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Permit Number: T06CM00825
Parcel: 12203014A

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM

Permit Number - T06CM00825
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
02/15/2006 GERRY KOZIOL WWM REVIEW Approved
02/24/2006 MADARA ENGINEERING 2ND PARTY REVIEW REVIEW Denied MADARA Engineering, Inc.
4545 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 207, Phoenix, AZ 85028, phone (602) 493-1963, fax (602) 493-1967

Date: February 23, 2006

To: Michael Pallentin
2218 N. Belvedere Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85712

Project name: 2218 N. Belvedere Ave.
Permit #: TO6-CM00825
Structure: 1 story wood frame addition
Occupancy: R-3
Occupant load: 3 (new)
Construction Type: V-B
Area S.F.: 620 SF Project number: 18-6006-01


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
The plans should be drawn to a legible scale. Ref. IRC Section R106.1.1. Indicate the scale used on plans.
Provide an accurate index to drawings on the first sheet of the set. Ref. IRC Section R106.1.1.
Provide a square footage summary for each of the following: livable, garage, covered patios and porches, accessory buildings, decks & bay windows. New square footage must be clearly identified. Ref. IRC Section R106.1.1.
Label all rooms and spaces. Locate and identify heights of all ceilings. Include utility rooms, bathrooms, stairs and operate compliance with IRC R304.3, 304.4 and R305.1 exception 3 for habitable rooms.
Note and specify that shower area walls shall be finished with a non-absorbent surface to a height of six feet above the floor. Ref. IRC Section 307.2.
An attic access opening shall be provided to attic areas that exceed 30 s.f. and have a vertical height of 30 inches or greater. The rough-framed opening shall not be less than 22 inches by 30 inches and shall be located in a hallway or other readily accessible location. A 30 inch minimum unobstructed headroom in the attic space shall be provided at some point above the access opening. Ref. IRC Section R807.1.
All habitable rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area of not less than 8% of the floor area of such rooms. The minimum openable are to the outdoors shall be 4% of the floor area being ventilated. Ref. IRC Section R303.1. Address room at left hand side of stair.
Every sleeping room and basement with habitable space shall have a least one window minimum net clear opening 5.7 s.f. (minimum 5 s.f. net clear opening at grade floor), minimum opening width of 20 inches, minimum opening height of 24 inches and the finished sill height shall not be more than 44 inches above the floor; or provide exterior door for emergency egress. Ref. IRC Section R310.1. Address room at left hand side of stair where closet is shown. Also clarify window height AFF at room marked as bedroom.
Show the stair handrail. Note that it is to be 1¼" and 2" in diameter and between 34" and 38" above nosing of the tread. Ref. IRC Section R311.5.6.
The maximum riser height shall be 7¾" and minimum tread depth shall be 10". Ref. IRC Section R311.5.3.
The minimum headroom in all parts of the stairway shall not be less than 6 feet 8 inches measured vertically from the slope plane adjoining the tread nosing or from the floor surface of the landing or platform. Ref. IRC Section R311.5.2.
Provide height dimensions for roofline, headers, top plate and finished floor. Ref. IRC Section R106.
Provide attic ventilation calculations for all concealed attic spaces; include required and provided net free ventilation area. Also, indicate the type and location of attic ventilation. Provide the following note, if applicable: “Where eave or cornice vents are installed insulation shall not block the free flow of air. A minimum of 1 inch space shall be provided between the insulation and roof sheathing at the location of the vent” (non-vented roof design may be used with a registrant’s seal or meeting the TEP guidelines as agreed by the Greater Tucson Jurisdictions). Ref. IRC Section R806.

STRUCTURAL COMMENTS
General
Please clarify whether there will be any new structural elements, or all floor framing presented with the supporting walls/ columns are existing. Similarly address porch at left side shown on Framing plan, but not on Architectural plans. On plans that address existing situation, please mark for reference only.
Address on plans Dead and Live load design criteria at floor level and recheck adequacy of 2x10 joists above Living room where redlined on plans as appear to be overstressed per independent check.
Left canopy shown on Framing and Foundation plan do not match with next sheet typical detailing and foundations details. Coordinate and revise.
PLUMBING COMMENTS
Clarify new or existing water heater. Indicate the location of the T and P relief line from the water heater to the exterior of the building. Note the T and P relief line to be full size steel pipe or hard drawn copper tubing extending to the exterior of the building and terminating a downward position not more than 2 feet or less than 6 inches above grade.
Provide vent to tub within 5’ of trap and downstream of trap.
Clarify if appliances and equipment are gas or propane. Reference location and sizes of openings for combustion air for gas appliances and equipment.
Specify materials for waste, water and gas pipes.
Provide a detail for any new gas appliance and equipment venting.
Provide water meter and building supply calculations indicating ability of existing system to accommodate the increased demand.

MECHANICAL COMMENTS
Provide a complete Mechanical Plan. Designate the locations, capacity and fuel type (electric or gas) of the heating and air conditioning equipment. Designate the locations, dimensions and CFM of each supply register, return air grill and all ductwork. Ref. IRC Section R106.1.
The dwelling unit shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68 degrees at a point three feet above the floor and 2 feet from exterior walls in all habitable rooms. Ref. IRC Section R303.8.
Show that ducts meet the minimum requirements of IRC Section M1602 for return air and M1601 for supply air.
Show condensate line and secondary condensate line. Ref. IRC Section M1411.3 and M1411.3.1.

ELECTRICAL COMMENTS
Provide complete electrical plan. Show location of all sub panels and show circuit numbers on the panel schedule. Ref. IRC Section R106.1.
Denote smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring with battery backup. Wiring shall be permanent without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection. Ref. IRC Section R313.2.
Where ceiling fans are shown on the plans, provide a note indicating that only approved outlet boxes shall be used. Ref. NEC Article 314.27(d), IRC Section E3904.4, E3805.8 and E4001.6.
Receptacles shall be installed so that no point along the floor line in any wall space is more than 6 feet, measured horizontally, from an outlet in that space, including any wall space 2 feet or more in width. Ref. IRC Section E3801.2.1. See room at left hand side of stair between closet and bathroom entry door.
Provide dedicated 20 amp dedicated solely for GFCI protected receptacle outlet on the wall within 36 inches of the outside edge of each lavatory basin in bathrooms. Such circuits shall have not other outlets. Ref. IRC Sections E3603.4, E3801.6 and E3802.1.
Indicate arc fault circuit protection for lights and receptacles in bedrooms.

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
02/28/2006 GBONILL1 OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed
02/28/2006 SUE REEVES REJECT SHELF Completed