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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: TC-RES-0923-08347
Parcel: 125074090

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.2

Permit Number - TC-RES-0923-08347
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.2
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
12/04/2023 Site Engineering NOT REQUIRED
12/04/2023 Bldg Permits - Post Review Express PENDING ASSIGNMENT
11/29/2023 Residential Building REQUIRES RESUBMIT TC-RES-0923-08347

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:

1. Separate the submitted document with construction plans and support documents in different files.
2. Provide a signed Confirmation of Notice of Demolition form along with the next submittal, R104.
3. Review comments only address the new dwelling (unit 2) and garage. Submit an application with plans for the renovation of the existing dwelling (unit 1) on a separate permit.

GENERAL COMMENTS:

1. A newly constructed one- or two-family dwelling requires compliance with design ordinances for handicap, photo-voltaic, gray water, and EV charging preparations. Design Ordinances adopted by the City of Tucson.
2. 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.
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.
4. When the clothes washer is not near an exterior wall show a gray water bathing fixture drain looped 3’ beyond an exterior wall below grade before connection to the building drain. Add the appropriate detail provided at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Building-Safety/Water-Energy-Conservation Gray Water Illustrations
5. 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. Include an aliened purple colored 2” or 3” vertical drop to a cleanout cap 2’ above grade without the need for a diverter. Add the appropriate second story detail found at the web site: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Building-Safety/Water-Energy-Conservation Gray Water Illustrations. Or, when including a diverter show the location on property for the daylight stub-out.
6. 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. Update the 30 ampere 120 volt circuit #34.

SITE PLAN:

1. Show compliance with the Pool Barrier requirements by including a UL2017 pool alarm system for doors and windows opening to the pool, 2018 ISPSC 305.4.1.

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. Attic access is required for areas exceeding 30 SQ FT with a minimum of 30” of headroom and located in a hallway or readily accessible space, R807.1.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. Show exterior wood siding, sheathing and wall framing with a 6” clearance above the ground (R317.1 item 5). The weep screed may extend with a minimum clearance 4” above grade or 2” above paved areas, R703.7.2.1. Update detail #4/S3.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Tucson Water Department limits flow rates for each water meter size in compliance with P2903.7. Show an appropriate yard pipe and water meter size.
2. Show any underground gas piping beneath buildings encased in an approved sealed & vented conduit, G2415.14.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Show dryer vent size and location for venting to exterior, M1501.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Show a smoke alarm in each bedroom and outside the doorway in the immediate vicinity, R314.3.
2. Include the Electric Vehicle load entry (typically 7680 watts) in the electrical load calculations (continuous demand) like the HVAC entry, N1104.2.2. Remove EV charger from the 40% demand reduction section.
3. 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.

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
11/30/2023 Site Zoning REQUIRES RESUBMIT FROM: PDSD Zoning Review Section

PROJECT: TC-RES-0923-08347
2535 E. 7th St. - R-1
Second Dwelling Unit - (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: November 30, 2023

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

This site is located in the R-1 zone (UDC 4.7.8). A single-family residence is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2) subject to Use Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.5 – 9.

1. Clearly demonstrate that the dustproofing requirements of UDC Article 4.9.7.B.7 are met for the two (2) vehicle parking spaces west of the existing dwelling.

2. Building height is the vertical distance measured from the design grade elevation to the middle (between the eave and ridge ) of the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof, UDC Article 6.4.4.A. Provide a dimension from design grade to the mid point of the pitched roof so that building heights can be verified.

3. The vehicle parking calculation does not appear to be correct. It appears that a 3rd bedroom, second floor of the existing dwelling, which makes 6 bedrooms on site. Per 4.9.7.B.7 the required number of parking spaces should be 6.

4. A separate demo permit will be required for the proposed demolition shown on the plans. As the structures are over 50 year old the following applies:
Pima County Assessor’s effective construction date for your building or structure is 1935. The actual construction date may be earlier.
Buildings, portions of buildings or structures that are 50 years of age or older must be architecturally documented prior to demolition. Documentation will be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Office before a permit is issued.
Demolition (Historic and Older Structures) Application and General Information may be downloaded (PDF) at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/planning-amp-zoning/historic_demolition_application_form.pdf
Submit completed documentation under the permit number via TDC Online. Applicant will be contacted within 5 working days if additional materials are required for review.

If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact Zone1.desk@tucsonaz.gov.
11/29/2023 Fire New Construction REVIEW COMPLETED
11/14/2023 PDSD Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED