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Home My WebLink About167113_2_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. 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. - Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance shall be required at the time of permit issuance. Please refer to red marks on the drawings. Projections, including eaves, shall be of one-hour fire-resistive construction, heavy timber or of noncombustible material if they are less than 3’-4” from a side or rear property line. (704, T704.8). Dimension roof overhangs showing compliance with CBC Section 704.For roof covering specify:Roof coverings shall have at least a Class "C" rating. (1505)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 on the drawings: - Ineach sleeping room. - Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. - On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and habitable attics but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level. - When more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit the alarm devices shall be interconnected in such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit.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.Show framing around skylight as marked on the drawings. Show maximumsize of opening of skylight to justify required light and ventilation for existing dining room.Net window opening for ventilation shall be a minimum of 4 % of the floor area for each room. (CRC R303.1) Minimum window area shall be 8 % of the floor area for each room for compliance with minimum required lighting. (CRC R303.1) Show how dwelling is provided with comfort heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68oF at a point of 3 feet above the floor in all habitable rooms. (1204) Show location of furnace with duct insulation of R=6 on the drawings. Show location(s) and provide typical construction details for fire blocks and draft stops in combustible construction in accordance with CBC Section 717. 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. (717)Specify manufacturer's name and ICC approval number for skylights. (2469) (CRC R308.6.9) Screens shall be provided to glazing that is not fully tempered meeting the requirements listed in R308.6.5. (CRC R308.6.3 & R308.6.5) Provide skylight details to show flashing and 4-inch minimum mounting height. (CRC 308.6.8) Show attic ventilation type, size, and location. The required ventilation area ratio is 1/150 of attic area or 1/300 of attic area, with required vapor retarder, if at least half of the vent area is provided by ventilators located more than 3 feet above eave vents providing the remaining portion of the vent area. Openings shall have ¼ inch corrosion resistant metal mesh covering. (1203.2) Note type, size and spacing of fasteners, sheathing material and details of attachment.All wood framing members that rest on concrete or masonry exterior foundation walls and are less than 8” to the exposed ground shall be pressure treated or naturally durable to decay. (CRC R317.1 (2)) 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 (A106.1): - 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) Structural framing notmeeting the 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). Submit structural calculations for design and justification. 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 “Energy Conservation Plan Check Consultant Qualification Statement”. - Clarify location and size of all existing and new windows on the drawings. Revise T-24 energy calculations to show compliance. - Please refer to attached Residential Lighting Design Guide and revise drawings to show compliance. Regardless of the occupant load, there shall be a floor or landing on each side of a door. The floor or landing shall not be more than one-inch lower than the threshold of the doorway. Landings shall be level except for exterior landings, which may have a slope not to exceed 1/4 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2% slope). (1008.1.6) - At least one exit door not less than 3 feet wide and 6 feet 8 inches in height is required, and the exit door shall be capable of providing an exit opening of 32 inches minimum clear width. (1008.1.1) -Landings at door shall have a length measured in direction of travel of not less than 36 inches. (1008.1.5) Ridge/hip/valley members shall be designed as vertical load carrying members. Provide calculations. (2308.10) or provide rafter ties immediately above ceiling joists. Please refer to red marks on the drawings for additional comments.