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HomeMy WebLinkAbout214921_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: 10188230 PROJECT ADDRESS: 5321 W First St PLAN CHECK ENGINEER: Chehade, NabilTEL:714 647-5848FAX:714 647-5897 TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: V B OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION(S): R-3, U PLAN CHECK DATES: REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS: APPLICATION 2/11/2016 INITIAL REVIEW 3/23/2016 EXPIRATION 8/9/2016 RECHECKS: 1. PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON: 2. John Nguyen 3. TEL: (714)904-9518 FAX: VALUATION:$319,300.00 EMAIL: nguyenjdl@yahoo.com FLOOD ZONE:A-0602320252J Note: Numbers in parenthesis (unless otherwise noted) refer to code sections of the 2007 California Building Code (CBC); MC = 2007 California Mechanical Code; PC = 2007 California Plumbing Code; EC = 2007 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 corrected sets of plans.Meetings between the project applicant/designer and the plan reviewer shall be by appointment only. Please call (714) 647-5848 for an appointment. 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).All persons preparing plans for others shall sign those plans. Business and Professions Code Chapter 3, Division 3, Section 5536.1 (a). 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. - Fire Department approval on the corrected/final set 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 issuance. - 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. -Grading Permit. Application is made through the Building Safety Division (647-5800) and the plan review is by the Public Works Agency (647-5039). -In addition to other fees, a "Park Acquisition and Development Fee" in the amount shownbelow shall be required pursuant to a resolution of the City Council for the Recreation andCommunity Services Agency; net addition of ________ bedroom(s). Amount of $5,233.96; net addition of 4 bedrooms Amount of $4,726.87; net addition of 3 bedrooms Amount of $3,523.12; net addition of 2 bedrooms Amount of $2,644.15; net addition of 1 bedroom Provide existing and proposed contours/spot elevations to indicate general site slope and drainage pattern. (A105.3 and 106) This project is in a special flood hazard area designated on the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) as zone A or AE. This zone requires that the lowest finish floor elevation (including basement) of the structure shall be at (or above) base flood elevation determined by a hydrology study for the A zone, or at (or above) the base flood elevation specified for the AE zone, on the flood insurance rate map. All elevations must be referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum. Reference should be made to the Flood Plain Management Ordinance, Santa Ana Municipal Code, Chapter 7, for complete requirements. Drawings shall show compliance with said ordinance including noting flood zone and finish floor elevation." Note on plans: "A Federal Emergency Management Agency National Flood Insurance Program ELEVATION CERTIFICATE shall be completed by a California Licensed Land Surveyor or California Registered Civil Engineer who is authorized to practice land surveying. The completed ELEVATION CERTIFICATE must be submitted to the Building Inspector at the time of foundation inspection, and a final certificate must be submitted at the time of final 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. Have the consulting geotechnical engineer review and approve the foundation plans. (1802) Note on the Foundation Plan(s): “Provide two copies of a compaction report reviewed, accepted, and stamped by the architect or structural engineer of record. The reports are to be submitted to, and accepted by, the Building Safety Division prior to calling for foundation inspection. Please telephone (714) 647- 5848 for an appointment with the plan check engineer to accept the two certified copies of the compaction report.” Elements of appliances which create a glow, spark, or flame shall be located a minimum of 18" above garage floor. (M308.1) The dwelling shall have water closets (toilets) which use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush. (PC 402.2) Geotechnical engineer discuss the issue of potential liquefaction potential and how to mitigate it. Currently the geotechnical report addresses the issue and gives instructions to follow the recommendation for site preparation to reduce the impact of liquefaction .(The recommendation provided are very general in nature and are what is normally required for the majority of the sites even without liquefaction potential). There is some contradiction in the geotechnical report regarding the preparation of the subgrade below the slab. The geotechnical report recommends following the requirements in Cal Green. Cal Green requires a 4” crushed rocks and a layer of Visqueen placed directly under the concrete slab. The recommendations presented in this report are a deviation from CalGreen and should be addressed as such. Add a note to plans to indicate that the differed trusses to be submitted to the building department for review, and for the owner/contractor to allow a minimum of two weeks for review. This note is in addition to the notes that have already been added to the plans regarding the differed submittal.