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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
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PLAN CHECK ENGINEER:TEL:714FAX:714
647-5897
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APPLICABLE CODE: 2007 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.Meetings between the project applicant/designer and the plan reviewer shall be by appointment only. Please call (714) for an appointment.Please return marked up set of drawings with corrections.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 2007 California Building Standards Code with local amendments.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.Change type of construction to reflect VB.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 issuanceSubmit a signed copy of the contract showing labor and materials for all work to be done under the subject building permit application. The plan check engineer may accept the contract price as the valuation of improvements for unique/unusual projects in lieu of using a cost per square foot basis.Provide pedestrian protection in accordance with CBC Section 3306. Show location and type of protection on plan view. Provide typical construction details, sections, and elevations of pedestrian protection required. Pedestrian protection constructed within a public right of way shall require a building permit issued by the Building Safety Division and a separate approval from the City’s Public Works Agency (714) 647-5039.Please change square foot on addition to reflect 870 sf.CBC 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.Provide complete details on the drawings showing compliance with CBC Section 1405 requirements for veneer construction.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. (For both first and 2nd floor )CBC Section 1007.2, Continuity and components. Each required accessible means of egress shall be continuous to a public way and shall consist of one or more of the following components: Accessible Routes, Stairways, Elevators, Horizontal Exits, Ramps, or Areas of Refuge.Curb ramp detail is not legible.Provide number of exits required by CBC Sections 1015 and 1016.(provide second exit from the 2nd floor.)CBC Section 1015.2.1,Two exits or exit access doorways. Where two exits or exit access doorways are required from any portion of the exit access, the exit doors or exit access doorways shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served measured in a straight line between exit doors or exit access doorways. Interlocking or scissor stairs shall be counted as one exit stairway.CBC Section 1016.1. Where the path of exit access includes unenclosed stairways or ramps within the exit access or includes unenclosed exit ramps or stairways as permitted in Section 1020.1, the distance of travel on such means of egress components shall also be included in the travel distance measurement. The measurement along stairways shall be made on a plane parallel and tangent to the stair tread nosing in the center of the stairway.CBC Section 1019.1 Minimum number of exits. All rooms and spaces within each story shall be provided with and have access to the minimum number of approved independent exits required by Table 1019.1 based on the occupant load of the story, except as modified in Section 1015.1 or 1019.2. The required number of exits from any story, basement or individual space shall be maintained until arrival at grade or the public way.CBC Section 1019.3, Exit continuity. Exits shall be continuous from the point of entry into the exit to the exit discharge.Provide on the drawings a complete door schedule, showing:
- Door sizes (CBC Sections 1008.1.1 and 1133B.2)
- Hardware complying with exiting and disabled accessibility requirements (CBC Sections 1008.1.8 and
1133B.2.5)CBC Section 1008.1.2, Exit doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel when serving any hazardous area or when serving an occupant load of 50 or more. (For existing door)Panic hardware shall comply with CBC Section 1008.1.9. Panic hardware shall be provided as required by CBC Section(s):
- An Occupancy with an occupant count > 50. Refer to CBC section 1008.1.8.3, Item 2 for Exception.
- E Occupancy with an occupant count > 50Provide specifications for doors hardware (i.e., lever type, push-pull panic, etc) to comply with disabled access requirements. CBC Section 1133B.2.5.2.CBC Section 1133B.2.5, Note on the drawings: “Maximum effort to operate doors shall not exceed 5 pounds for exterior doors and interior doors, such pull or push effort being applied at right angles to hinged doors and at the center place of sliding or folding doors. Compensating devices or automatic door operators may be utilized to meet the above standards. When fire doors are required, the maximum effort to operate the door may be increased to the minimum allowable by the appropriate administrative authority, not to exceed 15 pounds.Stairways shall show compliance with CBC Sections 1009 and 1133B.4 including applicable disabled accessibility requirements.
- Provide complete architectural plan view, sections, details, and notes for stairway(s).
- Dimension stairway width showing compliance with CBC Sections 1009.1, 1005, and 1007.3.
- Dimension rise of steps shall be not less than 4” or greater than 7”. The run shall notbe less than 11”.
- Treads, nosing, and risers require compliance with CBC Section 1133B.4.5, including no open risers and slip
resistant treads.
- CBC Section 1009.2, Dimension stairway headroom clearance. 6’ 8” minimum clearance.
- Refer to the attached stairway handout; show compliance on the drawings.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.Provide handrail details on the drawings showing compliance with CBC Section 1009.10, 1012, and 1133B.4.1.
- Stairways shall have handrails on each side.
- Every stairway required to be more than 88” in width shall be provided with not less than one intermediate
handrail for each 88” of required width. Intermediate handrails shall be spaced approximately equally across
with the entire width of the stairway.
- Handrails shall be 34 to 38” above the nosing of treads.
- Handrails shall extend a minimum of 12” beyond the top nosing, and shall extend a minimum of 12” plus the
tread width beyond the bottom nosing.
- Ends of handrails shall be returned or shall terminate in newel posts of safety terminals.
- Handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of 1½” between the wall and the handrail.
- The handgrip potion of handrails shall not be less than 1¼” nor more than 1½” cross-sectional dimension or
the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping surface. The handgrip portion of handrails shall have a smooth
surface with no sharp corners. Any wall or other surface adjacent to the handrail shall be free of sharp or
abrasive elements. Edges shall have a minimum radius of 1/8”.CBC Section 1009.10, Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side and shall comply with Section 1012. Where glass is used to provide the handrail, the handrail shall also comply with Section 2407 of the California Building Code.CBC Section 1133B.4.2.2. Handrails shall extend a minimum of 12” beyond the top nosing and 12”, plus the tread width, beyond the bottom nosing. At the top, the extension shall be parallel with the floor or ground surface. At the bottom, the handrail shall continue to slope for a distance of one tread width from the bottom riser; the remainder of the extension shall be horizontal. See Figures 11B-35 and 11B-37.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.CBC Section 1011.1. Provide a directional exit sign at changes in exiting direction.Tactile exit signs shall be required at the following locations:
- Each grade-level exterior exit door shall be identified by a tactile exit with the word “EXIT.”
- Each exit door that leads directly to a grade-level exterior exit by means of a stairway or ramp shall be
identified by a tactile exit sign with the following words as appropriate:“EXIT STAIR DOWN”“EXIT RAMP DOWN”“EXIT STAIR UP”“EXIT RAMP UP”
- Each exit door that leads directly to a grade-level exterior exit by means of an exit enclosure, or an exit
passageway, shall be identified by a tactile exit sign with the words “EXIT ROUTE.”
- Each exit access door from an interior room or area to a corridor or hallway, which is required to have a visual
exit sign, shall be identified by a tactile exit sign with the words “EXIT ROUTE.”
- Each exit door through a horizontal exit shall be identified by a sign with the words “TO EXIT.”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.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.Plumbing facilities shall be provided in accordance with the California Plumbing Code (CPC) Section 412.0 and CPC Table 4-1.Separate, disabled accessible, sanitary facilities shall be provided for each gender in accordance with the California Plumbing Code (CPC) Section 412.3 and CBC Section 1115B.1.1.Provide completely dimensioned floor plans, elevations and sections of sanitary facility insuring wheelchair clearances complying with CBC Section 1115B and the California Plumbing Code.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.Provide on the drawings a complete window schedule showing:
- Window sizes
- Type and thickness of glazing (type of safety glazing for hazardous locations noted under CBC Section 2406.3Show/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:
- All enclosed portions of buildings customarily occupied by human beings shall be provided with natural
ventilation by means of openable exterior openings readily controllable by building occupants, with an area not
less than 4% of the floor area being ventilated. CBC Section 1203 and 2007 California Mechanical Code
Section 402.
- Provide mechanical ventilation for each area/room in accordance with the 2007 California Mechanical Code.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.Note on drawings:
- CBC Section 1205.4, Stairway illumination. Stairways within dwelling units and exterior stairways serving a
dwelling unit shall have an illumination level on tread runs of not less than 1’candle (11 lux). Stairs in other
occupancies shall be governed by Chapter 10.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.CBC Section A106.1. Calculations must be presented in a clear, legible, and organized manner conducive for structural plan review. A table of contents must be provided and pages must be numbered for referencing purposes. Resubmit revised calculations showing compliance.CBC Section A106.1. A key plan must be provided for the structural members designed on all pages of calculations so that the calculations and plans may be correlated.CBC Section A106.1. A correlated grid system must be provided on the structural calculations and drawings to facilitate plan review process.Provide calculation to show 12” footing will be sufficient to carry all the dead load from existing and new roof and walls plus shear walls.Provide detail the shear transfer connections, which transfer lateral forces from interior shear wall detail 1/S-5 through intermediate elements and shear walls to foundation.Provide detail of steel tube ledger to wall for lateral load transfer. (typ)Show connection of 4x4 braces to the roof .Show how roof members will carry additional loads from 4x4 braces.( Justify roof members)Provide detail for the round wall at the entry.On detail 7/S-5 show the second floor’s (E) wall on top of the masonary.Provide bracing for all parapet walls detail Show how existing roof rafters were supported originally.Show (e) roof rafters on detail 2/S6 and 4/S6.Show how new deck will be drained.Clarify the roof structure and C.J on the cross section.Verify all new and existing windows( openings)on the elevation.The following elevations don’t agree with sheet A5 and A7.South elevation shows the top windows are cantilevered, provide complete detail to show how it is being supported .There is discrepancy between A5 and A6 with A7.Please revisit, elevations and make necessary alteration to elevations to match the framing detail.On the roof plan show roof slopes of all area and show how the new roof is drained at all areas.Show sizes/location of the roof /deck drains and overflow.
Overflow drains shall be connected to drain lines independent from the roof drain lines. (PC1101.11.2.2.1)
Roof drain overflow scuppers shall have at least 3 times the size of the roof drain it serves and may be installed in adjacent parapet walls with the inlet flow line located 2 inches above the low point of the adjacent roof. Small localized sump is not considered the low point of the roof for this requirement. (PC 1101.11.2.2)The roof drain overflow scupper shall have a minimum opening height of 4 inches. (PC1101.11