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Permit Number: T05CM03642
Parcel: 125011200

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: 3RD PARTY REVIEW-COMMERCIAL TI

Permit Number - T05CM03642
Review Name: 3RD PARTY REVIEW-COMMERCIAL TI
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
07/12/2005 JMORALE1 WWM REVIEW Needs Review
07/12/2005 JMORALE1 FIRE REVIEW Needs Review
07/12/2005 JMORALE1 WATER REVIEW Needs Review
09/13/2005 MADARA ENGINEERING 3RD PARTY REVIEW-COMMERCIAL REVIEW Completed CITY OF TUCSON
BUILDING SAFETY DEPARTMENT
PERMIT APPLICATION PLAN CHECK COMMENT LIST
210 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 791-4475 Fax: (520) 791-4475

Date: July 19, 2005

To: Ramirez Architects
302 N 1st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
Project name: Chase Home Finance Remodel
3033 E. Broadway
Permit #: TO5-M03642
Structure: Existing 2 story Office (Bank) with basement
Occupancy: B
Occupant load: TBD
Construction Type: V-B
Area S.F.: 5200 sq.ft. Project number: 18-5009-01


The first submittal plans for the above referenced project are in the process of Architectural, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical plan review for compliance with the City of Tucson ordinances and applicable codes. Corrections required are noted below. All corrections must be made to the original drawings and new complete and revised sets resubmitted along with a written response to each of the items listed below to facilitate a shorter back-check time.

The scope of this review covers Architectural, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical review. These disciplines were checked only to the extent allowed by the documents provided. All portions of this project are assumed to meet or will meet other departmental requirements, conditions and concerns before permit approval.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMENTS
Sheet A0.0
Please clarify paragraph in the left hand column of general notes that refers to building shell as it appears this building has previously been occupied; please confirm and revise as appropriate. Also revise notes indicating compliance with the State of Utah construction codes. Additionally clarify if actually intended to extend fire sprinklers to all new areas and specifically define what is meant by new area. The 8 ½” x 11 code analysis data appears to indicate fully sprinklered conditions; please clarify and coordinate. There is also a note indicating to submit shop drawing for fire alarm system which conflicts with the project data indicating no alarms; please clarify and coordinate.

Specify the total suite area missing from project data and denote the IBC type of construction classification type using IBC nomenclature (V-B).

Include reference to the Arizona State Plumbing Code amendments to the 1994 UPC in the listing of codes.

Provide statement on plans indicating status of compliance with IBC 3409 for accessibility requirements for alterations/existing structures.

Clarify project data indicating storage occupancy of 687 square feet in lower level as there appears to a much larger area with more than storage occurring; revise as appropriate.

Sheet A2.0
Provide accessible break room sink/counter height in Detail 1 and revise to provide 30" wide x 48" long clear floor spacer centered at sink for parallel approach or provide knee clearances, piping protection to prevent burns, abrasions ect. beneath sink to permit a forward approach. Reference IBC 1109.3 ANSI A117.1 606.

Sheet A2.1
Complete the detail titles for Details 1, 2, A and B.

Clarify what wall types and construction materials are to be installed under Keynote 7.

Clarify if first floor is the same as the lower level as only two levels are indicated in project data; if there are more please indicate such. Unable to determine where the partial first floor plans on this sheet occur in the overall floor plan. Please provide a overall plan for each level.

Ref. IBC 1008.1.8.3.1 and demonstrate hoe compliance with IBC 1008.1.3.5 is provided for security grille.

Sheet A2.0
Detail Storage room 003 for compliance with IBC 302.1.1 for smoke seal at top of all walls (new and existing) and clarify door requirements for self closing or automatic closing feature in hardware set.

Room 002 is labeled as storage however the door has passage hardware and six new outlets for phone, power and data are shown by Keynote 11 in this room which is not normally supplied in a storeroom; please clarify and reflect the correct occupancy/occupant load. Ref. IBC Chapter 3, 1004.

Reflect the occupant load for Rooms 001, 002 pursuant to IBC 106.1.2. Provide egress plan for lower level indicating tributary occupant load to each exit discharge and indicating type of door hardware on each door along the path of egress travel.

Keynote 37 states compliant disabled accessible restrooms are existing however there appears to be insufficient maneuvering clearance at pull side of Men’s Restroom door per ANSI A117.1 404.2.4. Address Women’s Restroom door on push side if door has both a latch and a closer. Also clarify braille signage adjacent to restroom door per ANSI A117.1 703. (IBC 3409.5 applies if room 002 is occupied office)

Sheet A2.2
The second floor is not indicated to have auto-fire sprinklers. Address dead end condition at hallway 206 pursuant to IBC 1016.3.

Restroom doors at Room 204, 205 do not have maneuvering clearances of ANSI A117.1 404.2.4. Please clarify with respect to Architectural comments Sheet A2.0, Item 4 for signage as well as addressing the non disabled accessible fixtures/floor spaces due to work involving primary functions.

Provide safety glazing per IBC 2406 for Window B and Window A that are within 24" arc of door jambs.

Clarify purpose of pass through counter and address disabled accessibility as appropriate. Reference IBC 1109.12.3.

Define the egress routes and address door hardware along the routes such that two means of egress are supplied to each occupant pursuant to IBC 1018, 1008.1.8.3.1.

STRUCTURAL COMMENTS
Provide structural calculations justifying adequacy of new steel stud walls addressed on plans for compliance with IBC 1607.13.

Please clarify weight of the security grille and demonstrate ability of existing structural members to accommodate the loads. Provide attachment information at this time or obtain approval from City of Tucson Building Official for deferred submittal. If using a deferred list all item in Project data along with the notation found in IBC 106.3.4.2.

PLUMBING COMMENTS
Sheet P1.0
Address method of cross connection control for water supply to ice maker and coffee machine. Reference UPC 603.

Clarify if ice maker requires a drain and detail indirect waste/air gap as appropriate per UPC 801.

Specify flow rate for sink faucet.

Indicate height of water heater above finish floor. Reference UPC 511.

Clarify the need for expansion tank at water heater and specify make, model and show location in W.H. detail as appropriate. Reference UPC 608.3.

Provide listed/ tested fire stop assemblies pursuant to IBC 712.

MECHANICAL COMMENTS
General
Structure is indicated as Type V-B construction, which conflicts with the return air plenum system shown. Address requirements for materials permitted to be exposed in plenums. Ref. IMC 602.

Sheet M2.0
Coordinate return air from the storage rooms exceeding 100sf with Architectural comments regarding separation of incidental use areas. Ref. IBC 302.1.1.1.

Demonstrate compliance with IBC 1203 for ventilation of break room and room 002.

Sheet M2.1
Indicate condensate line materials in keynote 9. Coordinate with fire stop comment in Plumbing comments Sheet P1.0 item 6.

AC-1 is considered as a part of overall HVAC system and would require auto shut offs tied into current (assumed) system. Ref. IMC 606, 606.4.

ELECTRICAL COMMENTS
Provide exit signage to reflect path of egress from 2nd floor. areas Reference IBC 1011. Also coordinate basement exit sign locations with Architectural Plans.

A full plan review cannot be done at this time as it appears new service installation violates NEC 225.30. This section states “ only one feeder to a building”; please clarify.

Note # 3 on sheet E3.0 appears to be in violation of NEC section 700.12(E) as drawing show wiring which implies a code violation since the supply is not from general lighting serving the area. Please show proper compliance.

Clarify how compliance with NEC 250.32 is provided.

Should you have any inquires regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact the Plan reviewer at (602) 493-1963.
MADARA Engineering for the CITY OF TUCSON
By:
Michael Hundley
Vice-President
09/13/2005 MADARA ENGINEERING 3RD PARTY REVIEW-COMMERCIAL AT 3RD PARTY OFFICE Approved CITY OF TUCSON
BUILDING SAFETY DEPARTMENT
PERMIT APPLICATION PLAN CHECK COMMENT LIST
210 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 791-4475 Fax: (520) 791-4475

Date: July 19, 2005

To: Ramirez Architects
302 N 1st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
Project name: Chase Home Finance Remodel
3033 E. Broadway
Permit #: TO5-M03642
Structure: Existing 2 story Office (Bank) with basement
Occupancy: B
Occupant load: TBD
Construction Type: V-B
Area S.F.: 5200 sq.ft. Project number: 18-5009-01


The first submittal plans for the above referenced project are in the process of Architectural, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical plan review for compliance with the City of Tucson ordinances and applicable codes. Corrections required are noted below. All corrections must be made to the original drawings and new complete and revised sets resubmitted along with a written response to each of the items listed below to facilitate a shorter back-check time.

The scope of this review covers Architectural, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical review. These disciplines were checked only to the extent allowed by the documents provided. All portions of this project are assumed to meet or will meet other departmental requirements, conditions and concerns before permit approval.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMENTS
Sheet A0.0
Please clarify paragraph in the left hand column of general notes that refers to building shell as it appears this building has previously been occupied; please confirm and revise as appropriate. Also revise notes indicating compliance with the State of Utah construction codes. Additionally clarify if actually intended to extend fire sprinklers to all new areas and specifically define what is meant by new area. The 8 ½” x 11 code analysis data appears to indicate fully sprinklered conditions; please clarify and coordinate. There is also a note indicating to submit shop drawing for fire alarm system which conflicts with the project data indicating no alarms; please clarify and coordinate.

Specify the total suite area missing from project data and denote the IBC type of construction classification type using IBC nomenclature (V-B).

Include reference to the Arizona State Plumbing Code amendments to the 1994 UPC in the listing of codes.

Provide statement on plans indicating status of compliance with IBC 3409 for accessibility requirements for alterations/existing structures.

Clarify project data indicating storage occupancy of 687 square feet in lower level as there appears to a much larger area with more than storage occurring; revise as appropriate.

Sheet A2.0
Provide accessible break room sink/counter height in Detail 1 and revise to provide 30" wide x 48" long clear floor spacer centered at sink for parallel approach or provide knee clearances, piping protection to prevent burns, abrasions ect. beneath sink to permit a forward approach. Reference IBC 1109.3 ANSI A117.1 606.

Sheet A2.1
Complete the detail titles for Details 1, 2, A and B.

Clarify what wall types and construction materials are to be installed under Keynote 7.

Clarify if first floor is the same as the lower level as only two levels are indicated in project data; if there are more please indicate such. Unable to determine where the partial first floor plans on this sheet occur in the overall floor plan. Please provide a overall plan for each level.

Ref. IBC 1008.1.8.3.1 and demonstrate hoe compliance with IBC 1008.1.3.5 is provided for security grille.

Sheet A2.0
Detail Storage room 003 for compliance with IBC 302.1.1 for smoke seal at top of all walls (new and existing) and clarify door requirements for self closing or automatic closing feature in hardware set.

Room 002 is labeled as storage however the door has passage hardware and six new outlets for phone, power and data are shown by Keynote 11 in this room which is not normally supplied in a storeroom; please clarify and reflect the correct occupancy/occupant load. Ref. IBC Chapter 3, 1004.

Reflect the occupant load for Rooms 001, 002 pursuant to IBC 106.1.2. Provide egress plan for lower level indicating tributary occupant load to each exit discharge and indicating type of door hardware on each door along the path of egress travel.

Keynote 37 states compliant disabled accessible restrooms are existing however there appears to be insufficient maneuvering clearance at pull side of Men’s Restroom door per ANSI A117.1 404.2.4. Address Women’s Restroom door on push side if door has both a latch and a closer. Also clarify braille signage adjacent to restroom door per ANSI A117.1 703. (IBC 3409.5 applies if room 002 is occupied office)

Sheet A2.2
The second floor is not indicated to have auto-fire sprinklers. Address dead end condition at hallway 206 pursuant to IBC 1016.3.

Restroom doors at Room 204, 205 do not have maneuvering clearances of ANSI A117.1 404.2.4. Please clarify with respect to Architectural comments Sheet A2.0, Item 4 for signage as well as addressing the non disabled accessible fixtures/floor spaces due to work involving primary functions.

Provide safety glazing per IBC 2406 for Window B and Window A that are within 24" arc of door jambs.

Clarify purpose of pass through counter and address disabled accessibility as appropriate. Reference IBC 1109.12.3.

Define the egress routes and address door hardware along the routes such that two means of egress are supplied to each occupant pursuant to IBC 1018, 1008.1.8.3.1.

STRUCTURAL COMMENTS
Provide structural calculations justifying adequacy of new steel stud walls addressed on plans for compliance with IBC 1607.13.

Please clarify weight of the security grille and demonstrate ability of existing structural members to accommodate the loads. Provide attachment information at this time or obtain approval from City of Tucson Building Official for deferred submittal. If using a deferred list all item in Project data along with the notation found in IBC 106.3.4.2.

PLUMBING COMMENTS
Sheet P1.0
Address method of cross connection control for water supply to ice maker and coffee machine. Reference UPC 603.

Clarify if ice maker requires a drain and detail indirect waste/air gap as appropriate per UPC 801.

Specify flow rate for sink faucet.

Indicate height of water heater above finish floor. Reference UPC 511.

Clarify the need for expansion tank at water heater and specify make, model and show location in W.H. detail as appropriate. Reference UPC 608.3.

Provide listed/ tested fire stop assemblies pursuant to IBC 712.

MECHANICAL COMMENTS
General
Structure is indicated as Type V-B construction, which conflicts with the return air plenum system shown. Address requirements for materials permitted to be exposed in plenums. Ref. IMC 602.

Sheet M2.0
Coordinate return air from the storage rooms exceeding 100sf with Architectural comments regarding separation of incidental use areas. Ref. IBC 302.1.1.1.

Demonstrate compliance with IBC 1203 for ventilation of break room and room 002.

Sheet M2.1
Indicate condensate line materials in keynote 9. Coordinate with fire stop comment in Plumbing comments Sheet P1.0 item 6.

AC-1 is considered as a part of overall HVAC system and would require auto shut offs tied into current (assumed) system. Ref. IMC 606, 606.4.

ELECTRICAL COMMENTS
Provide exit signage to reflect path of egress from 2nd floor. areas Reference IBC 1011. Also coordinate basement exit sign locations with Architectural Plans.

A full plan review cannot be done at this time as it appears new service installation violates NEC 225.30. This section states “ only one feeder to a building”; please clarify.

Note # 3 on sheet E3.0 appears to be in violation of NEC section 700.12(E) as drawing show wiring which implies a code violation since the supply is not from general lighting serving the area. Please show proper compliance.

Clarify how compliance with NEC 250.32 is provided.

Should you have any inquires regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact the Plan reviewer at (602) 493-1963.
MADARA Engineering for the CITY OF TUCSON
By:
Michael Hundley
Vice-President

Final Status

Task End Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description
09/13/2005 GBONILL1 OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed