Permit Review Detail
Review Status: In Review
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-1026-05482
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Review Status: In Review
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| N/A | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| N/A | Residential Zoning | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 10/08/2026 | Design Review - Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Pending approval of SD-1024-00131 | ||
| 10/08/2026 | Residential Building | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | TC-RES-1026-05482 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 includes architectural, plumbing, mechanical, energy conservation and electrical compliance with the 2024 International Residential Code and 2024 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 2024 IRC with amendments and building ordinances for all dwellings. Provide a separate response letter addressing each comment with location of change on the plans. GENERAL COMMENTS: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes/Building-Codes 1. A separate permit is required for demolition before issuing a new construction permit. 2. Field welding requires a completed special inspection request form for review with the permit plans, R109.2. Obtain an inspector and provide a certified inspector seal on the form found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Building-Inspections 3. Plans submitted for a newly constructed one- or two-family dwelling require compliance with design ordinances for handicap, photo-voltaic, gray water, and EV charging preparations. Design Ordinances adopted by the City of Tucson. 4. 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. 5. 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 and 2024 IRC appendix NB. Show the clear solar-ready zone on a roof or framing plan with a minimum 1-1/4” capped roof penetration routed to the electrical service panel. Label a double breaker space “For Future Solar Electric” on the panel schedule opposite end from the main/supply side. 6. 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. Provide gray drain-line discharge of all second story bathing fixtures through an exterior-wall drop for future gravity distribution. Include an aliened purple colored 2” or 3” vertical drop to a cleanout cap 2’ above grade. The homeowner may perform system alteration for future gray water usage. Add the appropriate detail found at the web site: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Building-Safety/Water-Energy-Conservation Gray Water Illustrations 7. Show compliance with the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Ordinance adopted by the City of Tucson Ordinance #11844 on 6/22/2021 and 2024 IRC appendix NE. 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 utility meters and lines from the utility source to the building, R106.1.1. Show the location of sewer line. PLANS: 1. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation changes at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1. 2. Individual dwelling units require separation with a 1-hour fire-resistance rated assembly without openings, R302.3. Provide a detail or notation showing compliance with 703.3 of the 2024 IBC. Include the stairway, R302.4. 3. Show the supporting construction (1st floor walls) with a 1-hour fire-resistance rated assembly, R302.3.1. 4. Provide a minimum 6 mil polyethylene vapor retarder with joints lapped not less than 6 inches between the concrete floor slab and the base course or the prepared subgrade where a base course does not exist, R506.3.3. SECTIONS - DETAILS: 1. Show one-hour fire-resistive framed construction separating dwellings in compliance with IBC Table 721.1(2). 2. Provide a wall section detail with reinforced foundations for anchoring exterior framed walls with pressure treated sills including ½” anchor bolts with 7” embedment, R403.1.6. 3. Show exterior wood siding, sheathing, water-resistive barrier 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. 4. Provide the (roof cavity) attic space ventilation calculation and show the attic vent opening sizes using 1 to 150 of attic area in compliance with R806.2. 5. Show location and method of flashing all wall and roof intersections, R903.2.1. 6. Provide a complete roofing covering system: Roof covering type, and grade of materials, R905. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Identify the device model number providing an adjustable setting and note the minimum continuous setting for providing whole-house mechanical ventilation, R303.4; N1103.6 & M1505.4. 2. Show bathroom (without a window) exhaust fan locations ducted to the exterior, R325.2 and M1505.2. 3. Show a dryer vent size and location for venting to exterior, M1501. ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. Show 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. 2. Specify the Electric Vehicle NEMA 14-50R receptacle at a parking area, N1104.2.1. 3. 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. 4. Show receptacle outlets at each kitchen counter space wider than 12” with no point along the wall line more than 24” from a receptacle outlet, E3901.4.1. 5. Island or peninsular counter tops require at least one receptacle outlet within 12” below the countertop surface, E3901.4.2 and E3901.4.3. 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 a surge-protective device (SPD) as an integral part of or placed immediately adjacent to the service equipment, E3606.5. 8. Either provide a vertical assembly listed for countertop (work surface) mounting, or a raceway terminated within the cabinet for future assembly installation, E3901.4.2. 9. Provide GFCI protection for appliance receptacle outlets, E3902.12 & 14. Include the Dishwasher, Electric range, Clothes dryer, Microwave oven and HVAC equipment. 10. 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, E3902.20. Provide notation. 11. Identify the fixture types shown on sheet EL-01 and EL-02. 12. Show light fixtures with fire-resistance-rated construction where recessed in fire-resistant ceiling material, E4004.10. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE: 1. Energy Certificate: (Mandatory) place inside near an indoor furnace or utility room, IECC R401.3. Add notation to plans. OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE 1. Show full cutoff fixtures were located within 25 feet from the property line OLC 401.3.3. Show lamps with a maximum of 3500K color temperature, OLC 402.1. Please contact the plans reviewer if you have any questions: Kenneth.VanKarsen@tucsonaz.gov City of Tucson Residential Building Safety |
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| 10/14/2026 | Residential Engineering | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Site Engineering Review TC-RES-1026-05482 1509 N 6TH AV Date of Transmittal: 10/14/2026 Description: Duplex with Garage for each unit City of Tucson Code: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes City of Tucson Inclusive Home Ordinance 10463 https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/planning-development-services/documents/inclusivehomedesignordinance.pdf Site Engineering comments are as follows: 1. Per the City of Tucson Inclusive Home Ordinance 10463: all new dwellings have a requirement to provide an “accessible route from public and common areas, including, but not limited to, a driveway or public street or sidewalk”. Draw, dimension, and label an accessible route from the driveway, sidewalk, or street to an accessible entrance to the first floor. The garage entrance will not satisfy this condition. Ensure the route meets accessibility standards described in Sections 402-404 of the ICC A117 Accessibility Standards. Specifications also include maintaining a minimum 4ft-width. Be sure to draw, dimension, and label the route and define its composition. 2. Additional comments may be forthcoming depending on the content of files submitted for subsequent review cycles. *Please submit revised drawings along with a detailed response letter stating how each resubmittal comment has been addressed* To re-submit, visit the Tucson Development Center Online at: https://cityoftucsonaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home Engineering Associate: Ryan Insalaco ryan.insalaco@tucsonaz.gov |
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| 10/14/2026 | Fire New Construction Standard | REVIEW COMPLETED | |||
| 10/07/2026 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED |