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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: T03CM00935
Parcel: 138142580

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: REVISION - - 1ST

Permit Number - T03CM00935
Review Name: REVISION - - 1ST
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
10/30/2013 KEN VAN KARSEN BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL REVIEW Reqs Change T03CM00935
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS

Plan review for the above referenced structure has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. In order to facilitate a shorter back check time, please provide revised plans and calculations, highlighting any changes or with a written response to each of the notated items indicating action taken.

SCOPE OF REVIEW:

The scope of this plan review covers architectural, plumbing, mechanical, energy conservation and electrical. All code references are to the 2012 International Residential Code and 2012 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:

All engineers and architects involved in the design of the structure are to seal the related sheets of plans, details and calculations in accordance with the rules of the State Board of Technical Registration.

The City of Tucson adopted the 2012 IRC with amendments on 1/1/2012. Show the current code reference on the plans.

GENERAL NOTES:

" Limit all code references to those recognized by the City of Tucson. Adopted 2012 codes are listed at the Planning & Development Services web site. Update or remove the code references shown on: Foundation note #1 - sheet #2; note #1 - sheet #3; note #6, 8 & 14 - sheet #4 and note #2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12 & the Riser Diagram - sheet #8.

FLOOR PLANS:

1. Show a window with sizes for determining compliance with R310 providing egress from the new bedroom.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. Show exterior wood siding, sheathing and wall framing with a 6" clearance above the ground, R317.1 item 5.
2. Show fiber-cement board or glass mat gypsum backers for tiled walls in tub and shower areas, R702.4.2.
3. Specify water-resistive barrier equivalent to two layers of Grade D paper over the wood based sheathing of exterior plaster wall coverings, R703.6.3.
4. Calculate and show the attic ventilation using 1 to 150 of attic area in compliance with R806.2. Provide appropriate upper and lower space vents when applying the reduced area calculation. Account for the existing attic space if removing or blocking existing vents.
5. Clarify the masonry fireplace detail providing firebox depth and hearth dimensions in compliance with Table R1001.1.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Show hot water pipe with minimum R-3 insulation, N1103.4.2.
2. Provide a water hammer arrester for quick-closing valves serving the clothes washer, P2903.5.
3. Show an individual accessible water supply shut off for the dwelling unit, P2903.9.1.
4. Show the water pipe diameter between the meter and shut off valve in compliance with P2903.7. A minimum 1" service pipe is required for supplying water to more than 9.5 fixture units.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Provide a complete Mechanical Plan for review.
2. Show supply ducts with minimum R-8 insulation (includes vented attics) except when completely located inside the thermal envelope, N1103.2.1. All other ducts require R-6 insulation.
3. Provide Manual J/S/D calculations in accordance with M1401.3, M1601.1. Systems shall be sized in accordance with Manual S based on building loads calculated in accordance with Manual J and duct systems sized in accordance with Manual D.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Smoke alarms are required outside each separate sleeping area, R313.2. Show a smoke alarm on each side of the bedroom doors.
2. Interior alterations require the installation of smoke alarms at existing bedrooms, R313.2.1. Provide notation if existing or proposed.
3. Show or notate the requirement for a carbon monoxide detector outside of bedroom doors, when the dwelling includes an attached garage or gas appliance, R315.
4. Protect all 15A & 20A proposed outlets (except bathrooms and kitchen) including receptacles, lights and smoke detectors with combination type arc-fault circuit interrupters, E3902.12. Update note #18 with "new" replacing "bedroom".

OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE

1. Show the proposed fixture as full cut-off FCO style, or provide an Outdoor Lighting Calculation including all exterior fixtures on the property for determining exterior lighting limits. Adjustable security light fixtures are unshielded, not FCO.

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE:

1. Tucson is in climate zone 2B. The simplified prescribed energy values for glazing is U=0.40, skylights U=0.65, ceiling R=38 and walls R=13. Show the maximum "U" factors of the windows and doors on the plans as well as the solar heat gain coefficient SHGC minimum value of 0.25, N1102.1.

If you have any questions please contact:
Ken Van Karsen
(520) 837-4912
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review

Final Status

Task End Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description
11/01/2013 FERNE RODRIGUEZ OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed
11/01/2013 CPIERCE1 REJECT SHELF Completed