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Permit Number: TC-RES-0924-05592
Parcel: 114470110

Address:
2705 N ESSEL DR

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL SOLAR v.1

Permit Number - TC-RES-0924-05592
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL SOLAR v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
10/25/2024 Site Engineering NOT REQUIRED
10/25/2024 Bldg Permits - Post Review Express PENDING ASSIGNMENT
10/07/2024 Light Residential Building Review (OIP) REQUIRES RESUBMIT Permit Review TC-RES-0924-05592 (2705 N ESSEL DR TUCSON, AZ 85715)
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, 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC).


1. For wind uplift use 115 mph in 3sec gust, Table R301.2(1). https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/pdsd/documents/building-code/2018_-_irc_amendments.pdf
2. Provide a lag-bolt connection up-lift calculation demonstrating the wind load supporting capability, or provide an engineer’s calculation, and sealed design, R301.1, R324.4. An IRC PV roof uplift calculator (XLS) is available on Pima County’s website. https://www.pima.gov/1069/Solar-Wind-Systems

Electrical Review for EV charger:

1. The submitted plans are missing required information:
a. Electrical load calculations which demonstrate that the premises electrical system has load capacity to accommodate the EV charging load (Include the EV charger in the load calculations as a continuous use item). See 2018 IRC E3704.2.
b. Wiring methods, circuiting information. Show conductor and conduit size and types. Show Breaker size. Show the location of the EV Receptacle.
2. Notate the following on the provided plans: The bottom of the conduit shall be a minimum of 7/8” above the roof surface, NEC 310.15(B)(3)(c).
3. Provide GFCI protection for the new EV charging receptacle per NEC 625.54.


City of Tucson code amendments to 2018 IRC:
o Add new Section N1104.2.2 (IECC R 404.2.2) as follows:
Section N1104.2.2 (IECC R404.2.2) Documentation (Mandatory). Construction documents shall indicate the EVSE location and shall provide information on wiring methods, circuiting and electrical load calculations which demonstrate that the premises electrical system has load capacity to accommodate the EV charging load.
Residential Electric Vehicle Readiness - https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/planning-development-services/documents/11844.pdf


Contact Jeremy Hamblin with any questions: Jeremy.hamblin@tucsonaz.gov
09/26/2024 PDSD Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED