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PLAN CHECK COMMENTS
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:
101103477-79
PROJECT ADDRESS:
111 N Euclid St
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER:
Lee, WayneTEL:714
647-5848
EMAIL:
wlee@santa-ana.orgFAX:714
647-5897
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
V B, SPK
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION(S):
B, M
PLAN CHECK DATES:
REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS:
APPLICATION
4/14/2020
INITIAL REVIEW
5/13/2020
EXPIRATION
10/11/2020
RECHECKS:
1.09/16/2020
PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON:
2.
James Le
3.
TEL:
(714)955-1221
FAX:
VALUATION: $350,000.00
EMAIL:
james_le@coastal-ed.com
FLOOD ZONE: X-0602320256J
APPLICABLE CODE: 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC) WITH
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDMENTS
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) 647-5848 for an appointment.
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 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 2019 California Building Standards Code with local amendments.
PLAN CHECK COMMENTS:Clearly indicate the scope of work under this building permit application:
- Provide project job description on the building permit application worksheet on each permit 101103477, 101103478 and 101103479 to reflect the work to be doneunder the subject building permit application. Provide specific description of the scope for each permit.
- There are 3 permit number on the same package, clearly show all work to be done under each permit.PC2: Please response to this item. Provide scope of work on plan. Revise plan and show compliance.
- Delete all notes and details from drawings that are not a part of the work to be done under the subject building
permit application. This includes mechanical, plumbing and electrical work that is not specifically required by
the Building Code.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).PC2: Please response to this item. Revise plan and show compliance.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 ((714)573-6100)
- 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)
- 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.A separate Building Permit Application is required for:
- Block wall(s)
- Light standard(s)
- Exterior signage
- Awning(s)
Please fill out the permit application and pay permit fee. Please contact Kathy Hernandez at 714-647-5857 or email at khernandez@santa-ana.org. In addition, those items could be on the same submittal, provide the following for further plan check:Block walls:Provide description of the scope of work, including the total length and the height of the proposed block walls.Provide structural design and detail for the wall construction. Light standard(s):Provide description of the scope of work, including number of lights and height of the light poles.Show light pole location on the architectural site plan on sheet T-1.Remove the light pole footing detail from sheet PM-1. Light pole footing to be on the structural plans. Structural design, details and calculation shall be prepared, stamped, signed and dated by a licensed structural or civil engineer.Note that sheet PM-1 shall be reviewed and approved by Electrical plan reviewer. Include this sheet on the electrical package. PC2: Please response to this item. In addition, add note on the cover sheet to show all under separate building permit items on the plan.Clarify type of construction on plan. According to structural framing plan, this is combustible construction. Revise type of construction to type V-B.Add note to the cover sheet: The governing codes for this project are the 2019 California Building (CBC), Electrical (CEC), Mechanical (CMC), Plumbing (CPC), Energy (CEC), Green Building Standards (CALGreen) and Fire (CFC) with City of Santa Ana amendments.Label and note hourly fire rating of the demising walls between tenant spaces. It is not required to have fire-rated partition between B/M or B/B occupancy. If you do provide fire-rated construction, reference each fire-resistive assembly to a CBC Chapter 7 Table and Item number or provide approved GA details.Sheet A-2. Provide typical section view detail of all new partitions and ceilings showing:
- It is the project designer’s responsibility to coordinate work with the various trades to ensure that the size of
the wall cavity will be large enough to accommodate piping, fittings, ducts, etc. There has been a continuing
field problem of 2½” wide metal studs not being able to accommodate plumbing pipes.
- Sheathing material and details of attachment. Note type, size, and spacing of fasteners.
- Heights of partition, suspended ceiling, structure above.
- Reference each fire-resistive assembly to a CBC Chapter 7 Table and Item number if it is rated tenant partition.
