HomeMy WebLinkAbout237054_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:
10195131
PROJECT ADDRESS:
111 N McClay St
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
12/20/2017
Fire damaged building and add new 2nd story
INITIAL REVIEW
1/8/2018
EXPIRATION
6/18/2018
RECHECKS:
1.
PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON:
2.
Bill Dalati
3.
TEL:
(714)448-9633
FAX:
VALUATION: $105,512.00
EMAIL:
bdalati1@gmail.com
FLOOD ZONE: X-0602320276J
Note: Numbers in parenthesis (unless otherwise noted) refer to code sections of the 2016 California Residential Code (CRC); 2016 California Building Code (CBC); CMC = 2016 California Mechanical Code; CPC = 2016California Plumbing Code; CEC = 2016 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. Meetings between the project applicant/designer and the plan reviewer shall be by appointment only. Please call (714) 647-5831 for an appointment, if needed.Please see red mark drawings for additional plan check comments. Red marked set must be returned with e sets of revised plans. All final 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).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. Plan check comments are FYI. 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.
- 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.
Provide complete dimensioned floor plan of existing house including all exterior walls and note the total floor area of existing house. Indicate new additional floor area compare to original floor area of house for school fees and note on the drawings. Please refer to red marks on the drawings.
Provide and show on the plans, house street number visible and legible from street. (Minimum 4”High x 1” Wide) CRC R319
Add a note on the cover sheet: “Separate permit(s) is/are required for accessory building, landscape, patio covers, fences, swimming pool, retaining walls, demolition, etc.”
Specify finish floor elevation of first floor. (CBC 107.2.5). 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)
Provide eave / overhang / projection setback to all property lines.Projections of dwelling units and accessory buildings without an automatic residential fire sprinkler protection are not permitted less than 2 feet to the property line and are required to be 1 hour fire rated on the underside with a fire separation distance between 2 feet and 5 feet. (CRC Table R302.1 (1)) Walls of dwelling units and accessory buildings without an automatic residential fire sprinkler protection with a fire separation distance less than 5 feet are required to have a full one hour rating. (CRC Table R302.1 (1)) 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.
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)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. R310.1.3) 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) Drawings to indicate that new 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) 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)) 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)) Provide a complete full-height section and details of stairway showing: (CRC R311.7).
- Minimum headroom of 6 feet 8 inches.
- Framing (stringer, landing, etc.) size, bracing, connections, footings. - 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)Show a ½ inch gypsum board at enclosed space under the stairway. (CRC R302.7) 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) 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))Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above by not less than a 5/8-in type X gypsum board. CRC R302.6 (Or when less than 5”-0” from assumed PL between residence and garage).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)
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 framed buildings which are required to be designed by an engineer or architect must be signed
prior to submission into plan check
- 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)
- Other methods may be used provided a satisfactory engineering and/or architectural design is
submitted.
The residence shall conform to the State Energy Conservation Standards. Submit forms and calculations for review and blueprint the final forms on the plans. (Please refer to red marks on the T-24 drawings to revise for correct floor area.)
The plan check consultant must sign documentation certifying that a thorough, competent review
has been performed on behalf of the Enforcement Agency. Please see attached.
Provided 2016 Gal Green Forms to be completed with information highlighted on the red marks drawings.
Proposed ridge board (2x12) to be revised to be designed as ride beam including positive attachments for ridge beam and roof rafters when rafter ties/ceiling joist is not provided.
Submit calculations for design of shear block (Nail/bolt) due do large span of roof rafters. 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) provided detail is incorrect. Provide structural calculations and drawings, stamped and signed by a California licensed architect or registered Civil Engineer for:
- Stairway(s).
- Handrail(s)/Guard(s).
- Guard(s).
Please refer to red marks on the drawings for additional plan check comments.
MECHANICAL (FYI)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) 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)
PLUMBING (FYI)Minimum slope of sewer line and drainage piping is 2%. (CPC 708) 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) The finished floor is below the invert elevation of the public sewer. Provide complete plans and calculations for the sewer ejector system to show compliance with CPC 710.3. Basements and floors below the street flow line are required to have a drainage sump, pumps, and backwater valve. (CPC 1101.6 & 1101.5.5) 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) Show minimum shower area of 1024 square inches finished dimension and ability to encompass a 30-inch diameter circle. (CPC 411.7) 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) Indicate location and type of landscape irrigation system backflow prevention devices. (CPC 603.4.6)
ELECTRICAL (FYI)Specify that Ground Circuit Interrupter (GFI) outlets shall be provided in bathrooms, garages, basements, crawl spaces, outside, and at all kitchen counters and islands. (CEC 210.8(A)) 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)) Provide an exterior light at all exterior doors switched by the door. (CEC 210.70(A)) 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). Show location of bonding wire to metal water supply system, or ground rods. (CEC 250.52A (1) & (5))