HomeMy WebLinkAbout338199_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:
101126420
PROJECT ADDRESS:
4908 W Oakfield Ave
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
2/3/2026
INITIAL REVIEW
2/23/2026
EXPIRATION
8/2/2026
RECHECKS:
1.6/10/2026
PROJECT APPLICANT CONTACT PERSON:
2.
Leon Tran
3.
TEL:
(714)418-6604
FAX:
VALUATION: $134,933.82
EMAIL:
trandesign7@gmail.com
FLOOD ZONE: A-06059C0143J
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.DocumentationA soils report shall be provided for the proposed site prior to resubmittal. Additional comments may occur.PC #2: Comment remains, ADU is more than 750 square feet. A soils report is required as the County form is not permitted for use when a project requires a Grading Permit.Geotech to review and stamp soil/foundation items prior to approval. PC #2: Comment remainsDrawingsSheet A1
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 = ____%
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 elevation certificate in drawing set
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 2025CEnC exemption on plans justifying exemption.THIS IS NOT A NOTE
PC #2: Comment not addressed, specify minimum kWdc as noted above. Remove the note added on drawings regarding Solar Exemption, that is not a note to be added, it is for information only.Specify finish floor elevation and lowest adjacent grade on Site Plan to match grading permit and elevation certificate for clarity.Provide an imaginary property line between the ADU and existing house. [R302.2]Provide dimensions from walls and roof projections to proposed imaginary property line.Ensure any fire rated requirement met and specified/detailed on drawing set. PC #2: Comment remains, provide and reference details for all fire rated required elements. It shall be clearly detailed, not just noted.Sheet A3New roofing shall be ICC approved, specify ICC approval # on plans. New roofing shall be cool roof per T24. Provide CRRC # on plans.
Detail corrosion–resistant weep screed minimum of 4” above the earth or 2” above paved areas. (R703.7.2.1)
Roof attic on elevations and calcs do not match, revise to match.
Identify door types on plans.
FAU in attic detail not found as specified on plan.
Interior door width (at least one bedroom door and one bathroom door with 32” clear opening), effective July 1, 2024 (R328.1.3)
Door meeting requirement shall be specified on plan.
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 A4Porch posts shall be design as cantilevered column unless justified.PC #2: Comment remains, justify regular column post for lateral design. All mass shall be accounted for with a LFRS. Else add kickers.Foundation for porch posts shall be designed for cantilevered elements, rebar not found on drawings.PC #2: Comment remains, see comment #16.Sheet A5Provide justification proposed ceiling joist cut/taper end meets code allowance.Reference ridge detail on Framing Plan. Sheet T1T24 compliance shall be updated to 2025 code.PC #2: T24 provided is for the incorrect address. Provide corrected T24.T24 compliance shall not be listed as an addition in Project Scope and shall have solar requirements specified.PC #2: T24 provided is for the incorrect address. Provide corrected T24.Sheet CG12025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE shall be completed by applicant and provided in drawing set.CalculationsCalculations shall be updated to latest code.Provide wind loading lateral comparison to seismic. PC #2: Comment not addressed, no wind loading found.Beam loading do not look to account for all loading, typ all beams, not limited to beams below.RR-1, verify applied dead load, there does not look to be any applied dead load, just self weight.RB-1, no DL point load from hip beams look to be provided. RB-3, verify loads, point load does not match reaction from supported beam.PC #2: Comment not addressed, the beam loading still does not show any superimposed loading. Please ensure all calculations are adequately completed by EOR prior to resubmitting.Verify where 4x10 beam RB-2 occurs, verify DL for beam. PC #2: Comment not addressed, the beam loading still does not show any superimposed loading. Please ensure all calculations are adequately completed by EOR prior to resubmitting.(End of Comment)