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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: T05CM04705
Parcel: 12112314A

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM

Permit Number - T05CM04705
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
10/13/2005 NEAL SAUNDERS BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL REVIEW Denied Plan Check Comments - Project T05cm04705

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, we request that you please provide revised plans and calculations, highlighting any changes, along with a written response to each of the noted items indicating action taken.

General Requirements

1. All corrections and revisions shall be made on the original tracings and two new sets of prints or (1) sepia and (1) blue line shall be returned.
2. Pen or pencil corrections on final prints will not be acceptable. To avoid delays ensure that corrections have been made, are complete and have been coordinated on all-applicable details and notes.

Floor Plan

1. Provide tempered glass in windows adjacent laundry room door and in window adjacent master bedroom door.
2. Note and specify that shower enclosures shall have a minimum finished interior area of 1,024 square inches and shall be capable of encompassing a minimum 30" circle per 1994 UPC SEC. 410.0. All glass enclosures shall be tempered.
3. Show that each water closet is located in a clear space not less than 30" wide and has a clear space in front not less than 21" per figure R307.2.

Structural Plans

1. Provide engineering for 6" cast-in-place concrete walls per R606.1. Include lintel design and lateral design in calculations. Are footers sufficient to handle weight of wall?
2. Note on the drawings the allowable soil bearing pressure used in the design of the footings, or state that the assumed value of 1500 PSF is being used per table R401.4.1.
3. Size footer in new pantry.
4. Detail gable end bracing and it's connections to structure.
5. Specify and detail all over-framing. If solid sheathing is used on the lower trusses, provide minimum openings of 22" by 30" for access and ventilation into over-framed areas (>30 S.F.). If solid sheathing is not used on lower trusses, provide details for bracing of top chord of lower trusses.
6. Porch detail - detail 6" from grade to post.
7. Front addition detail shows a 'top of plate' note that suggests a frame wall. Framing plan shows a beam on front porch.
8. Show calculation of attic ventilation area in compliance with R806.2. Note location of all vents needed to comply.
9. When using 1/2" sheetrock on ceiling with rafters or trusses spaces at 24"o/c, use the sag resistant type per table R702.3.5. Specify.

Plumbing Plans

1. Size all vents on plumbing plan per 1994 UPC.
2. Provide cleanout at kitchen sink.
3. Gas: Provide the length of line to each appliance, BTU demand of each appliance, size of each branch, total demand, and total developed length from meter to the most remote appliance on the system per UPC 1217.2.
4. Water line: Provide the total fixture unit demand and maximum developed length. Include size of supply line from meter to house. Table 6.3 and 6.4, 1994 UPC.
5. Note on plan compliance with the water conservation requirements. Water closets, 1.6 gallons per flush, sinks and showerheads, 3 gallons per minute.
6. Specify waste line materials.
7. Note that bathtub and shower enclosures shall be finished per P2710 with ceramic tile, or a listed enclosure, to a height of 72" above the drain per R702.4 and R307.2.
8. Provide and show pressure and temperature relief valve at water heater. T&P line must terminate at the exterior between 6 and 24 inches above grade and must terminate facing down.
9. Note on plans that shower and tub / shower combinations that have individual control valves shall be of the pressure balance or thermostatic mixing valve type.
10. The City of Tucson has adopted the 1994 Uniform Plumbing Code with state amendments (ARIZONA STATE PLUMBING CODE). All plans must reference this code.
11. Devise a different scheme for depicting hot and cold pex lines. Colored lines will not reproduce or make a good record. (Gas, waste and water supply are OK).

Mechanical Plan

1. Note on plans: Mechanical shall comply with 2003 IRC chapters 13 - 24.
2. Gas appliances shall comply with ARIZONA STATE PLUMBING CODE combustion air requirements or Chapter 17, 2003 IRC. Detail how you will comply.
3. Return air ducts shall be sized per IRC sections M1602.2. (gas furnace - 2 sq. in. / 1000 BTU; heat pump / air conditioner - 6 sq. in. / 1000 BTU) (1ton cooling = 12,000 BTU)

Electrical Plan

1. Note on plans: Electrical work shall comply wit chapters 33-42 2003 IRC.
2. Provide arc-fault protection for all outlets in bedrooms per E3802.11
3. Where ceiling fans are shown on the plans, provide a note indicating only approved outlet boxes shall be used, per E4001.6.
4. Note that light fixtures in clothes closets shall be installed in accordance with E3903.11
5. All receptacle outlets in bathrooms, kitchens, unfinished basements, garages or carports, at grade level and within 6' of a wet bar or kitchen sink shall have ground fault circuit interrupting protection. Note on the drawings at each outlet requiring such protection, per E3802.
6. Note the grounding and bonding method. Metallic gas lines must be bonded and shall not be used as grounding method.

MODEL ENERGY CODE:
1. NOTE: If addition is < 20% of total square footage of dwelling, you are not required to meet MEC requirements.
1. Provide energy calculations per the 2000 IECC and comply with IRC chapter 11 or 'Rescheck' (www.energycodes.gov/rescheck/).
2. Call out on the plan the "R" values of insulation, as well as the "U" values of the windows and doors in compliance with the energy calculations provided. Windows must be low 'E'.

Outdoor Lighting Code

1. Show compliance with City of Tucson Outdoor Lighting Code (www.ci.tucson.az.us/dsd/Codes___Ordinances/Tucson_Lighting_Code.pdf).
2. Provide cut sheets of chosen lights.


If you have any questions, please contact your assigned plans examiner Neil Saunders at 791-5550, extension 1113.

Final Status

Task End Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description
10/18/2005 JMORALE1 OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed
10/18/2005 SUE REEVES REJECT SHELF Completed