- Fire-blocks and draft-stops in combustible construction in accordance with CBC Section 717. Show
location(s) and provide typical construction details.PC2: See red marks on sheet A-3.Sheet A-3. Remove T-bar ceiling from unit B and C, and remove shelves from unit A which are not under shell building permit.PC2: Sheet A-3. (1) Remove T-bar ceiling” notes on the floor plan, (2) Remove T-bar ceiling detail 4/A-3, (3) add note “future T-bar ceiling” to detail 1, 2 and 4 for future T-bar ceiling construction.
Provide full height transverse and longitudinal building cross sections. Building Section drawings shall include following information:
Building component assemblies (walls, roof, floors, foundations, etc.)
Material sizes/type
Height dimensions (top of finished grade, top of floor elevation(s), bottom of ceiling, top of parapets, etc.)
Bottom of footing elevation
PC2: Please response to this item. Typical wall section on sheet A-3 is not satisfied. Whole building cross-sections are required for new construction project.Provide dimensioned and scaled roof plan. Roof plan with roofing material specified (with ICC/UL number) and roof pitch called out.Provide ventilation on the roof/ceiling assembly. Provide drainage design (primary and secondary drain) on the low-slope roof complying with CPC.PC2: This item is partially satisfied.The following items must be addressed:(a) Provide ventilation on the roof/ceiling assembly.(b) Provide secondary drain detail and location on plan complying with CPC.(c) Compare with elevations (sheet A-1), there are several higher roof area above entrance doors. Please provide building section, show location, dimensions, roof slope and drainage. Please clarify your design in these areas.Sheet T-1. A number of lines shown on the sidewalk and walk, please clarify on plan what are those lines represent and where the steps occurs. On-site steps shall be accessible complying with CBC chapter 10 and 11B.PC2: This item is partially satisfied. The following items must be addressed:(a) Refer to sheet T-1 for plan check markups.(b) On-site steps shall be accessible complying with CBC chapter 10 and 11B. (CBC Ch2. Definition: STAIR. A change in elevation, consisting of one or more risers.)Indicate the curb height along the onsite sidewalk from the finish driveway surface to the top of curb.Sheet T-1. Adjust the parking stall layout and location (stall #1 through #6) to provide 60” minimum clearance located on the side of the trash enclosure by the door to provide maneuvering clearance per CBC 11B-404.2. See redmark on plan.Provide architectural enlarged and dimensioned floor plan for the trash enclosure design. The trash enclosure’s side door should have 32” clear width (36” door) and the operable parts should be located between 34” minimum and 44” maximum, measured from finish floor surface.PC2: Sheet REND. Revise trash enclosure elevations to match the revised trash enclosure floor plan (1/A-4), elevation (2/A-4) and section (5/A-4).Sheet T-1. Show building setback distance to the property lines (north, south, east and west).PC2: Show north setback. See redmarks on plan.Sheet A-2. No tenant improvement is permitted under this permit. Remove all shelves from floor plan. Add a word “future” to retail store (auto parts). Provide on the drawings a complete window schedule showing:
- Window sizes
- Type and thickness of glazing (type of safety glazing for hazardous locations noted under CBC Section 2406.3PC2: See red marks on sheet A-1, A-2 and A-5:Dimensions of the window #2 in the window schedule does not match floor plan and elevations.Specify window above the exterior door #1 and door #2.Provide on the drawings a complete door schedule, showing:
- Door sizes (CBC Sections 10010.1.1 and 11B-404.2)
PC2: Door #3 shall be minimum 36” in width with 32” minimum clear opening width. Revise door #3 on the floor plan (A-1) and door schedule (A-5).
- Hardware complying with exiting and disabled accessibility requirements (CBC Sections 1010.1.9 and
11B-404.2.7)
PC2: Not response. Please show compliance. I do not find the compliance on your submittal on sheet A5.
- Show compliance with the City of Santa Ana’s Security Ordinance (Contact the Santa Ana Police Department
Crime Prevention Section by telephoning 714-647-5840)(This will be reviewed by Police)Note type of safety glazing complying with CBC Section 2406 for glazing in fixed or operable panels adjacent to a door where the nearest exposed edge of the glazing is within a 24” arc of either vertical edge of the door in a closed position and where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60” above the walking surface.Provide dimensions (width, height, length) and structural connection details for all awnings.PC2: Not response. Per elevation (A-1), awnings are provided above door #1 and #2. Show awning design information and structural design on plan. Building permit is required for awnings. In addition, clarify on plan and cover sheet if awnings are under separate permit.ACCESSIBILITYSite accessibilityAccessible parkingDimension minimum 18-foot long car and van accessible parking space(s) and access aisle(s). §11B-502.2, Figures 11B-502.2 and 11B-502.3Dimension minimum 12-foot wide accessible van parking space with minimum 5-foot wide access aisle. Van parking spaces shall be permitted to be minimum 9 feet wide where access aisle is 8-foot wide minimum. §11B-502.2, Figures 11B-502.2 and 11B-502.3Access aisles shall be marked with a blue painted borderline around their perimeter. The area within the blue borderlines shall be marked with hatched lines a maximum of 36 inches on center in a color contrasting with that of the aisle surface, preferably blue or white. The words "NO PARKING" shall be painted on the surface within each access aisle in white letters a minimum of 12 inches in height and located to be visible from the adjacent vehicular way. Access aisle markings may extend beyond the minimum required length. §11B-502.3.3, Figure 11B-502.3.3PC2: Sheet T-1. Show marking on the borderline of the access aisle and marking within the access aisle.
Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1 International Symbol of Accessibility. §11B-502.6, Figure 11B-703.7.2.1
Signs identifying van parking spaces shall contain additional language or an additional sign with the designation “van accessible.” Signs shall be 60 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign. §11B-502.6
PC2: Detail 5/A-6. Update the mounting height from 36” to 60”.
Parking identification signs shall be reflectorized with a minimum area of 70 square inches. §11B-502.6.1
PC2: Detail 1/A-6. Update Building Code section from 1129B.4 to 11B-502.6.1
Additional language or an additional sign below the International Symbol of Accessibility shall state “Minimum Fine $250.” §11B-502.6.2
PC2: Detail 4/A-6 does not comply. Revise sign detail to show compliance.A parking space identification sign shall be visible from each parking space. Signs shall be permanently posted either immediately adjacent to the parking space or within the projected parking space width at the head end of the parking space. Signs may also be permanently posted on a wall at the interior end of the parking space. §11B-502.6.3Each accessible car and van space shall have surface identification complying with either of the following schemes: §11B-502.6.4The parking space shall be marked with an International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1 International Symbol of Accessibility in white on a blue background a minimum 36 inches wide by 36 inches high. The centerline of the International Symbol of Accessibility shall be a maximum of 6 inches from the centerline of the parking space, its sides parallel to the length of the parking space and its lower corner at, or lower side aligned with, the end of the parking space length. §11B-502.6.4.1The parking space shall be outlined or painted blue and shall be marked with an International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1 International Symbol of Accessibility a minimum 36 inches wide by 36 inches high in white or a suitable contrasting color. The centerline of the International Symbol of Accessibility shall be a maximum of 6 inches from the centerline of the parking space, its sides parallel to the length of the parking space and its lower corner at, or lower side aligned with, the end of the parking space. §11B-502.6.4.2
PC2: Detail 1/A-6. Update code section from 1129B.4 to 11B-502.6.4.An additional sign shall be posted either; 1) in a conspicuous place at each entrance to an off-street parking facility or 2) immediately adjacent to on-site accessible parking and visible from each parking space. §11B-502.8The additional sign shall not be less than 17 inches wide by 22 inches high. §11B-502.8.1The additional sign shall clearly state in letters with a minimum height of 1 inch the following: §11B-502.8.2
"Unauthorized vehicles parked in designated accessible spaces not displaying distinguishing placards or special license plates issued for persons with disabilities will be towed away at the owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by telephoning The Santa Ana Police Department at (714) 245-8665. CVC 22658a."PC2: Detail 4/A-6. Incorporate the car reclaimed location information into the detail:” telephoning The Santa Ana Police Department at (714) 245-8665. CVC 22658a."”Accessible routesRemove truncated domes on the walkway, access aisle and in front of the trash enclosure. See plan check comments on sheet T-1.Refer to sheet T-1. The landing at two walkway junction, located in front of unit A shall have maximum 1:48 slope in all directions. Add note to the plan.All walkways shall be accessible. The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20 (5%). The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48 (2.083%). Add note to the plan AND revise the slope to 1:20 maximum at the walkway between 1st street and unit A. §11B-403.3PC2: add note to the site plan.Provide dimensions on plan. The clear width for sidewalks and walks shall be 48 inches minimum. §11B-403.5.1 exception 3
Add note to plan. Vertical changes in level for floor or ground surfaces may be ¼ inch high maximum and without edge treatment. Changes in level greater than ¼ inch and not exceeding ½ inch in height shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2. §11B-303, Figures 11B-303.2 & 11B-303.3
Add note to plan. Changes in level greater than ½ inch in height shall be ramped and shall comply with the requirements of 11B-405 Ramps or 11B-406 Curb Ramps as applicable. §11B-303Add note to plan. Abrupt changes in level exceeding 4 inches in a vertical dimension between walks, sidewalks or other pedestrian ways and adjacent surfaces or features shall be identified by warning curbs at least 6 inches in height above the walk or sidewalk surface or by guards or handrails with a guide rail centered 2 inches minimum and 4 inches maximum above the surface of the walk or sidewalk. These requirements do not apply between a walk or sidewalk and an adjacent street or driveway. §11B-303.5Detectable warnings provided to separate walks that cross or adjoin a route provided for vehicular traffic, such as in a street, driveway, or parking facility, shall be 36 inches in width and continuous at the boundary between the pedestrian areas and vehicular areas. §202, §11B-247.1.2.5, §11B-705.1.2.5PC2: Sheet T-1. See red marks on the site plan. A few locations do not have detectable warnings shall be provided.Provide detectable warning details showing compliance with the following:Detectable warning surfaces at transit boarding platform edges, bus stops, hazardous vehicular areas, reflecting pools, and track crossings shall comply with Section 11B-705.1.1.3.1. §11B-705.1.1.3.Detectable warnings at other locations shall comply with either Section 11B-705.1.1.3.1 or Section 11B-705.1.1.3.2. The material used to provide visual contrast shall be an integral part of the surface. §11B-705.1.1.3.PC2: Incorporate CBC chapter 11B Figure 11B-705.1 into the drawing.Detectable warning surfaces shall be yellow and approximate FS 33538 of Federal Standard 595C. §11B-705.1.1.3.1.PC2: Add note to plan to specify the color of the detectable warnings.Exterior stair(see plan check response on item 33)Provide exterior stair detail complying with following requirements:All steps on a flight of stairs shall have uniform riser heights and uniform tread depths. Risers shall be 4 inches high minimum and 7 inches high maximum. Treads shall be 11 inches deep minimum. Curved stairways with winder treads are permitted at stairs which are not part of a required means of egress. (See exception) §11B-504.2Exterior stairs shall have the upper approach and all treads marked by a stripe providing clear visual contrast. The stripe shall be a minimum of 2 inches wide to a maximum of 4 inches wide placed parallel to, and not more than 1 inch from, the nose of the step or upper approach. The stripe shall extend the full width of the step or upper approach and shall be of material that is at least as slip resistant as the other treads of the stair. A painted stripe shall be acceptable. Grooves shall not be used to satisfy this requirement. §11B-504.4.1The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be ½ inch maximum. Nosings that project beyond risers shall have the underside of the leading edge curved or beveled. Risers shall be permitted to slope under the tread at an angle of 30 degrees maximum from vertical. The permitted projection of the nosing shall extend 1¼ inches maximum over the tread below. §11B-504.5 (See exception for existing buildings)Handrails shall be provided on both sides of stairs. §11B-505.2Top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches minimum and 38 inches maximum vertically above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces. Handrails shall be at a consistent height above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces. §11B-505.4Clearance between handrail gripping surfaces and adjacent surfaces shall be 1½ inches minimum. Handrails may be located in a recess if the recess is 3 inches maximum deep and 18 inches minimum clear above the top of the handrail. §11B-505.5Handrail gripping surfaces shall be continuous along their length and shall not be obstructed along their tops or sides. The bottoms of handrail gripping surfaces shall not be obstructed for more than 20 percent of their length. Where provided, horizontal projections shall occur 1½ inches minimum below the bottom of the handrail-gripping surface. §11B-505.6Handrail gripping surfaces with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 1¼ inches minimum and 2 inches maximum. §11B-505.7.1Handrail gripping surfaces with a non-circular cross section shall have a perimeter dimension of 4 inches minimum and 6¼ inches maximum, and a cross-section dimension of 2¼ inches maximum. §11B-505.7.2Handrail gripping surfaces shall extend beyond and in the same direction of stair flights and ramp runs in accordance with Section 11B-505.10 Handrail Extensions. §11B-505.10At the top of a stair flight, handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing for 12 inches minimum beginning directly above the first riser nosing. Extensions shall return to a wall, guard, or the landing surface, or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent stair flight. §11B-505.10.2Handrail extension shall not encroach into required door maneuvering space. Provide 60” clearance between the edges of the handrail to the closed door.At the bottom of a stair flight, handrails shall extend at the slope of the stair flight for a horizontal distance equal to one tread depth beyond the last riser nosing. The horizontal extension of a handrail shall be 12 inches long minimum and a height equal to that of the sloping portion of the handrail as measured above the stair nosings. Extension shall return to a wall, guard, or the landing surface, or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent stair flight. §11B-505.10.PC2: Item 21 through 33 are not satisfied. (CBC Ch2. Definition: STAIR. A change in elevation, consisting of one or more risers.). Show compliance from item 21 through 33 on the exterior “single step” outside unit B.Building accessibilityAccessible entrance doorAt least one of the active leaves of doorways with two leaves shall comply with 11B-404.2.3 Clear Width and 11B-404.2.4 Maneuvering Clearances. §11B-404.2.2Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches minimum. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Openings more than 24 inches deep shall provide a clear opening of 36 inches minimum. There shall be no projections into the required clear opening width lower than 34 inches above the finish floor or ground. Projections into the clear opening width between 34 inches and 80 inches above the finish floor or ground shall not exceed 4 inches. §11B-404.2.3PC3: Revise door #3 to meet this requirement.Minimum maneuvering clearances at doors and gates shall comply with 11B-404.2.4 Maneuvering Clearances. Maneuvering clearances shall extend the full width of the doorway and the required latch side or hinge side clearance. §11B-404.2.4Maneuvering clearances for forward approach shall be provided when any obstruction within 18 inches of the latch side an interior doorway, or within 24 inches of the latch side of an exterior doorway, projects more than 8 inches beyond the face of the door, measured perpendicular to the face of the door or gate. §11B-404.2.4.3Maneuvering clearances for forward approach shall be provided when any obstruction within 18 inches of the latch side an interior doorway, or within 24 inches of the latch side of an exterior doorway, projects more than 8 inches beyond the face of the door, measured perpendicular to the face of the door or gate. §11B-404.2.4.3Thresholds, if provided at doorways, shall be ½ inch high maximum. Raised thresholds and changes in level at doorways shall comply with 11B-302 Floor or Ground Surfaces and 11B-303 Changes in Level. §11B-404.2.5.PC2: Provide accessible threshold detail and make cross-reference to the entrance doors. In your plan check response, please indicate drawing number where the compliance is shown.Handles, pulls, latches, locks, and other operable parts on doors and gates shall comply with 11B-309.4 Operation. Operable parts of such hardware shall be 34 inches minimum and 44 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where sliding doors are in the fully open position, operating hardware shall be exposed and usable from both sides. §11B-404.2.7PC2: Show compliance on plan. In your plan check response, please indicate drawing number where the compliance is shown.
The force for pushing or pulling open a door or gate other than fire doors shall be as follows: §11B-404.2.9
Interior hinged doors and gates: 5 pounds maximum.
Sliding or folding doors: 5 pounds maximum.
Required fire doors: the minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority, not to exceed 15 pounds.
Exterior hinged doors: 5 pounds maximum.
PC2: Add notes to plan.Swinging door and gate surfaces within 10 inches of the finish floor or ground measured vertically shall have a smooth surface on the push side extending the full width of the door or gate. Parts creating horizontal or vertical joints in these surfaces shall be within 1/16 inch of the same plane as the other and be free of sharp or abrasive edges. Cavities created by added kick plates shall be capped. §11B-404.2.10Accessible unisex restroomProvide enlarged, dimensioned and scale restroom floor plan. Unisex toilet rooms shall contain not more than one lavatory, and not more than two water closets without urinals or one water closet and one urinal. Doors to unisex toilet rooms and unisex bathing rooms shall have privacy latches. §11B-213.2.1At single user toilet or bathing rooms, doors shall be permitted to swing into the clear floor space or clearance required for any fixture only if a 30 inch by 48-inch minimum clear floor space is provided within the room beyond the arc of the door swing. §11B-603.2.3 (See exception)Mirrors located above the lavatories or countertops shall be installed within the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 40 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground. Mirrors not located above the lavatories or countertops shall be installed with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 35 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground. §11B-603.3Where towel or sanitary napkin dispensers, waste receptacles, or other accessories are provided in toilet facilities, at least one of each type shall be located on an accessible route. All operable parts, including coin slots, shall be 40 inches maximum above the finish floor. Baby changing stations are not required to comply with Section 11B-603.5 (See exception) §11B-603.5The water closet shall be positioned with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side. The centerline of the water closet shall be 17 inches minimum to 18 inches maximum from the side wall or partitionClearance around a water closet shall be 60 inches minimum measured perpendicular from the sidewall and 56 inches minimum measured perpendicular from the rear wall. A minimum 60 inches wide and 48 inches deep maneuvering space shall be provided in front of the water closet. §11B-604.3.1.The seat height of a water closet above the finish floor shall be 17 inches minimum and 19 inches maximum measured to the top of the seat. Seats shall not be sprung the return to a lifted position. Seats shall be 2 inches high maximum and a 3-inch high seat shall be permitted only in alterations where the existing fixture is less than 15 inches high. §11B-604.4 (See exception for Residential Units)The sidewall grab bars shall be 42 inches long minimum, located 12 inches maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches minimum from the rear wall with the front end positioned 24 inches minimum in front of the water closet. §11B-604.5.1PC2: Add note to detail 6/A6 that grab bars shall be installed in a horizontal position, 33 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum above the finish floor measured to the top of the tripping surface.The rear grab bar shall be 36 inches long minimum and extend from the centerline of the water closet 12 inches minimum on one side and 24 inches minimum on the other side. §11B-604.5.2 (See exception)Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls shall comply with Section 11B-309.4 Operation except they shall be located 44 inches maximum above the floor. Flush controls shall be located on the open side of the water closet except in ambulatory accessible compartments complying with Section 11B-604.8.2 Ambulatory Accessible Compartments. §11B-604.6Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with Section 11B-309.4 Operation and shall be 7 inches minimum and 9 inches maximum in front of the water closet measured to the centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be below the grab bar, 19 inches minimum above the finish floor and shall not be located behind the grab bars. Dispensers shall not be of a type that control delivery or that does not allow continuous paper flow. §11B-604.7Lavatories, when located adjacent to a side wall shall be a minimum of 18 inches to the centerline of the fixture §11B-606.6For lavatories and sinks, a clear floor space complying