HomeMy WebLinkAbout173917_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
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PLAN CHECK ENGINEER:TEL:714FAX:714
647-5897
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Note: Numbers in parenthesis (unless otherwise noted) refer to code sections of the 2010 California Building Code (CBC); MC = 2010 California Mechanical Code; PC = 2010 California Plumbing Code; EC = 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 3 corrected sets of plans.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.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.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 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) 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)
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. OK.
- 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
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)
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.
- Show radiant barrier on the roof of new addition.
- Please refer to attached Residential Lighting Design Guide and revise drawings to show
compliance.
Clothes dryer located in an area that is habitable or containing other fuel burning appliances shall be exhausted to the outside. Exhaust duct must be 4 inches in diameter and length is limited to 14 feet with 2 elbows. The duct length shall be reduced by 2 ft. for every elbow in excess of two. (MC 905.2 and 504.3.2.2)
A clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not be connected into any vent connector, gas vent, chimney, crawl space, attic, or other similar concealed space. (CMC 905.4a)
Structural calculations calls for HDU2 and foundation plan on the drawings calls for HDU 4. Please clarify discrepancies.
Provide rafter ties for detail 1 on sheet A4 as well as on structural details. Refer to table for required numbers of nailing where roof rafters and ceiling joists are contented.
Revise foundation details on sheet D-1 to show 2 # 4 bars on top and 2 # 4 at bottom.
Reference detail #1 on sheet A-4;Note the use of full-length studs (balloon frame) on exterior walls of rooms with vaulted ceiling. (2308.9.1, T 2308.9) please clarify if exterior wall is a full height wall. Submit structural calculations for design and justification of balloon framing wall.
Please refer to mark up sets of drawings for additional plan check comments.