HomeMy WebLinkAbout324369_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:
101122122-24
PROJECT ADDRESS:
5213 W Second St Unit# 1, 2, 5215 W Second St
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER:
Lo, JonathanTEL:714
647-5822
EMAIL:
Jlo@santa-ana.orgFAX:714
647-5897
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
V B, SPK
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION(S):
R-3, U
PLAN CHECK DATES:
REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS:
APPLICATION
1/21/2025
INITIAL REVIEW
2/19/2025
EXPIRATION
7/20/2025
RECHECKS:
1.12/16/2025
PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON:
2.
Khanh Tran
3.
TEL:
(657)347-8219
FAX:
VALUATION: $600,000.00
EMAIL:
ktrenddesign@gmail.com
FLOOD ZONE: A-06059C0252J
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.
The applicant shall obtain clearances/approvals for the following after obtaining approval from Building and Safety Division, 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.DocumentationEnsure all handwritten notes by applicant are incorporated in resubmittal (e.g. Project Address, Designer address, etc…)FEMA Elevation certificates shall be updated to the latest 2023 edition.Soil Report – Page 5 – Code reference shall be updated to latest building codes in report. Else addendum provided. (e.g. Cal Green 2019 referenced in Floor Slabs)DrawingsSheet A001
Please provide new ADU square footage to existing/new 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 the following on cover sheet:ADU / SFD = ____sf / ____ sf = ____% The ADU sf / SFD sf ratio is for Park & Rec fee purpose only. Specify Fire Sprinkler NFPA type in Automatic Sprinkler noted YES. Also add SPK to Construction Type as this is a sprinklered building.
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."
Note on plan: Mechanical, electrical and plumbing are not part of this plan review and approval. The Building and Safety Division plan review does not include potential electrical, water, or gas revisions required by any non-city utility company. It is solely on the contractor to ensure proposed addition or alteration can and will meet utility company requirements. MEP are subject to building field inspection.
Add note on the coversheet: Minimum ____ kWdcPhotovoltaic system will be submitted under a separate permit and shall be issued prior to building frame inspection request.
For Solar Exemption, applicant must provide calculated kWh required and 2022 CEnC exemption on plans justifying exemption.THIS IS NOT A NOTE
Add the following on the plan:
Deferred Trusses –
Submit two (2) sets of truss calculations and plans to the city for plan check.
The truss calculations and plans shall include review of roof, mechanical and lateral loads (chord/strut & brace loads); also include review of top chord and bottom chord for axial + flexure between panel joints.
The truss calculations and plans shall be stamped, signed and dated by a licensed civil/structural engineer.
The truss plans shall be “review stamped” and “wet” signed by the engineer of record.Sheet A103Provide full detail for rated wall assembly and reference on plans where required.Provide toilet side and front clearance dimensions at all bathrooms.Show handrail at stairs on plan at proposed locations. Reference detail D1/A202 on plans.
Penetrations in wall or floor/ceiling assemblies in two-family dwellings shall comply with Section R302.4. Provide complete details on the plans.
Dwelling/garage separation –
☒Door between garage and residence shall be solid wood doors not less than 1-3/8 inches in thickness; solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 1-3/8 inches thick; or 20-minute fire-rated doors. And doors shall be self-closing and self-latching. (R302.5.1)
☒Where automatic residential fire sprinkler systems are provided in residence and the private garage – doors need only be self-closing and self-latching. (R302.5.1 Exc.)
☒Ducts in the garage and ducts penetrating the walls or ceilings separating the dwelling from the garage shall be constructed of minimum No. 26 gage sheet steel, and shall have no openings into the garage. (R302.5.2)
☒Wall between garage/carport and dwelling – Provide minimum 1/2-inch gypsum board on the garage side; extended from foundation to the roof sheathing. (R302.6)
☒Minimum 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board is required at the underside of floor/ceiling where habitable space is above. Structure(s) supporting floor/ceiling assemblies used for separation shall be protected with 1/2-inch gypsum board. (R302.6) Provide door and window symbol legend for clarity and reference where schedules are located on plan. 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 A104Provide window types at all windows. Various windows have no window type specified.
