HomeMy WebLinkAbout304339_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:
101115758
PROJECT ADDRESS:
1515 N King St
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER:
Huang, GaryTEL:714
647-5862
EMAIL:
Ghuang@santa-ana.orgFAX:714
647-5897
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
V B
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION(S):
R-3
PLAN CHECK DATES:
REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS:
APPLICATION
7/17/2023
INITIAL REVIEW
7/30/2023
EXPIRATION
1/13/2024
RECHECKS:
1.
PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON:
2.
Xavier Velasco
3.
TEL:
(714)335-1522
FAX:
VALUATION: $10,000.00
EMAIL:
xavierjordi@posteo.net
FLOOD ZONE: X-0602320144J
GUIDELINES:
Comments contained within this report reflect only those of the Building and Safety Division. Additional comments or corrective action may be required by other Departments and/or outside Agencies
This Plan Review Report and all subsequent code references are based upon the most recent version(s) of the 2022 California Building Codes (CBC, CRC, CFC, CEC, CPC, CMC, CGBSC, and CEES)
The approval of plans and any supporting documents does not permit the violation of any section of the adopted building codes or other pertinent local ordinances, or state and federal laws
All listed plan review comments must be adequately addressed before a building permit can be issued
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.
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS:
Applicant shall address all the checked‘☒’ correction comments below before resubmitting plans to Building Safety for recheck.
☒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.
☒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).
☒Public Works Agency approval (647-5039).
☐Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance shall be required at the time of permit issuance.
☒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.
☐Grading Permit. Application is made through the Building Safety Division (647-5800) and the plan review is by the Public Works Agency (647-5039).
☒2. Note on plan: All concealed work installed without permits must be exposed for inspection to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector. This includes methods of attachment and all footings, structural members, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and insulation.
☒3. Note on plan: Mechanical, electrical and plumbing are not part of this plan review and approval. MEP are subject to building field inspection.
☒4. Add note on the coversheet: Minimum __1.84__(KW) photovoltaic system will be submitted under a separate permit and shall be issued prior to building frame inspection request.
☒5. Complete the Grading exemption checklist and reproduced onto the plan.If answering “NO” to any of the questions, a grading plan and a grading permit shall be required. Insert Grading exemption checklist as a part of construction document
☒6. Provide a Site Drainage plan, prepared by a California registered civil engineer, with the following information, but not limited to:
Plan(s) shall be stamped, signed and dated by a California registered civil engineer
Location of all existing and proposed structures, property lines, right-of-way lines, and easements, including dimensions and setbacks
Drainage slopes and flow patterns
Drainage system such as swales, french drains, water collection and disposal system, etc.
Drainage plan shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will manage all surface water flows to be diverted away from buildings and adjoining property lines, in accordance with all applicable codes
The grade shall fall not fewer than 6 inches within the first 10 feet from the foundation wall. Where lot lines, walls, slopes or other physical barriers prohibit 6 inches of fall within 10 feet, drains, or swales shall be constructed to ensure drainage away from the structure. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet of the building foundation shall be sloped not less than 2 percent away from the building. (R401.3 CRC)
☒7. Exterior walls without Automatic Residential Fire Sprinkler – (Table R302.1(1))
Exterior walls located less than 5-ft from a property line shall be of one hour construction.
Exterior walls located less than 3-ft from a property line – No opening shall be provided.
Wall between 3-ft and 5-ft of the property line – 25% of wall openings are permitted.
Eaves projection – Provide one-hour protection on the underside of eave when eaves projected into the 5-ft of fire separation distance. No projection beyond 2-ft of the fire separation distance.
