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HomeMy WebLinkAbout184281_2_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: 10178213 PROJECT ADDRESS: 1421 E Seventeenth St PLAN CHECK ENGINEER: Mazarji, ZacTEL:714 647-5831FAX:714 647-5897 TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: V B, SPK OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION(S): B PLAN CHECK DATES: REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS: APPLICATION 2/26/2013 INITIAL REVIEW 2/27/2013 EXPIRATION 8/25/2013 RECHECKS: 1. PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON: 2. Leslie Bradley 3. TEL: (657)203-3877 FAX: VALUATION:$71,800.00 EMAIL: lesliebradley@mac.com FLOOD ZONE:X-0602320163J 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. A separate sheet for response may be used.Resubmit 3corrected sets of plans.Please refer to drawings for additional plan check comments.Return marked up set of drawings with corrections.Meetings between the project applicant/designer and the plan reviewer shall be by appointment only. Please remove electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing drawings. 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. - Fire Department approval on the corrected/final sets of drawings (647-5839 or 647-5700) - Police Department approval on the corrected/final set of drawings (647-5840) - Public Works Agency approval (647-5039) - Proof of Worker’s Compensation Insurance shall be required at the time of permit issuanceBUILDING PLANNINGProvide a wall legend on sheet A 1.0, indicating whether the wall is: (See red marks on the drawings) - Existing, new, or to be removed - A fire-resistive assembly ( when applicable) - Bearing walls versus non-bearing partitionsComplete all soffit details. Provide complete detailing, including number, type, location of fasteners and how attachment is made to the building structure. Note on the drawings that all interior wall and ceiling finish schedule showing compliance with CBC Section 803, 804 and CBC Table 803.5.This building is subject to the State of California Energy Conservation Regulations: - Indicate U-Factor and SHGC of new window in compliance with prescriptive design of 2008 Energy Standards. Show/note ventilation requirements on the plans in accordance with the CBC and California Mechanical Code (CMC) requirements for each type of use. Note on drawings:- Provide mechanical ventilation for each area/room in accordance with the 2007 California Mechanical Code.Show/note LIGHTING requirements on the plans in accordance with CBC and California Electrical Code requirements for each type of use. Note on drawings: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.CBC Section 1006, Requires means of egress from all occupied parts of the building be provided with at least 1’ candle of light at floor level. Show compliance on the drawings.Tactile exit signs shall be required at the following locations: - Each grade-level exterior exit door shall be identified by a tactile exit with the word “EXIT.” - For the purpose of Section 1011.3, the term “tactile exit signs” shall mean those required signs that comply with Section 1117B.5.1, Item 1.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.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.In lieu of providing structural calculations for suspended ceiling, Note ICC Research Report Number on the drawings for the suspended ceiling system. (ICC Report Number 1308) BUILDING ACESSIBILITY It is the project designer’s/property owner’s responsibility to show compliance on the drawings with all applicable Federal and State Accessibility Standards. City of Santa Ana does not have jurisdiction to enforce ADA compliance and it is the responsibility of designer. If applicable please remove notes referring to ADA compliance from drawings. This project is reviewed for compliance with State Accessibility Standards.Valuation of proposed project is calculated as $71,800.00. A minimum of 20% of valuation of construction is required to be spent towards providing disabled access in the priority order noted in the immediate previous item as noted in CBC Section 1134B. Revise the drawings to show compliance. Show both existing elements and how they will be upgraded to current standards.Reference sheet C1.1, provide truncate domes to cover the two pair of exit doors. If a walk crosses or adjoins a vehicular way, and the walking surfaces are not separated by curbs, railings or other elements between the pedestrian areas and vehicular areas, the boundary between the areas shall be defined by a continuous detectable warning which is 36” wide, complying with the CBC Section 1133B.8.5. Detectable Warning Product Approval. Only approved Division of the State Architect, Access Compliance (DSA/AC) approved detectable warning products and directional surfaces shall be installed in accordance with CBC Section 1133B.8.5.The width of the level area on the side to which the door swings shall extend 24” past the strike edge of the door for exterior doors and 18” past the edge for interior doors. CBC Section  1126A.3.2 . Please refer to markup set of drawings for location of doors.Doors in any open position shall not reduce the required width of hallway by more than 7 inches. CBC Section 1024.5.1. Doors, when fully opened and handrails shall not reduce the required width by more than 7”. Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one-half. . Also show 180 degree closer for doors located in the hallway. Reference sheet A1.0, CBC Sections 1133B.7.1 and 1133B.7.5. Sidewalks accommodating the disabled must be at least forty-eight inches (48”) wide and at least sixty inches (60”) where door swings over walk.Provide specifications for doors hardware (i.e., lever type, push-pull panic, etc) to comply with disabled access requirements. CBC Section 1133B.2.5.2.CBC Section 1133B.2.5, Note on the drawings: “Maximum effort to operate doors shall not exceed 5 pounds for exterior doors and interior doors, such pull or push effort being applied at right angles to hinged doors and at the center place of sliding or folding doors. Compensating devices or automatic door operators may be utilized to meet the above standards. When fire doors are required, the maximum effort to operate the door may be increased to the minimum allowable by the appropriate administrative authority, not to exceed 15 pounds.CBC Section 1127B.3, All building entrances that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities shall be identified with a least one standard sign and with an additional directional signs, as required, to be visible to persons along approaching pedestrian ways.Show elevation of pair of doors at north and wet elevation to insure compliance with, CBC Section 1133B.2.6, Required the bottom 10” of all doors except automatic and sliding shall have a smooth uninterrupted surface to allow the door to be opened by a wheelchair footrest without creating a trap or hazardous condition.Refer to the attached entrance/door handout. Revise the drawings to show compliance.Reference sheet C1.1, accessible parking landing layout, CBC Section 1127B.5. Item 4. Curb ramps shall comply with CBC Section 1127B.5. A level landing 4’ deep shall be provided at the upper end of each curb ramp over its full width to permit safe egress from the ramp surface. Typical complete interior dimensions and detail for existing toilet rooms to showing wheelchair accessible toilet rooms. Showactual floor layout for each toilet rooms. . Provide elevations and sections of sanitary facility insuring wheelchair clearances complying with CBC Section 1115B.CBC Section 1115B.4.3 Item 4. Note on the drawings hot water and drain pipes under lavatory shall be insulated.Provide parking space identification in accordance with CBC Section 1129B.4 including: (Provide dimensions for accessible parking stalls including “No Parking”. - Each parking space reserved for persons with physical disabilities shall be identified by a reflecting sign permanently posted immediately adjacent to and visible from each stall or space, consisting of a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on dark blue background. The sign shall not be smaller than 70 square inches in area and, when in path of travel, shall be posted at a minimum height of 80” from the bottom of the sign to the parking space finished grade and shall be un-obscured by a parked vehicle. Signs may also be centered on the wall at the interior end of the parking space. An additional sign or additional language below the symbol of accessibility shall state “Minimum Fine $250.” Spaces complying with CBC Section 1129B.3, Item 2 shall have an additional sign stating “Van Accessible” mounted below the symbol of accessibility. - An additional sign shall also be posted in a conspicuous place at each entrance to off-street parking facilities, or immediately adjacent to and visible from each stall or space. The sign shall not be less than 17” by 22” in size with lettering not less than 1” in height, with clearly and conspicuously states the following:Unauthorized vehicles parked in designated accessible spaces not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for persons with disabilities may be towed away at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by telephoning the Santa Ana Police Department at (714) 245-8665. CVC 22658a. - Provide assurance on the drawings that existing signage language reflects the paragraph above.CBC Section 1122B.1. For reception, checkout, chartering, 5% of exam rooms, lab, drug, and break room, show counter that is at least 36” long and no more than 28 to 34” high. For both employee and clients when applicable. Complete elevation of each counter to insure compliance.Show 60 inches between