel, shall be posted at a minimum height of 80” from the bottom of the sign to the parking space finished grade and shall be un-obscured by a parked vehicle. Signs may also be centered on the wall at the interior end of the parking space. An additional sign or additional language below the symbol of accessibility shall state “Minimum Fine $250.” Spaces complying with CBC Section 1129B.3, Item 2 shall have an additional sign stating “Van Accessible” mounted below the symbol of accessibility. - An additional sign shall also be posted in a conspicuous place at each entrance to off-street parking facilities, or immediately adjacent to and visible from each stall or space. The sign shall not be less than 17” by 22” in size with lettering not less than 1” in height, with clearly and conspicuously states the following:Unauthorized vehicles parked in designated accessible spaces not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for persons with disabilities may be towed away at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by telephoning the Santa Ana Police Department at (714) 245-8665. CVC 22658a. - Provide assurance on the drawings that existing signage language reflects the paragraph above.Plumbing facilities shall be provided in accordance with the California Plumbing Code (CPC) Section 412.0 and CPC Table 4-1. Provide occupant load numbers and show compliance with Table 4-1.Provide a table on the drawings showing number of employees by gender, the number of each type of fixture required and the number of each type of fixture provided.Provide enlarged and legible drawings to show accessible shower rooms.Reception area to be wheelchair accessible (60” diameter circle) CBC Section 1123B. Refer to the attached handout on Access to Employee Areas. Provide compliance on the drawings.CBC Section 1122B.1. Where counter are provided, at least 5 percent, but never less than one, of eachtype of station shall be located at a section of counter that is at least 36” long and no more than 28 to 34” high. Show break room, reception room, mail room is accessibleMinimum of 1% of lockers to be accessible. Section 1115B.8.5 of CBC. CBC Sections 1115B and 1210. Sanitation facility toilet room floors shall have a smooth, hard, non-absorbent surface such as Portland cement, concrete, ceramic tile or other approved material which extends upward onto the walls at least 6”. Walls within 2’ of the front and sides of urinals and water closets shall be similarly finished to a height of 4’.CBC Section 1607.7. Provide complete grab bar details on the drawings showing compliance with CBC Section 1115B.8 including structural strength to support a 250 pound point load.CBC Section 1115B.4.3 Item 4. Note on the drawings hot water and drain pipes under lavatory shall be insulated.Provide a table on the drawings showing number of employees by gender, the number of each type of fixture required and the number of each type of fixture provided.Ensure sanitary facilities comply with CBC Section 1115B.8.1 and that the bottom of the mirror is no higher than 40” from the floor.Drinking fountains serving the area of new work shall be accessible. CBC Section 1115B.4.6 and California Plumbing Code Section 406.5.Show/note ventilation requirements on the plans in accordance with the CBC and California Mechanical Code (CMC) requirements for each type of use. Note on drawings:. - Provide mechanical ventilation for each area/room in accordance with the 2010 California Mechanical Code.Show/note LIGHTING requirements on the plans in accordance with CBC and California Electrical Code requirements for each type of use. Note on drawings: - CBC Section 1205.3, Artificial light. Artificial light shall be provided that is adequate to provide an average illumination of 10’candles (107 lux) over the area of the room at a height of 30”above the floor level.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 reflected ceiling plan and details must show compliance with CBC Sections 711.3.1, 803, 1613, and 1705 (special inspection) for suspended ceiling systems.Note ICC Research Report Number on the drawings for the suspended ceiling system. (ICC Report Number 1308)Provide a live load sign for storage rooms to limit the floor loading to 50psf.