HomeMy WebLinkAbout220629_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:
10190035
PROJECT ADDRESS:
308 E Pomona St
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER:
Mazarji, ZacTEL:714
647-5831FAX:714
647-5897
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
V B, SPK
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION(S):
R-3, U
PLAN CHECK DATES:
REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS:
APPLICATION
7/19/2016
New two story Single Family
INITIAL REVIEW
9/14/2016
EXPIRATION
1/15/2017
RECHECKS:
1.
PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON:
2.
Michael Lancy
3.
TEL:
(626)862-6566
FAX:
VALUATION: $259,000.00
EMAIL:
mlancy@mlarchitect.net
FLOOD ZONE: X-0602320276J
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, calculations and this correction sheet. A separate sheet for response may be used.Please refer to red marks on the drawings for both architectural and structural drawings as additional plan check comments and revise drawings to show compliance. Resubmit 3corrected sets of plans.Meetings between the project applicant/designer and the plan reviewer shall be by appointment only. Please call (714) 647-5831 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 on drawings. 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.
Structural drawings to be signed and stamped by engineer signing structural calculations responsible for structural design. 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).
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.
- Police Department approval on the corrected/final set of drawings (647-5840).
- Public Works Agency approval (647-5039).
- Fire Department approval on the corrected/final set of drawings (714-573-6108).
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 4bedroom(s).
New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with CRC Section R313.3 or NFPA 13D. Contact the Santa Ana Fire Department for fire sprinkler permit requirements (714) 647-5839. (CRC R313) Please add note on the drawings that Sprinklered system is a deferred submittal and separate plan check.
TITLE SHEETShow the complete legal description and assessor's parcel number on the plans.
Provide building information on plans: Please refer to red marks on the drawings.
-Occupancy type: R3
- Construction type: Type V – B
- Fire sprinklered: Yes / NoProvide complete project description with detailed description of scope of work.
SITE PLAN
Provide dimensioned eave / overhang / projection setback to all property lines.
Provide existing and proposed contours/spot elevations to indicate general site slope and drainage pattern.(CBC 107). Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls. The grade shall fall a minimum of 6 inches within the first 10 feet. (CRC R401.3)
Specify finish floor elevation of first floor. (CBC 107.2.5) and slope of site for drainage.
Provide and show on the plans, house street number visible and legible from street. (Minimum 4”High x 1” Wide) CRC R319
FLOOR PLANAll 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:
- Ineach 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
- 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.Provide details of the deck/balcony and specify method of waterproofing. List ICC approval number for decking material. Show two percent minimum slope. (CRC R905.10.1)Show location of heating equipment on the plans. (CRC R303.8). 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)Show 30-inch clear width for water closet compartments and 24-inch clearance in front of a water closet. 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) Show location of attic access on architectural and roof framing plan, 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)
LIGHT AND VENTILATIONNet window opening for ventilation at family room shall be a minimum of 4 % of the floor area. (CRC R303.1) (Natural light, 8% of floor area). Revise drawings to show compliance. Bathroom or service room minimum window areas shall not be less than 3 square feet and 50% openable or, provide a mechanical ventilation system exhausted to the outside capable of providing 50 cubic feet per minute for intermittent ventilation 25 cubic feet per minute for continuous ventilation. (CRC R303.3). Clarify on the drawings if opeanble/slider widows are provided. Label each window such as slider for light compliance.Bathrooms, laundry rooms, water closet compartments and similar rooms shall be mechanically ventilated in accordance with the CMC.
EXITING REQUIREMENTSRevise plans to 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) Specify that the maximum slope of any landing shall not exceed ¼ inch per foot. (CRC R311.3)
GLAZINGGlazing 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)) Glazing over 9 square feet in area with bottom edge less than 18” above the floor and exposed top edge greater than 36” above the floor shall be safety glazed. (CRC R308.4 (3)) 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))
STAIRWAYProvide a complete full-height section and details of actual layout of stairway showing: (CRC R311.7)
- Provide complete framing plan of actual layout of stairway including handrail and guards framing and attachment details. structural calculations for design and justification may be required- Minimum width of 36 inches.
