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Permit Number: T08CM03860
Parcel: 106041780

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM

Permit Number - T08CM03860
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
01/14/2009 KEN VAN KARSEN BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL REVIEW Denied PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS T08CM03860

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:
" Show compliance with the Inclusive Home Design Ordinance adopted by the City of Tucson on 10/16/2007. Notate accessible route, door width, changes in floor elevation, door hardware, electrical outlet reach range, grab bar reinforcement, etc.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. Show a ramped or no step passage at the Main Door for the Accessible route. Revise the 4" step shown on the Foundation Plan.
2. Show the 6" minimum foundation height above finished grade (Detail 1 or 4/5.1), R319.1 item 5 and R404.1.6.
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. Revise Bathrooms note #1 sheet 1.1.
5. Clarify Roof Plan Notes on sheet 4.1. Ventilation calculation is not appropriate without attic space, or rafter cavity space between insulation and roof sheathing, R806.1.
6. Show compliance with R806.4 by stating "no vapor retarders at the ceiling" for roofs without vented attic space.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Show three feeder conductors and a grounding conductor or metallic conduct between the main and sub-panel on the Riser Diagram, E3605.
2. Show the feeder over-current protection (breaker size) on the main panel for the 1/0 Alum conductors (120 Amp), E3605.5.

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 type, placement and fixture wattage. All other fixtures are assumed to be unshielded (non-FCO style). Fixtures are only exempt from the total lumen budget if both of the full cut-off FCO style and located under overhangs, OLC 5.1.2.

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 to interior, N1102.1. Revise the Insulation Schedule showing R-6 for Existing Masonry Walls.
2. Show the "U" factors of the replaced windows 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
01/28/2009 CPIERCE1 OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed
01/28/2009 SUE REEVES REJECT SHELF Completed