HomeMy WebLinkAbout182032_3_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:
10177553 & 54
PROJECT ADDRESS:
1311 S Ross St
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER:
Mazarji, ZacTEL:714
647-5831FAX:714
647-5897
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
V B
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION(S):
R-3, U
PLAN CHECK DATES:
REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS:
APPLICATION
10/29/2012
INITIAL REVIEW
11/22/2012
EXPIRATION
4/27/2013
RECHECKS:
1.
PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON:
2.
Anthony Nguyen
3.
TEL:
(714)468-7163
FAX:
VALUATION: $1.00
EMAIL:
Nguyen.adesign@yahoo.com
FLOOD ZONE: X-0602320276J
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 3corrected sets of plans.Meetings between the project applicant/designer and the plan reviewer shall be by appointment only. Please call (714) 647-5831 for an appointment.Meetings between the project applicant/designer and the plan reviewer shall be by appointment only.
All drawings and supporting documents shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California licensed architect or registered engineer. (A106.1 and A106.3.4.1).
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.
Note on the drawings that existing structure to remain with no changes.
Correct floor area of addition on the drawings. 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.For roof covering specify, roof coverings shall have at least a Class "C" rating. (1505)
Provide dimensions on the roof plan for both existing and new roof to insure 2% roof slope. Provide a roof key plan to slow location of ridge beam and call out all slopes. Show location of roof drain and over flow where parapet is proposed. Specify minimum 1/4 inch per foot roof slope for drainage or design to support accumulated water. (1503, 1611, and PC)
Showon the drawings that ceiling height for habitable rooms is 7 ft.-6 in. minimum. (1208.1)
No water closet shall be set closer than 15 inches from its center to any side wall or obstruction, nor closer than 30 inches center to center to any similar fixture. The clear space in front of any water closet shall not be less than 24 inches. (PC 407.6)
Wall covering shall be cement plaster, tile or approved equal to 70 inches above drain at showers or tub with showers. Materials other than structural elements shall be moisture resistant. Glass 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. (PC411.7)
In every sleeping room below the fourth story and in the basements of dwelling units, at least one 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:
- 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.- 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.
Clarify existing location of attic access when roof slope is 2%.
Sliding glass doors (patio type) shall have Category II classification per CBC Section 2406.1 and lazing in doors and fixed glazed panels of more than 9 sq. ft. shall have Category II classification per
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):
-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 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 Radiant Barrier, on the roof plan as required by the 2008 California Energy Residential Manual for prescriptive Package D.
Submit structural calculations for vertical and lateral analysis for proposed addition and garage by a licensed architect or engineer. Incorporate results of structural calculations in to drawings prior to re-submittal. Structural drawings to be signed and stamped licensed designer. Additional plan check comments may apply.
Please note, when soil report is not available, structural calculations for minimum foundation/footing design requirements for small projects is as follow;
- 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 1805.4.2 of the 2010 CBC.
When submitting structural calculations please note the followings;
Walls braced to resist wind and seismic forces shall not exceed the following height to width ratios: 2 for 1 for plywood. Framing members or blocking shall be provided at the edges of all sheets in shear walls; 2 to 1 for gypsum wallboard and Portland cement plaster (stucco). Wall sections having height-to-length ratios in excess of 1 ½ to 1 shall be blocked. (2305, T2306.4.1, T2305.3.4, 2505)
Revise structural calculations to show compliance with Table 2306.4.1 for shear wall ratio of 2:1. For design to resist seismic forces, shear wall height-width ratios greater than 2:1, but not exceeding 3½:1, are permitted provided the allowable shear values in Table 2306.4.1 are multiplied by 2w/h. CBC Table 2305.3.4.
(When applicable) Sill plates supporting shear walls with lateral loads greater than 350 pounds/foot require a 3-inch nominal or greater member. (T2306.4.1, Footnote i)
Provide additional shear wall and holdowns for existing wall between proposed addition and existing house. Detail how the interior shear walls are connected to the roof/floor diaphragm(s). (1603)
The following are required for the forced air furnace in a compartment:
- Installation clearances shall be as specified in the appliance listing. (MC 304.2 Exception 1) The
equipment shall be located with respect to building construction and other equipment so as to permit
access. (MC305.1)
- Area of combustion air openings of 1 sq. inch per 1,000 BTU (100 sq. inch minimum) is required into
compartment. Half of area within 12 inches of ceiling and half within 12 inches of floor.
- Combustion air from attic through 26 gauge galvanized steel sleeve extending 6 inches minimum
above ceiling joists without screen at the top. Attic to have adequate openings. [MC 701.10 (5)]
- Combustion air from outside to compartment with 1/4" screen at outside opening. [MC 701.9 (B)]
- Separate ducts for upper and lower combustion air supply openings. [MC 701.10 (4)]
The following are required for furnace or comfort cooling equipment in an attic (MC904.11 and 931.0):
- Scuttle 22" x 30" or the size of the largest piece of equipment and located not over 20 feet from
equipment is required. (MC 904.11.1 and 2)
- Unobstructed passageway 24 inches wide of solid continuous flooring from scuttle to equipment and
its controls. (MC 904.11.3)
- Unobstructed work space of 30" min. depth in front of equipment. (MC 904.11.4)
- Light over equipment with switch at scuttle. (MC 904.11.5)
- Vent through roof a min. of 5 feet above the highest vent collar which it serves. (MC 802.6.2.1)
-Furnace installation shall meet all listed clearance. Forced Air Unit (FAU) is not allowed in attics
of trussed roofs unless required clearances are provided. No line contact is permitted.
The dwelling shall have water closets (toilets) which use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush. (PC 402.2)