with Section 11B-305 Clear Floor or Ground Surfaces, positioned for a forward approach, and knee and toe clearance complying with Section 11B-306 Knee and Toe Clearance shall be provided. §11B-606.2PC2: Incorporate 2019 CBC chapter 11B Figure 11B-306.2 and Figure 11B-306.3 into sheet A-6.Lavatories and sinks shall be installed with the front of the higher of the rim or counter surface 34 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground. §11B-606.PC2: Specify maximum counter surface height on detail 6/A-6.Note on the drawings hot water and drain pipes under lavatory shall be insulated.SIGNS RELATED TO TOILETS AND BATHRING FACILITIESDoorways leading to toilet rooms and bathing rooms shall be identified by a geometric symbol complying with 11B-703.7.2.6 Toilet and Bathing Facilities Geometric Symbols. The symbol shall be mounted at 58 inches minimum and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground surface measured from the centerline of the symbol. Where a door is provided the symbol shall be mounted within 1 inch of the vertical centerline of the door. §11B-703.7.2.6 (See exception)PC2: Detail 8/A6. Show dimension on the door-mounted signage that it is located within 1 inch of the vertical centerline of the door.Unisex toilet and bathing facilities shall be identified by a circle, ¼ inch thick and 12 inches in diameter with a ¼ inch thick triangle with a vertex pointing upward superimposed on the circle and within the 12-inch diameter. The triangle symbol shall contrast with the circle symbol, either light on a dark background or dark on a light background. The circle symbol shall contrast with the door, either light on a dark background or dark on a light background. §11B-703.7.2.6.3PC2: Revise unisex sign on detail 8/A6 to comply with this requirement. See exhibit A in DSA BU:17-01. Delete all other sign detail not applicable to this project.
New comment: if wall-mounted designation sign is provided per detail 8/A-6, show compliance on plan for raised characters (CBC 11B-703.2), braille (CBC 11B-703.3), visual characters (CBC 11B-703.5), and requirements for installation height and location (CBC 11B-703.4). No pictogram is required. See DSA BU:17-01 exhibit B.Note that DSA bulletin: BU 17-01 has been attached to the plan check email for your reference.ENERGYBuildings with conditioned space of less than 10,000 square feet shall comply with the design review requirements specified in Section 120.8 (d).PC2: please response to this item.In your plan check response, please indicate drawing number where the compliance is shown.On the plan, show building envelopes are in compliance with the Nonresidential Certificates of Compliance (NRCC) forms (140.3).PC2: please response to this item.In your plan check response, please indicate drawing number where the compliance is shown.Provide cool roofing as required by 2019 California Energy Code. On the plan, provide/specify manufacturer’s name, ICC/UL listing number and CRRC number of roofing materials (Table 1403.-B).PC2: please response to this item.In your plan check response, please indicate drawing number where the compliance is shown. Both energy calculation for building envelope and cool roof CRRC number for roof covering are required for plan check review.On the plan, provide/show location and minimum solar zone area in accordance with section 100.10. This requirement apply to nonresidential buildings with three habitable stores or fewer (other than healthcare facilities); and additions that increase the area of the roof by 2,000 square feet or more (141.0(a), Exception 4).PC2: Show solar zone with dimensions on the roof plan.GREENComplete and incorporate Mandatory Requirements Checklist for Newly-Constructed Non-residential Buildings into the plans.Provide a minimum of one two-bike capacity rack for short-term bicycle parking. Show location on the site plan. (CGBC 5.106.4.1.1)PC2: Sheet T-1. On the site plan, it is not clear what is your proposed design (4 bicycle parking space) to meet item #2 and #3 requirement. Please design and show where the short-term and long-term bicycle parking is provided on the site plan.Provide secure bicycle parking for 5% of the tenant-occupant vehicular parking spaces with a minimum of one bicycle parking facility. The location shall be convenient from the street and shall meet one of the following: (CGBC 5.106.4.1.1 and 5.106.4.1.5)Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored racks for bicycles.Lockable bicycle rooms with permanent anchored racks; orLockable, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.PC2: Sheet T-1. On the site plan, it is not clear what is your proposed design (4 bicycle parking space) to meet item #2 and #3 requirement. Please design and show where the short-term and long-term bicycle parking is provided on the site plan.Provide one designated parking space for any combination of low-emitting, fuel-efficient and carpool/van pool vehicles on the site plan. (CGBC 5.106.5.2)PC2: Indicate the location of this parking space on site plan with the marking per item #5.Add note to the designated parking space that “Paint, in the paint used for stall striping, the following characters such that the lower edge of the last word aligns with the end of the stall striping and is visible beneath a parked vehicle: (CGBC 5.106.5.2.1)CLEAN AIR/
