Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Permit Number - T08CM00771
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2008 | KEN VAN KARSEN | BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL | REVIEW | Denied | PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS T08CM0771 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: " 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 anchor-bolts with 7" embedment into concrete or masonry, R403.1.6. STRUCTURAL PLANS: 1. Specify steel lintels to support imposed load (bearing wall) at the new doorway, R606.10: 1' to 4' 2-3 ½"x3 ½" x ¼" SECTIONS - DETAILS: 1. 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. 2. Show fiber-cement board or glass mat gypsum backers for tiled walls in tub and shower areas, R702.4.2. PLUMBING PLANS: 1. Provide pressure and temperature relief valve at water heater. T&P line must terminate at the exterior between 6 and 24 inches above grade and must terminate facing down, UPC 608.5. 2. Water hammer arresters shall be installed wherever quick-closing valves are installed in a water distribution system. The devices should conform to ASSE 1010-2004. Water hammer arresters are required for clothes washer connections, UPC 609.10. 3. Show water pipe size (new or existing) between the meter and water heater on the plan, UPC Tables 6-5 & 7-3. 4. Show the water heater as existing or if gas provide the BTU demand of each appliance, total demand, and total developed length from meter to the most remote appliance on the system, and verify the size of the supply pipe for the connected demand (may require upgrading), UPC 1217.2, & Table 12-8. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Provide heating facilities in all habitable rooms (bedroom), R303.8. 2. 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). 3. Show dryer vent size and location for venting to exterior, M1501. 4. Show the bathroom exhaust fan with minimum 50 CFM rating R303.3 and M1507.3. ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. Specify recessed lighting with 3" separation from combustibles or IC listing, R808, and compliance with energy efficiency leakage, N1102.4.3. 2. Show the location of each outlet (if electric water heater) on the Electrical Plan, E3305.1. 3. Note that at least one 20 AMP (not 15 AMP) branch circuit shall be installed to serve the laundry room and this circuit shall have no at other locations, E3603.3 and 3801.8. 4. Revise note #2 showing that combination type arc-fault circuit interrupter shall protect bedroom outlets including receptacles, lights and smoke detectors, E3802.12. 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. Show the "R" values of insulation and the "U" factors of the windows and doors on the plans as well as the solar heat gain coefficient SHGC minimum value of 0.40, N1101.2. 2. Both standard and high density R-30 batt insulation requires a space greater than provided with 2" x 6" or 2" x 8" framing. Shoe compliance with, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2008 | SHANAE POWELL | OUT TO CUSTOMER | Completed |
| 04/11/2008 | SUE REEVES | REJECT SHELF | Completed |