- Minimum headroom of 6 feet 8 inches.
- Framing (stringer, landing, etc.) size, bracing, connections, footings.
- Stairways positively anchored to the primary structure without using toe nails or nails subject to
withdrawal.
- Enclosed usable space under a stairway requires ½ inch gypsum board on the enclosed side. (CRC
R302.7)Stairways within dwelling units and 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)Exterior stairways serving a dwelling unit shall have an artificial light source located in the immediate vicinity of the top landing of the stairway. (CRC R303.6)The minimum clear width of stairways is clear 36” above the handrail. 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) Show a ½ inch gypsum board at enclosed space under the stairway. (CRC R302.7) Provide a stairway cross-section showing minimum clear headroom of 6'-8". (CRC R311.3.2) Dimension landings at top and bottom of stairs measured in the direction of travel not less than the stair width. (CRC R311.7.5) 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) 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.Where guards are used as handrails at the sides of stairs they shall have a height between 34-38 inches. (CRC R312.2.7) Provide dimensioned details of handrail grips showing a minimum edges radius of 0.01 inch and shall have a one of the following:
- Circular cross sectional diameter shall be between 1 ¼” and 2”. Non-circular handrails shall have
a perimeter dimension between 4 and 6 ¼ inches with a maximum cross section of dimension of
2 ¼ inches. (CRC R311.7.7.3 (1))
- Handrails with a perimeter dimension > 6 ¼ inches shall have a graspable finger on both sides of
the profile between 1 1/4” to 2 ¾” beginning within ¾” from the top of the profile and achieve a
minimum 5/16” depth within 7/8” below the widest profile point and shall continue a minimum 3/8”
to a level not less than 1¾” below the tallest portion of the profile. (CRC R311.7.7.3 (2)) Handrails shall be continuous except at a turn they are permitted to be interrupted by a newel post and have a minimum clear distance between the wall and handrail grip of 1 ½ inches. (CRC R311.7.7.2)
GUARDSProvide a 42 inch high guardrail at balconies, landings and decks located more than 30” vertically to the floor or grade below. (CRC R312.1 & R312.2) Provide detail of the guard showing that a 4” diameter sphere may not pass through any opening in the guard. (CRC R312.3)Where guards are used as handrails, provide a detail of the guard (including a handrail on open sides of the stairway) showing that a 4 3/4” diameter sphere may not pass through the open space between intermediate rails and pickets. The open space between the riser tread and bottom rail of the guard shall not allow a 6-inch diameter sphere to pass through. (CRC R312.3)
ROOF CONSTRUCTION AND COVERINGSpecify ICC approval number and weight per square foot for tile and special roof coverings per roofing material specified/deigned in structural calculations. (CRC R905.3.4 and R905.3.5) Provide cross ventilation for attic and each enclosed rafter space as specified in CRC Section R806. 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 1/150 or 1/300 when a Class I or II vapor barrier is installed on the warm-in-winter side of the ceiling. (CRC R806.2) The total net free ventilating area shall not be less than 1/300 when at least 50% and not more than 80% of the required ventilating area is provided by ventilators located in the upper portion of the space to be ventilated at least 3 feet above the eave or cornice vents with the balance of the required ventilation provided by eave or cornice vents. Show high/low vent locations on plans. (CRC R806.2)Unvented attic assemblies shall comply with CRC R806.4. Fireblockingis 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)
STRUCTURAL
Show location of project on seismic maps to identify seismic design coefficients to be used. You may also chose to use http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/hazmaps/design and print out the design values and submit a copy with your re-submittal.Structural calculations are incomplete. Submit complete structural calculations for vertical lateral loads. Structural calculations and drawings to be signed and stamped by engineer/architect signing/stamping the calculations. Additional Structural Corrections may apply.Submit calculations for followings:
-Stairway(s).
- Handrail(s)/Guard(s).
- Guard(s).
Cross reference all calculations for joists, beams, shear walls, etc., to framing/floor plans. For plywood floor and roof 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)Clearly show on the plans how second floor lateral loads are transferred to first floor shear walls. Provide continuous 2nd floor plywood diaphragm to exterior shear walls of first floor, when second floor exterior shear walls are recessed. See red mark drawings.
Provide detail the shear transfer connections (See red mark drawings) which transfer lateral forces from horizontal diaphragms through intermediate elements and shear walls to the foundation. Detail how the interior shear walls are connected to the roof/floor diaphragm(s). (1603) Provide diaphragm chord connection details addressing both tension and compression loading
Provide legible foundation plan and show location of shear walls including location of each holdown based of structural calculations of each shear wall analysis. Submit calculation for shear wall analysis for each floor.
Show location of all roof hip and valley on roof framing plan.
Submit calculations for foundation analysis including floor beams (2) 2x8 with 10’-0” span and roof beams (B-1, B-6 and H-2?)
Specify on the framing plans the shear wall material, thickness, size and spacing of fasteners and sole plate nailing. Call out anchor bolt spacing and hold down hardware on foundation plan.Submit two (2) copies of a geotechnical report for the subject project in accordance with CBC Section 1802. The geotechnical engineer shall include in said report applicable items noted under CBC Section 1803.6.CBC Section 1803.6 Reports. The soil classification and design load-bearing capacity shall be shown on the construction document. Where required by the building official, a written report of the investigation shall be submitted that includes, but need not be limited to, the following information:
-A plot showing the location of test borings and/or excavations.
- A complete record of the soil samples.
- A record of the soil profile.
- Elevation of the water table, if encountered.
- Recommendations for foundation type and design criteria, including but not limited to: bearing
capacity of natural or compacted soil; provisions to mitigate the effects of expansive soils; mitigation
of the effects of liquefaction, differential settlement and varying soil strength; and the effects of
adjacent loads.
- Expected total and differential settlement.
- Pile and pier foundation information in accordance with Section 1810.
- Special design and construction provisions for footings or foundations founded on expansive
soils, as necessary.
- Compacted fill material properties and testing in accordance with Section 1804.5.
(When applicable based of geotechnical report) 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 drawings: "Truss supplier shall submit calculations and shop drawings signed by a registered civil engineer to the responsible project designer who agrees to review the shop drawings for acceptance prior to fabrication. Shop drawings and calculations shall be submitted to the Building Safety Division for acceptance after the responsible project designer has noted his/her acceptance and prior to fabrication.”
Truss drawings must reflect compliance with CBC Sections as follow:
-Plans, structural calculations, and specifications must be prepared by a California registered civil
engineer. (A106.1)
-Regulation of prefabricated construction including required inspections and certifications. (1703.6)
-Connectors and fasteners shall be installed in accordance with CBC Section 2304.9.
-Metal-plate-connected wood trusses shall conform to CBC Section 2303.4. Provide evidence of
required fabrication, storage, handling and delivery inspections.
-When bearing studs are spaced at 24-inch intervals and top plates are less than two 2-inches by
6-inches, and when trusses are spaced at more than 16” intervals, such trusses shall bear within
5” of the studs beneath or a third top plate shall be installed. (2308.9.2.2)
-The ICC approved agency number must be noted on shop drawings.
- Note: If the responsible project designer declines to agree to review shop drawings, complete
structural calculations and drawings for trusses shall be submitted for review and acceptance by the
Building Safety Division prior to issuance of permits for the subject project.
CBC Section 1910.1. A 6-mil (0.006 inch) polyethylene vapor retarder with joints lapped not less than 6 inches shall be placed between the base course or subgrade and the concrete floor slab, or other approved equivalent methods or materials shall be used to retard vapor transmission through the floor slab.
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)
- 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)
- All stud bearing walls are required to comply with the minimum requirements for load bearing walls.
Show location(s) and provide typical construction details. (2308.9)
ENERGY CONSERVATION
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.
