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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: TC-COM-0726-01213
Parcel: 127120570

Address:
5602 E HOLMES ST

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: COMMERCIAL REVIEW - LIMITED v.1

Permit Number - TC-COM-0726-01213
Review Name: COMMERCIAL REVIEW - LIMITED v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
08/06/2026 Site Engineering NOT REQUIRED
08/24/2026 Bldg Permits - Post Review Express PENDING ASSIGNMENT
08/24/2026 Commercial Building REQUIRES RESUBMIT ACTIVITY NO. TC-COM-0726-01213
ADDRESS/PARCEL: (5602 E HOLMES ST TUCSON, AZ 85711)
TC-COM-0726-01213 (5602 E HOLMES ST TUCSON, AZ 85711)
Submit your revised drawings along with a detailed response letter, which states how all Building Review Section comments were addressed. Please paste the review comment individually and enter your response directly below it. Please do this for every comment. Review will not proceed without the response letter. The submitted documents were incomplete and a thorough plan review could not be performed. Please be aware, new comments may arise with the next review. Should the above not followed, it may delay your approval. Additionally, please submit complete copies of all permit documents (i.e. plans, calculations, reports, etc.) even if they have not been changed.

Should you have any questions about these Commercial Building comments, I can be reached at Justin.Eder@tucsonaz.gov or 520-837-4976.

COMMENTS:
1. Submit a Site Plan locating and labeling the location of this facility within the complex. Show the location of the parking stalls & the handicap stalls being used by this facility.
2. On the Site Plan show/indicate the Accessible route from drop off location to the accessible entry door complying to IBC 106 & ANSI A117.
3. In an Emergency, show/locate the gathering area/dispersal area where it is safe from danger minimum 50 ft away from structure per IBC 310.5 and 1028.5.
4. Please submit a complete Means of Egress Plan to include all the routes along with their distances and at each exit. Ramps requires 1 inch of rise for every 12 inches of run complying to Chapter 11 of the International Building Code and ICC A117.1. The clear width of a ramp between handrails shall be 36 inches minimum clear. The door opening shall provide a minimum clear opening width of 32 inches. The clear opening width of doorways shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees.
5. Include a complete Code Analysis. Please have an Arizona Licensed Registrant Architect conduct the Building Code/Zoning Code Analysis & have him/her seal/sign/date the drawing set. NOTE: R-3 maximum allowable is 5 clients & R-4 maximum allowable is 10 clients.
a. Indicate the Occupancy Classification, Construction Type, the number of clients on your drawings as well as indicate that it is an Assisted Living Facility (ensure that your selection confirms what you selected from your State Department of Health Services License Application & the City Zoning Code). Do coordinate with Planning and Zoning regarding the Land Use that you are using from the City of Tucson Zoning Code (Unified Development Code).
6. Include a statement as part of your code analysis as to how the facility handles any persons receiving custodial care who require limited verbal or physical assistance responding to an emergency situation to complete building evacuation and self-preservation. Condition 1 facility, care recipients may be slower during evacuation but are capable of self-preservation. In a Condition 2 facility, care recipients may require limited assistance with evacuation during emergency situations. Specify Condition 1 or Condition 2 per IBC 310.
7. Indicate the clear opening of the doors complying to ANSI A117 on your floor plan.
8. Indicate the clear width of hallways.
9. Show/locate the side & back grab bars at the Water Closet as well as at the Shower. Make sure to indicate the installation of Structural Backer Board for these grab bars per IBC Chapter 11. An accessible bathroom is required per ICC A117.1
10. Rooms and spaces available to the general public or available for use by residents, Accessible spaces shall include toilet and bathing rooms, kitchen, living and dining areas and any exterior spaces, including patios, terraces and balconies. IBC 1107.3
11. Toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible. At least one of each type of fixture, element, control or dispenser in each accessible toilet room and bathing room shall be accessible. IBC 1109.2
12. In Group R-4, Condition 1, at least one of the sleeping units and bathroom shall be Accessible. In Group R-4, Condition 2, at least two of the sleeping units and two bathrooms shall be Accessible. IBC 1107.6.4.1
13. Provide Emergency Escape & Rescue Openings per R310 at every bedroom/sleeping space such as windows. On the drawing adjacent to the opening(s), indicate the clear opening for both horizontally and vertically and provide the dimension from the finish floor to the bottom of the opening. Indicate if there are obstacles on either side of the opening.
14. Fire Sprinkler required - As a separate process, please coordinate with Tucson Fire Department for their review and approval on fire sprinkler & alarm per IBC 420, IBC 903.2.8 & IBC 907. They will conduct fire inspection; the fire inspection approval will be required prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
15. Illumination with emergency backup power is required in all components of the means of egress system [IBC 1008]. Please locate/identify/label those equipments including the Lighted Exit Sign(s) w/battery backup, Emergency Light(s) w/ battery backup, Fire/Audible/Smoke Alarms if applicable, Fire Extinguisher on your plan (to be inspected by Tucson Fire Department).
16. Related to Item #9 above, Electrical work (conductors/wiring/breaker ONLY) related to the installation will be inspected by City of Tucson inspectors, show on your plans so that our inspectors will know what wiring/breaker to inspect.
17. Any new work must be included as part of this building permit.
18. A Final inspection will be conducted by our building inspectors prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
19. An Operator's License must be applied for with the State, the absence of this license shall void this building permit.
20. Please resubmit.
08/13/2026 Commercial Electrical REQUIRES RESUBMIT Commercial Electrical Review TC-COM-0726-01213 (5602 E HOLMES ST TUCSON, AZ 85711)
Plan review for the above referenced structure has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. Provide updated Plans/calculations and a written response Letter to each of the notated items indicating action taken. Resubmitted plans that do not contain a written response Letter addressing each of the notated items indicating action taken, may be delayed until response letter is received.
Code reference, 2024 International Building Code (IBC), 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2012 Outdoor Lighting Code (OLC).
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/building-code/2012_outdoor_lighting_code_.pdf

Contact Jeremy Hamblin with any questions: Jeremy.hamblin@tucsonaz.gov

1. This is a commercial project, requiring all documents to be prepared, sealed, signed, and dated by a registered design professional. Provide complete electrical plans, design, and calculations, sealed by an Arizona Registrant. Reference: Arizona Revised Statutes 32-125, Board of Technical Registration Rules R4-30-304, 2018 IBC section 107.1, 2017 NEC, City of Tucson Commercial Plan Submittal Requirements. https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/checklists/commercial_submittal_requirements_july2023.pdf
2. Provide as-built electrical plans as part of this CofO submission. Show existing electrical meets the requirements of the 2023 NEC.
08/21/2026 Commercial Mechanical REQUIRES RESUBMIT 1. Provide plans sealed by an Arizona Registrant. Reference: Arizona Revised Statutes 32-125, Board of Technical Registration Rules R4-30-304:
2. Provide as-built mechanical plans as part of this C of O submission. Show the existing mechanical system meets the requirements of the 2024 IMC.
If you have any questions about this review comment, I can be reached at Robert.Sherry@tucsonaz.gov
08/21/2026 Commercial Plumbing REQUIRES RESUBMIT 1. Provide plans sealed by an Arizona Registrant. Reference: Arizona Revised Statutes 32-125, Board of Technical Registration Rules R4-30-304.
2. Provide as-built plumbing plans as part of this C of O submission. Show the existing plumbing meets the requirements of the 2024 IPC.
If you have any questions about this review comment, I can be reached at Robert.Sherry@tucsonaz.gov
08/20/2026 Fire New Construction REQUIRES RESUBMIT -Provide a proper code analysis with all the pertinent information (occupancy classification, OL, condition 1 or 2 etc, etc...)
-Include all fire protection information in the code analysis. Is there an existing fire alarm and/or fire sprinkler system. If so, what type of fire sprinkler system (13,13R,13D).
john.vincent@tucsonaz.gov
5203495581
08/19/2026 Site Zoning REQUIRES RESUBMIT PDSD TRANSMITTAL

FROM:
Jeffrey W. Cassidy, Planner
Planning & Development Services Department – Current Zoning Review Section

PROJECT:
TC-COM-0726-01213 – Commercial – Certificate of Occupancy for Existing Assisted Living Facility
5602 E HOLMES ST TUCSON, AZ 85711 (R-1 Zoning)
Certificate of Occupancy Review – 1st Review

TRANSMITTAL DATE:
August 19, 2026

1. COMMENT: Per https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Occupancy-Certificates#section-1 the application is incomplete. Update per the following comments:

2. COMMENT: The floor plan has 7 bedrooms labeled but the 6th bedroom cannot be located. Update floor plan graphic accordingly.

3. COMMENT: Drawings must be prepared and stamped by a registered Arizona architect or engineer. There is no evidence (stamp with license number by registered professional, company name, company contact information) of a licensed professional throughout the drawing set.

4. COMMENT: A site plan was not provided. Provide the following:

1) Legal Description
2) Parcel Number
3) Existing Zoning Classification and zoning classifications surrounding the property.
4) Provide Existing and Proposed Uses per UDC 11.3.7 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-7371
5) Include the Use Specific Standards associated with the proposed use.
6) Per UDC 7.4.4.B https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5445 indicate on the site plan the required Vehicle Parking and list that in table form.
7) Per 7.4.8.B.2 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5698 indicate on the site plan the required Vehicle Parking and list that in table form.
8) Example Site Plan: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/pdsd/documents/plan-samples/full-site-plan_feb2026.pdf

5. COMMENT: Additional comments may be forthcoming on the next review based on responses to Zoning and other PDSD reviewer comments.

RESUBMITTAL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED:

6. COMMENT: Corrected certificate of occupancy permit.

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

To resubmit visit Tucson Development Center at https://tdc-online.tucsonaz.gov/#/home .

Instructions for resubmittal - https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/tdc-faq/old-pdfs/double-old/resubmittals.pdf

If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact jeffrey.cassidy@tucsonaz.gov

The Unified Development Code (UDC) can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes/Zoning-Code .
08/21/2026 Water - PDSD REQUIRES RESUBMIT 1. Provide plans sealed by an Arizona Registrant. Reference: Arizona Revised Statutes 32-125, Board of Technical Registration Rules R4-30-304.
2. Reduced pressure backflow prevention assemblies are required at the water meter for licensed, personal care facilities. Reference: Chapter XXVII, Article V, Section 27-72, the Tucson Code, https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/city-services/tucson-water/water-quality/documents/backflow-ordinance.pdf
If you have any questions about this review comment, I can be reached at Robert.Sherry@tucsonaz.gov
08/05/2026 PDSD Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED