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PLAN CHECK NO:
10188113
PROJECT ADDRESS:
500 W Santa Ana Blvd
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER:
So, AnsonTEL:714
647-5830FAX:714
647-5897
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
II A, SPK
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION(S):
A-3, B, E, U
PLAN CHECK DATES:
REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS:
APPLICATION
2/1/2016
INITIAL REVIEW
2/12/2016
EXPIRATION
7/30/2016
RECHECKS:
1.
PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON:
2.
Scott Nusinow
3.
TEL:
(310)838-2100
FAX:
VALUATION:$2,000,000.00
EMAIL:
scottn@berliner-architects.com
FLOOD ZONE:X-0602320276J
Note: Numbers in parenthesis (unless otherwise noted) refer to code sections of the 2013 California Building Code (CBC); MC = 2013 California Mechanical Code; PC = 2013 California Plumbing Code; EC = 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, 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) 647-5830 for an appointment.Please return marked up set of drawings with corrections.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.CBC Sections A106.1 and A106.3.4.1, All drawings and supporting documents shall be prepared, stamped and signed by a California licensed architect or registered civil engineer.All persons preparing plans, specifications, and instruments of service for others shall sign those plans, specifications and other instruments of service for others shall sign those plans, specifications and other instruments of service and all contracts therefore. This requirement applies to both exempt and non-exempt projects. Business and Professions Code Chapter 3, Division 3, Section 5536.1(a).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)
- Grading Permit. Application is made through the Building Safety Division (647-5800) and the plan review is by
the Public Works Agency (647-5039)
- County of Orange Health Department approval on the corrected/final set of drawings (667- 3600)
- School District Compliance Certificate; 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 work. Refer to the attached handout.
- Proof of Worker’s Compensation Insurance shall be required at the time of permit issuance
- Information Technology equipment rooms require a completed electrical plan check prior to issuance of the
building permit to ensure compliance with the 2013 California Electrical Code (CEC) Article 645, Electronic
Computer/Data Processing Equipment. CEC Article 645 may require fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings for
the computer room(s). For additional information, contact Mr. Scott Davis, Electrical Plan Check at (714) 647-
5822.State Division of Occupational Safety Permit (Cal/OSHA) (939-0145). A Cal/OSHA permit is required for:
- Construction of trenches or excavations which are 5‘or deeper and into which a person is required to descend.
- The construction or demolition of any building, structure, false-work, or scaffolding more than three stories
high or the equivalent height.Submit a signed copy of the contract showing labor and materials for all work to be done under the subject building permit application. The plan check engineer may accept the contract price as the valuation of improvements for unique/unusual projects in lieu of using a cost per square foot basis.Provide pedestrian protection in accordance with CBC Section 3306. Show location and type of protection on plan view. Provide typical construction details, sections, and elevations of pedestrian protection required. Pedestrian protection constructed within a public right of way shall require a building permit issued by the Building Safety Division and a separate approval from the City’s Public Works Agency (714) 647-5039.Occupancies storing, handling, using, and/or selling hazardous materials, liquids, and chemicals shall submit a list of all said materials, listing their quantities and how they relate to specific California Building Code Table items. Note on the Floor Plan, type and quantity of hazardous material in each control area and fire-resistive rating for fire barriers.Occupancies using hazardous materials are subject to special requirements. It is the applicant’s/owner’s responsibility, PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL, to make this known to the Building, Planning, or Fire Departments.When there has been a change in use or occupancy classifications, drawings shall show compliance with the CBC requirements for the new classifications. Reference CBC Section 3408.Sheet A0.01First Plan Check Comments:Fire-resistance rating requirements for exteriors walls and opening protections based on Fire Separation distance Analysis.Site plan shows garage structure and Educational building on the same lot. Two buildings on the same lot shall be regulated as separate buildings or shall be considered as portions of one building if the building height of each building and the aggregate building area of the buildings are within the limitation of Table 503 as modified by Section 504 and 506. Per conversation with Architect On Record during the site-walk on 02/18/16, each building will be analyzed separately. Please provide the following information on plan.Show an assumed property line between garage and Educational building.Show the Fire-separation distances from face-of-wall to an assumed property line for both buildings.Identify the