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HomeMy WebLinkAbout167379_3_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.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.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 issuancePlease refer to red marks on the drawing and refer to plan check comments. Revise drawings to show compliance on the drawings. Return mark up sets of drawingsShow all property lines of record on the site plan. Show location of assumed property lines between the buildings and show exterior wall fire rating as well as Show compliance with Tables 601, 602, 715.4 and 705.8 of CBC. Provide floor area calculation to shoe compliance for mixed occupancy and compliance with Section 503.1.2 of CBC.Correct Type of construction to Type II-A per City records and Table 503 of CBC.Show the following items on the drawings:- Complete legal description - Assessor’s Parcel Number - Project Address/Suite/Room Numbers; Building Numbers - Area tabulation justifying floor area(s) of building(s) (CBC Sections 503, 505, 506, 507, and 508 and CBC Table 503) - Fire Sprinkler System (State purpose of sprinkler system, for example, area increase under CBC Section 506.3, required by CBC Section 903 for type of occupancy, etc.) - Number, width, and purpose (cite code section) of yards required - Number and fire-resistive rating of all area separation walls - Number of stories/mezzanines and building height in feetLabel and note hourly fire rating of: - Exterior walls - All corridors - Shafts - Stair enclosures - HallwaysProvide a wall legend indicating whether the wall is: - Existing, new, or to be removed - A fire-resistive assembly - Bearing walls versus non-bearing partitionsWhen there has been a change in use or occupancy classifications, drawings shall show compliance with the CBC requirements for the new classifications. Reference CBC Section 3406.Incidental Storage Areas sales shall be separated from other areas by a one-hour fire-resistive assembly in accordance with CBC Section 508.2.Provide on the drawings a complete “fire resistance design schedule” which shall include the following: (Type II-A Construction) - The building elements which require fire-resistive construction. - The hourly rating of the building element as required by the Code. - Evidence of appropriate fire resistance for each building element in accordance with specific UL listing or ICC Evaluation Report for each material selected. Evidence shall include appropriate material thickness for each building element. - Non-standard fire-resistive designs requiring adhesives, overcoats, metal lath-netting, or special thicknesses shall be detailed.Reference each fire-resistive assembly to a CBC Chapter 7, Table and Item number: (Type II-A construction) - Walls - Ceilings - Columns - Shafts - Structural Elements - Stair enclosures - CorridorsPlans 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 the City of Santa Ana.CBC Section 708.9, Penetrations in a fire partition by ducts and air transfer openings shall comply with Section 716.Provide typical section view detail of all new partitions and ceilings showing: (Type II-A construction) - Size, spacing, and material of framing members - Note gauge and ICC Research Report number and installation/construction requirements for metal framing members. - It is the project designer’s responsibility to coordinate work with the various trades to ensure that the size of the wall cavity will be large enough to accommodate piping, fittings, ducts, etc. There has been a continuing field problem of 2½” wide metal studs not being able to accommodate plumbing pipes. - Method of attaching framing to the building structure. Compliance shall be shown with CBC Section 1607.13 for lateral support of the walls. Do not support top of walls to suspended ceiling system unless calculations and drawing prepared by a registered engineer are submitted for review. Submit structural engineering calculations for walls in rooms with a floor to building structure above height greater than 14’. - Reference each fire-resistive assembly to a CBC Chapter 7 Table and Item number. - Fire/smoke damper locations, installation requirements and required access doors. Refer to CBC Section 716 and mechanical Code Section 606.Complete all soffit and furred out wall details. Provide complete detailing, including number, type, location of fasteners and how attachment is made to the building structure. Show compliance with CBC Section 803.Provide on the drawings interior wall and ceiling finish schedule showing compliance with CBC Section 803 and CBC Table 803.5. Interior floor finishes shall show compliance with CBC Section 804.Refer to the attached elevator handout. Show compliance on the drawings. CBC Section 1004.3, Posting of occupant load. Every room or space that is assembly