VANPOOL/EVPC2: Add note to the site plan at the designated parking space.Per Table 5.106.5.3.3, at least one future EV charging station (EVCS) is required. Show future EVCS location on the site plan.PC2: Show location of the future EV charging station on plan. Note that the EV charging station cannot be installed in the accessible parking space.Coordinate with Electrical site plan to provide the raceway and required hardware on plan in accordance with CGBC 5.106.5.3PC2: Pending to item #6. Note that the EV charging station cannot be installed in the accessible parking space. Please revise electrical site plan.Provide interior demising wall assembly with test approval detail number by approved agencies (e.g. approved details in gypsum manual) for minimum sound rating STC40. (CGBC 5.5.7.4.3).PC2: Not response. Show compliance on detail 2/A-3 with approved wall assembly detail copied on the plan. STRUCTUREProvide structural calculations and drawings, stamped and signed by a California licensed architect or registered civil engineer for:Trash EnclosurePC2: Sheet S-1 and S-2. Revise framing and foundation plan to show correct trash enclosure location. Please coordinate the architectural site plan. It appears the enclosure is not located adjacent to the building. New mechanical equipment on roof (note on Roof Framing Plan weight of each existing and new piece of
equipment on the roof)New mechanical equipment on roof (note on Roof Framing Plan weight of each existing and new piece of
equipment on the roof)New equipment screening on roofPC2: Design and specify the new roof beam with 28 feet span in detail 8/S-2 note #8. The existing 4x14 beam does not apply to this project. If new beams are provided, specify on the roof framing plan with connectors.Connection for awningsPC2: It is still unclear if the awnings are within this permit or not from the architectural plan. Please clarify with the architect. If awnings are under this permit, but will be deferred, please note on the structural plan AND the cover sheet of this submittal, under the deferred submittal items.Per detail 5/S-2. The ST22 strap appears inadequate for the drag force along the lateral resistant line along wall 9 and 10 at the intersection of wall 2 and wall 3. Provide calculation to check the demand drag force and revise tension strap.PC2: Per structural response, please specify ST6236 in note #4 in detail 5/S-2.FoundationJustify the continuous footing to support header #7 and header #8 or design spread footing.Revise all continuous footing to have minimum 21” in width with minimum reinforcement of two #5 re-bars at top and bottom. (soils report)Revise concrete slab-on-grade design. Slab shall have minimum 5 inches thick, reinforced with #4 @ 12 inches on center or equivalent on both directions. (soils report)Please submit the foundation design to the soils engineer for her/his review. Provide a signed statement incorporated on the foundation plan by the geotechnical engineer stating that she/he has reviewed the foundation plan and pertinent details and found them to be in conformance with geotechnical recommendations. As an option, the geotechnical engineer may stamp and sign the foundation plan.PC2: Please response to this item.Add note to the foundation plan that:Geotechnical observation/testing is required at the following stage:During ANY grading operations, including excavation, removal, filling and backfilling, etc.After excavation for building footings to verify the adequacy of underlying materials.After pre-saturation of slab subgrade earth materials, if any, prior to pouring concrete.During backfill of drainage and utility line trenches, if any, to verify proper compaction.When/If any unusual geotechnical conditions are encountered.New correction comments per revised plan:This permit is to create shell building with demising walls to create 3 tenant suites. Revise framing and architectural plan to delete all partitions except demising walls between tenants and restroom walls.Provide non-bearing wall design and detail at the restroom walls. See red marks on sheet S-1 and S-2.
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