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Permit Number: TC-COM-0625-01147
Parcel: 12404075A

Address:
1588 E 1ST ST

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: COMMERCIAL REVIEW - FULL v.1

Permit Number - TC-COM-0625-01147
Review Name: COMMERCIAL REVIEW - FULL v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
06/13/2025 Outdoor Lighting Standard APPROVED
07/07/2025 Water - PDSD Standard APPROVED
06/26/2025 Site Engineering Standard NOT REQUIRED
07/07/2025 Bldg Permits - Post Review Express PENDING ASSIGNMENT
06/25/2025 Commercial Building Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT June 18, 2025
1st Review

RJDG Collaborative
Attn: Maritza Reyes-DiCenso
8987 E. Tanque Verde Rd. #403
Tucson, Arizona 85749

Re: SIGMA KAPPA SORORITY
ADDITION

City of Tucson Permit Number: TC-COM-0625-01147
Stantec Project Number: 185215066
Stantec File Number: TUC-25-068

Plan review for the above referenced project has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. PLEASE send all response to comments back to the City through the permit portal! Responses sent directly to Stantec will be ignored. Also, please submit complete copies of all permit documents (i.e. plans, calculations, reports, etc.) even if they have not been changed. Please cloud and delta all changes and provide a letter with a written response to each of the comments indicating the action taken.

The scope of this review covers the architectural, structural, plumbing, and electrical designs as they relate to the codes adopted by the jurisdiction. All features were checked only to the extent allowed by the submittals provided. All portions of this project are assumed to meet or will meet other departmental requirements, conditions, and concerns before permit approval.

Occupancy
Group Construction
Type Area
(Square feet) Occupant
Load Automatic
Fire Sprinklers Fire
Alarms
R-2 V-B 640 40 Yes Yes
Separate Permits: Automatic fire sprinklers and fire alarm.
Deferred Submittals: None.
Special Inspections: Earthwork, concrete, epoxy and expansion anchors, cold-formed steel deck, high-strength bolts, field welding, masonry.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMENTS

General

1. Please indicate that the automatic fire sprinkler system [2018 IBC Sec. 903] and fire alarm system [2018 IBC Sec. 907] are to be provided as part of this project and are to be submitted as a separate permit (not a deferred submittal).

2. Note on the cover of the drawings that special inspection is required for earthwork, concrete, epoxy and expansion anchors, cold-formed steel deck, high-strength bolts, field welding, masonry. Also, provide City of Tucson special inspection certificate(s) with Parts A and B completed. Make sure that the owner or their legal representative signs the form.

3. Please provide Geotechnical report #63025041 referenced on Sheet S1.0 of the structural plan-set.

Sheet A0.0

1. The Building Code Appeal Narrative indicated on this sheet presents multiple concerns:

a. Please clarify the type of stairway you will be using that fits one of the many methods presented in Chapter 10 of the 2018 IBC. “Fire stairs” is not verbiage contained in the building code.

b. Section 1023.7 referenced in the narrative refers to interior exit stairways, but this section does not include an exception as indicated. This stairway design does not meet the definition of an interior exit stairway as well. I believe the intent of this design is an exterior exit stairway which is referenced in Section 1027 and includes the exception noted on Sheet A0.0 in Section 1027.6. However, this building does not qualify for the exception for separation of the interior of the building as it is a Group R-2 Occupancy. The R-3 referenced in the appeal is based on zoning use.

c. Exterior exit stairways also require a minimum 10’ fire separation distance per. Section 1027.5 and the west side stairway only indicates 7’ per the site plan.

d. Has an appeal to the building official been submitted for this project?

Sheet A1.1

1. The Floor Plan for the 2nd story does not appear to indicate the other exits for the rest of the sleeping units or the balcony that currently exists to the north and west of the building. Please include all exits and the existing balcony on the 2nd story floor plan to ensure compliance with means of egress.

Sheet A3.0

1. Please indicate barriers under the stairs where vertical clearance is less than 80”. [Ref. ICC A117.1-2009 Sec. 307.4]

2. Please indicate guards on the open-sided walking surface of the staircases and the second story. Please be sure to detail guard height and opening limitations. [Ref. IBC 2018 Sec. 1015]

3. Please indicate the handrail height. [Ref. IBC 2018 Sec. 1014.2]
STRUCTURAL COMMENTS

There are no comments.

PLUMBING COMMENTS

There are no comments.

ELECTRICAL COMMENTS

There are no comments.


Should you have any questions regarding the plan review comments, please contact the plan reviewer listed for the appropriate discipline.

Plans reviewed by:
Trevor Bies,
Senior Plan Reviewer
602-338-9922
trevor.bies@stantec.com
06/25/2025 Commercial Electrical Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT June 18, 2025
1st Review

RJDG Collaborative
Attn: Maritza Reyes-DiCenso
8987 E. Tanque Verde Rd. #403
Tucson, Arizona 85749

Re: SIGMA KAPPA SORORITY
ADDITION

City of Tucson Permit Number: TC-COM-0625-01147
Stantec Project Number: 185215066
Stantec File Number: TUC-25-068

Plan review for the above referenced project has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. PLEASE send all response to comments back to the City through the permit portal! Responses sent directly to Stantec will be ignored. Also, please submit complete copies of all permit documents (i.e. plans, calculations, reports, etc.) even if they have not been changed. Please cloud and delta all changes and provide a letter with a written response to each of the comments indicating the action taken.

The scope of this review covers the architectural, structural, plumbing, and electrical designs as they relate to the codes adopted by the jurisdiction. All features were checked only to the extent allowed by the submittals provided. All portions of this project are assumed to meet or will meet other departmental requirements, conditions, and concerns before permit approval.

Occupancy
Group Construction
Type Area
(Square feet) Occupant
Load Automatic
Fire Sprinklers Fire
Alarms
R-2 V-B 640 40 Yes Yes
Separate Permits: Automatic fire sprinklers and fire alarm.
Deferred Submittals: None.
Special Inspections: Earthwork, concrete, epoxy and expansion anchors, cold-formed steel deck, high-strength bolts, field welding, masonry.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMENTS

General

1. Please indicate that the automatic fire sprinkler system [2018 IBC Sec. 903] and fire alarm system [2018 IBC Sec. 907] are to be provided as part of this project and are to be submitted as a separate permit (not a deferred submittal).

2. Note on the cover of the drawings that special inspection is required for earthwork, concrete, epoxy and expansion anchors, cold-formed steel deck, high-strength bolts, field welding, masonry. Also, provide City of Tucson special inspection certificate(s) with Parts A and B completed. Make sure that the owner or their legal representative signs the form.

3. Please provide Geotechnical report #63025041 referenced on Sheet S1.0 of the structural plan-set.

Sheet A0.0

1. The Building Code Appeal Narrative indicated on this sheet presents multiple concerns:

a. Please clarify the type of stairway you will be using that fits one of the many methods presented in Chapter 10 of the 2018 IBC. “Fire stairs” is not verbiage contained in the building code.

b. Section 1023.7 referenced in the narrative refers to interior exit stairways, but this section does not include an exception as indicated. This stairway design does not meet the definition of an interior exit stairway as well. I believe the intent of this design is an exterior exit stairway which is referenced in Section 1027 and includes the exception noted on Sheet A0.0 in Section 1027.6. However, this building does not qualify for the exception for separation of the interior of the building as it is a Group R-2 Occupancy. The R-3 referenced in the appeal is based on zoning use.

c. Exterior exit stairways also require a minimum 10’ fire separation distance per. Section 1027.5 and the west side stairway only indicates 7’ per the site plan.

d. Has an appeal to the building official been submitted for this project?

Sheet A1.1

1. The Floor Plan for the 2nd story does not appear to indicate the other exits for the rest of the sleeping units or the balcony that currently exists to the north and west of the building. Please include all exits and the existing balcony on the 2nd story floor plan to ensure compliance with means of egress.

Sheet A3.0

1. Please indicate barriers under the stairs where vertical clearance is less than 80”. [Ref. ICC A117.1-2009 Sec. 307.4]

2. Please indicate guards on the open-sided walking surface of the staircases and the second story. Please be sure to detail guard height and opening limitations. [Ref. IBC 2018 Sec. 1015]

3. Please indicate the handrail height. [Ref. IBC 2018 Sec. 1014.2]
STRUCTURAL COMMENTS

There are no comments.

PLUMBING COMMENTS

There are no comments.

ELECTRICAL COMMENTS

There are no comments.


Should you have any questions regarding the plan review comments, please contact the plan reviewer listed for the appropriate discipline.

