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Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL SIMPLE REVIEW v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-1124-06898
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL SIMPLE REVIEW v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| 11/27/2024 | Site Engineering | NOT REQUIRED | |||
| 11/27/2024 | Bldg Permits - Post Review | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 11/27/2024 | Light Residential Building Review (OIP) | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Please submit your revised documents and provide a letter with a written response letter addressing each of the comments indicating how the Review comments were resolved. Please note the submittal was incomplete and the plan review was conducted using the information presented. The subsequent review could generate more comments after original comments have been addressed. 1. Please provide HVAC load and sizing calcs using ACCA approved software and methodology provided below. R106.1 • IRC M1401.3 requires heating and cooling equipment sizing per ACCA Manual S based on ACCA Manual J 8th edition. IRC M1601.1 requires duct design by ACCA Manual D. • Submit: Manual J/S/D calculations at the time of initial plan review submittal. Plans without these calculations will not be accepted for review. Exceptions: New construction: The home is participating in a utility sponsored energy efficiency program or the Energy Star for Homes program and provides proof of enrollment, or A mechanical engineer provides sealed heating and cooling calculations and duct design or a registrant uses energy modeling. For this exception, Manual S can be a deferred submittal due prior to calling for intermediate inspections. Equipment replacement: The replacement is part of a utility company program and a utility program application is provided. • Submit: the extended rating for the selected equipment indicating the sensible cooling capacity at the design temperature. Calculate 1/2 the excess latent capacity per Manual S and add to sensible capacity. Software • Check the ACCA webpage for ACCA approved software. As of 11/27/2024 the following software is approved by ACCA: o Wrightsoft Right-J8 o Elite RHVAC o Adtek AccuLoads o Florida Solar Center’s EnergyGauge o CarmelSoft HVAC ResLoad-J o Avenir MJ8 Editions of HeatCAD and LoopCAD o Cool Calc Manual J o Conduit Tech o Amply Energy • ACCA Manual J8 AE Speedsheet is a free excel download for use with projects that meet the abridged version criteria as stated on the "Read Me" tab, including: o Single zone o Glass area <15% of Floor area o Dark Shingle Roof o Ducts in conditioned space o Few homes in the City of Tucson meet these criteria. Design Parameters • Outdoor design temperatures: Amendments to the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (PDF) • Indicate the infiltration factor used in the calculations: o New construction should be: Semi-tight or Tight o Equipment Replacement should be: Average, Semi-loose or Loose; or based on blower door test • Conditioned floor area: o New construction: per plans o Equipment Replacement: per Assessors record +/- 10% Equipment Sizing • Selected HVAC equipment sensible + 1/2 the excess latent cooling capacity shall be within +/- 6,000 Btuh of the design sensible cooling load. Report Submittals • Each software package prints different reports, provide only the reports noted • The following pages show the print screen for each of the software programs and note the required reports. • Sample reports are provided indicating the elements that will be reviewed. • Sample equipment extended ratings are provided at the end of the sample reports. • Energy Software Examples (PDF) Please contact me if you have any questions about these comments. Mark Masek Plans Examiner – Building Safety Planning and Development Services | City of Tucson main 520.837.4994 email mark.masek@tucsonaz.gov |
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| 11/27/2024 | PDSD Application Completeness | REVIEW COMPLETED |