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Permit Review Detail
Review Status: In Review
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-1225-05849
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 | |||
| 12/16/2025 | Residential Building | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | TC-RES-1225-05849 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. The 2024 IRC will be in effect Jan 1, 2026. Provide a response letter addressing each comment with location of change on the plans. Submit separate letter and plan set files. GENERAL COMMENTS : https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes/Sustainability-Codes 1. 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. 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. Plans submitted for a newly constructed one- or two-family dwelling after March 1, 2009, require a solar water system, or future installation preparation City of Tucson Ordinance #10549 with one of the following provisions: ½”control conduit and two ¾” copper piping for water with rooftop termination; straight 3” capped sleeve; or an accessible attic (clear path 30” wide x 30” high) over the water heater. Show appropriate notation. 4. 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. 5. 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 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. PLANS: 1. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation changes at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1. Include the threshold condition at the vehicle doorway or an exterior hinged door when the garage is used for the accessible route. 2. Provide a header schedule or identify compliant header sizes supporting the roof consistent with Table 502.5(1) & R602.7(1). MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. 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. 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. 2. Show locations of each smoke alarm, R314. Note that all smoke alarms must be interconnected with a power source from the building wiring and be equipped with battery backup. 3. 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. GFCI protected, E3902.6. 4. Show Bathroom receptacles with a separate 20 AMP dedicated circuit, E3703.4 and E3901.6 5. Show one 20 AMP branch circuit in the laundry area; this circuit may not serve other locations, E3703.3 and 3901.8. 6. 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. Provide notation. OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE 1. Provide full cut-off FCO style fixtures or provide an Outdoor Lighting Calculation including all exterior fixtures on the property for determining compliance within 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 |
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| 12/19/2025 | Residential Engineering | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Permit: TC-RES-1225-05849 Location: 321 N MARTIN AV Unit:UNIT 3 Review Date: 12/19/2025 Site Engineering Comments: 1. Per the City of Tucson Inclusive Home Design Ordinance: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/planning-development-services/documents/inclusivehomedesignordinance.pdf, all new dwellings and units 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. Ensure the route meets accessibility standards as articulated in Sections 402, 403, & 404 of the ADA Accessibility Standards: https://www.access-board.gov/ada/chapter/ch04/ 2. Refer to Technical Standards Manual Section 7-01.4.3 for sidewalk specifications including the minimum 4ft-width and composition minimums. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marco Contreras Marco.contreras@tucsonaz.gov |
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| 12/15/2025 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED |