HomeMy WebLinkAbout192132_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
PLAN CHECK NO:
10280666
PROJECT ADDRESS:
1409 N West St
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER:
Ahangian, KathyTEL:714
647-5812FAX:714
647-5897
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
V B
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION(S):
R-3
PLAN CHECK DATES:
REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS:
APPLICATION
2/12/2014
INITIAL REVIEW
4/2/2014
EXPIRATION
8/11/2014
RECHECKS:
1.
PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON:
2.
Lauren Kindstrand
3.
TEL:
(949)610-5894
FAX:
VALUATION: $55,316.00
EMAIL:
FLOOD ZONE: A-0602320143J
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) 647-5812 for an appointment.The drawings/information submitted for Building Safety Division review is incomplete. The applicant shall, prior to resubmitting, complete all construction documents to show compliance with the 2013 California Building Standards Code with local amendments and to clearly indicate the scope of work under this building permit application. There may be additional requirements when complete construction drawings and supporting data is submitted for Building Safety Division review.
Please see corrections on submitted plans. Red marked set must be returned with revised plans. Plans resubmitted without the red markup set may result in delayed review time and additional plancheck fees.
All drawings and supporting documents shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California licensed architect or registered professional engineer. (CRC R301.1.3, CBC 107.1 and 107.3.4.1).All persons preparing plans for others shall sign those plans. Business and Professions Code Chapter 3, Division 3, Section 5536.1 (a).
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.
Provide an Index of drawings on cover sheet.The address of the building, and the name and address of the owner(s) and person(s) preparing the plans are required on the first sheet of the plans. (CBC 107)
Provide building information on plans:
- Occupancy type: R3 / U
- Construction type: Type V – B
Provide a statement on the title sheet of the plans that this project shall comply with following codes:
- 2010 California Residential Code (CRC)
- 2010 California Building Code (CBC)
- 2010 California Electrical Code (CEC)
- 2010 California Mechanical Code (CMC)
- 2010 California Plumbing Code (CPC)
- 2010 California Energy Code (CEnC)
- City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
On fully dimensioned site plan, show location of skate board ramp , and clearances form the structures and property lines.Provide wall legend to distinguish between new / existing / demo walls.Show location of heating equipment on the plans. (CRC R303.8)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:
- In each 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 R315.1 and
R315.2 shall be installed in the following locations: ________.
- 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.
Exception:
Interconnection is not required in existing dwelling units where repairs do not result in the removal of wall and ceiling finishes, there is no access by means of attic, basement or crawl space, and no previous method for interconnection existed.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)Glazing in swinging, sliding, and bifold doors 9 square feet or less shall be a minimum category classification of I (CPSC 16 CFR 1201) and II (CPSC 16 CFR 1201) when more than 9 square feet or sliding. (Table R308.3.1 (1), R308.3 (1)) Garages located less than 3’ from a dwelling unit on the same lot shall be separatedby a minimum ½ -in gypsum board applied to the garage side.Provide the minimum 1-3/8 inch solid-core wood door, a solid or honeycomb core steel door not less than 1-3/8 inch thick, or a 20-minute fire rated door between the garage and residence unless both are protected by an automatic residential fire sprinkler system. (CRC R302.5.1) Doors between the garage and private residence shall be self-closing and self-latching. (CRC R302.5.1) Provide detail of roof construction assembly. (CRC 902.1) Specify ICC approval number and weight per square foot for tile and special roof coverings. (CRC R905.3.4 and R905.3.5) Callout attic vent locations, sizes and types on plans. Provide attic ventilation calculation to show minimum ventilation is provided. (CRC R806.2)The total net free ventilating area shall not be less than 1/150or 1/300 when a Class I or II vapor barrier is installed on the warm-in-winter side of the ceiling. (CRC R806.2) Show exterior wall construction assembly. A minimum of one layer of No. 15 asphalt felt, free from holes and breaks, complying with ASTM D 226 for Type 1 felt shall be applied over studs of all exterior walls. Specify that two layers of Grade D or 60 minute Grade D paper shall be applied over all wood base sheathing. (CRC R703.2) Specify a minimum 0.019” (No. 26 galvanized sheet gage) corrosion-resistant or plastic weep screed located below foundation plate line and 4 inches above grade on all exterior stud walls or 2-inches above paved areas. (CRC R703.6.2.1)
On the drawings, provide Nailing Schedule in conformance with CRC Table R602.3(1).
Provide shearwall at all 4 sides of the addition.
Add note on foundation plan: All hold downs must be tied in place prior to foundation inspection.
3”x3”x.229” steel plate washers are required on all anchor bolts in a braced wall line. (CRC R403.1.6.1)For plywood floor diaphragm specify thickness, grade, T&G edges, panel span rating, nailing schedule and panel layout pattern. (CBC 2305, T2305.2.3, 2306.3, T2306.3.1, and T2306.3.2)Call out minimum thickness of 3½ inch concrete slab on grade, reinforcement, and moisture barrier on foundation plan. (1910.1)
Foundation sections 12/15/18 inches wide, 6/6/8 inches thick and a minimum 12-inch depth below natural ground surface or certified fill grade are required. Wood framing members, including wood sheathing, that rest on exterior foundation walls and are less than 8 inches from exposed earth, shall be of naturally durable or preservative-treated wood. (T1809.7, 1809.7, and 2304.11.2.2)
Provide a minimum of two No. 4 bars at top and at bottom of continuous footing.
