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HomeMy WebLinkAbout172343_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. 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.Public Works Agency approval (647-5039). - Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance shall be required at the time of permit issuance.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 in bed rooms may not comply. (CRC R310.1-R310.1.3) CAUTION: Using minimum clear openable height with the clear openable width will yield only 3.3 square feet and not the minimum 5.7 square feet required. Be especially careful with double-hung windows. Also, when the emergency escape window is below ground level refer to CRC Section R310.2 for additional requirements. 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,, an approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in dwelling units and in sleeping units within which fuel-burning appliances are installed and in dwelling units that have attached garages shall be provided with carbon monoxide alarms (CRC R315) - Carbon monoxide alarms shall only be required in the specific dwelling unit or sleeping unit for which the permit was obtained. Carbon monoxide alarms required by Sections R315.1 and R315.2. - Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedroom(s). - On every level of a dwelling unit including basements. - Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be installed within the dwelling unit or within a sleeping unit the alarm shall be interconnected in a manner that activation of one alarm shall activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. Exception: Interconnection is not required in existing dwelling units where repairs do not result in the removal of wall and ceiling finishes, there is no access by means of attic, basement or crawl space, and no previous method for interconnection existed.Projections of dwelling units and accessory buildings without an automatic residential fire sprinkler protection are not permitted less than 2 feet to the property line and are required to be 1 hour fire rated on the underside with a fire separation distance between 2 feet and 5 feet. (CRC Table R302.1 (1)) Walls of dwelling units and accessory buildings without an automatic residential fire sprinkler protection with a fire separation distance less than 5 feet are required to have a full one hour rating. (CRC Table R302.1 (1)) Detached garage accessory to a dwelling located within 2 feet of a lot line shall have a roof eave projection not to exceed 4 inches. (CRC R302.1) Openings are not permitted less than 3 feet to the property line. In dwelling units and accessory buildings without an automatic residential fire sprinkler protection openings are limited to 25 percent the wall area when fire separation distance is greater than 3’ and less than 5’. (CRC R302.1 (1)) Exterior wall penetrations less than 5’ in dwelling units and accessory buildings without an automatic residential fire sprinkler protection, or less than 3’ in dwelling units and accessory buildings with an automatic residential fire sprinkler protection shall comply with CRC Section R302.4.Private garage shall be separated from the residence by 1HR fire rated wall. Refer fire rating of wall and roof overhang to table 7 and item number to be on the drawings.(CRC R302.6) Shower compartments and walls above bathtubs with shower heads installed shall be finished with a smooth, nonabsorbent surface to a height of not less than 72” above the floor. (CRC R307.2)Show minimum shower area of 1024 square inches finished dimension and ability to encompass a 30-inch diameter circle. (CPC 411.7Glass enclosure doors and panels must be labeled Category II. Swing door outward. Net area of shower receptor shall be not less than 1,024 sq. in. of floor area, and encompass 30-inch diameter circle. (CPC411.7) 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 ofunder-floor space ventilation shall not be less than the floor area/150. (CRC R408.1) 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) Fireblockingis required in concealed spaces 10’ o.c. horizontal, vertically at the ceiling and floor levels, connections between horizontal and vertical spaces, concealed spaces between stair and landing, openings around vents, pipes, ducts, cables, wires, chimneys and fireplaces. (CRC R302.11)For plywood floor diaphragm specify thickness, grade, T&G edges, panel span rating, nailing schedule and panel layout pattern. (CBC 2305, T2305.2.3, 2306.3, T2306.3.1, and T2306.3.2) 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 per City of Santa Ana internal policy (Revise structural calculation): -Allowable foundation pressure not to exceed 1000 PSF. The City has encountered a large number of inspection problems arising from a lack of specific framing details. The following listed items are required to be shown on the plans (CBC 107.1): - All plumbing walls are to be framed with a minimum of 6" studs. - Double walls used as plumbing walls are to be a minimum of 8" wide and no "flat" studs permitted. Staggered studs are acceptable. - Permissible notching and boring of joists are to be shown on the plans and shall not exceed CBC Section 2308.10.4.2 allowances. - Notching of exterior and bearing/nonbearing walls shall not exceed 25%/40% respectively. Bored holes in bearing/nonbearing walls shall not exceed 40%/60% respectively. In no case shall the edge of the bored hole be nearer than 5/8 inch to the edge of the stud. (2308.9.10 and 2308.9.11) - Header and trimmer details for doors and windows are to be shown with full length trimmers, specifying the size of the header and trimmer. (2308.10.4.3) - All framed buildings which are required to be designed by an engineer or architect must be signed prior to submission into plan check - All stud bearing walls are required to comply with the minimum requirements for load bearing walls. Show location(s) and provide typical construction details. (2308.9) Show minimum 18-inch underfloor clearance from grade to bottom of floor joists and minimum 12-inch clearance to bottom of girders. (2304.11.2.1)Wood joists or the bottom of a wood structural floor closer than 18” or wood girders closer than 12” to the exposed crawl space shall be pressure treated or naturally durable to decay. (CRC R317.1 (1)) The residence shall conform to the State Energy Conservation Standards. Show R-8 duct insulation as new and input R-2.1 as existing duct insulation on energy calculations and drawings. - The corrected/final drawings shall have the required energy efficiency compliance documentation with completed signature blocks filed on the plans. - Please refer to attached Residential Lighting Design Guide and revise drawings to show compliance. Refer to red marks on the drawings for additional plan check comments. Reference Sheet FD-1 detail # 4, Show Girder as shown on the foundation plan. 3”x3”x.229” steel plate washers are required on all anchor bolts in a braced wall line. (CRC R403.1.6.1) On the drawings, provide Nailing Schedule in conformance with CRC Table R602.3(1). Indicate special inspection when nailing of shear wall or roof diaphragm is at 4” or less.