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Permit Number: T06CM04584
Parcel: 12416093A

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO

Permit Number - T06CM04584
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
08/17/2006 GERRY KOZIOL WWM REVIEW Approved
09/08/2006 LINHART PETERSEN POERS ASSOC. 2ND PARTY REVIEW REVIEW Denied September 8, 2006 CITY OF TUCSON - FIRST CHECK
Tucson Appl. No. T06CM04584
Bureau Veritas Job No. 01006-161035

Reliable Permit Management
7630 N. Massingale Place
Tucson, AZ 85741


Re: Plan Review: Tyndall Duplex
Address: 1451 S. Tyndall Ave

Bureau Veritas Company, has completed a review of the following documents on behalf of the City of Tucson:

1. Plans: Two (2) sets of plans (8 sheets, SD1 through E1) dated July 26, 2006 by Steven W. Schaub of S.E. Consultants, Inc.

2. Structural Calculations: Two (2) sets of calculations (56 sheets) dated July 26, 2006 by Steven W. Schaub of S.E. Consultants, Inc.

Energy Code Compliance: Two (2) sets of energy calculations, dated August 12, 2006 by Stephen Lytle Robinson.

Miscellaneous Documents: Two (2) sets of Outdoor Lighting Code Compliance, dated August 12, 2006 by Stephen Lytle Robinson.


These documents were reviewed only for their conformance to the provisions of the 2003 International Building Codes (i.e., State of Arizona and Tucson amended 2003 IRC, 2003 IMC, 2002 NEC and 2003 IPC).

Please submit an itemized response letter and required number of complete and revised documents with all revisions clouded.


Sincerely,

Bureau Veritas



Shelley Knuffke
ICC Plans Examiner








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Re: Stories: One
Occupancy R-3
Fire Sprinklers: No
Building Area (sq. ft.): 1425 (livable)


A. The following plan review comments are based on the City of Tucson Building Regulations and referred to the 2003 International Residential Code.

B. Please respond in writing to each comment by marking the attached comment list or creating a response letter. Indicate which detail, specification, or calculation shows the requested information. Your complete and clear responses will expedite the re-check and hopefully, approval of this project. Thank you for your assistance.

C. These plan review comments are based on building code items only. If site-related comments are applicable to this project, they will be generated by others (e.g., County Engineering, Public Works, Health, etc.).


GENERAL COMMENTS:

Note current code.

Provide an accurate index to drawings on the first sheet of the sheet. Sheet SD1 not listed.

Provide a square footage summary for each of the following: livable, garage, covered patios and porches, accessory buildings, decks & bay windows. All options must be clearly identified. IRC Section R108.3.

FLOOR PLAN:

Locate and identify heights of all ceilings. IRC Section R304.3.

Girt one appears to run through window. Please clarify.

Provide description of exterior wall.

Sheet S2 general notes – stated drawings are invalid unless wet sealed.

Show that each water closet is located in a clear space not less than shown in IRC Figure 307.2.

Designate the locations of water heaters. 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 in a downward position not more than 2 feet or less than 6 inches above grade. The T and P relief line shall not terminate over walkways, patios, carports or other similar areas. IRC Section P2803.6.1.

Locate skylights, specify materials and provide manufacturer’s listing report number for those exceeding 2’X4’. IRC Section 106.

Provide the following note: A separate insulation inspection prior to drywall or an insulation certificate will be required at time of final. IRC Section N1101.3.1.

An attic access opening shall be provided to attic areas that exceed 30 square feet 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 a hallway or other readily accessible locations. A 30 inch minimum unobstructed headroom in the attic space shall be provided at some point above the access opening. IRC Section R807.1.

Appliances having an ignition source shall be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than 18 inches above the floor in garages. For the purpose of this section, rooms or spaces that are not part of the living space of dwelling unit and that communicate with a private garage through openings shall be considered to be part of the garage. IRC Section M1307.3.