For (N) ADU building and two (E) accessary buildings, designer to provide1. Maximum eave projection dimension on plan 2. provide construction detail for 1 hour fire rated wall for where exterior wall(s) are located less than 5’0” from the property line3. Provide constriction detail for 1 hour protection on underside of eave where eave projected into the 5’0” from the property line
☒8. Under-stair protection: Provide ½-inch gypsum board on walls, under-stair surface and soffit on the enclosed side. (R302.7)
☒9. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of not less than 68°F (20°C) at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor and 2 feet from exterior walls in habitable rooms at the design temperature. The installation of one or more portable space heaters shall not be used to achieve compliance with this section. (R303.10)
☒10. Show/provide safety glass in hazardous locations (R308) –
☐Glazing in doors – all fixed and operable panels of swinging, sliding and bifold doors.
☒Glazing within 24” of door and those bottom edge is less than 60”.
☐Glazing with exposed area more than 9 sq. ft with bottom edge is located less than 18” above the walking surface and top edge is located more than 36” above the floor.
☐Glazing in enclosure for or walls facing hot tubs, bathtubs, showers, whirl-pools, saunas, steam rooms where the bottom edge of the glazing is less than 60” above the any standing surface.
☐Glazing in railings
☐Glazing adjacent to stairways, landings and ramps with 36” horizontal of a walking surface and bottom edge located less than 60” above the floor.
☐Site built windows shall comply with Section 2404 CBC.
☒11. Emergency escape and rescue openings – (R310)
☐Provide emergency escape from basements, habitable attics and every sleeping room. (R310.1)
☒The escape opening shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 sq. ft. with 24" minimum net clear height and 20" minimum net clear width. Escape window shall have a finished sill height not more than 44" above the floor. At grade-floor is allowed to have escape opening of 5.0 sq. ft. (R310.1)
☐Window fall protection: Window fall protection shall be required when window sill located less than 24” above the finished floor of the room in which the window is located. (R312.2)
☒12. Stairways (R311.7) –
☐Show minimum 36” clear width.
☐Provide/show 6’-8” clearly headroom above the stairway.
☐Show the dimension of rise and run of stairways on plans. Show 7.75" (203mm) maximum rise and 10" (229mm) minimum run with nosing of ¾” minimum and 1 ¼” maximum.
☐Provide minimum 36” landing at top and bottom of stairway. (R311.7.6)
☒Winder tread – 6" minimum run at narrower side; 10" minimum run at the walk line (the walk line is measured 12” from the narrower side). (R311.7.5.2.1)
☒13. Handrails –
☒Handrails shall be provided at least on one side of each continuous run of treads or flight with four or more risers. (R311.7.8)
☒Handrails shall not project more than 4.5” on either side of the stairway. (R311.7.1)
☒Provide handrails not less than 34" or more than 38" above the nosing of tread. (R311.7.8.1)
Provide 1¼" to 2" handgrip, 1½" from wall. (R311.7.8.3)
☒Handrail(s) shall be continuous the full length of the flight. Ends shall be returned or terminate in posts. (R311.7.8.2)
☒14. Guardrails – (R312)
☐Guardrails are required along the open-sided walking surfaces that located more than 30-inches measured vertically to the floor or grade below.
☒Guards shall be 42” in height. Where guardrails serve as handrails on the open sides of stairs – top of guardrails shall not be less than 34” and not more than 38” in height.
☐Guards shall not have openings which allow passage of 4” diameter sphere. At the space formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail of a guard – a 6” sphere cannot pass through.
☒15. Smoke Alarms – Provide smoke alarm(s) in each sleeping room; in each area giving access into each sleeping room; in basement and habitable attics. (R314)
☒16. Carbon Monoxide Alarms – Provide carbon monoxide alarms at outside of each sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the bedroom(s); on every level of a dwelling unit including basements. (R315)
☒17. Exterior wall covering –
☒Detail corrosion–resistant weep screed minimum of 4” above the earth or 2” above paved areas. (R703.7.2.1)
☒Provide detail to show exterior wall covering with water-resistive barrier in accordance with Section R703.2.
☒18. Balconies, decks and exterior stairway exposed to weather and sealed underneath shall be waterproofed and sloped a minimum of ¼” unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2%) for drainage. Specify manufacturer and ICC report number of waterproofing on the plan.
☒19. Attic access and Ventilations –
☒Show location(s) of 22" x 30" attic access with 30" minimum clear headroom. (R807.1)
☒Show on the plans - attic vent locations, type and size (area = 1/150 of the attic space). Provide an attic cross ventilation summary; on the plans indicate the total area required versus provided. (R806.1)
☒20. Roofing requirements – (R901)
☒A Class “C” roof is required. On the plan, specify manufacturer’s name, ICC/UL report number and Class for the roofing material.
☐Specify the pitch of the roof plan. Provide two layer of vapor barrier if roof slope is lower than 4:12.
☐Cool roof is required. On the plan, specify CRRC #.
☒21. Aging-in-place Design & Fall Prevention – (R327)
☒Reinforcement for grab bar: at least one bathroom on the entry level shall be provided with reinforcement installed. Where there is no bathroom on the entry level, at least one bathroom on the second or third floor of dwelling shall comply
Reinforcement shall be solid lumber or other construction materials approved by the enforcing agency.
Reinforcement shall not be less than 2x8 inches nominal lumber or other construction material provide equal height and load capacity. Reinforcement shall be located between 32 inches and 39 ¼ inches above the finished floor flush with the wall framing
Water closet reinforcement shall be install 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 outlet, switch and control height: Electrical receptacle outlets, switches and control (including controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning) intended to be used by occupants shall be location no more than 48 inches measured from the top of the outlet box and not less than 15 inches measured form the bottom of the outlet box above the finish floor
☒Doorbell buttons: 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 buttons integrated with other features are required to be installed above 48 inches measured from the exterior floor or landing, a standard doorbell button or control shall also be provided at a height not exceed 48 inches above exterior floor or landing, measure from the top of the doorbell button or controls.
Energy Conservation – Title 24 Energy forms & calculations
☒1. Kitchen shall be vented to the outside. On the plan, please show exhaust fan(s) in kitchen (100 cfm minimum).
☒2. Provide building sections to show building envelope, including wall, floor, and roof/ceiling insulation, per Title 24 calculation.
☒3. On the plan, please specify U-factor (0.3 min) and SHGC (0.23 min) for building fenestration, per Title 24 calculation.
☒4. Photovoltaic system is required for all newly constructed low-rise SFD including detached ADU, and Multifamily buildings. On the plan, please specify minimum system size (in KW) in accordance with the Title 24 calculation. (Section 150.1(c)14; 150.1(b)(1))
Exception 2: PV system is NOT required when the minimum PV system size specified by Section 150.1(c)14 is less than 1.8kWdc
☒5. 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).
☒6. 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.
☒7. 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.
☒8. 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.
☒9. 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.
CalGreen Plan Review Comments:
☒1. Bathroom Exhaust Fan (Section 4.506.1)
Fans shall be ENERGY STAR compliant and be ducted to terminate outside the building
Unless functioning as a component of a whole house ventilation system, fan must be controlled by a humidity control.
Structural Plan Review Comments:
☒ 1. The foundation plan should be reviewed and approved by the Geotechnical Engineer. Provide written letter from the Soil Engineer indicated that all structural details, and specification are comply with the soil report(1803)☒Additional Review Comment:
For 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”.
Sheet 1:
Update total lot coverage; should the (N) ADU be 998 sq.ft. per scope of work?
Provide building interior layout of accessory building to be legalized. Indicate whether it is habitable area
Provide structural framing layout, calculation justification for the (E) accessary building for review. Further review is required
Sheet 2
Complete OCFA plan submittal criteria form. New ADU required fire sprinkler per Item #4 of OCFA form. Submit sprinkler design drawing to OCFA for review
SEOR to provide structural foundation for the relocation of both (E) accessary building and provide detail of load transfer from structural above to (N) foundation
Sheet 4
Provide spiral stair tread, dimension of rise & run
Provide handrail design & detail for review
Sheet 5
Provide balcony guardrail detail and design
Sheet S1
Provide spiral stair design & construction details for review
Coordinate slab on grade reinforcing and moisture content with soil report
Red marked comment set is available to pick-up at the City Hall.(End of Comment)