Plans reviewed by:
Trevor Bies,
Senior Plan Reviewer
602-338-9922
trevor.bies@stantec.com
06/25/2025 Commercial Mechanical Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT June 18, 2025
1st Review

RJDG Collaborative
Attn: Maritza Reyes-DiCenso
8987 E. Tanque Verde Rd. #403
Tucson, Arizona 85749

Re: SIGMA KAPPA SORORITY
ADDITION

City of Tucson Permit Number: TC-COM-0625-01147
Stantec Project Number: 185215066
Stantec File Number: TUC-25-068

Plan review for the above referenced project has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. PLEASE send all response to comments back to the City through the permit portal! Responses sent directly to Stantec will be ignored. Also, please submit complete copies of all permit documents (i.e. plans, calculations, reports, etc.) even if they have not been changed. Please cloud and delta all changes and provide a letter with a written response to each of the comments indicating the action taken.

The scope of this review covers the architectural, structural, plumbing, and electrical designs as they relate to the codes adopted by the jurisdiction. All features were checked only to the extent allowed by the submittals provided. All portions of this project are assumed to meet or will meet other departmental requirements, conditions, and concerns before permit approval.

Occupancy
Group Construction
Type Area
(Square feet) Occupant
Load Automatic
Fire Sprinklers Fire
Alarms
R-2 V-B 640 40 Yes Yes
Separate Permits: Automatic fire sprinklers and fire alarm.
Deferred Submittals: None.
Special Inspections: Earthwork, concrete, epoxy and expansion anchors, cold-formed steel deck, high-strength bolts, field welding, masonry.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMENTS

General

1. Please indicate that the automatic fire sprinkler system [2018 IBC Sec. 903] and fire alarm system [2018 IBC Sec. 907] are to be provided as part of this project and are to be submitted as a separate permit (not a deferred submittal).

2. Note on the cover of the drawings that special inspection is required for earthwork, concrete, epoxy and expansion anchors, cold-formed steel deck, high-strength bolts, field welding, masonry. Also, provide City of Tucson special inspection certificate(s) with Parts A and B completed. Make sure that the owner or their legal representative signs the form.

3. Please provide Geotechnical report #63025041 referenced on Sheet S1.0 of the structural plan-set.

Sheet A0.0

1. The Building Code Appeal Narrative indicated on this sheet presents multiple concerns:

a. Please clarify the type of stairway you will be using that fits one of the many methods presented in Chapter 10 of the 2018 IBC. “Fire stairs” is not verbiage contained in the building code.

b. Section 1023.7 referenced in the narrative refers to interior exit stairways, but this section does not include an exception as indicated. This stairway design does not meet the definition of an interior exit stairway as well. I believe the intent of this design is an exterior exit stairway which is referenced in Section 1027 and includes the exception noted on Sheet A0.0 in Section 1027.6. However, this building does not qualify for the exception for separation of the interior of the building as it is a Group R-2 Occupancy. The R-3 referenced in the appeal is based on zoning use.

c. Exterior exit stairways also require a minimum 10’ fire separation distance per. Section 1027.5 and the west side stairway only indicates 7’ per the site plan.

d. Has an appeal to the building official been submitted for this project?

Sheet A1.1

1. The Floor Plan for the 2nd story does not appear to indicate the other exits for the rest of the sleeping units or the balcony that currently exists to the north and west of the building. Please include all exits and the existing balcony on the 2nd story floor plan to ensure compliance with means of egress.

Sheet A3.0

1. Please indicate barriers under the stairs where vertical clearance is less than 80”. [Ref. ICC A117.1-2009 Sec. 307.4]

2. Please indicate guards on the open-sided walking surface of the staircases and the second story. Please be sure to detail guard height and opening limitations. [Ref. IBC 2018 Sec. 1015]

3. Please indicate the handrail height. [Ref. IBC 2018 Sec. 1014.2]
STRUCTURAL COMMENTS

There are no comments.

PLUMBING COMMENTS

There are no comments.

ELECTRICAL COMMENTS

There are no comments.


Should you have any questions regarding the plan review comments, please contact the plan reviewer listed for the appropriate discipline.

Plans reviewed by:
Trevor Bies,
Senior Plan Reviewer
602-338-9922
trevor.bies@stantec.com
06/25/2025 Commercial Plumbing Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT June 18, 2025
1st Review

RJDG Collaborative
Attn: Maritza Reyes-DiCenso
8987 E. Tanque Verde Rd. #403
Tucson, Arizona 85749

Re: SIGMA KAPPA SORORITY
ADDITION

City of Tucson Permit Number: TC-COM-0625-01147
Stantec Project Number: 185215066
Stantec File Number: TUC-25-068

Plan review for the above referenced project has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. PLEASE send all response to comments back to the City through the permit portal! Responses sent directly to Stantec will be ignored. Also, please submit complete copies of all permit documents (i.e. plans, calculations, reports, etc.) even if they have not been changed. Please cloud and delta all changes and provide a letter with a written response to each of the comments indicating the action taken.

The scope of this review covers the architectural, structural, plumbing, and electrical designs as they relate to the codes adopted by the jurisdiction. All features were checked only to the extent allowed by the submittals provided. All portions of this project are assumed to meet or will meet other departmental requirements, conditions, and concerns before permit approval.

Occupancy
Group Construction
Type Area
(Square feet) Occupant
Load Automatic
Fire Sprinklers Fire
Alarms
R-2 V-B 640 40 Yes Yes
Separate Permits: Automatic fire sprinklers and fire alarm.
Deferred Submittals: None.
Special Inspections: Earthwork, concrete, epoxy and expansion anchors, cold-formed steel deck, high-strength bolts, field welding, masonry.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMENTS

General

1. Please indicate that the automatic fire sprinkler system [2018 IBC Sec. 903] and fire alarm system [2018 IBC Sec. 907] are to be provided as part of this project and are to be submitted as a separate permit (not a deferred submittal).

2. Note on the cover of the drawings that special inspection is required for earthwork, concrete, epoxy and expansion anchors, cold-formed steel deck, high-strength bolts, field welding, masonry. Also, provide City of Tucson special inspection certificate(s) with Parts A and B completed. Make sure that the owner or their legal representative signs the form.

3. Please provide Geotechnical report #63025041 referenced on Sheet S1.0 of the structural plan-set.

Sheet A0.0

1. The Building Code Appeal Narrative indicated on this sheet presents multiple concerns:

a. Please clarify the type of stairway you will be using that fits one of the many methods presented in Chapter 10 of the 2018 IBC. “Fire stairs” is not verbiage contained in the building code.

b. Section 1023.7 referenced in the narrative refers to interior exit stairways, but this section does not include an exception as indicated. This stairway design does not meet the definition of an interior exit stairway as well. I believe the intent of this design is an exterior exit stairway which is referenced in Section 1027 and includes the exception noted on Sheet A0.0 in Section 1027.6. However, this building does not qualify for the exception for separation of the interior of the building as it is a Group R-2 Occupancy. The R-3 referenced in the appeal is based on zoning use.

c. Exterior exit stairways also require a minimum 10’ fire separation distance per. Section 1027.5 and the west side stairway only indicates 7’ per the site plan.

d. Has an appeal to the building official been submitted for this project?

Sheet A1.1

1. The Floor Plan for the 2nd story does not appear to indicate the other exits for the rest of the sleeping units or the balcony that currently exists to the north and west of the building. Please include all exits and the existing balcony on the 2nd story floor plan to ensure compliance with means of egress.

Sheet A3.0

1. Please indicate barriers under the stairs where vertical clearance is less than 80”. [Ref. ICC A117.1-2009 Sec. 307.4]

2. Please indicate guards on the open-sided walking surface of the staircases and the second story. Please be sure to detail guard height and opening limitations. [Ref. IBC 2018 Sec. 1015]

3. Please indicate the handrail height. [Ref. IBC 2018 Sec. 1014.2]
STRUCTURAL COMMENTS

There are no comments.

PLUMBING COMMENTS

There are no comments.

ELECTRICAL COMMENTS

There are no comments.


Should you have any questions regarding the plan review comments, please contact the plan reviewer listed for the appropriate discipline.

Plans reviewed by:
Trevor Bies,
Senior Plan Reviewer
602-338-9922
trevor.bies@stantec.com
07/07/2025 Fire New Construction Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT -Resolve all building comments.
john.vincent@tucsonaz.gov
5203495581
07/02/2025 Site Zoning Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT FROM: PDSD Zoning Review Section

PROJECT: TC-COM-0625-01147
1588 E 1ST ST. - R-3
New Fire Exit Stairs - Group Dwelling (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: ‎July 2, 2025

Provide a detailed response letter with your next submittal that clearly shows how you have addressed all Zoning comments.

This site is located in the R-3 zone (UDC 4.7.12). Group Dwelling is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2). See Use-Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.6.

1. Per UDC Article 3.3.3.G.2.c A site plan (Development Package) is required for the following types of development: Existing development undergoing a change of use, building structure additions, and/or a reconfiguration of an area outside a building. A Development Package (DP) meeting the requirements of the Checklist for Minor Changes to Commercial/Industrial Sites is required to be submitted and approved. The DP is a separate submittal from the building plans. The checklist can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/permits/minor_changes_to_commercial_industrial_sites_.pdf.

The Unified Development Code (UDC) can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes/Zoning-Code.

If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact Zone1.desk@tucsonaz.gov.
06/12/2025 PDSD Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED