Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Permit Number - T06CM05968
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2006 | LINHART PETERSEN POERS ASSOC. | 2ND PARTY REVIEW | REVIEW | Denied | December 14, 2006 CITY OF TUCSON - FIRST CHECK Tucson Appl. No. T06CM05968 Bureau Veritas Project No. 01006-161106 Mr. Tom Willett 1320 E. 16th Street Tucson, Arizona 85714 Re: Plan Review: Willett Duplex 1 & 2 Address: 610 S. Highland Dear Mr. Willett: Bureau Veritas North America has completed a review of the following documents on behalf of the City of Tucson: Plans: Two (2) copies of plans (14 sheets, 1 through 14) dated August 31, 2006 by Rick L. Gonzalez Structural Calculations: None submitted for review. 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 NORTH AMERICA Shelley Knuffke ICC Plans Examiner SK:pc S:\Tucson\01006-1610106pc1.doc Enclosures 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. 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: Provide window schedule. Provide wet seal from Engineer. Provide legible plans. Provide an accurate index to drawings on the first sheet of the set. Extra pages added to plan set that are not represented in the index. 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 COMMENTS: There shall be a floor or landing on each side of each exterior door. The width of the landing shall not be less than the door served with a minimum dimension of 36 inch measured in the direction of travel. IRC Section R312. Note and specify that the shower area walls shall be finished with a nonabsorbent surface to a height of six feet above the floor. IRC Section 307.2. Note and specify that shower enclosures shall have a minimum finished interior of 30 inches each way per IRC Figure 307.2. All glass shower enclosures shall be tempered. IRC Section 308.4. 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' x 4'. IRC Section 106. Provide a calculation to determine the percentage of glazing of the gross area of the exterior walls. Calculations to verify compliance with the 2000 International Energy Code will be required when the glazing area exceeds 15 percent of the gross area of the exterior walls. IRC Section N1101.2. 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. All habitable rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area of not less than 8 percent of the floor area of such rooms. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be 4 percent of the floor area being ventilated. IRC Section R303.1. Every sleeping room and basement with habitable space shall have a least one window minimum net clear opening 5.7 square feet (minimum 5 square feet 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. IRC Section R310.1 Glass in hazardous areas shall be safety glass. Specify on applicable floor plans and elevations. IRC Section 308. STAIR REQUIREMENT COMMENTS: Provide details showing stair construction, connection details and stringer sizes. Show the stair handrail. Note that it is to be 1 1/4 inches and 2 5/8 inches in diameter and between 34 inches and 38 inches above the nosing of the tread. IRC Section R315. There shall be a floor or landing at the top and bottom of each stairway. The width of each landing shall not be less than the stairway served. Every landing shall have a minimum dimension of 36 inches measured in the direction of travel. IRC Section R312. The maximum riser height shall be 7 3/4 inches and minimum tread depth shall be 10 inches. IRC Section R314.2. The minimum headroom in all parts of the stairway shall be not 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. IRC Section R314.3. Two or more stair risers shall have at least one handrail. Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of the stairs, be continuous the full length of the stairs, and have minimum and maximum heights of 34 inches and 36 inches, respectively, measured vertically from the nosing of the treads. The handgrip portion of handrails shall have a circular cross section of 1 1/4 inches minimum to 2 5/8 inches maximum; edges shall have a minimum radius of 1/8 inch. IRC Section R315. The minimum height of guards shall be not less than 36 inches. Openings in guards shall have intermediate rails or ornamental closures that do not allow passage of a sphere 4 inches in diameter. IRC Section R315.2. ELEVATION COMMENTS: Provide exterior wall covering anchoring method and backing (ICBO Evaluation Report number if applicable). IRC Section R703.7.2. For thin coat stucco systems over foam board, note and specify the ICBO Evaluation Report number, system name and manufacturer. Note and specify the vapor barrier used. BUILDING CROSS SECTION COMMENTS: Cross-sections shall be cross-referenced to the floor plan and structural plans. Provide dimensions or otherwise indicate floor to floor height and height to top plate of 2nd floor. IRC Section R106. ROOF PLAN COMMENTS: Note weights of all plies and coating of all built-up roofing. IRC Section R905.9. Provide ICBO Evaluation Report number and manufacturer of all concrete or clay-type tile roofing. Note and specify all roof slopes. IRC Chapter 9. Detail, note and size all roof drains/scuppers. IRC Section R903.4. FOUNDATION PLAN COMMENTS: Note and specify surface drainage. IRC Section R401.3. All slabs and pads, including landings at all doors, shall be shown and their thickness specified. Indicate the slopes for exterior slabs. Footing details (interior and exterior) shall be located on the foundation sheet or the detail sheet and shall be cross-referenced to the foundation plans. Specify depth and size of all footings and pads. IRC Section R401. Foundation plates and sills shall be bolted to the foundation with minimum 1/2 inch bolts at 6 feet or less on center and embedded a minimum 7 inches into the foundation. IRC Section R403.1.6. FRAMING PLAN COMMENTS: Provide connection details for all roof to wall connections. Note on the plan all lumber shall bear an approved grading stamp. Specify design criteria: floor and roof live and dead loads. IRC Section R301. Detail and specify anchorage for TJI’s. MECHANICAL COMMENTS: Specify HVAC equipment. IRC Section M1301.3. Show that ducts meet the minimum requirements of IRC Section M1602 for return air and M1603 for supply air. Indicate access clearances and working space around HVAC equipment. IRC Section M1305. Provide exhaust fans to the outside from bathrooms, water closet compartments, if not supplied with natural ventilation. IRC Section R303.3. Provide combustion air for all liquid and solid fuel-burning appliances including size, type, and location of openings. IRC Chapter 17. Show condensate line and secondary condensate line. IRC Section M1411.3 and M1411.3.1. PLUMBING COMMENTS: Provide a gas isometric with length of line (horizontal and vertical) to each appliance, BTU demand of each appliance, size of each branch, total demand and size of the meter. ELECTRICAL COMMENTS: Provide smoke alarms in each sleeping room, outside each sleeping room in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and cellars. 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. Provide a note indicating all branch circuits that supply 125-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20-ampere receptacle outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by an arc-fault circuit interrupter(s). NEC Article 210-12(b). 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. 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 no 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 GFCI protected, at the front and back of each dwelling. IRC Sections E3801.7 & E3802.3. A receptacle shall not be installed within a bathtub or shower space. IRC Section E3902.10. Fixtures, fittings, boxes and receptacles located in damp or wet locations shall be "listed" to be suitable for such location. IRC Sections E3805.10, E3902.8, E3902.9, E3903.8. If you have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact Shelley Knuffke at (520) 576-8400 between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., M-F. |
| 12/29/2006 | GERRY KOZIOL | WWM | REVIEW | Approved |
Final Status
| Task End Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2007 | GERARDO BONILLA | OUT TO CUSTOMER | Completed |
| 01/09/2007 | SUE REEVES | REJECT SHELF | Completed |