- Please show compliance with Residential Lighting as part of mandatory measures on the drawings.
The residence shall conform to the State Energy Conservation Standards, show compliance with following items:
Note on the drawings, ventilation heating and air conditioning system shall have MERV 6 filters or better.
Provide continuous operating exhaust fan in the bathroom with required ventilation rate per Section 150-o, Table 4-7 of 2008 Residential Compliance Manual. Ventilation air must come directly from the outdoors and not from attic or crawl spaces. The CF-1R form is to be signed by the Document Author and Building Designer and incorporated into the plans. (T24-1-10.103(a) 2A)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)Indicate all compliance measures from the energy compliance documentation on the plans. (i.e., Insulation for sections, U-factors SHGC). Revise door and window schedule or floor plans to show compliance. (T24-1-10.111). All new windows and doors shall have a label indicating the U-factor and SHGU. Comply with energy documentation requirements.Indicate mechanical equipment on plans, specify the make, model, capacities, and minimum efficiencies for both heating and cooling, and provide evidence of 2013 CESC certification. (2013 CESC 112 & 150(h)) Indicate water heater insulation requirements on the CF-1R form. Minimum external insulation is R-12 or internal insulation of R-16. (2013 CESC 150(j))
GREEN BUILDING CODEPlease refer to attached CalGreen handouts and provide a completed FORMS on the drawings and show compliance with following: Illustrate that potable water use is reduced by at least 20 percent. CGBC 4303.1 Indicate the method of compliance, either prescriptive or performance. Note: Provide "Baseline Water Use" document (WS-l)Provide 20% Reduction Water Use document (WS-2)Both WS-l and WS-2 shall be submitted as part of the plan check approval process.Reduce construction waste by recycling or salvaging for re-use a minimum of 50 percent of the nonhazardous construction and demolition debris, or meet the local construction and demolition waste management ordinance, whichever is more stringent. CGBC 4.408.1kfj Adhesives, adhesive bonding primers, adhesive primers, sealants, sealant primers, and caulks shall comply with local or regional air pollution control or air quality management district rules where applicable, or meet the requirement of SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC limits and prohibition on the use of certain toxic chemicals, except per subsection 2. COBC 4.504.2.1, subsection 1Note on the plans that aerosol adhesives, smaller unit sizes of adhesives, and sealant or caulking compounds (in units of product, less packing, which do not weigh more than 1 pound and do not consist of more than 16 fluid ounces shall comply with statewide VOC standards and other requirements, including prohibitions on the use of certain toxic compounds, of CCR, Title 17, commencing with Section 94507. 4 CGBC.504.2.1, subsection 2Carpet cushion shall meet the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Program, carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of CGBC Table 4.504.1. CGBC 4.504.3.1,4.504.3.2Bathroom exhaust fans shall be ENERGY STAR compliant, ducted to terminate outside the building, and controlled by a humidistat capable of being adjusted between the relative humidity range of 50 to 80 percent. CGBC 4.506
MECHANICAL
Show compliance with following items:Provide anchorage details for FAU units. (CMC 303.4) Provide combustion air for a water heater and/or an FAU located within 12 inches of top and bottom of the compartment. (CMC 701.10(4&6) & 701.3) Provide a 3-inch clearance on all sides, back and top and 6 inches in front of the furnace and water heater. (CMC 904.2) Enclosures housing an FAU or water heater cannot open into bedrooms, closets, or bathrooms unless enclosed in a fire rated enclosure. (CMC 904.1) 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) Show 22 x 30 inch clear access to the furnace. Provide a maximum of 20 feet from opening to furnace. (CMC 904) Revise plans to indicate how separate combustion air is provided for FAU located in attic. (CMC 701.3) Show exhaust hood and exhaust vent above cooking appliances at the kitchen. (CMC 504.2) Show how the dryer will be vented to the outside air. (CMC 504.3) The maximum length of a dryer vent is 14 feet with two bends. Two feet shall be decreased for each bend more than two, unless approved by the Building Official. (CMC 504.3.2.2) A dryer compartment shall be provided with a minimum opening of 100 square inches for makeup air in the door or by other approved means. (CMC 504.3.2) Show location on the drawings.