required fire-resistance rating requirements for exterior walls for both buildings.Show existing exterior walls and proposed exterior walls’ fire-resistance rating are equal or better than the required fire-resistance rating requirements.Based on Fire Separation Distances established in step b, determine the percentage of allowable area for openings per CBC Table 705.8. Identify fire-rating of openings on “Code analysis plans” from sheet A0.01 through A0.14. In addition, identify fire-ratings on window schedule and door schedule.Responses:a) See A0.01, A0.11-A0.14 b) See A0.11-A0.14 c) See 01/A0.01, Note #1 d) See 01/A0.01, Note #1 e) See A0.01 - A0.14, Fire Separation Distance Diagrams f) See A0.11 – A0.14, Also A3.23Second Plan Check Comments:Revised site plan has been provided. Site plan indicates Fire-Wall design per California Building Code Section 706. The openings between garage and school building are noted to comply with Section 716.5 on plan. In addition, note #1 states “Per Section 706.5.1.1, 4’-0” of exterior wall adjacent to intersection of said walls and fire wall to be 1-hour rated minimum; any doors in this portion of wall to be 45 rated min.”Fire wall design is utilized in order to separate the garage and school building in allowable area calculations per Section 503. Using existing CMU wall as a Fire wall, the Fire wall must meet the definition per Code. First, a Fire-wall is defined as a fire-resistance rated wall having protected openings, which restricts the spread of fire and extends continuously from the foundation to or through the roof. Second, the fire wall shall have sufficient structural stability under fire conditions to allow collapse of construction on either side without collapse of the wall. Based on the first criteria of the fire wall, an existing CMU wall meets and exceeds the required 2-hour fire rated requirement. However, it is unclear if the fire-wall meets the second criteria of the definition without a cross-sectional drawing. The floor constructions on both sides of the Fire Wall may be supported by the Fire wall. If both sides of the floors are structurally supported by the Fire Wall, collapse of one side of the building will compromise the other side of the building. Please follow the following information:Provide cross-sectional drawing at the Fire Wall and show floor support conditions on both sides of the building.On sheet A0.11 – keynote #9, the Fire Wall is designed for a minimum of 2-hour fire rating. Identify the item number per 2013 CBC Table 721.1 (2).Openings at the Fire wall are not shown on floor plans. Identify all openings at the Fire Wall on all floors with door schedule identifying the minimum fire rated protection.Provide a detail for existing wall between garage and school building. The wall’s construction, thickness, and continuity will be verify as a qualify Fire Wall by City inspector.First Plan Check Comments:Revise the occupant load factor to “7” at Multi-Purpose Room “113”. Revise exit calculations as necessary.Responses:a) OK, see A0.11Second Plan Check Comments:Occupant load factor and exit calculations have been revised. An exit passageway is provided for the Multi-purpose Room. Show the maximum diagonal distance in the Multi-purpose room, and show the separation distance between two exits exceeds Code minimum.The student center room has been redesigned. Since the occupant load has increased above 50, the room is considered as an assembly space. Provide occupancy-separation wall construction between the Student room and Lobby area.Sheet A0.12First Plan Check Comments: Revise the occupant load factor to “7” at deck area. Revise exit calculations as necessary.Responses:Per meeting with OCFA, Deck to be considered at 15 occupant load factor. Occupied area allowed to be limited with planters.Second Plan Check Comments:Use occupant load factor of “7” at deck area. Use planters to reduce the usable area on deck. The current design does not reduce usable space on deck. In addition, provide architectural details on planters.First Plan Check Comments:Per conversation with Architect On Record on site-walk visit (02/18/16), please revise the Path of Travel direction from the garage to primary entrance of the building.Response: Revised, See 01/A0.01Second Plan Check Comments:Provide accessible directional signage detail and cross reference signage location on the site plan.Sheet A0.11First Plan Check Comments: Please provide referenced-detail number on note #3 and #4 under Code Analysis.Response: RevisedSecond Plan Check Comments: UL listing “U437” is not found in the UL Directory. Please provide copy of listing.First Plan Check Comments: Revise note #3 under Keynotes: “Allowable exit access door separation is reduced to 1/3 of the diagonal per 1015.2.1 exception 2.”Response: RevisedSecond Plan Check Comments: Not done.First Plan Check Comments: A door is shown from the garage. Provide door schedule ID number on second floor plan to determine exit or entrance access. In addition, specify the required fire rating for openings per plan check comment # 52.
Response:Door removed; door was filled in prior.Second Plan Check Comments: The wall between garage and school building is now used as a Fire Wall. All openings along the Fire walls required protection. Show on plan the required fire rating on all doors.Structural ReviewStructural drawings and calculations have been reviewed and approved.