Provide footing detail to show bottom rebar at least 3” CLEAR from ground below. (1907.5)
Specify that foundation sills shall be pressure-treated or foundation grade Redwood. (2304.11.2.2)
Foundation and floor slabs on expansive soil shall conform as follows, unless approved soil report indicates soil is not expansive by the Expansion Index Test method, or recommends other details (1808.6 ):
- Continuous footings under exterior walls and interior bearing walls extending below grade 24" and
18" respectively and below foundation wall crawl hole. Piles or piers are permitted without
interconnected grade beams to support first floor loads only. Pad footing located under a reinforced
slab within the confines of a perimeter footing need not be connected by a grade beam.
- Two continuous No. 4 bars 4 inches from bottom and two continuous No. 4 bars 4 inches from top of
foundation.
- Floor slab 3½ inches thick over 4-inch thick coarse aggregate base or plastic moisture barrier
membrane (6 mils thick) and reinforced with No. 3 bars at 24 inches on center both ways or 2 layers
of 6 x 6 - 10/10 welded wire fabric or 1 layer of 6 x 6 welded wire fabric.
- Saturate the soil 18 inches deep before placing the concrete slab.
Note on the plans that foundation anchor bolts in walls shall have an approved plate washer under each nut; and the nuts shall be tightened just prior to covering the wall framing. Plate washers a minimum of 3 inch by 3 inch by 0.229 inch thick shall be used on each bolt. (AF&PA SDPWS 4.3.6.4.3)
Detail the shear transfer connections which transfer lateral forces from horizontal diaphragms through intermediate elements and shear walls to the foundation. (1603)
Detail how the interior shear walls are connected to the roof/floor diaphragm(s). (1603)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):
- 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)Note on plans that “Field-cutting ends, notches and drilled holes of preservative-treated wood shall be treated in the field in accordance with AWPA M4”. (CRC R317-1.1)
Clearly identify all design assumptions & load criteria on the plans. As a minimum:
- Dead Loads of roof/ceiling, floors, exterior/interior walls (R301.2.2.2.1);
- Live Loads for roof, attics with limited storage, attics without storage, habitable attics and attics
served with fixed stairs, floors, and balconies/decks, and stairs per Tables R301.5 & R301.6;
- Wind Loads per Section R301.2.1and wind exposures per Section R301.2.1.5;
- Seismic Loads per Section R301.2.2;
- Local Jurisdiction Design Criteria per Table R301.2(1)
Show blocking at ends of rafters and trusses at exterior walls, at supports of floor joists and at the ridge line of truss roofs. CRC R802.8
Specify the header size at door, window and other openings over 4 ft wide in bearing walls. CRC Table R804.3.5
Provide details for retrofit shear and tension anchor bolts on plans. Provide calculations as needed
Call out anchor bolt size and spacing on foundation plan. Provide 1/2" diameter embedded 7" minimum at 6' o.c. maximum spacing (4' o.c. for 2 stories). CRC R403.1.6
Detail (and reference location on foundation plan) typical foundation sections for: perimeter walls, interior bearing walls, depressed slabs, foundation common to dwelling and garage, garage entrance, spread and/or post pads.
Note on plan that holdown hardware must be secured in place prior to foundation inspection.
The residence shall conform to the State Energy Conservation Standards. Submit forms and calculations for review and blueprint the final forms on the plans.
- Signed Energy Efficiency Documents must be printed on the plans.
- Also, submit 2 copies of signed Energy Efficiency calculations.
- 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, Part 1 (Administration) and Part 6 (2008 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 drawings shall have the required energy efficiency compliance documentation
with completed signature blocks filed on the plans.
-The energy plan check consultant must sign documentation forms on behalf of the Building
Safety Division.
- The energy plan check consultant must also complete the attached “Energy Conservation
Plan Check Consultant Qualification Statement”.
- Refer to the attached public handouts titled “Energy Efficiency Compliance” and “Energy
Efficiency Compliance Documentation”.
- Clarify location and size of all existing and new windows on the drawings. Revise T-24
energy calculations to show compliance.
- Please refer to attached Residential Lighting Design Guide and revise drawings to show
compliance.
Note on the drawings, ventilation heating and air conditioning system shall have MERV 6 filters or better.
Show Radiant Barrier, Cool Roofing, Duct Ceiling as required by the 2008 California Energy Residential Manual for prescriptive Package D. Additions and alterations are required to comply with 2008 CESC Section 152. Submit an energy compliance package showing compliance with package D or a complete performance analysis. (T24-1-10.103) The Mandatory Measures Checklist (MF-1R) form, showing compliance with 2008 CESC Section 150, is to be incorporated into the plans. (T24-1-10.103(a) 2A)The maximum U-factor for glazing is 0.40 for Climate Zones 6 thru10 for Package D. Revise plans to show compliance.Revise framing plans to indicate insulation for walls R=13, ceiling R=30, and raise floor R=19 climate zone 8. (2008 CESC 150) Provide complete engineering calculation and design for possible surcharge load from the existing structures.Provide hydrostatic value to prevent hydrostatic pressure.Show termination of sump drain.Provide sump pump detail & specification.Show how electrical provided to the pump.******Please be advised , this is not a complete plancheck correction, since the plans are not clear and complete , more corrections might be given at the time of resubmittal.******