ROOF PLAN:

Note and specify all roof slopes. IRC Chapter 9.

Detail, note and size all roof drains/scuppers. IRC Section R903.4.

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”. IRC Section R806.

FOUNDATION PLAN:

Note and specify termite protection. IRC Section R324.

Note and specify surface drainage. IRC Section R401.3.

Provide note: All plates (interior and exterior, load bearing and non-load bearing) shall be pressure treated or foundation grade redwood. IRC Section R403.1.6. All slabs and pads, including landings at all doors, shall be shown and their thickness specified. Indicate the slopes for exterior slabs.

Locate and specify all anchor bolt spacing and post anchors on the foundation plan.

FRAMING PLAN:

Detail and specify anchorage for trusses.


TRUSS SYSTEMS: Trusses can be submitted as a “Deferred Submittal” for custom homes only. However, they must be submitted and approved prior to their fabrication.

Provide complete truss calculations and truss layout plan. Truss designs submitted must include all types and be designed for the loading conditions, span, slope, and spacing designated on the framing plan.

Truss calculations must be signed, dated and sealed by an Engineer who is registered in the State of Arizona.

The seal on the truss calculations shall be dated with the latest adopted IRC.

All truss calculations shall be cross-referenced to the truss layout or the roof and floor framing plans.

Specify all hangers used to hang trusses from girder trusses, walls, or other locations. IRC Section R802 & ANSI-TPI 1995.

Show how trusses are to carry roof mounted or attic mounted HVAC units. Are trusses designed for 10 p.s.f. non-current live load and 10 p.s.f. dead load on bottom chord?

The architect and engineer of record must review truss calculations (when applicable). Truss calculations must bear a shop-drawing stamp showing this review has been done.

MECHANICAL:

Provide exhaust fans to the outside fans to the outside from bathrooms, water closet compartments, and similar rooms if not supplied with natural ventilation. IRC Section R303.3. Please indicate that EF/1 and EF/2 will be through roof.

Provide a minimum 4 inch diameter moisture exhaust vent for clothes dryer, or as required by the dryer’s listing and the manufacturers installation instructions provided that is to be presented prior to construction. IRC Section M1501.1.

Show condensate line and secondary condensate line. IRC Section M1411.3 and M1411.3.1. Show where condensate lines terminate. Reference code section mentions for approved termination locations.

PLUMBING:

Ensure cleanouts are sufficient.

Note that drainage piping serving fixtures which have flood 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. IRC Section P3008.

Reference locations and provide size of roof drains and scuppers.


ELECTRICAL:

Provide smoke alarms, outside each sleeping room in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. IRC Section 317.

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. IRC Section E3808.

Island or peninsular countertops 12 inches or wider shall have at east one receptacle outlet. NEC Article 210-52(c) 2.
Receptacles shall be installed so that no point along the floor line in any wall space is more that 6 feet, measured horizontally, from an outlet in that space, including any wall space 2 feet or more in width. IRC Section E3801.2.1.

In kitchen and dining rooms, a receptacle outlet shall be installed at each wall counter space 12 inches or wider so that not point along the wall is more than 24 inches from a receptacle outlet and shall be GFCI protected. IRC Section E3801.4.1.

Provide at least one weatherproof receptacle outlet, not more than 6 feet 6 inches above grade and GCI protected, at the front and back of each dwelling. IRC Sections E3801.7 & E3802.3.

Provide a convenience receptacle outlet for the servicing of appliances (HVAC) within 25 of the appliance. IRC Section 3801.


All 125-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20-ampere receptacles that serve countertop surfaces, and are located within 6 feet of the outside edge of a sing, wash basin, tub or shower shall be GFCI protected. IRC Section E3802.

If you have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact Shelley Knuffle at (520) 622-9220 between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., M-F.

Final Status

Task End Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description
09/14/2006 JMORALE1 OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed
09/14/2006 SUE REEVES REJECT SHELF Completed