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. Sheet A105Provide window types at all windows. Various windows have no window type specified.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 A106Verify Radiant Barrier noted in Roofing Materials with T-24 provided.Provide roof projection detail with proposed roof soffit vent. Coordinate with structural details, it is unclear how proposed roof soffit vent to occur with blocking for shear transfer.Sheet A200
Detail corrosion–resistant weep screed minimum of 4” above the earth or 2” above paved areas. (R703.7.2.1)Sheet A202Specify Ceiling height on sections. Min 7-ft ceiling height for habitable space, hallways. Laundry room, bathroom, toilet room, and un-habitable basements shall have ceiling height not less than 6-ft 8-iches. (R305.1)
Floor/ceiling assemblies separating dwelling units shall have both an STC and an IIC rating of at least 50. Provide details on plans and provide verification of tested assemblies to achieve the required STC and IIC ratings of 50.
Where floor assemblies are required to be fire-resistance rated, the supporting construction of such assemblies shall have an equal or greater fire-resistance rating. [R302.3.1]Sheet A204Kitchen Exhaust Fan – Revise to 2022 California Energy Code required minimum airflow rate. Calculate and specify required minimum airflow rate (CFM). [Section 150.0(o)1G]Specify dryer vent size and path on plans.Provide Carbon Monoxide alarm outside vicinity of Bedroom #4.Attached garage – Install a listed raceway to accommodate a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit (40 amp). On the plan, please show compliance with 2022 CGBSC Section 4.106.4.1.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)
The following Electric Ready notes shall be added and constructed for new detached residential structures:
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).
If the designated space is within 3 feet from the water heater:
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.
A reserved single pole circuit breaker space in the electrical panel adjacent to the circuit breaker
A condensate drain that allows natural draining of the water heater.
. 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 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 A205Kitchen Exhaust Fan – Revise to 2022 California Energy Code required minimum airflow rate. Calculate and specify required minimum airflow rate (CFM). [Section 150.0(o)1G]Specify dryer vent size and path on plans.
The following Electric Ready notes shall be added and constructed for new detached residential structures:
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).
If the designated space is within 3 feet from the water heater:
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.
A reserved single pole circuit breaker space in the electrical panel adjacent to the circuit breaker
A condensate drain that allows natural draining of the water heater.
. 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 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 GN1California Green Standards Code shall be updated to July 2024 Supplement version and all check marked items shall be filled as needed by the applicant. Sheet S15” minimum slab on grade per Soils Report Recommendation, else provide calculation for 4” slab on grade.Provide holdown on each side of 12’-0” shearwall along Grid 6 as designed in calculations, else justify no holdown on one side.Provide holdown on each side of 8’-0” shearwall along Grid G as designed in calculations, else justify no holdown on one side.Sheet S2Verify Strap 5 noted on right side of shearwall along Grid F with calculations. Drag strap specifies ST strap. Verify detail 5/SD3 referenced on each end of stairs. It is unclear how detail occurs at these locations. Detail 17/SD3 referenced at Ceiling Tie over garage is not found.Sheet S3Provide/reference detail for 2x RR w/ EN to deferred girder trusses connections (e.g. at G.T. #3). Typ where shown on plans. Verify 2x RR w/ EN perpendicular to deferred trusses. (e.g. at Grid #3 over Bedroom #2). It is unclear how these RR are to occur at these locations. Specify 2-2x4 posts at ends of 7’-0” shearwall along Grid 3. Typ all posts shown on plans.Provide guardrail calculation and detailing at guardrail around stair opening. Sheet S45” minimum slab on grade per Soils Report Recommendation, else provide calculation for 4” slab on grade.CalculationsHydrology ReportNo Base Flood Elevation has been calculated or clear justification in calculations. Base Flood Elevation shall be determined.Hydrology study shall be stamped and signed.Update exp date shown on cover page for licensed professional.Page 4 – Projection location is not correct. Revise address and provide site specific Hydrology Study.House/ADU CalculationPage 26 of 74 – Verify strap with plans. See comment #40(End of Comment)