Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-0625-02912
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| 09/12/2025 | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 07/01/2025 | Residential Building - Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | TC-RES-0625-02912 PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS Plan review for the above referenced structure has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. Provide a separate Comment Response Letter when submitting updated plans. Facilitate 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 revisions. 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. PROVIDE A COMPLETE PLAN SET showing all proposed alterations to the building with 2018 IRC code compliance. The plans require sufficient detail for demonstrating minimum building code compliance for passing all progress inspections. Note the 2018 IRC reference on the plans. The plans may require additional changes for showing 2018 IRC compliance of construction performed without a permit. Provide plans showing all changes after the last completed permit and proposed alterations. Provide construction plans with sheet numbering in a single PDF file. Each dwelling unit with kitchen requires a separate Pima County assigned street address with Zoning approval, R319. Each dwelling unit requires a separate permit. This permit is assigned to unit #1. Submit a separate application for the renovation of unit #2. Provide a response letter addressing each comment with location of change on the plans. Submit separate letter and plan set files. Provide a clear and concise construction plan set. Sample drawings are available for understanding details. Sample plans at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Residential-Permits 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. Identify the utility lines requiring upgrade or replacement. 2. Show the location of the electrical service panel, R106.1.1. An overhead service conductor may not pass over the proposed building without an 8-foot clearance above the roof, E3604.2.1. Check with TEP customer service for feasible service line options if passing over the roof. https://www.tep.com/electric-service-requirements. The service panel should be located at the proposed building close to the service transformer. 3. Show the square footage of living space, garage, and covered patios, R106.1.1. PLANS: 1. Show the functional name of each room, R106.1.1. Bedroom windows require code compliance for egress, R310. SECTIONS - DETAILS: 1. Clarify the placement of ceiling/roof insulation for determining the need for attic ventilation, R806. Attic space outside of the thermal barrier requires a ventilation calculation for showing the attic vent opening size using 1 to 150 of attic area in compliance with R806.2 or 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. Identify the ventilation requirements and insulation types for complying with the condensation control issues. PLUMBING PLANS: 1. Show an individual accessible water supply shut off and water heater for the proposed dwelling unit, P2903.9.1. 2. Show the water heater rating, P2801.1. 3. Show any gas pipe alteration in conformance with Table G2413.4(1). Existing gas pipes may require upgrading with this system alteration. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Show the HVAC system size accordance with M1401.3, M1601.1. 2. Provide demand calculations in accordance with Manual J standards, M1401.3, M1601.1. ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. TEP may require the service panel for the property at the closest building to the service transformer. A service line change or a new meter location must be coordinated with TEP for approval. Show an underground feeder from a metered service panel to the more distant dwelling. 2. Provide a Riser Diagram for any service panel alteration, NEC 225.30 and E3403. 3. Show a smoke alarm in the bedroom and outside the doorway in the immediate vicinity with an electrical circuit, R314.3. 4. Designate the circuit number at the location of each light fixture, receptacle, appliance, and equipment disconnect switch, R106.1.1. 5. Show receptacle outlets at wall spaces 2’ or more with no wall point (exclude door openings) more than 6’ from a receptacle outlet, E3901.2. 6. Show two or more 2O AMP small appliance circuits at the kitchen countertop receptacle outlets; they may also serve the breakfast room and dining room, but not other locations, E3703.2 and E3901.3. 7. Show at least one wall switch controlled light or outlet in bathrooms, hallways, stairways, attached garages, outdoor entrances or exits and all habitable rooms, E3903.3. 8. 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. Add notation to plans. OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE 1. Show any proposed fixtures as full cut-off FCO style or provide an Outdoor Lighting Calculation including all exterior fixtures on the property for determining exterior lighting limits. Show full cutoff fixtures were located within 25 feet from the property line OLC 401.3.3. If you have any questions, please contact: PDSD-Residential@tucsonaz.gov City of Tucson Residential Plan Review Submit a corrected plan set at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services ---------------------- |
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| 07/07/2025 | Site Zoning - Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | FROM: PDSD Zoning Review Section PROJECT: TC-RES-0625-02912 3450 S LIBERTY AV., Unit #1 – R-2 Residential alterations for two (2) residential dwellings (1st Review) TRANSMITTAL DATE: July 7, 2025 COMMENTS: Provide a detailed response letter with your submittal that clearly shows how you have addressed all Zoning comments. This site is located in the R-2 zone (UDC 4.7.9). A single-family residence (SFR) is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2). See Use-Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.6, .9, & .10. 1. Based on the submitted documents you are proposing residential alterations for two (2) residential dwellings. Zoning was not able to find approved permit documents for two (2) dwelling units on this parcel. Either 1) provide approved permit documents that clearly show there are two existing dwelling units on this site in the current configuration, or 2) Submit a residential plot plan that meets the requirements found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Plan-Examples/Plot-Plan-Example. Impact fees may apply. 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. |
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| 06/06/2025 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED | NOTE: A permit is required for work completed at each address. TC-RES-0625-02912 is for 3450 S LIBERTY AV UNIT 1, a new Addition/Alteration permit will be required for 3450 S LIBERTY AV UNIT 2. For question: Building_Official@tucsonaz.gov |