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Home My WebLink About201384_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: 10183674 PROJECT ADDRESS: 942 W River Ln 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 1/15/2015 INITIAL REVIEW 1/23/2015 EXPIRATION 7/14/2015 RECHECKS: 1. PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON: 2. Charles d'Arcy 3. TEL: (949)923-1305 FAX: VALUATION: $107,000.00 EMAIL: Charles@darcyarchitecture.com FLOOD ZONE: AE-0602320144J(281sf/3017sf) Less than 10% 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 3corrected sets of plans.Resubmit marked original.(when meeting is needed) Meetings between the project applicant/designer and the plan reviewer shall be by appointment only. Please call (714) 647-5831 for an appointment. 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. 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.For an FAU located in the attic provide a minimum access of 22 x 30 inches, a 24-inch wide walkway, a 30-inch deep work platform, and electric light outlet adjacent to the furnace and switched by the opening. (CMC 904.11 & 305)Shower compartments and walls above bathtubs with shower heads installed shall be finished with a smooth, nonabsorbent surface to a height of not less than 72” above the floor. (CRC R307.2)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. (CPC411.7) 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) Show location of heating equipment on the plans. (CRC R303.8). When applicable, for an FAU located in the attic provide a minimum access of 22 x 30 inches, a 24-inch wide walkway, a 30-inch deep work platform, and electric light outlet adjacent to the furnace and switched by the opening. (CMC 904.11 & 305)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)Indicate that a landing, with a width not less than the width of door and length in the direction of travel of not less than 36 inches, will be provided on each side of doors. The 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) Fireblocking is 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)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.Indicate size of all widows and area of opening of each window of bedrooms to insure compliance. 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 is below ground level refer to CRC Section R310.2 for additional requirements.Glazing in door and enclosures for hot tubs, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathrooms, showers less than 5’ above the standing surface shall have a minimum category classification of II (CPSC 16 CFR 1201). (CRC TR308.3.1 (1) & 308.4(5)) Glazing within 24” arc of either vertical edge of the door and less than 5’ from the walking surface shall be safety glazed. (CRC R308.4 (2)) Provide the followings for new fire place: - Provide details of masonry firebox and chimney construction in accordance with CRC R1003 & R1001. - Provide 2 inch minimum (1 inch for exterior chimneys) clear air space between chimney and wood construction from the front faces and sides and 4 inch from the back face. (CRC R1001.11)- Provide details of the fireplace, indicate chimney lining, reinforcing, ties to building, etc. (CRC R1003 & R1001) - Call out make, model and ICC, UL or third party approval number for the prefabricated metal fireplace and chimney. (CRC R1004.1 & R1005.1)- Show height of the chimney to be two feet above roof level within 10 feet of chimney, and not less than three feet from point where chimney passes through roof. (CRC R1003.9.1) - Provide Seismic reinforcing for section (CRC R1003)- Provide anchoring detail or masonry heart to foundation. (CRC 1002.4)Private garage shall be separated from the residence and its attic by a minimum 5/8” Type ‘X” 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) Provide a weep screed for stucco at the foundation plate line a minimum of 4 inches above the earth or 2 inches above paved areas. (2512.1.2)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. - 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) The residence shall conform to the 2013 State Energy Conservation Standards. Submit forms and calculations for review and blueprint the final forms on the plans. - SignedEnergy Efficiency Documents must be printed on the plans. - 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. - Show compliance with Residential Lighting Design Guide on the drawings. A T-24 energy calculation shows R-15 wall construction. Provide a wall construction detail (Applies to architectural and structural) to show Correct 2x studs to meet R15 wall insulation. Reference sheet RMS-1, Clarify if wet room glazing area is included in the computation of new glazing. Revise T-24 calculation if applicable. Specify instantaneous Gas water heater and show location on the drawings with efficiency of .95 or higher. In lieu of soils investigation report per Sections 1803.6 of the 2013 California Building Code, revise structural calculations for minimum foundation/footing design per City of Santa Ana internal policy as follows:(Revise drawings) - Allowable foundation pressure not to exceed 1000 PSF.Lateral 100PCF. - Footing to have minimum reinforcement of: 2 #4 at top and 2 #4 at bottom. Reference sheets S-2, Please specify special inspection for nailing of 4” or less for vertical or horizontal diaphragms. Refer to sheet D-1 red marks for additional plan check comments.