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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: TC-RES-0324-01900
Parcel: 127090020

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1

Permit Number - TC-RES-0324-01900
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
05/03/2024 Site Engineering NOT REQUIRED
05/06/2024 Bldg Permits - Post Review PENDING ASSIGNMENT
04/23/2024 Residential Building REQUIRES RESUBMIT TC-RES-0324-01900

PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS

Plan review for the above referenced structure has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. For facilitating a shorter back check time, please provide updated plans and calculations with a written response to each of the notated items indicating action taken. Do not cloud the changes made for comment updates; revisions are processed if changes occur after the permit is issued.

SCOPE OF REVIEW:

The scope of this plan review covers architectural, plumbing, mechanical, energy conservation and electrical. All code references are to the 2018 International Residential Code and 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. 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.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Provide a complete construction plan set with each page in a single file. Submit support documents in separate files.

GENERAL COMMENTS :

1. Show compliance with the Inclusive Home Design Ordinance adopted by the City of Tucson Ordinance #10463 on 10/16/2007. Notate accessible route, minimum door width, changes in floor elevation, door hardware, electrical outlet reach range, grab bar reinforcement, etc.
2. All plans submitted for a newly constructed one- or two-family dwelling after March 1, 2009, require a solar water system, or future installation preparation City of Tucson Ordinance #10549 with one of the following provisions: ½”control conduit and two ¾” copper piping for water with rooftop termination; straight 3” capped sleeve; or an accessible attic (clear path 30” wide x 30” high) over the water heater. Show appropriate notation.
3. All plans submitted for a newly constructed one- or two-family dwelling after July 1, 2009 require a solar photo-voltaic system, or future installation preparation City of Tucson Ordinance #10549 .
a. Show a minimum 300 SF clear solar-ready zone on a roof or framing plan, T103.3. Model plans should show four typical south facing roof surfaces.
b. Label a double breaker space for future Photo Voltaic on the panel schedule opposite end from the main/supply side, T103.9. Update breaker space to the last panel space.
4. All plans submitted for a newly constructed one- or two-family dwelling after June 1, 2010, must provide gray water utilization or preparation, Ordinance #10579/11089 revised July 9, 2013. The ordinance revision now requires a gray drain line discharge from one fixture for a one story dwelling. Additional gray fixture drains are optional. Show a second clothes washer standpipe plumbed to an exterior wall above grade when feasible, or a bathing fixture drain looped 3’ beyond an exterior wall below grade before connection to the building drain. Use the appropriate detail at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Building-Safety/Water-Energy-Conservation Gray Water Illustrations
5. Show compliance with the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Ordinance adopted by the City of Tucson Ordinance #11844 on 6/22/2021. Include a 40 ampere 240 volt dedicated branch circuit with a NEMA 14-50R receptacle for charging an electric vehicle at a proposed parking space.

SITE PLAN:

1. Show the location and size of buildings, utility meters and gas, water, electric and sewer or septic lines from property line to building, R106.1.1. Show the location of sewer HCS coordinated with Pima County Wastewater, R106.1.1. https://www.pima.gov/1766/Wastewater-Reclamation Note the electrical line as underground unless overhead is approved by TEP. https://www.tep.com/construction-applications/#apply
2. Show the square footage of living space and covered patios, R106.1.1.
3. Each dwelling building requires a street address and a separate permit, R319. Show Pima County assigned unit numbers at each dwelling on the site plan.

PLANS:

1. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation changes at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1. Include the threshold condition at the vehicle doorway or an exterior hinged door when the garage is used for the accessible route.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. Clarify the placement of ceiling/roof insulation for determining the need for an attic ventilation calculation or need for providing air-impermeable rigid insulation at the roof for condensation control, R806.
2. An unvented roof assembly requires an air-impermeable rigid insulation material with a minimum R-5 value applied correctly to either side of the roof sheathing, R806.5. Show a roof design with insulation types and minimum thickness for meeting the condensation control requirement and the minimum total insulation value of R-38.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Tucson Water Department limits flow rates for each water meter size in compliance with P2903.7. Show an appropriate yard pipe bypassing the primary dwelling and show the water meter size.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Provide (an HVAC system with fresh air intake) whole-house mechanical ventilation with controlled exhaust, R303.4; N1103.6 & M1505.4. Show the minimum airflow rate setting and location of the device requiring this adjustable setting. A two or three bedroom dwelling under 1501 SF requires a 45 CFM continuous setting.
2. Provide demand calculations in accordance with Manual J/S/D standards, M1401.3, M1601.1. Systems shall be sized in accordance with Manual S based on building loads calculated in accordance with Manual J and duct systems sized in accordance with Manual D.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. The two kitchen countertop receptacle circuits may not include other locations, E3703.2 and E3901.3. Change the smoke alarm circuit number.
2. Interior 15A & 20A circuits serving outlet locations (except garage, kitchen, and bathrooms) including receptacles, lights, and smoke detectors require combination type arc-fault circuit interrupters, E3902.16. Provide notation.

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE:

1. Energy Certificate: (Mandatory) place near the indoor furnace or in utility room, N1101.14. Add notation to plans.

Please contact the plans reviewer if you have any questions:
Ken Van Karsen
PDSD-Residential@tucsonaz.gov
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review

Submit a corrected plan set at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services
05/06/2024 Site Zoning REQUIRES RESUBMIT FROM: PDSD Zoning Review Section

PROJECT: TC-RES-0324-01900
396 N INDIAN HOUSE RD. – R-1
SFR Casita (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: May 6, 2024

COMMENTS: Please resubmit revised drawings along with a detailed response letter, which states how all Zoning Review Section comments were addressed.

This site is located in the R-1 zone (UDC 4.7.7). A single family residence is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2). See Use-Specific Standards 4 4.9.7.B.5 - 9.

1. It appears that some type of land split/subdivision is proposed. Either provide approved land split/subdivision plans or land split/subdivision plans must be submitted and approved prior to approval of this plan.

2. The lot coverage calculation is not correct. Per UDC Article 6.4.3.C.1.a Roofed areas, porches, open on at least one side are not included in the calculation.

3. The site plan shows a “PROPOSED BUILDING” and a “CASITA” but there are no plans for the “PROPSOED BUILDING” and no permits in review for the proposed building. Clarify what you are proposing.

4. Based on the total number of bedrooms shown on the plan, 2 in the casita and what appears ot be 10 in the proposed building the requirements of UDC Article 4.9.7.B.7, all parking must be in the side or rear yard, may apply.

5. As you are proposing 6 vehicle parking spaces per UDC Article 7.6.4.B and a Zoning Administration determination when you provide more than 4 vehicle parking spaces the vehicle parking area is required to meet all requires of UDC Articles 7.6.4.B and 7.4.6.

If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact Zone1.desk@tucsonaz.gov.
04/05/2024 PDSD Application Completeness REVIEW COMPLETED