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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: T07CM04827
Parcel: 133380630

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM

Permit Number - T07CM04827
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
01/31/2008 KEN VAN KARSEN BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL REVIEW Denied PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS T07CM04827

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.

SCOPE OF REVIEW:
The scope of this plan review covers architectural, plumbing, mechanical, energy conservation and electrical. All code references are to the 2006 International Residential Code, 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, and Arizona State amendments to the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code. All features were checked only to the extent allowed by the submittals provided. All portions of this project are assumed to meet or will meet other departmental requirements, conditions and concerns before permit approval.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
All corrections and revisions shall be made on original tracings or a finished reproducible set. Return two sets along with a set of the first submission for reference. Pen or pencil corrections on final prints will not be acceptable. To avoid delays, ensure that all corrections have been made, are complete, and have been coordinated on all applicable detail and note sheets (clouded revision notation is not necessary for comment changes).

All engineers and architects involved in the design of the structure are to seal the related sheets of plans, details and calculations in accordance with the rules of the State Board of Technical Registration.

The City of Tucson adopted the 2006 IRC with amendments on 6/12/2007, the 2006 UPC with amendments on 7/10/2007 and effective 1/1/2007 the Inclusive Home Design. All plans should reference these codes. Adopted amendments are found at: http://www.tucsonaz.gov/dsd/Codes___Ordinances/Building_Codes/building_codes.html

GENERAL NOTES:

" All code references to the IMC & UPC shall be changed from 2003 to 2006. Sheet A0.0 & A0.1.
" Provide legible notation (minimum 1/8" lettering). Provide clear Foundation dimensions Detail 1/A1.2.
" Interior alterations require the installation of smoke alarms at existing bedrooms, R313.2.1.

SITE PLAN:

1. Show the water pipe size from the meter to the building and point of connection for new plumbing. Show the point of connection for the proposed hot and cold branches. The supply pipe must be sized for the calculated load, 2006 UPC 610.1.

FOUNDATION PLANS:

1. Show compliance with termite treatment, R320 as amended.

FLOOR PLANS:

1. Show the garage floor direction of slope, R309.3.
2. Show the door from a garage to dwelling with a 20-minute fire rating (or 1-3/8" solid core) with self-closing and self-latching provision, 2006 IRC Amendment section 309.1.

STRUCTURAL PLANS:

1. Show the species and grade of the garage opening beam for providing the necessary load carrying capacity (DF#2 is undersized), R301.1.
2. Specify eave/overhang length and detail outrigger support.
3. Provide detail for bracing trusses at gable ends to prevent rotation and provide lateral stability, R802.10.3.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. Indicate all materials used; roofing system (BU or shingle), gable siding (½" T1-11, etc), R301.1.
2. Provide a section detail of the wall between Family Room and garage to clearly illustrate materials, sizes and connections (minimum ½" GWB Garage side), R106.1.1.
3. Provide a section detail of the Family Room ceiling and exterior wall to clearly illustrate materials, sizes and connections (add required insulation values), R106.1.1.
4. Show separation between dwelling and garage attic areas (½" GWB to roof), R309.2.
5. Show wood framing members resting on concrete as pressure treated, R319.1 item 2.
6. Show the ceiling gypsum board as either 5/8" or ½" sag resistant when applied to 24" o/c ceiling framing, IRC table R702.3.5 footnote d.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. The City of Tucson has adopted the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code with state amendments (ARIZONA STATE PLUMBING CODE). The plans should reference this code.
2. Provide a fixture unit schedule (to include existing fixtures) for determining required service pipe size, UPC Tables 6-5 & 7-3. Also, include hose bibs. Existing water pipes may require replacement to larger sizes between the meter and water heater.
3. Hose bibs require backflow preventers, UPC 603.2.3.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Show supply and return ducts with minimum R-8 insulation (includes vented attics) except when completely located inside the thermal envelope, R1103.2.1. Show R-4.2 insulation when ducts are located in an unconditioned space (chase) inside the thermal envelope, IECC 503.2.7 (City of Tucson Amended).

OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE

1. Show compliance with City of Tucson Outdoor Lighting Code; the total property lighting limit for area E3 is 55,000 lumens per acre and the unshielded limit for area E3 is 12,000 lumens per acre. Include all exterior fixtures on the property in the calculations. Separately show the fixture wattage both full cut-off and unshielded styles for determining exterior lighting limits. Review guidance: http://www.tucsonaz.gov/dsd/Codes___Ordinances/Tucson_Lighting_Code.pdf
2. Provide cut sheets for all full cut-off fixtures showing the angle of cutoff, light emissions and fixture wattage. All other fixtures are assumed to be unshielded (non-FCO style).

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE:

1. Tucson is in climate zone 2B. The simplified prescribed energy values for glazing and skylights is U=0.75, ceiling R=30 and walls R=13. Mass wall requirement is R=4 when 50% of insulation is exterior and R=6 when applied interior, N1102.1. Revise the "U" factors of the windows and doors on sheet A1.0 and show the solar heat gain coefficient SHGC minimum value of 0.40, N1101.2.

If you have any questions please contact:
Ken Van Karsen
(520) 837-4912
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review

Final Status

Task End Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description
02/04/2008 CINDY AGUILAR OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed