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HomeMy WebLinkAbout172235_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.Meetings between the project applicant/designer and the plan reviewer shall be by appointment only. Please call (714) for an appointment. Please see corrections on submitted plans. Red marked set must be returned with revised plans. Plans resubmitted without the red markup set may result in delayed review time and additional plancheck fees. All drawings and supporting documents shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California licensed architect or registered professional engineer. (CRC R301.1.3, CBC 107.1 and 107.3.4.1).All persons preparing plans for others shall sign those plans. Business and Professions Code Chapter 3, Division 3, Section 5536.1 (a). This review does not include mechanical, plumbing or electrical work. Separate plans, applications, fees, plan checks, and permits are required for mechanical, plumbing, 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 set of drawings (647-5839 or 647-5700). -Public Works Agency approval (647-5039). -Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance shall be required at the time of permit issuance. - School District Compliance Certificate; and 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 the work. Scale of Drawings must be large enough to insure legibility. Provide revised demolition plan. Provide an Index of drawings on cover sheet to match plans.Include address and telephone number of the responsible designer and date of signing of drawings. Provide building information on plans: - Occupancy type: R3 / UProvide complete project description with detailed description of scope of work.Revise addition areas to match plans. Provide a statement on the title sheet of the plans that this project shall comply with following codesincluding: - 2010 California Residential Code (CRC) - City of Santa Ana Municipal Code Provide building setbacks to finish of exterior walls to all property lines. Provide eave / overhang / projection setback to all property lines. Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls. The grade shall fall a minimum of 6 inches within the first 10 feet. (CRC R401.3)Provide wall legend to distinguish between new / existing / demo walls.Provide window and door schedule. Callout sizes and types of openings and if new or existing.Every sleeping room in dwelling units must have a window or exterior door for an emergency exit, sill height not more than 44 inches above the floor, 5.7 square feet of openable area, 24 inches clear opening height, 20 inches clear opening width and shall open directly into a public street, alley, yard, or exit court. Windows ______ do not comply. (CRC R310.1-R310.1.3) Carbon monoxide alarms combined with smoke alarms shall comply with both sections R314 and section R315, all applicable standards, and requirements for listing and approval by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, for smoke alarms.All new construction, interior or exterior alterations, repairs, or additions requiring a permit and having a valuation in excess of $1,000, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created, the entire dwelling shall be provided with smoke detectors located as required for a new dwelling. (CRC R314.3) Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations: - In each sleeping room.For an FAU located in the attic provide a minimum access of 22 x 30 inches, a 24-inch wide walkway, a 30-inch deep work platform, and electric light outlet adjacent to the furnace and switched by the opening. (CMC 904.11 & 305)For each enclosed attic space with a maximum vertical height greater than 30 inches, provide a minimum of 22 x 30 inches attic access. (CRC R807.1) The minimum net area of under-floor space ventilation shall not be less than the floor area/150. (CRC R408.1) - Verify for existing under floor space.Access shall be provided to all under-floor spaces. The floor access shall be a minimum 18” by 24” and openings through a perimeter wall shall be not less than 16” by 24”. (CRC R408.4) Bathrooms, laundry rooms, water closet compartments and similar rooms shall be mechanically ventilated in accordance with the CMC.Call out make, model and ICC, UL or third party approval number for the prefabricated metal fireplace and chimney. (CRC R1004.1 & R1005.1) Show height of the chimney to be two feet above roof level within 10 feet of chimney, and not less than three feet from point where chimney passes through roof. (CRC R1003.9.1) Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above by not less than a 5/8-in type X gypsum board. (CRC R302.6) Provide a complete full-height section and details of stairway showing: (CRC R311.7) - Maximum rise of 7¾ inches and minimum run (tread) of 10 inches. - Minimum width of 36 inches. - Minimum headroom of 6 feet 8 inches. - Framing (stringer, landing, etc.) size, bracing, connections, footings. - Stairways positively anchored to the primary structure without using toe nails or nails subject to withdrawal. - Enclosed usable space under a stairway requires ½ inch gypsum board on the enclosed side. (CRC R302.7)Stairways within dwelling units and exterior stairways serving a dwelling unit shall have an illumination level of not less than 1 foot-candle measured at the center of the treads and landings. (CRC R303.6)The minimum clear width of stairways is clear 36” above the handrail. Provide a section of stairway showing a maximum rise of 7.75 inches and a minimum run width of 10 inches for straight stairways. The maximum difference between the stair risers and treads shall not be greater than 3/8”. (CRC R311.7.4) Provide details of the winding tread walk line 12” clear from the inside turn. (CRC R311.7.3)Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10 inches measured between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads at the intersections with the walkline.(CRC R311.7.4)Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches at any point within the clear width of the stair. (CRC R311.7.4)Within any flight of stairs, the largest winder tread depth at the walkline shall not exceed the smallest winder tread by more than 3/8 inch. (CRC R311.7.4)The top of handrails shall be placed not less than 34 inches nor more than 38 inches above the nosing of the treads. A clear space of 1-1/2 inches is required between the handrail and the wall.Provide dimensioned details of handrail grips showing a minimum edges radius of 0.01 inch and shall have a one of the following: - Circular cross sectional diameter shall be between 1 ¼” and 2”. Non-circular handrails shall have a perimeter dimension between 4 and 6 ¼ inches with a maximum cross section of dimension of 2 ¼ inches. (CRC R311.7.7.3 (1)) - Handrails with a perimeter dimension > 6 ¼ inches shall have a graspable finger on both sides of the profile between 1 1/4” to 2 ¾” beginning within ¾” from the top of the profile and achieve a minimum 5/16” depth within 7/8” below the widest profile point and shall continue a minimum 3/8” to a level not less than 1¾” below the tallest portion of the profile. (CRC R311.7.7.3 (2)) Provide a 42 inch high guardrail at balconies, landings and decks located more than 30” vertically to the floor or grade below. (CRC R312.1 & R312.2) Provide detail of the guard showing that a 4” diameter sphere may not pass through any opening in the guard. (CRC R312.3)Provide cross ventilation for attic and each enclosed rafter space as specified in CRC Section R806. Callout attic vent locations, sizes and types on plans. Provide attic ventilation calculation to show minimum ventilation is provided. (CRC R806.2)Show a 7' minimum ceiling height for habitable rooms, hallways, bathrooms, toilet & laundry rooms, and basements containing these spaces. (CRC R305.1) Provide continuous Second Floor plywood diaphragm to exterior shear walls of First Floor, when Second Floor exterior shear walls are recessed. Clearly show on the plans how second floor lateral loads are transferred to first floor shear walls.Provide diaphragm chord connection details addressing both tension and compression loading. In lieu of soils investigation report per Sections 1803.6 of the 2010 California Building Code, revise structural calculations for minimum foundation/footing design requirements for small projects as follows: - Allowable foundation pressure not to exceed 1000 PSF. - 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 1809.7 of the 2010 CBC. Provide detail of post support with positive connections. (1203.3) Structural framing not using Conventional Light-Frame Construction Provisions of CRC requires the plans and calculations to be signed and sealed by an architect or civil/structural engineer. (CBC 107.3.4)Provide structural calculations and drawings, stamped and signed by a California licensed architect or registered Civil Engineer for: - Stairway(s). - Handrail(s)/Guard(s). - Guard(s). Provide designed ridge beams for open beam vaulted ceilings or when ceiling joists or rafter ties are not provided and detail ridge/rafter connection. CRC R802.3.1 The residence shall conform to the State Energy Conservation Standards. Submit forms and calculations for review and blueprint the final forms on the plans. - Signed Energy Efficiency Documents must be printed on the plans. - Also, submit 2 copies of signed Energy Efficiency calculations. - 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, Part 1 (Administration) and Part 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 drawings shall have the required energy efficiency compliance documentation with completed signature blocks filed on the plans. -The energy plan check consultant must sign documentation forms on behalf of the Building Safety Division. - The energy plan check consultant must also complete the attached “T24 Energy Form”.