HomeMy WebLinkAbout342233_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:
101127651-52
PROJECT ADDRESS:
2926 N Fernwood Dr & 2926 N Fernwood Dr #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
PLAN CHECK DATES:
REMARKS/RECHECK ITEMS:
APPLICATION
6/1/2026
INITIAL REVIEW
6/17/2026
EXPIRATION
11/28/2026
RECHECKS:
1.
PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON:
2.
Tien Nguyen
3.
TEL:
(714)988-5890
FAX:
VALUATION: $25,000.00
EMAIL:
deltaconstructionco@gmail.com
FLOOD ZONE: X-06059C0144J
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.Documentation
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.
Proposed conversion is for a new ADU, not JADU, revise all JADU noted on all sheets to ADU. Permit is not going to be provided for JADU.DrawingsSheet A-1
Provide the following design data on the first sheet (R106.1.1)
☐Sheet Index
☒Occupancy groups (R-3)
☐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 2025 CRC, CBC, CPC, CMC, CEC, California Green Building Code, and California Energy Efficiency Standards Code editions.
Proposed ADU square footage shall not include new laundry area square footage. Laundry room area is approved to be for the main house and shall be added square footage to the existing. Revise scope, square footage at all locations where noted for ADU and existing and ensure accurate value.
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 the following on cover sheet:ADU / SFD = ____sf / ____ sf = ____% 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”.
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.Detail references 5 and 6/A3 look to be reversed. Verify on Site Plan.Square footage on Site Plan shows 400 square foot, revise to match proposed square footage. Provide structural design or City pre-approved patio cover form with compliant patio cover information for legalization scope.Sheet A-2Detail references 5 and 6/A3 look to be reversed. Verify on Site Plan.Relocate carbon monoxide alarm closer to outside vicinity of bedroom.Clear text overlay at HPWH note and dimension.Bathroom door shall be 32” clear min to meet aging-in-place requirement.Provide section cut between ADU and existing showing fire rated system spanning to underside of roof sheathing.
Walls separating dwelling units shall provide airborne sound insulation for walls with an STC rating of at least 45 [CRC Appendix K]. Provide details on plans and provide verification of a tested assembly to achieve the required STC rating of 45.
Laundry room is approved to be part of main house. Fire rate and sound transmission rating shall be provided in walls between laundry room and ADU.
Verify if WH is intended for ADU only or shared between units, no existing water heater is shown for the main house. Sheet G-1California Green Building Standard checklist shall be completed fully by applicant.Sheet S-1Verify where 6” curb occurs in detail, details shall be revised to be site specific.Provide option for new footing at garage door infill location if existing footing does not occur.Update holdown to currently available holdown from Simpson Strong-tie.Provide holdown detail at new footing for new footing option at garage door infill.Detail 3/SD1 shows interior footing. Revise to be accurate to condition.Verify if there is an existing curb around garage, revise detail 1/SD1 as needed.Verify detail 2/SD1, verify if existing garage slab is same elevation as house.Sheet SD-1Detail 1 – Verify built-up slab will occur under existing walls. CalculationsJustify the weight increase including ceiling joists, newly added drywall and insulation, and any other additional weights are less than 10% of the total original weight existing structure with full calculation. Provide calculation for newly added shearwalls and holdowns. Newly added interior shearwall shall be designed for both new ADU and existing house tributary mass.(End of Comment)