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HomeMy WebLinkAbout175270_1_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 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 return marked up set of drawings with corrections.Additions, alterations or repairs made to any building constructed prior to January 1, 1946, other than an R-Occupancy building, exceeds $50,000 in cost in any one-year period, then either (A) the entire building must be completely sprinklered in accordance with fire department standards, or (B) the building must comply with requirements as outlined under Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 8-150. A copy of SAMC Section 8-150 may be obtained by visiting the City of Santa Ana’s website at www.santa-ana.org.Clearly indicate the scope of work under this building permit application: - Revise project job description on the building permit application worksheet to reflect the work to be done under the subject building permit application. - Construction drawings must clearly show all work to be done under the subject building permit application. - Delete all notes and details from drawings that are not a part of the work to be done under the subject building permit application. This includes mechanical, plumbing and electrical work that is not specifically required by the Building Code.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. - Police Department approval on the corrected/final set of drawings (647-5840)- Fire Department approval on the corrected/final sets of drawings (573-6100) - Public Works Agency approval (647-5039)Submit a signed copy of the contract showing labor and materials for all work to be done under the subject building permit application. The plan check engineer may accept the contract price as the valuation of improvements for unique/unusual projects in lieu of using a cost per square foot basis.The valuation of improvements for the subject building permit application has been calculated to be $460,000.Provide the following: - Provide a fully dimensioned site plan on each set of plans. - Disabled access compliance must be shown on the site plan. - Provide a fully dimensioned site plan on a separate 8½” x 11” sheet of paper. - Show all property lines of record on the site plan. Show compliance with CBC Section 704 and CBC Tables 601, 602, and 704.8.Show on the plans: - Complete legal description - Assessor’s Parcel Number - Project Address/Suite/Room Numbers; Building Numbers - Occupancy Classification(s) - Type of Construction - 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 feetProvide a wall legend indicating whether the wall is: - Existing, new, or to be removed - A fire-resistive assembly - Bearing walls versus non-bearing partitionsProvide on the drawings a complete “fire resistance design schedule” which shall include the following: - 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.Plans 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.Provide typical section view detail of all new partitions and ceilings showing, if applicable: - 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’. - Provide on the drawings details for the lateral support of partitions, rails and similar space dividers less than 5’ 9” in height. - Sheathing material and details of attachment. Note type, size, and spacing of fasteners. - Heights of partition, suspended ceiling, structure above. - Reference each fire-resistive assembly to a CBC Chapter 7 Table and Item number. - Fire-blocks and draft-stops in combustible construction in accordance with CBC Section 717. Show location(s) and provide typical construction details. - Fire/smoke damper locations, installation requirements and required access doors. Refer to CBC Section 716 and mechanical Code Section 606.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.CBC Section 1007.4, Elevators. In order to be considered part of an accessible means of egress, an elevator shall comply with the emergency operation and signaling device requirements of Section 2.27 of ASME A17.1. Standby power shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2702 and 3003. The elevator shall be accessed from either an area of refuge complying with Section 1007.6 or a horizontal exit.Elevators shall comply with the most stringent requirements of the State of California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, subchapter 6, State Elevator Safety Regulations and the 2007 California Building Code Chapter 30. Compliance shall also be made with the California Accessibility Standards. State amended CBC Section 3002.4a states when an elevator for medical emergencies shall be provided. The Fire Department will decide if a modification or exception to Section 3002.4a can be granted.CBC Section 1007.2.1, Elevators required. In buildings where a required accessible floor is four or more stories above or below a level of exit discharge, at least one required accessible means of egress shall be an elevator complying with Section 1007.4.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.Note on the floor plan the use and occupancy load of each room and/or area. Relate each use to a CBC Table item. Note occupant loads which are the greater number based on CBC Section 1004 and Table 1004.1.1 or the actual number of occupants.Occupant load is calculated as follows: - Office Area ___Persons - Conference Room ____Persons - Conference Room ____Persons - Lunch Room ___Persons - Storage __Persons - Training/Classroom __PersonsProvide width of exit complying with: - CBC Section 1005 (Egress Width) - CBC Sections 1017.2 and 1133.B.3 (Corridors, Hallways, and Exterior Exit Balconies) - CBC Section 1021.2 (Exit Passageways) - CBC Section 1024.5.1 (Egress Courts) - CBC Sections 1025.9.1 and 1133.B.6.2 (Aisles) - CBC Section 1133.B.5.2 (Ramps) - CBC Sections 1007.3 and 1009.1 (Stairs) - CBC Section 1025 (Assembly Occupancy)Provide number of exits required by CBC Sections 1015 and 1016.It is the project designer’s/property owner’s responsibility to show compliance on the drawings with all applicable Federal and State Accessibility Standards.CBC Sections 1102B, 1124B.1 and 1127B.1. Provide a continuous walking surface from each exit door to public way.CBC Section 1124B.3. If carpet or carpet tile is used on a ground or floor surface, then it shall be securely attached; have a firm cushion, pad or backing or no cushion or pad; and have a level loop, textured loop; level-cut pile, or level-cut/uncut pile texture. The maximum pile height shall be ½”. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and have trim along the entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with the requirements for changes in level.CBC Table 11B-6 establishes the number of accessible parking spaces required. Revise the drawings to show at least___disabled accessible parking spaces including___van accessible spaces.Provide parking data on the site plan showing the total number of parking spaces provided, the number of disabled accessible spaces and the number of van accessible spaces, showing compliance with CBC Section 1129B and CBC Table 11B-6.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 1115B.4.3 Item 4. Note on the drawings hot water and drain pipes under lavatory shall be insulated.Provide a table on the drawings showing number of employees by gender, the number of each type of fixture required and the number of each type of fixture provided.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.Note on drawings: - CBC Section 1205.4, Stairway illumination. Stairways within dwelling units and exterior stairways serving a dwelling unit shall have an illumination level on tread runs of not less than 1’candle (11 lux). Stairs in other occupancies shall be governed by Chapter 10.This 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, 2010 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. - Provide cool roofing as required by 2008 Energy Standards. - The energy plan check consultant must complete the attached “Energy Conservation Plan Check Consultant Qualification Statement.” - Refer to the attached information sheet.Provide 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) Please see additional corrections on plan and calculation. Additional corrections may follow when revised plan resubmitted.