HomeMy WebLinkAbout301594_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:
101114914
PROJECT ADDRESS:
5017 W Sixth St Unit# 2
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER:
Lo, JonathanTEL:714
647-5822
EMAIL:
Jlo@santa-ana.orgFAX:714
647-5897
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
V B
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION(S):
R-3, U
PLAN CHECK DATES:
REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS:
APPLICATION
3/21/2024
INITIAL REVIEW
4/4/2024
EXPIRATION
9/17/2024
RECHECKS:
1.
PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON:
2.
Steven Nguyen
3.
TEL:
(714)383-0322
FAX:
VALUATION: $180,000.00
EMAIL:
htran@nextcons.net
FLOOD ZONE: A-0602320256J
Note: Numbers in parenthesis (unless otherwise noted) refer to code sections of the 2022 California Residential Code (CRC); 2022 California Building Code (CBC); CMC = 2022 California Mechanical Code; CPC = 2022 California Plumbing Code; CEC = 2022 California Electrical Code; T = Table; ICC = International Code Council.All items noted on this plan check report must be addressed. If you feel that an item is not applicable to your project, note “N/A” and discuss the reason with the plan checker.Please indicate the sheet number and detail to the right of each correction, or note the number on the plans where the correction is made. Resubmit marked original, calculations and this correction sheet. A separate sheet for response may be used.Resubmit corrected sets of plans.Meetings between the project applicant/designer and the plan reviewer shall be by appointment only. Please call (714) 647-5822 for an appointment.
5. The applicant shall obtain clearances/approvals for the following, prior to building permit issuance(CHECKED BOXES REQUIRED ONLY):
☒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).
☐Fire Department approval on the corrected/final set of drawings (647-5839 or 647-5700).
☒Police Department approval on the corrected/final set of drawings (647-5840).
☒School District Approval; and a copy of the school fee worksheet, completed by the plan check engineer, shall be required by the School District to verify the scope of the work.
☐Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance shall be required at the time of permit issuance.
☐Grading Permit. Application is made through the Building Safety Division (647-5800) and the plan review is by the Public Works Agency (647-5039).Comments have been provided on drawing and calculation hard copies in relation to all comments below. Applicant must pick up red marked sets from city prior to resubmittal and return marked up set with resubmittal.DocumentationDrawings specify existing permitted enclosed patio to be demolished at main house. This work needs to be applied as a separate permit from the ADU. Applicant shall apply for this scope and include it in drawing set scope of work prior to approval. Please contact Building Counter Line at 714-647-5800.An Elevation Certificate shall be completed by a licensed professional and placed within drawing set. See Comment #5.DrawingsSheet CS-1For the purpose of Park & Rec Development fee calculation, please provide new ADU square footage to existing single family residence square footage ratio (ADU sf / SFD sf) on the Cover Sheet. Square footages shall NOT include garage, non-habitable attic space, non-habitable basement space, patio cover, patio enclosure, sunroom and similar uses.Note on plan: The ADU sf / SFD sf ratio is for Park & Rec fee purpose only. The applicant is responsible for the given “SFR sf” of the existing primary residence; Building Safety staff are not responsible for the accuracy of the given “SFR sf”.This project is in a special flood hazard area designated on the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) as zone A or AE. This zone requires that the lowest finish floor elevation (including basement) of the structure shall be at (or above) base flood elevation determined by a hydrology study for the A zone, or at (or above) the base flood elevation specified for the AE zone, on the flood insurance rate map. All elevations must be referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum. Reference should be made to the Flood Plain Management Ordinance, Santa Ana Municipal Code, Chapter 7, for complete requirements. Drawings shall show compliance with said ordinance including noting flood zone and finish floor elevation."Note on plans: "A Federal Emergency Management Agency National Flood Insurance Program ELEVATION CERTIFICATE shall be completed by a California Licensed Land Surveyor or California Registered Civil Engineer who is authorized to practice land surveying. The completed ELEVATION CERTIFICATE must be submitted to the Building Inspector at the time of foundation inspection, and a FINAL CERTIFICATE must be submitted at the time of final inspection."Provide a project description with a complete and detailed scope of work on the cover sheet of the plans for each individual permit number.
Provide the following design data on the first sheet (R106.1.1)
☐Sheet Index
☐Occupancy groups (R-3/U)
☐Type of construction (V-B)
☐Automatic Fire Sprinkler (YES or NO)
☐Number of stories.
☐Flood Zone: X
☒Flood Zone: A
☐Flood Zone: AE
☐Floor area per occupancy group, including the existing structure(s)
☐Construction shall comply with the 2022 CRC, CBC, CPC, CMC, CEC, California Green Building Code, and California Energy Efficiency Standards Code editions.Note on plan: Mechanical, electrical and plumbing are not part of this plan review and approval. MEP are subject to building field inspection.Add note on the coversheet and fill in blank: Photovoltaic system will be submitted under a separate permit and shall be issued prior to building frame inspection request. DC System size required = ____ kWdc.Address on all sheets shall incorporate both main address and Unit #2 address due to applied permit work done on both addresses.Show existing enclosed patio to be demo’ed on Site Plan.Sheet A-0.1Add existing enclosed patio demolition to scope of work. See comment #1.Sheet A-2Provide building sections to show building envelope, including wall, floor, and roof/ceiling insulation, per Title 24 calculation.Sheet A-1Attic access shall be shown on floor plan.Verify kitchen window distance from door, specify if safety glazing required on plan as noted in Floor General Notes #10.Water heater type shown on plan does not match Title 24. Coordinate with T24 and revise as required. See also Electric Ready requirements.Kitchen shall be vented to the outside. On the plan, please show exhaust fan(s) in kitchen (100 cfm minimum).The following “Aging-in-place Requirements” shall be noted on plans (R327):
Reinforcement for grab bar installation for bathrooms shall be provided. (R327.1.1)
At least one bathroom on the entry level shall be provided with reinforcement installed. If there is no bathroom on the entry level, at least one on the second or third floor of the dwelling shall comply.
Reinforcement shall be solid lumber or other construction materials approved by the enforcing agency.
Reinforcement shall not be less than 2 by 8 inch nominal lumber or other construction material providing equal height and load capacity.
Reinforcement shall be located between 32 inches and 39¼ inches above finished floor flush with the wall framing.
Water closet reinforcement shall be installed on both side walls of the fixture, or one side wall and the back wall.
Shower reinforcement shall be continuous where wall framing is provided.
Bathtub and combination bathtub/shower reinforcement shall be continuous on each end of the bathtub and the back wall. Additionally, back wall reinforcement for a lower grab bar shall be provided with the bottom edge located no more than 6 inches above the bathtub rim.
Electrical receptacle outlets, switches and controls intended to be used by occupants shall be located no more than 48 inches measured from the top of the outlet box and not less than 15 inches measured from the bottom of the outlet box above the finish floor unless exception met. (R327.1.2)
Interior door width (at least one bedroom door and one bathroom door with 32” clear opening), effective July 1, 2024 (R327.1.3)
Doorbell buttons or controls, when installed, shall not exceed 48 inches above exterior floor or landing, measured from the top of the doorbell button assembly. Where doorbell height requirement cannot be met for integrated doorbell features, a standard doorbell button or control shall also be provided at a height not exceeding 48 inches above exterior floor or landing, measured from the top of the doorbell button or control. (R327.1.4)Sheet A-3Smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide alarms shall be shown on Floor Plan.
The following Electric Ready notes shall be added and constructed:
Water Heating system (water heater) – (Section 150.0(n))
Systems using gas or propane water heaters to serve individual dwelling units shall designate a space at least 2.5 feet by 2.5 feet wide and 7 feet tall suitable for the future installation of a heat pump water heater (HPWH) by meeting either A or B listed under Section 150.0(n).
A. If the designated space is within 3 feet from the water heater:
i. A dedicated 125 volt, 20 amp electrical receptacle that is connected to the electric panel with a 120/240 volt 3 conductor, 10 AWG copper branch circuit, within 3 feet from the water heater.
ii. Isolate both ends of the unused conductor.
iii. A reserved single pole circuit breaker space in the electrical panel adjacent to the circuit breaker
iv. A condensate drain that allows natural draining of the water heater.
B. If the designated space is more than 3 feet from the water heater: see additional Code requirements.
When a second water heater is installed as part of the addition shall comply with Section (150.2(a)(D).
Energy Storage System (ESS) Ready: All single-family residences that include one or two dwelling units, and ADU shall meet the following:
At least one of the following shall be provided:
ESS ready interconnection equipment [auto transfer switch and panel] with a minimum backed-up capacity of 60 amps and a minimum of four ESS-supplied branch circuits, or
A dedicated, minimum 1” raceway from the main service to a subpanel that supplies the branch circuits in Section 150.0(s)(2).
A minimum of four branch circuits shall be supplied by the ESS: the refrigerator, one lighting circuit shall be located near the primary egress, and at least one circuit shall supply a sleeping room receptacle outlet.
The main panelboard shall have a minimum busbar rating of 225 amperes with space to install future isolation equipment/transfer switch within 3 feet.
Heat pump space heater (furnace) ready: System using gas furnace to serve individual dwelling units shall include a dedicated 240 volt, minimum 30 amps branch circuit wiring shall be installed within 3-ft from the furnace for a future heat pump space heater installation.
Electric cooktop ready: System using gas to serve individual dwelling units shall include the following shall include a dedicated 240 volt, minimum 50 amps circuit wiring shall be installed within 3-ft from the cooktop for a future electric cooktop installation.
Electric clothes dryer ready: Clothes dryer using gas to serve individual dwelling units shall include a dedicated 240 volt, minimum 30 amps branch circuit wiring shall be installed 3-ft from the clothes dryer location for a future electric clothes dryer installation.Sheet SN-1Add Soil Report information including:CompanyReport #Date of reportAny addendumsNote any recommendation/inspection requirements by the soil engineering company. Drawing review requirements shall be completed prior to approval. Sheet S-1Footing FP-1 shall be designed for holdown uplift forces. Provide calculation for foundation with uplift and provide top reinforcing or justify absence of top reinforcing with calculations.(End of Comment)