occupancy shall have the occupant load of the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or exit access doorway from the room or space. Posted signs shall be of an approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or authorized agent.Egress from a room or space shall not pass through adjoining or intervening rooms or areas, except where such adjoining rooms or areas are accessory to the area served, are not high hazard occupancy and provide a discernible path of egress travel to an exit. Also Egress through intervening spaces shall comply with section CBC Section 1014.2. Egress shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, closets or spaces used for similar purposes. TRAVEL DISTANCECBC Section 1016.1. Travel distance limitations. Exits shall be so located on each story such that the maximum length of exit access travel, measured from the most remote point within a story to the entrance to an exit along the natural and unobstructed path of egress travel, shall not exceed the distances given in Table 1016.1.Table 1016.1 Exit Access Travel Distance: OCCUPANCYWITHOUT SPRINKLERWITH SPRINKLERSYSTEM (feet)SYSTEM (feet) A, E, F-1, I-1, M, R, S-1200250b B200300cCBC 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 1016.3, Exterior egress balcony increase. Travel distances specified in Section 1016.1 shall be increased up to an additional 100’ provided the last portion of the exit access leading to the exit occurs on an exterior egress balcony constructed in accordance with Section 1014.5. The length of such balcony shall not be less than the amount of the increase taken.Table 1019.1 Minimum Number Of Exits For Occupant Load: Occupant LoadMinimum Number Of Exits (persons per story)(per story) 1-5002 501-1,0003 More than 1,0004Day care maximum occupant load is 10.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.CBC Section 1020.1. An exit enclosure shall not be used for any purpose other than means of egress.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.Table 1017.1 Corridor Fire Resistance Rating: OccupancyOccupant LoadRequired Fire-Resistance Rating (Hours)Served By CorridorWithout sprinklerWith sprinklersystemsystem A, B, F, M, S, UGreater than 3010 I-2, I-2.1, I-4Greater than 6Not Permitted1CBC Section 1017.2, Corridor width. The minimum corridor width shall be as determined in Section 1005.1, but not less than 44”.CBC Section 1017.5, Corridor continuity. Fire-resistance-rated corridors shall be continuous from the point of entry to an exit, and shall not be interrupted by intervening rooms.CBC Section 1017.4, Air movement in corridors. Corridors shall not serve as supply, return, exhaust, relief or ventilation air ducts when required to be fire-resistive rated in accordance with Table 1017.1.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 typical complete section view through one-hour corridor(s) showing compliance with CBC Sections 1017 and 708: - Size, spacing, and material of framing members. Note gauge and ICC number and installation/construction requirements for metal framing members. - Method of attaching framing to the building structure. Compliance shall be shown with CBC Section 1607.13 for lateral support of the walls. Do not support top of walls to suspended ceiling system unless calculations and drawings prepared by a registered engineer are submitted for review. Submit structural engineering calculations for walls in rooms with a floor to building structure above height greater than 14’. - Sheathing material and details of attachment. Note type, size, and spacing of fasteners. - Height of partition, suspended ceiling, structure above. - Reference each wall and ceiling fire-resistive assembly to a CBC Chapter 7 Table and item number. - Fire/smoke damper locations, installation requirements, and required access doors. Refer to CBC Section 716 and Mechanical Code Section 606.CBC Section 715.5.7.2. Where corridor walls are required to be one-hour fire-resistive construction by Section 1017, windows shall be protected by fixed glazing listed and labeled for a fire-protection rating of at least three-fourths hour in accordance with Section 715.5. The total area of windows in any portion of an interior corridor shall not exceed 25 percent of the area of the corridor wall of the room which it is separating from the corridor.CBC Section 715.4. When corridor walls are required to be of one-hour fire-resistive construction by Section 1017, every interior door opening shall be protected by a tight-fitting smoke-and-draft-control assembly having a fire-protection rating of not less than 20 minutes. Viewport in 20-minute rated door limited to 1” in diameter. Said doors shall not have louvers. DOORSProvide on the drawings a complete door schedule, showing: - Hardware complying with exiting and disabled accessibility requirements (CBC Sections 1008.1.8 and - 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)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.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. - By the Fire DepartmentAll doors require a level floor landing on each side in accordance with CBC Sections 1008.1.4, 1008.1.5, 1008.1.6, and 1133B.2.4 and CBC Figures 11B-26A and 11B-26B. Provide typical door threshold details and details of change in floor covering material. DOORS (ACCESSIBILITY)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.Provide specifications for doors hardware (i.e., lever type, push-pull panic, etc) to comply with disabled access requirements. CBC Section 1133B.2.5.2.The floor or landing at each side of an exit door shall be level and having a length in the direction of the door swing of at least 60” and the length opposite the direction of door swing of 44” as measured at right angles to the plane of the door in the closed position. CBC Section 1126A.3.1.CBC Sections 1133B.2.4 and 1133B.2.4.1, Regardless of the occupant load, there shall be a floor or landing on each side of a door. The floor or landing shall be not more than ½” lower than the threshold of the doorway. Change in level between ¼” and ½” shall be beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2. Change in level greater than ½” shall be accomplished by means of a ramp. Provide detailed sections and plan views showing compliance at all doorways requiring accessibility.All entrances and exterior ground-floor exit doors to buildings and facilities shall be made accessible to persons with disabilities. Doorways shall have a minimum clear opening of 32” with the door open 90 degrees, measure between the face of the door and the opposite stop. Doorways require dimensioning on the plans to insure compliance with the required landing area/maneuvering clearances at doors in CBC Section 1133B.2.5.1, Hand-activated door opening hardware shall be centered between 30” and 44” above the floor. Latching and locking doors that are hand activated and which are in a path of travel shall be operable with a single effort by lever-type hardware, by panic bars, push-pull activating bars, or other hardware designed to provide passage without requiring the ability to grasp the opening hardware. Locked exit doors shall operate as above in egress direction.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.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.Refer to the attached entrance/door handout. Revise the drawings to show compliance. STAIRWAYSStairways 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). - Refer to the attached stairway handout; show compliance on the drawings.CBC Section 1009.5.3, The walls and soffits within enclosed usable spaces under enclosed and unenclosed stairways shall be protected by 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction or the fire-resistance rating of the stairway enclosure, whichever is greater. Access to the enclosed space shall not be directly from within the stair enclosure.There shall be no enclosed usable space under exterior exit stairways unless the space is completely enclosed in 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction. The open space under exterior stairways shall not be used for any purpose.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 1133B.4.4, Where stairways occur outside a building, the upper approach and all treads shall be marked by a strip of clearly contrasting color at least 2” wide and placed parallel to and not more than 1” from the nose of the step or landing to alert the visually impaired. The strip shall be of a material that is at least as slip-resistant as the other treads of the stair. A painted strip shall be acceptable.CBC Section 1133B.8.2, Areas with a vertical clearance of less than 80” must have a barrier to warn blind or visually impaired persons.CBC Section 1133B.4.3, Tactile floor designation signs that comply with Section 1117B.5, Item 1, shall be located at each floor level landing in all enclosed stairways in buildings two or more stories in height to identify the floor level. At exit discharge level, the sign shall include a raised five-pointed star located to the left of the identifying floor level. The outside diameter of the star shall be the same as the height of the raised characters. HANDRAILS FOR STAIRWAYSProvide handrail details on the drawings showing compliance with CBC Section 1009.10, 1012, and 1133B.4.1. - Stairways shall have handrails on each side. - 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. - Refer to attached handout for additional comments.CBC Section 1013.3. Open guards shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a sphere 4” in diameter cannot pass through. - The open space between the intermediate rails or ornamental pattern of guards in commercial and industrial-type occupancy areas, which are not accessible to the public, may be such that a sphere 12” cannot pass through. - The triangular opening formed by the riser, tread, or bottom elements of a guard at the open side of a stairway may be of such size that a sphere 6” in diameter cannot pass through. RAMPSAny accessible route of travel shall be considered a ramp if its slope is greater than 1’ rise in 20’ of horizontal run (5-percent gradient) and show compliance with CBC Sections 1010 and 1133B.5.1. - Pedestrian ramps used as exits shall show compliance with CBC Sections 1010 and 1133B.5. - Provide complete architectural plan views, sections, details, and notes for pedestrian ramps. - Refer to the attached pedestrian ramp/handrails handout.CBC Section 1133B.5.4.2, Size of top and bottom landings. Top landings shall be not less than 60” wide and shall have a length of not less than 60” in the direction of ramp run. Landings at the bottom of ramps shall have a dimension in the direction of ramp run of not less than 72”.CBC Section 1133B.5.4.3, Encroachment of doors. Doors in any position shall not reduce the minimum dimension of the landing to less than 42” and shall not reduce the required width by more than 3” when fully open. See Figure 11B-39(b).CBC Sections 1010.6 and 1133B.5.4, Landings. Ramps shall have landings at the bottom and top of each ramp, points of turning, entrance, exits and at doors. Landings shall comply with Sections 1010.6.1 through 1010.6.5.CBC Section 1010.6.1, Slope. Landings shall have a slope not steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope) in any direction. Changes in level are not permitted.CBC Section 1010.6.2, Width. The landing shall be at least as wide as the widest ramp run adjoining the landing.CBC Section 1010.6.3, Length. The landing length shall be 60” minimum.CBC Section 1010.6.4, Change in Direction. Where changes in direction of travel occur at landings provided between ramp runs, the landing shall be 60” by 60” minimum. - CBC Section 1133B.5.4.4, Strike edge extension. The width of the landing shall extend 24” past the strike edge of any door or gate for exterior ramps and 18” past the strike edge for interior ramps. - CBC Section 1133B.5.4.9, Hazards. Required ramps shall have a curb at least 2” high, or a wheel guide rail 2 to 4” high on each side of the ramp landing that has a vertical drop exceeding 4” and that is not bounded by a wall or fence. EXIT SIGNSExit 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.CBC Section 1011, Requires exit signs to be readily visible from any direction of approach. No point shall be more than 100’ from the nearest visible exit sign. 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.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.”For the purpose of Section 1011.3, the term “tactile exit signs” shall mean those required signs that comply with Section 1117B.5.1, Item 1. BUILDING ACCESSIBILITYCity of Santa Ana does not have jurisdiction to review drawings for ADA compliance. This project is reviewed for compliance with T-24, 2010 CBC only. 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 alarms SITE ACCESSIBILITYCBC 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 Section 1127B.1. When more than one building or facility is located on a site, accessible routes of travel shall be provided between buildings and accessible site facilities.CBC Section 1127B.1. The accessible route of travel shall be the most practical direct route between accessible building entrances, accessible site facilities, and the accessible entrance to the site.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.Refer to the attached handout for Exterior Routes of Travel. Revise drawings to show compliance.CBC Sections 1133B.7.1 and 1133B.7.5. Sidewalks accommodating the disabled must be at least forty-eight inches (48”) wide and at least sixty inches (60”) where door swings over walk.CBC Sections 1102B, 1124B.1 and 1127B.1. Provide a continuous walking surface from each exit door to public way. PARKING ACCESSIBILITYCBC Section 1129B.1. Accessible parking spaces serving a particular building shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance. In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building, accessible parking shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility.CBC Section 1129B.1. In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and located closest to the accessible entrances.CBC Table 11B-6 establishes the number of accessible parking spaces required. Revise the drawings to show at least 12 disabled accessible parking spaces including 2 van accessible spaces.CBC Section 1129B.3, Item 3. Parking spaces must be located so that the disabled are not compelled to walk or wheel behind parked cars other than their own.CBC Section 1129B.3, Item 4. Surface slopes of accessible parking spaces shall be the minimum possible and shall not exceed 1 unit vertical to 50 units horizontal (2% slope) in any direction.CBC Section 1129B.3, Item 2. One in every eight accessible spaces, but not less than one, shall be served by an access aisle 8’-0” (96”) wide minimum and shall be designated van accessible as required by Section 1129B.4. The words NO PARKING shall be painted on the ground within each eight’ loading and unloading access aisle. This notice shall be painted in white letters no less than 12” high and located so that it is visible to traffic enforcement officials. See Figure 11B-18B.Disabled accessible parking spaces should be sized as follows: - CBC Section 1129B.3, Item 1. Where single spaces are provided, they shall be a 9’ wide parking area with an outlined 5’ wide (8’ wide for van accessible space) loading and unloading aisle ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. The minimum length of each parking space shall be 18’. The loading and unloading access aisles shall be marked by a border painted blue. Within the blue border, hatched lines a maximum of 36” on center, shall be painted a color contrasted with the parking surface, preferably blue or white. Parking access aisles shall be part of an accessible route of travel (complying with Section 1114B.1.2) to the building or facility entrance. Parked vehicle overhangs shall not reduce the clear width of an accessible route. The words NO PARKING shall be painted on the ground within each loading and unloading access aisle. This notice shall be painted in white letters no less than 12” high and located so that it is visible to traffic enforcement officials. See Figure 11B-18A. - CBC Section 1129B.3, Item 1. When more than one space is provided, two 9’ wide parking areas may be outlined on each side of a 5’ wide (8’ wide for van accessible space(s)) loading and unloading aisle. The minimum length of each parking space shall be 18’. The loading and unloading access aisles shall be marked by a border painted blue. Within the blue border, hatched lines a maximum of 36” on center, shall be painted a color contrasted with the parking surface, preferably blue or white. See Figure 11B-18A. Parking access aisles shall be part of an accessible route of travel (complying with Section 1114B.1.2) to the building or facility entrance. Parked vehicle overhangs shall not reduce the clear width of an accessible route. The words NO PARKING shall be painted on the ground within each loading and unloading access aisle. This notice shall be painted in white letters no less than 12” high and located so that it is visible to traffic enforcement officials. See Figure 11B-18A.CBC Section 1129B.3, Item 1. Revise the drawings to show the words NO PARKING shall be painted on the ground within each loading and unloading access aisle. This notice shall be painted in white letters no less than 12” high and located so that it is visible to traffic enforcement officials. See Figure 11B-18A.CBC Section 1129B.3, Item 3. In each parking area, a bumper or curb shall be provided and located to prevent encroachment of cars over the required width of walkways (account for front of car overhang).Refer to the attached parking handout for additional plan check comments. Revise the drawings to show compliance.CBC Section 1129B.3. Revise the drawings to show disabled accessible parking space loading/unloading aisle on the PASSENGER SIDE.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.The surface of each accessible parking space or stall shall have a surface identification duplicating either of the following schemes: - By outlining or painting the stall or space in blue and outlining on the ground in the stall or space in white or suitable contrasting color a profile view depicting a wheelchair with occupant; or - By outlining a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on blue background. The profile view shall be located so that it is visible to a traffic enforcement officer when a vehicle is properly parked in the space and shall be 36” high by 36” wide. See CBC Figures 11B-18A through 11B-18C. SANITARY FACILITIESPlumbing facilities shall be provided in accordance with the California Plumbing Code (CPC) Section412.0 and CPC Table 4-1. Provide calculations on the drawings to show compliance.Sanitary facilities serving the area of new work shall be disabled accessible. Revise the drawings to show compliance with CBC Section1115B.