counters at drug and lab rooms.Show 32” clear opening between charting and checkout counters.Please refer to markup set of drawings for additional plan check comments. Revise drawings to show compliance.RAMPSAny accessible route of travel shall be considered a ramp if its slope is greater than 1’ rise in 20’ of horizontal run (5-percent gradient) and show compliance with CBC Sections 1010 and 1133B.5.1. - Provide complete and enlarged architectural dimensioned plan views, sections, details, and notes for pedestrian ramps. - CBC Sections 1010.3 and 1133B.5.3.1. The slope measured perpendicular to the direction of travel of a ramp shall not be steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). - Refer to the attached pedestrian ramp handout and Show compliance on the drawings for new ramp.CBC Section 1133B.5.2, Width. Pedestrian ramps shall have a minimum clear width of 48”, unless required to be wider by some other provision of this code. Ramp landing shall not be located within public area (side walk area). Hand rail shall not extend in to public area. CBC Sections 1010.6 and 1133B.5.4.1, Location of landings. Level ramp landings shall be provided at the top and bottom of each ramp. Intermediate landings shall be provided at intervals not exceeding 30” of vertical rise and at each change of direction. CBC Section 1133B.5.4.2, Size of top and bottom landings. Top landings shall be not less than 60” wide and shall have a length of not less than 60” in the direction of ramp run. Landings at the bottom of ramps shall have a dimension in the direction of ramp run of not less than 72”. HANDRAILS FOR RAMPSCBC Section 1133B.5.5.1, Handrails for ramps:Hand rail shall not extend in to public area. - Are required on ramps that provide access if  the slope exceeds 1’ rise in 20’ of horizontal run (5-percent gradient), except that at exterior door landings - Shall be placed on each side of each ramp, shall be continuous the full length of the ramp - Shall be 34 to 38” above the ramp surface to the top of the handrails - Shall extend a minimum of 1’ beyond the top and bottom of the ramp and shall be parallel with the floor or ground surface - The inside handrail on switchback or dogleg ramps shall always be continuous - The ends of handrails shall be either rounded or returned smoothly to floor, wall or post - Handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of 1½” between the wall and the handrail - Handrails may be located in a recess if the recess is a maximum of 3” deep and extends at least 18” above the top of the rail - The grip portion shall not be less than 1¼” nor more than 1½“ in cross-sectional nominal dimension or the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping surface - All surfaces shall be smooth with no sharp corners - Handrails shall not rotate within their fittingsCBC Section 1133B.5.6, Wheel guides. Where the ramp surface is not bounded by a wall, the ramp shall comply with Section 1133B.5.6.1 or 1133B.5.6.2.A guide curb a minimum of 2” in height shall be provided at each side of the ramp; orA wheel guide rail shall be provided, centered 3” plus or minus 1” above the surface of the ramp.CBC Section 1133B.5.7, Guards. Ramps more than 30” above the adjacent ground shall be provided with guards that comply with Section 1013. Such guards shall be continuous from the top of the ramp to the bottom of the ramp.CBC Section 1133B.5.8, Outdoor ramps. Outdoor ramps and their approaches shall be designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces.CBC Section 1117B.8, Change Rooms: - Where fitting or dressing rooms are provided for male or female customers, patients, employees, orthe general public, 5 percent, but never less than one, of dressing rooms for each type of use in each cluster of dressing rooms shall be accessible. - Entry doors shall conform to the requirements of Section 1133B.2 and aisles leading to such doors shall conform to Sections 1133B.6.1 and 1133B.6.2. - The bottom of mirrors provided for use by persons with disabilities shall not be greater than 20” from the floor. Mirrors to be used by persons with disabilities shall be full-length, measuring at least 18” wide by 54” high, and shall be mounted in a position affording a view to a person on the bench as well as to a person in a standing position. - Clothing hooks shall be located not greater than 8” from the floor. - Every accessible dressing room shall have a 24” by 48” bench fixed to the wall along the longer dimension. The bench shall be mounted 17 to 19” above the finish floor. Clear floor space shall be provided alongside the bench to allow a person using a wheelchair to make a parallel transfer onto the bench. The structural strength of the bench and attachments shall comply with Section 1115B.8. The minimum clear space within the room shall be 60” width and length. No door shall encroach into the required space.