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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: TC-RES-0725-03316
Parcel: 136250180

Address:
6665 E 38TH ST

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.1

Permit Number - TC-RES-0725-03316
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
07/30/2025 Bldg Permits - Post Review Express PENDING ASSIGNMENT
07/21/2025 Residential Building - Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT TC-RES-0725-03316
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:

The City of Tucson adopted the 2018 IRC with amendments and building ordinances for all dwellings.

Show the jurisdiction as City of Tucson. Remove all code entries not adopted and in effective by Tucson https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes/Building-Codes?transfer=6759027f-91f6-4a80-80ef-82a95a5cc234

Remove general note #2 on sheet A00.

Provide a response letter addressing each comment with location of change on the plans. Submit separate letter and plan set 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. 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. Provide a future PV breaker space at the last panel space.
3. Plans submitted for a newly constructed one- or two-family dwelling after June 1, 2010, require 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
4. 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 of utility meters and gas, water, electric and sewer 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

PLANS:

1. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation changes at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1.
2. Provide manufacturer’s calculations and data for pre-engineered trusses dated and wet-sealed by an engineer who is registered in Arizona, or notate the requirement for deferred submittal, R106.1.
3. Show the location of a minimum 22” x 30” attic access, R807.1.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. Show the location and size of attic vent openings for 1 to 150 of attic area in compliance with R806.2. Provide appropriate upper and lower space vents when applying the reduced area calculation.

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.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Show the HVAC system size for the building demand in accordance with M1401.3, M1601.1.
2. Provide demand calculations in accordance with Manual J/S/D standards, M1401.3, M1601.1.
3. Provide (an HVAC system with fresh air intake) whole-house mechanical ventilation with controlled exhaust, R303.4; N1103.6 & M1505.4. Identify the device model number providing an adjustable setting and note the minimum continuous setting. A two or three-bedroom dwelling under 1501 SF requires a 45 CFM continuous setting.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Clothes Washer and Dishwasher GFCI: receptacles require readily accessible protection typically from an upstream device, E3902.9 & 10. Add notation to circuits for a washer and circuit #6.
2. Show a wall-switch-controlled lighting outlet providing illumination on the exterior side of each egress door having grade level access R3903.3.
3. Provide the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment 40 ampere 240-volt dedicated branch circuit with a NEMA 14-50R receptacle and label the circuit “EV Ready” and locate the receptacle at a parking area, N1104.2.1. Include the Electric Vehicle load entry (typically 7680 watts) in the electrical load calculations (continuous demand) like the HVAC entry, N1104.2.2.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE

1. Show the proposed fixture 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.

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
07/30/2025 Site Zoning - Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT FROM: PDSD Zoning Review

PROJECT: TC-RES-0725-03316
6665 E 38TH ST. – R-1
Fire Damage Repair (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: July 30, 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-1 zone (UDC 4.7.8). A single-family residence (SFR) is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2). See Use-Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.5 - 9.

1. Sheet A00 the lot coverage calculation is not correct. Review UDC Article 6.4.3 and the example shown on the Residential Plot Plan Requirements found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Building-Safety/Plan-Examples/Plot-Plan-Example, and provide a correct lot coverage calculation.

2. Sheet A00 the allowed lot coverage shown, “40%” is not correct. Review UDC Table 6.3-2.A and provide the correct maximum lot coverage for the R-1 Zone.

3. Sheet A00 the allowed building height “30’” shown on the plan is not correct. Review UDC Table 6.3-2.A and provide the correct maximum building height for the R-1 Zone.

4. Sheet A00 Sheet Index you reference “SCOTTSDALE NOTES” this project is not located in Scottsdale.

5. Sheet A001 under Site Plan Notes you reference “ A GUEST HOUSE SHALL NEVER BE OFFERED FOR RENT. (20 SEC. 5.012.A.6.C AND SEC. 5.102.a.6C)” and “A GUEAST HOUSE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GROSS FOOTPRINT SIZE GREATER THAN 50% OF THE PRINCIPAL SIZE OF BUILIDING (ZO SEC. 5.012.A.6.B AND SEC. 5.102.A.6.B)”, remove these references from the plan as they are not applicable in the City of Tucson.

6. There are numerous references to Scottsdale codes on these plans. Remove all references to the Scottsdale codes from the plan.

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.
07/02/2025 PDSD Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED