Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Permit Number - T10CM00453
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2010 | GERRY KOZIOL | WWM | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 03/30/2010 | KEN VAN KARSEN | BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL | REVIEW | Denied | PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS T10CM00453 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 notated 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: Show corrections and revisions 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 notate 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 and the 2006 UPC with amendments on 7/10/2007. For initial construction: Effective 1/1/2007 the Inclusive Home Design; starting 3/1/2009 Solar Water Preparation and 7/1/2009 Solar Photo-Voltaic Preparation are required for all new SFR and duplex plans. Show the code references on the plans. Amendments to adopted codes are at the City web-site http://www.tucsonaz.gov: Planning, Building, & Business; under the Building topic; Building Ordinances and Codes; Building Codes GENERAL NOTES: " Show compliance with the Inclusive Home Design Ordinance adopted by the City of Tucson on 10/16/2007. Notate accessible route, minimum door width, changes in floor elevation, door hardware, electrical outlet reach range, grab bar reinforcement, etc. " All SFR and Duplex plans submitted after March 1, 2009 require a solar water system, or future installation preparation City of Tucson Ordinance #10549 with one of the following provisions: ½"control conduit and two ¾" copper piping for water with rooftop termination; straight 3" metallic sleeve; or an accessible attic (clear path 30" wide x 30" high) over the water heater. Show appropriate notation. " All SFR and Duplex plans submitted after July 1, 2009 require a solar photo-voltaic system, or future installation preparation City of Tucson Ordinance #10549 with the following provisions: 1. A 4 square feet area for (meter, disconnect & inverter) equipment adjacent to the electrical service panel or near the proposed collector panel space. 2. The best roof space available for accommodating PV solar collector panels with capacity for collector dead loading (typically 4 lbs/SF). 3. A minimum 3,800 volt-ampere PV electrical load entry on the Service Load Calculation (Show as a continuous load of 15.8 A). 4. An Electrical Panel Schedule with a 240 volt circuit breaker space labeled "reserved for Photo Voltaic". Show appropriate notation. " Provide ¼" = 1' scaled drawings with legible notation. Clarify notation on Detail 4/S.1. FOUNDATION PLANS: 1. Notate Porch post footer size, R301.1. 2. Show compliance with termite treatment, R320 as amended. 3. Notate the grade away from foundations with a minimum 6" fall within the first 10', R401.3. FLOOR PLANS: 1. Show a maximum ½" floor elevation change at a notated accessible route on the floor plan, R106.1.1. 2. Show window sizes for determining compliance with R310 providing egress from bedrooms and basements. STRUCTURAL PLANS: 1. Notate a proposed location and weight of the HVAC and future Solar Panel loads on the roof framing plan for verifying the truss load carrying capacity used for the engineered truss design, R301.1 & M1401. SECTIONS - DETAILS: 1. Clarify Detail 3/S.1 showing a single ledger fastened to the wall assembly rather than "attached to existing", R106.1.1 2. Show fiber-cement board or glass mat gypsum backers for tiled walls in tub and shower areas, R702.4.2. 3. Show compliance with R806.4 by stating "no vapor retarders at the ceiling" for roofs without vented attic space. PLUMBING PLANS: 1. Each dwelling unit requires an individual accessible water supply shut off, UPC 605.3. 2. Show a pressure and temperature relief valve at the water heater. A metallic T&P line must terminate at the exterior between 6 and 24 inches above grade and must terminate facing down, UPC 608.5. 3. Provide pipe sizes consistent with the fixture unit limits, UPC 610.8, Table 6-6. The bathroom group requires a ¾" supply pipe. 4. Show the pipe diameter between the shut-off valve and supply point of connection, UPC 610.8, Table 6-6. 5. Clarify the point of connection of the waste and water lines interior or exterior to the existing dwelling, UPC 103.2. 6. Show a provision for a future solar water system, City of Tucson Ordinance #10549. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Revise note #4 for consistency with the Inclusive Home Design requiring the electrical thermostat height maximum of 48". 2. Show dryer vent size and location for venting to exterior, M1501. 3. Show bathroom exhaust fan locations for venting to exterior with minimum 50 CFM rating R303.3 and M1507.3. 4. Provide return air duct meeting minimum requirements of 72 SQ IN/ ton, M1602. Minimum duct/register size: heat pump or air conditioner - 6 SQ IN per 1,000 BTU, M1403.1 (1 ton cooling = 12,000 BTU). Revise the 14" return duct to 16". ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. Add a double breaker space for future Photo Voltaic on the panel schedule, E3304.11 & E3606.2. 2. Show the location of a typical electrical panel on the Electrical Plan with 4 square feet of clear area for future Photo Voltaic equipment, E3501.6.2 & E3605.8. 3. Revise the electrical load calculation showing a minimum 3,800 volt-ampere or 16 Ampere 100% entry for future Photo Voltaic equipment, E3502.2. 4. Show two or more 2O AMP small appliance circuits at the kitchen countertop receptacle outlets, E3603.2 and E3801.3 through E3801.4.5. 5. Hallways of 10' or more in length require a receptacle, E3801.10. 6. Protect bedroom outlets including receptacles, lights and smoke detectors with combination type arc-fault circuit interrupters, E3802.12. 7. Show or notate a disconnect means or a locking breaker for the water heater, E4001.5. 8. Specify recessed lighting with 3" separation from combustibles or IC listing, R808, and compliance with energy efficiency leakage, N1102.4.3. 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/Tucson_Lighting_Code.pdf 2. Provide spec 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2010 | GERARDO BONILLA | OUT TO CUSTOMER | Completed |
| 04/09/2010 | SUE REEVES | REJECT SHELF | Completed |