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Home My WebLink About194707_1_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: 10181477 PROJECT ADDRESS: 1641 W Twenty-Second 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 5/29/2014 INITIAL REVIEW 7/25/2014 EXPIRATION 11/25/2014 RECHECKS: 1. PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON: 2. Bruce Manzer 3. TEL: (714)720-4394 FAX: VALUATION: $50,000.00 EMAIL: bmanzer@cox.net FLOOD ZONE: X-0602320144J Note: Numbers in parenthesis (unless otherwise noted) refer to code sections of the 2013 California Residential Code (CRC); 2013 California Building Code (CBC); CMC = 2013 California Mechanical Code; CPC = 2013 California Plumbing Code; CEC = 2013 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, a separate sheet for response may be used. Resubmit 3corrected sets of plans.When meeting is needed, meetings between the project applicant/designer and the plan reviewer shall be by appointment only. 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. Please remove electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing drawings. 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. Identify/label location of property line on the site plan and indicate distance from exterior wall of addition to property lines.Show location of heating element per T-24 energy calculations on the drawings. Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit at a point 3 feet above the floor and 2 feet from exterior walls in all habitable rooms. (CRC R303.8). Show location of heating equipment on the plans. (CRC R303.8)The minimum net area of under-floor space ventilation shall not be less than the floor area/150. (CRC R408.1) Show compliance on the drawings.Access shall be provided to all under-floor spaces. The floor access shall be a minimum 18” by 24” and openings through a perimeter wall shall be not less than 16” by 24”. (CRC R408.4) Show compliance on the drawings.Provide cross section of exterior doors showing elevation of landing shall not exceed 1 ½ inch difference than the threshold of the doorway (7 3/4 inch if door does not swing over the landing or steps) in each direction. (CRC R311.3.1). Specify that the maximum slope of any landing shall not exceed ¼ inch per foot. (CRC R311.3) Show location of exterior steps on architectural drawings per structural drawings Provide a complete full-height section and details of steps showing: (CRC R311.7) - Maximum rise of 7¾ inches and minimum run (tread) of 10 inches. - Minimum width of 36 inches.(when applicable) Handrails are required on at least one side of a continuous run of treads or flight with four or more risers. (CRC R311.7.7) (When applicable) Handrails shall not project more than 4.5” on either side of the stairway and the minimum clear width of the stairway at and below the handrail height shall be 31.5” and 27” when installed on one side and both sides, respectively. (CRC R311.7.1) The top of handrails shall be placed not less than 34 inches nor more than 38 inches above the nosing of the treads. A clear space of 1-1/2 inches is required between the handrail and the wall.Exterior stairways serving a dwelling unit shall have an illumination level of not less than 1 foot-candle measured at the center of the treads and landings. (CRC R303.6)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: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)Fireblocking is required in concealed spaces 10’ o.c. horizontal, vertically at the ceiling and floor levels, connections between horizontal and vertical spaces, openings around vents, pipes, ducts, cables, wires, (CRC R302.11)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 (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) In lieu of soils investigation report per Sections 1803 of the 2013 California Building Code, revise structural calculations for minimum foundation/footing design requirements for small projects as follows per City of Santa Ana internal policy: - 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 1806.2 of the 2013CBC. Show strap tie for new rafters where rafter ties/ceiling joists are not provided. Revise architectural drawings to show compliance with mandatory requirements of T-24 energy Calculations.Provide shear resisting elements at south side of new kitchen. Provide Nailing Schedule on the drawings, in conformance with CRC Table R602.3(1).