Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Permit Number - T08CM02658
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2008 | KEN VAN KARSEN | BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL | REVIEW | Denied | PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS T08CM02658 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. (Do not cloud the changes made for comment revisions). Incorporate changes on originals and provide two copied sets for review. 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: " Reference the 2006 International Residential Code on the plans. SITE PLAN: 1. Indicate the location of buildings, utility meters and gas, water, electric and sewer or septic lines from property line to building, R106.1.1. 2. Show the water pipe size between 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 existing or 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. 2. Show the 6" minimum foundation height above finished grade at the wall replacing the Garage Door, R404.1.6. FLOOR PLANS: 1. Show compliance with R310 providing egress from bedrooms by meeting 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. 2. 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. Revise the 2-2x4 header over the South window to 2-2x6 for supporting the roof weight (load bearing wall), R301.1 & R502.5. SECTIONS - DETAILS: 1. Provide a wall section of the Garage Door replacement wall. Clearly illustrate materials, sizes and connections, R106.1.1, R319.1 item 5 and R403.1.6. 2. Detail or note the interior wall materials, sizes, and connections with pressure treated sill plates bearing on concrete slabs, R319.1 item 3. 3. 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. 4. Show fiber-cement board or glass mat gypsum backers for tiled walls in tub and shower areas, R702.4.2. 5. Calculate the attic ventilation using 1 to 150 of attic area in compliance with R806.2. Provide appropriate upper and lower space vents when applying the reduced area calculation. 6. Show a minimum 1" ventilation clearance between ceiling insulation and roof sheathing over the wall and eave area if eave vents are used, R806.3. This may be accomplished w/ baffles. PLUMBING PLANS: 1. Provide a plumbing design using a single code, 2006 UPC or 2006 IRC. The Fixture Schedule uses UPC values. 2. Note and specify all piping materials, UPC 301.1.1. Include existing building sewer pipe. Buildings may only be constructed over pipe materials approved for underground drainage pipe, UPC 718.3. Existing sewer pipe may require replacement. 3. Show the location of the water heater, UPC 508.27.. 4. Show a service pipe size compliant with UPC Tables 6-5 & 6-6. Consider upgrading the existing meter size or provide a new meter closer to the building. 5. Clarify the point of connection of the new hot and cold water lines to existing service pipes. The supply pipes must be evaluated for sufficient size for controlling excessive flow rates, UPC 610.3. 6. Hose bibs require backflow preventers, UPC 603.2.3. 7. Show an individual accessible water supply shut off, UPC 605.3. 8. Show plumbing vents (VTR) within acceptable distances from traps (maximum 6' for water closets on a 3" line), UPC Table 10-1. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Provide heating facilities in all habitable rooms, 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. Provide an equipment specification list including the (furnace and evaporative cooler) tonnage capacity, M1302.1. 4. Show bathroom exhaust terminating out of the dwelling unit, M1507.2. 5. Show bathroom (toilet room) exhaust fan locations for venting to exterior with minimum 50 CFM rating R303.3 and M1507.3. 6. Provide return air duct and register sizes, M1602. Minimum duct/register size: heat pump or air conditioner - 6 SQ IN / 1000 BTU, M1403.1 (1 ton cooling = 12,000 BTU). ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. Show locations of smoke alarm, R313. Note that all smoke alarms must be interconnected with a power source from the building wiring, and shall be equipped with battery backup. When ceiling finish materials are removed in existing construction, existing bedrooms shall be in compliance. When ceiling finish materials are not removed, existing bedrooms may be equipped with battery operated smoke alarms, R313.2. 2. Specify recessed lighting with 3" separation from combustibles or IC listing, R808, and compliance with energy efficiency leakage, N1102.4.3. 3. Show an underground service entrance on the Riser Diagram, or complete the Electrical Service Wavier form. 4. Provide an electrical riser diagram, E3303. Note the grounding and bonding method, E3507. Metallic gas lines must be bonded and shall not be used as the primary grounding method, E3508. 5. Provide a panelboard clear working space of 30"wide x 36"deep, E3305.2. 6. Panelboards may not be located in clothes closets or bathrooms, E3305.4. 7. Use Table E3602.13 for sizing 15, 20 & 30 AMP branch circuit conductors. 8. Provide an exterior outlet at grade level located at both the front and back of the building, E3801.7. These outlets shall be GFCI protected E3802.3. 9. Show a GFCI receptacle outlet on the same level within 25' of exterior HVAC equipment, E3801.11. 10. Show all receptacle outlets in bathrooms and kitchens areas with ground fault circuit interrupting protection. Label each receptacle GFCI requiring such protection, E3802. 11. Note that light fixtures in clothes closets shall be installed in accordance with E3903.11. 12. Indicate the location of all disconnect switches for air handling equipment, E4001.5. 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 "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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2008 | CPIERCE1 | OUT TO CUSTOMER | Completed |
| 12/19/2008 | SUE REEVES | REJECT SHELF | Completed |