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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: T08CM02331
Parcel: 137081050

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM

Permit Number - T08CM02331
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
07/14/2008 GERRY KOZIOL WWM REVIEW Denied NEEDS WW 5TH FLOOR CREDIT EVALUATION
07/31/2008 HENRY DURAZO BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL REVIEW Denied PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS T08CM02331

" SITE PLAN:
" FOUNDATION
" FLOOR
" STRUCTURAL
" ELEVATION
" DETAIL
" PLUMBING
" MECHANICAL
" ELECTRICAL
" OLC
" IECC

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).


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 International Residential Code shall be changed from 2003 to 2006 with appropriate paragraph references.
" Show compliance with the Inclusive Home Design Ordinance adopted by the City of Tucson on 10/16/2007. Accessible route, door width, changes in floor elevation, door hardware, electrical outlet reach range, grab bar reinforcement, etc.
" Provide ¼" = 1' scaled drawings with legible notation (minimum 1/8" lettering).
" Provide consecutive sheet numbers on each construction drawing, R106.1.1.
" Interior alterations require the installation of smoke alarms at existing bedrooms, R313.2.1.


FOUNDATION PLANS:

1. Locate and detail all footings (R301.1) for the following:
" Sunken or raised areas
" Girder truss bearing locations
" Turndowns
" Interior bearing walls
" Posts or columns
2. All slabs (i.e. patio slabs and pads outside of doors) shall be shown and their thickness specified. Indicate the slopes for exterior slabs.
3. Provide a landing or floor surface at all exterior doors. A landing must be at least as wide as the door it serves and 36" in the direction of travel, R311.4.3.
4. Show or note an 8" minimum separation of untreated exterior framing above finished grade, R319.1 item 2.
5. Show or note a 6" minimum separation of untreated exterior posts or columns above finished grade and support by metal pedestal with 1" space above the floor, R319.1.4 exception 1.
6. Show compliance with termite treatment, R320 as amended.
7. Note that grade away from foundations shall fall min 6" within the first 10', R401.3.
8. Dimension the wall thickness, as well as footing width, height, and depth into undisturbed soil for each footing type and condition, R403.1.1.
9. Minimum footing width required for one story construction, R403.1.1:
12" minimum for wood frame
12" minimum for hollow concrete / masonry
16" minimum for solid fully grouted masonry
10. Show the minimum 12" footing depth below undisturbed soil, R403.1.4.
11. Locate and specify all anchor-bolt spacing on the foundation plan. Minimum ½" diameter with 7" embedment into concrete or masonry. Maximum spacing 6' o/c and within 12" of each sill plate end, R403.1.6.
12. Show all foundation hold-downs for alternate brace wall panels on the Foundation Plan, R403.1.6. Required for continuously sheathed wall sections less than 4' (with 8' height) adjacent to opening over 85% of wall height, R602.10.5.
13. Revise the Alternate Braced Wall Panel notation showing a device and an installation method that provides the required 1800 LBS uplift capacity, R602.10.6. The PAHD42 is rated less than required 1800 LBS when installed with end distance less than 8". The HPAHD22 is rated less than 1800 LBS when installed with end distance less than 8" and with fewer than 23 -16d nails.

FLOOR PLANS:

1. Show compliance with R303.1 providing natural light into habitable rooms (8%).
2. Show compliance with R303.1 providing (8%) natural (artificial) light into the central room (impacted by new construction), or open to an adjoining room per R303.2.
3. Show compliance with R303.1 providing natural ventilation into the central room (4%), or approved mechanical ventilation, or open to an adjoining room per R303.2.
4. Show that each water closet is located in a clear space not less than 30" wide (centered 15" from finished wall or fixture) and has a clear space in front not less than 24", R307.1 & UPC 407.6.
5. Provide all window sizes and types, and designate the operable portion of windows, as well as the location of tempered glass (within 18" of the floor, 24" of doorways, and when less than 60" above tub/shower floors), R308.4.
6. Show the location of tempered glass adjacent to stairways and landings within 36" of a walking surface and when less than 60" above the surface, R308.4.10.
7. Show compliance with R310 providing egress from bedrooms to meet the following minimum specifications.
1. Maximum sill height of 44".
2. Minimum net clear opening area of 5.7 SQ FT (5 SQ FT 1st floor).
3. Minimum net clear opening dimension of 24" height and 20" width.
8. Show the location of a minimum 22" x 30" attic access. Attic access is required if the space exceeds 30 SQ FT with a minimum of 30" of headroom, and shall be located in a hallway or readily accessible space, R807.1.

STRUCTURAL PLANS:
1. Detail all brace wall connections from the foundation to the roof sheathing, R602.10.8.
2. Provide a complete braced panel layout showing panels at the ends (within 12.5') of all wall lines and additional panels centered at least every 25' O.C., Table R602.10.1. Show all exterior wall bracing and interior wall line bracing at intervals not exceeding 35' (50' exception) from exterior wall lines, R602.10.1.1.
3. Locate and identify brace wall panel materials (min 3/8" OSB) and locations along with the appropriate nailing schedule (8d @ 6" o/c edge & @12" o/c field), R602.10.6.
4. Continuous structural panel sheathing shall comply with Table R602.10.5 that is limited to 10' wall lengths, R602.10.5. Show interior wall line bracing at intervals not exceeding 35' (50' exception) from exterior wall lines, R602.10.1.1.
5. This building requires a structural design by a registered engineer in the state of Arizona, R301.1.3 & R602.10.10.
6. Show minimum 24" structural panels (Table R602.10.5) are corners (Figure R602.10.5) when providing continuous sheathing, or provide alternate braced wall panels, R602.10.6 at corner locations of less than 24" length with 1800 LB tie-down capacity (Table R602.10.6).


SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. Show weep screeds with a minimum clearance 4" above grade or 2" above paved areas, R703.6.2.1. This may require a design with concrete stems.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. The City of Tucson has adopted the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code and 2006 International Residential Code with state amendments (ARIZONA STATE PLUMBING CODE). The plans should reference one of these codes for Plumbing. Provide an isometric drainage diagram for IRC design approval.
2. Provide water hammer arresters 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 washers, dishwashers and refrigerator water connections, UPC 609.10. IRC P2903.5.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE

1. Show compliance with City of Tucson Outdoor Lighting Code with an approved lighting calculation in accordance with OLC 3.1.2. Include all exterior fixtures on the property in the calculations.
2. Provide cut sheets for all full cut-off fixtures showing the lamp placement and fixture wattage. All other fixtures are assumed to be unshielded (non-FCO style). Fixtures may be exempt from the total lumen budget if both of the full cut-off FCO style and located under overhangs, OLC 5.1.2.
3. Include all exterior fixtures on the property in the outdoor lighting calculations (OLC 3.1.2).
4. The product sheet provided shows an unshielded fixture (Fixture "A"). Full cut-off fixtures have no emittance above the nadir (fixtures are completely opaque above and to the lowest point of the lamp). Fixtures may be exempt from the total lumen budget if both of the full cut-off FCO style and located under overhangs, OLC 5.1.2. The existing Fixtures "B" appear to have exceeded the unshielded lumen limit; therefore the new fixture must be of the full cut-off FCO style. Select an appropriate fixture and label the new fixture as Full Cut-Off on the Electrical Plan.
5. 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

If you have any questions please contact:
Enrique Durazo
(520) 9540 152
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review

Final Status

Task End Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description
08/22/2008 VFLORES1 OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed
08/22/2008 SUE REEVES REJECT SHELF Completed