PLUMBING
Show compliance with following items:Minimum slope of sewer line and drainage piping is 2%. (CPC 708) Provide complete routing plans for sewer drainage piping from the furthest most fixtures to sewer lateral. Revise plan to indicate slopes and cleanouts. Note on the plans: "An approved backwater valve is required for drainage piping serving fixtures located below the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover. Fixtures above such elevation shall not discharge through the backwater valve. Clean outs for drains that pass through a back water valve shall be clearly identified with a permanent label stating “backwater valve downstream." (CPC 710.1) Bathtub and shower floors and walls above bathtubs with installed shower head and in shower compartments shall be finished with a nonabsorbent surface. Such wall surface shall extend to a height of not less than 6’ above the floor. (CRC R307.2) All hose bibs must be protected by an anti siphon device. (CPC 603.1) Provide a minimum of 18 inches high platform for water heater and FAU or other gas appliance located in the garage. (CMC 307.1) Provide protection from auto impact for water heaters located in the garage. (CMC 307) Provide water heater anchor straps within the upper and lower 1/3. (CPC 508.2)
ELECTRICAL
Show compliance with following items:Specify that Ground Circuit Interrupter (GFI) outlets shall be provided in bathrooms, crawl spaces, outside, and at all kitchen counters and islands. (CEC 210.8(A)) Provide an electrical floor plan showing location of receptacle and lighting outlets. (CEC 210.52(A-H) & 210.70) Provide receptacles within 2 feet of kitchen sink and at 4 feet on-center at counters (12” or more in width) and islands. (CEC 210.52(C)) Provide at least one outlet for island or peninsular counter space. (CEC 210.52(C) 2&3) electrical plans to show receptacle outlets so that no point along the wall is further than 6 feet from an outlet. (CEC 210.52(A)) All power and lighting outlets in family rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, hallways and similar areas are to be protected by a “combination AFCI breaker”. Kitchens, bathrooms, and basements are exempt from this requirement. (CEC 210.12(B)) Bathrooms and powder rooms are required to have at least one GFI receptacle outlet within 36 inches of each lavatory. (CEC 210.52(D)) At least one outlet to be installed at the front and rear of each dwelling unit. (CEC 210.52(E)) An accessible receptacle outlet is required on balconies, decks, or porches of dwelling units above grade level. (CEC 210.52(E) 3) Hallways longer than 10 feet are required to have at least one receptacle outlet. (CEC 210.52(H)) Lighting outlets are required in habitable rooms, bathroom, hallways, garages, and at exterior doors. Revise plans to show compliance. (CEC 210.70(A)) Revise plans to show locations of light switches at both top and bottom of stairways. (CEC 210.70(A)) Provide an exterior light at all exterior doors switched by the door. (CEC 210.70(A)) All 15- and 20- ampere, 125- and 250-volt non-locking receptacles that are installed on the exterior of a dwelling unit and located in damp or wet locations, shall be listed as weather-resistant type. (CEC 406.8(A) (B)) Electrical panels or other over current devices, other than supplementary overcorrect protection, shall not be located in bathrooms or in the vicinity of easily ignitable material such as clothes closets. (CEC 230.70(A) & 240.24D&E) Any fixed appliance such as disposal, dishwasher, clothes washer, dryer, built-in heaters, or any other fixed appliance with 1/4 H.P. motor or larger, shall be on a separate #12 AWG wire branch circuit. Each dwelling unit shall have installed therein an individual disposal circuit supplied with minimum #12 AWG wire and a 15 AMP indicating-type switch. (CEC 210.23 & 220) There shall be no more than six disconnecting means per service grouped in any one location without a main disconnect. (CEC 230.71) Show a concrete encased electrode (UFER ground) on the foundation plan, sized in accordance with Article 250.52A (3).