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Permit Number: T06CM02715
Parcel: 12003098B

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM

Permit Number - T06CM02715
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
06/13/2006 GERRY KOZIOL WWM REVIEW Approved
08/03/2006 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: August 2, 2006

To: Luis Rojo
4702 S. 9th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85714
Phone: (520) 481-7579

Project name: 880 E. Pennsylvania St.
Permit #: TO6-CM02715
Structure: SFR
Occupancy: R-3/U
Occupant load: 9
Construction Type: V-B
Area S.F.: 2218 Project number: 18-6017-01


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
Provide the following note: A separate insulation inspection prior to drywall or an insulation certificate will be required at time of final. Ref. IRC Section N1101.3.1.
Opening between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 1 3/8 inch thick, or shall be 20-minute fire rated doors and shall be maintained self-closing and self-latching. Amendment to IRC Section R309.1. The self latching feature has not been indicated.
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. Indicate sill height of the egress windows provided.
Appliances located in a garage or carport shall be protected from impact by automobiles. Protection shall be provided by either a floor elevation change with a curb 4 inches high and 3 feet deep, located out of the travel path, or a minimum 3 inch steel pipe bollard installed a minimum of 18 inches below and a minimum of 44 inches above the finished floor in front of equipment. Ref. IRC Section M1307.3.1. Address water heater.
Appliances having an ignition source shall be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than 18 inches above the floor garages. For the purpose of this section, rooms or spaces that are not part of the living space of a dwelling unit and that communicate with a private garage through openings shall be considered to be part of the garage. Ref. IRC Section M1307.3. Address HVAC unit.
Provide concrete or fiberglass pad for outdoor HVAC unit.
Clarify where Keynote 1 on Sheet 3 applies and reflect ½” anti sag gypsum board or 5/8” thick material when ceiling framing exceeds 16” oc.
Provide height dimensions for roofline, headers, top plate and finished floor. Ref. IRC Section R106.
For thin coat stucco systems over foam board, note and specify the ICC Evaluation Report number, system name and manufacturer. Note and specify the vapor barrier used. Ref. IRC Section R106.1.1. Also coordinate Sheet 5 where two different types of one coat systems are called out.
For stucco systems over wood-frame construction with a slab-on-grade, provide a detail showing the required separation between the weep screed and the surface below (min. 4" above the earth and min. 2" above paved areas). Ref. IRC Section R703.2.1.
Indicate by drawing and/or notes, the R value of roof and wall insulation to meet the requirements of IRC Section N1101.3 and specify glazing/door minimum U factor on plans.
Provide ICC Evaluation Report number and manufacturer of all concrete or clay-type tile roofing. Coordinate Sheets 5 where both tile and asphalt shingles are called out.
Coordinate the type and location of upper attic ventilation as Sheet 3 indicates 2 vents (A+B) but Sheet 5 shows 3 vents. 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.” Ref. IRC Section R806.

STRUCTURAL COMMENTS
Sheet 2 of 8
Plan shows that 48” braced wall panel to use 6d common nails, which conflicts with general framing keynote 7 on Sheet 4 of 9 where all nailing for sheathing is called to be 8d. Resolve discrepancy.
Resolve discrepancy between Details 6 and 7 addressing 2x6 at 16” o.c exterior stud wall and 24” o.c. spacing of studs at exterior walls shown on Sheet 4 of 9.

Sheet 3 of 8
Plan shows that 48” braced wall panel to use 6d common nails, which conflicts with general framing keynote 7 on Sheet 4 of 9 where all nailing for sheathing is called to be 8d. Resolve discrepancy.
Add interior braced wall line in transverse direction of the building (for example at walls between Kitchen and Living and Bedrooms 2 and 3). Distance between two parallel braced wall lines shall not exceed 35’ per IRC R 602.10.1.1, which currently from front to rear is 48’. Please update.

Sheet 4 of 9
Revise callout 3/- at front of closet as not being correct.
Complete general framing keynote 12 addressing roof diaphragm nailing and spacing specification, not found on plans.
Clarify whether 16” or 24” spacing shall be used at exterior walls as to avoid discrepancy between details and plan note.
Provide truss calculation package or obtain permission from City of Tucson Building official if Deferred submittal for trusses is intended to be used. If so the plan review fee per City of Tucson policy will be doubled if using a Deferred submittal. Please clarify and complete.

PLUMBING COMMENTS
Indicate hot water piping to be insulated and specify heat trap for piping to/from water heater where vertical risers occur if integral heat trap is not provided at heater.
Key the notes on Sheet 8 to plan location.
Provide a drainage pipe isometric showing all drain, waste and vent piping reflecting all pipe sizes, showing the correct directional flow and providing vents for all fixtures taken off downstream of clean out for Kitchen sink trap flow.
Note that drainage piping serving fixtures which have floor level rims located below the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover of the public sewer shall be protected from backflow of sewage by a backwater valve. Ref. IRC Section P3008.
Revise plan showing 1” water supply to show 1 ¼” size.
Coordinate plumbing fixture water flow rates listed twice with different figures.
Revise water pipe sizing calculations to comply with UPC Table 6-3, 6-4. The washer shall be six fixture units and hose bibs at 3 fu’s. Reflect ¾” water meter with 1 ¼” supply on Plumbing Plan and Site Plan.

MECHANICAL COMMENTS
Size return air ducts per IRC M1403.1.
Indicate the “R” value for supply and return air duct insulation.
Clarify the appliance receiving the 10” flue in Keynote 11 on Sheet 6. Provide combustion air for all liquid and solid fuel-burning appliances including size, type and location of openings. Ref. IRC Chapter 17.
Indicate CFM of Kitchen range hood exhaust and materials, size and route of exhaust duct.
Key the notes on Sheet 6 to plan location.
Show condensate line for HVAC. Ref. IRC Section M1411.3 and M1411.3.1.

ELECTRICAL COMMENTS:
Note on plan receptacle outlets for ranges and clothes dryers shall be a 3-pole with ground type. Four-wire, grounding type flexible cords will be required for connection of ranges and clothes dryers. The bonding jumper shall not be connected between the neutral terminal and the frame of the appliance. Ref, IRC Section E3808.
Revise panel schedule so that it is indicating all branch circuits installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by an arc-fault circuit interrupter(s). Ref. NEC Article 210-12(b), IRC Section E3802.11.
Show disconnect for hot water heater. Ref. IRC Table E 4001.5.
Denote on plan that fixtures, fitting, boxes and receptacles located in damp or wet locations shall be “listed” for location. Ref. IRC Section E3802.
Revise outdoor lighting references and plan information to reflect City of Tucson outdoor lighting code.
Review circuit 1 notations in Kitchen for correctness and revise Kitchen counter top receptacles to be on circuit 8 and 6. Both circuits must serve at least one counter top receptacle.

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
08/04/2006 GERARDO BONILLA OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed
08/04/2006 SUE REEVES REJECT SHELF Completed