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.Drinking fountains serving the area of new work shall be accessible. CBC Section 1115B.4.6 and California Plumbing Code Section 406.5. GLAZINGProvide 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 2406.3Glass and glazing shall be in accordance with CBC Chapter 24. Note on the drawings all windows and doors having glazing. Indicate the type and thickness of each light of glazing on the drawings.Note type of safety glazing complying with CBC Section 2406 for glazing in fixed or operable panels adjacent to a door where the nearest exposed edge of the glazing is within a 24” arc of either vertical edge of the door in a closed position and where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60” above the walking surface. LIGHT AND VENTILATIONShow/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 2007 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. ENERGY STANDARDSThis 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. - The energy plan check consultant must complete the attached “Energy Conservation Plan Check Consultant Qualification Statement.” CEILING SYSTEMProvide 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.Provide a complete suspended ceiling system plan and section detail showing the following: - Vertical supports - Seismic wires - Seismic strut/Compression strut - Perimeter wires - Separate fixture wires for lights and mechanical devices - ICC Research Report number for the suspended ceilingThe 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) STRUCTURALCBC Sections 1805.9 and 1904 and CBC Table 1904.2.2. Compressive strength of concrete shall not be less than 3,000 psi, unless allowed by CBC Section 1805.9 Exception. Revise the design and drawings to show compliance.Provide structural calculations and drawings, stamped and signed by a California licensed architect or registered civil engineer for: - Handrail(s)/guard(s). CBC Sections 1012, 1013, and 1607.7. - Guard(s). CBC Sections 1013 and 1607.7. - (If applicable) New mechanical equipment on roof (note on Roof Framing Plan weight of each existing and new piece of equipment on the roof) - (If applicable) New equipment screening on roofCBC Section 1603.1.1, Floor live load. The uniformly distributed, concentrated and impact floor live load used in the design shall be indicated for floor areas. Use of live load reduction in accordance with Section 1607.9 shall be indicated for each type of live load used in the design. Revise structural calculations and drawings for minimum foundation/footing design requirements for small projectsIn lieu of soils investigation report per Sections 1802.2.6 and 1802.2.7 of the 2010 California Building Code. - Allowable foundation pressure not to exceed 1000 PSF and lateral pressure to 100 PCF. - Footing to have minimum reinforcement of: 2 #4 at top and 2 #4 at bottom. - The minimum depth of footings below undisturbed ground surface to be 12 inches. - Minimum width and thickness of the footing shall comply with Table 1805.4.2 of the 2007 CBC.CBC Section 1603.1.4, Wind design data. The following information related to wind loads shall be shown, regardless of whether wind loads govern the design of the lateral-force-resisting system of the building: - Basic wind speed (3-second gust), miles per hour (km/hr). - Wind importance factor, I, and occupancy category. - Wind exposure. Where more than one wind exposure is utilized, the wind exposure and applicable wind direction shall be indicated. - The applicable internal pressure coefficient. - Components and cladding. The design wind pressures in terms of psf to be used for the design of exterior component and cladding materials not specifically designed by the registered design professional.CBC Section 1603.1.5, Earthquake design data. The following information related to seismic loads shall be shown, regardless of whether seismic loads govern the design of the lateral-force-resisting system of the building: - Seismic importance factor, I, and occupancy category. - Mapped spectral response accelerations, SS and S1. - Site class. - Spectral response coefficients, SDS and SD1. - Seismic design category. - Basic seismic-force-resisting system(s). - Design base shear. - Seismic response coefficient(s), CS. - Response modification factor(s), R. - Analysis procedure used.CBC Section 1603.1.7, Special loads. Special loads that are applicable to the design of the building, structure or portions thereof shall be indicated along with the specified section of this code that addresses the special loading condition. SPECIAL INSPECTIONThe 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. - Special inspections required by ICC Research Report.CBC Section 1704.3.1, Welding. Welding inspection shall be in compliance with AWS D1.1. The basis for welding inspector qualification shall be AWS D1.1.CBC Section 1704.3.3, High-strength bolts. Installation of high-strength bolts shall be periodically inspected in accordance with AISC specifications.CBC Section 1704.4, Concrete construction. The special inspections and verifications for concrete construction shall be as required by this section and Table 1704.4.