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HomeMy WebLinkAbout171151_1_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.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 is required on the corrected/final sets of drawings (647-5839 or 647-5700). Please refer to attached handout and return to Building Department after its completion. - 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. Including architectural and structural fees.Provide pedestrian protection maybe required 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 note existing building construction is a Type V-1Hour. Proposed entry is required to be 1Hour construction. Reference each fire-resistive assembly to a CBC Chapter 7, Table and Item number: - Walls - Ceilings - Structural ElementsShow location of side walk and distance to proposed ramp.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. It is the project designer’s/property owner’s responsibility to show compliance on the drawings with all applicable Federal and State Accessibility Standards. City of Santa Ana does not have jurisdiction to enforce ADA compliance and it is the responsibility of designer. If applicable please remove notes referring to ADA compliance on drawings. This project is reviewed for compliance with State Accessibility Standards. 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). - 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 not be 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, 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. 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. - 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 1013.2. The top of the guards shall not be less than 42” in height.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” indiameter 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. - CBC Sections 1010.3 and 1133B.5.3.1. The slope measured perpendicular to the direction of travel of a ramp shall not be steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). - CBC Sections 1010.4 and 1133B.5.3. The rise for any ramp run shall be 30” maximum. - Refer to the attached pedestrian ramp handout.CBC Section 1133B.5.2, Width. Pedestrian ramps shall have a minimum clear width of 48”, unless required to be wider by some other provision of this code. Pedestrian ramps serving entrances to buildings where the ramp is the only exit discharge path and serves an occupant load of 300 or more shall have a minimum clear width of 60”. Ramps serving Group R occupancies may be 36” clear width when the occupant load is 50 or less.CBC Section 1010.5.2 Headroom. The minimum headroom in all parts of the means of egress ramp shall not be less than 80”.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”. HANDRAILS FOR RAMPSCBC Section 1133B.5.5.1, Handrails for ramps: - Are required on ramps that provide access if  the slope exceeds 1’ rise in 20’ of horizontal run (5-percent gradient), except that at exterior door landings - Shall be placed on each side of each ramp, shall be continuous the full length of the ramp - Shall be 34 to 38” above the ramp surface to the top of the handrails - Shall extend a minimum of 1’ beyond the top and bottom of the ramp and shall be parallel with the floor or ground surface - The ends of handrails shall be either rounded or returned smoothly to floor, wall or post - Handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of 1½” between the wall and the handrail - Handrails may be located in a recess if the recess is a maximum of 3” deep and extends at least 18” above the top of the rail - The grip portion shall not be less than 1¼” nor more than 1½“ in cross-sectional nominal dimension or the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping surface - All surfaces shall be smooth with no sharp corners - Handrails shall not rotate within their fittings - 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 1133B.5.6, Wheel guides. Where the ramp surface is not bounded by a wall, the ramp shall comply with Section 1133B.5.6.1 or 1133B.5.6.2.A guide curb a minimum of 2” in height shall be provided at each side of the ramp; orA wheel guide rail shall be provided, centered 3” plus or minus 1” above the surface of the ramp.CBC Section 1133B.5.7, Guards. Ramps more than 30” above the adjacent ground shall be provided with guards that comply with Section 1013. Such guards shall be continuous from the top of the ramp to the bottom of the ramp.CBC Section 1133B.5.8, Outdoor ramps. Outdoor ramps and their approaches shall be designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces.The residence shall conform to the State Energy Conservation Standards. Submit forms and calculations for review and blueprint the final forms on the plans for new exterior windows. - Signed Energy Efficiency Documents must be printed on the plans. - Also, submit 2 copies of signed Energy Efficiency calculations. - The corrected/final drawings shall have the required energy efficiency compliance documentation with completed signature blocks filed on the plans.STRUCTURALIncorporate the results of structural calculations into drawings prior to re-submittal to Building Division. The engineer to sign and stamp structural drawings. CBC Sections A106.1 and A106.3.4.1, All drawings and supporting documents shall be prepared, stamped and signed by a California licensed architect or registered civil engineer. Revise structural calculations for minimum foundation/footing design requirements based on internal office policy for this projects In lieu of soils investigation report per Sections 1802.2.6 and 1802.2.7 of the 2010California Building Code. - Allowable foundation pressure not to exceed 1000 PSF. - Footing to have minimum reinforcement of: 2 #4 at top and 2 #4 at bottom.Provide structural calculations and drawings, stamped and signed by a California licensed architect or registered Civil Engineer for: - Stairway(s). CBC Section 1009 and CBC Table 1607.1, Item 36. - Handrail(s)/Guard(s). CBC Sections 1012, 1013, and 1607.7. - Guard(s). CBC Sections 1013 and 1607.7.