Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/WWM
Permit Number - T11CM02626
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2012 | GERRY KOZIOL | WWM | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 02/28/2012 | KEN VAN KARSEN | BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL | REVIEW | Denied | PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS 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" capped 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. FLOOR PLANS: 1. Show a maximum ½" floor elevation change at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1. 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. Clarify Section A-A/S3. PLUMBING PLANS: 1. Show a provision for a future solar water system, City of Tucson Ordinance #10549. 2. Provide a water hammer arrester wherever quick-closing valves (clothes washer, dishwasher and refrigerator) are installed in a water distribution system, UPC 609.10. P2903.5. 3. Provide a revised fixture unit schedule using 2006 code values for determining required service pipe diameter, UPC 610.8, Table 6-6. Those shown are not consistent with current codes. 4. Show the water service pipe size with sufficient capacity for controlling excessive flow rates by including a water fixture total for the building, UPC 610.3. A minimum 1-1/4" service pipe is required for delivering over 30 fixture units with a 1" meter. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Show supply and return ducts with minimum R-8 insulation (includes vented attics) except when completely located inside the thermal envelope, R1103.2.1. 2. Show plumbing vents at a minimum of 10' away or 3' above all air intakes, UPC 906.2. Clarify note #12/M1. 3. Notate that air inlets and mechanical draft systems be located a minimum of 10' from vent openings or exhaust outlets (unless the outlet is 3 feet above the air inlet), M1602.2.1, M1804.2.6 and G2427.8. Clarify note #13/M1. 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. OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE 1. Show compliance with City of Tucson Outdoor Lighting Code; the total property lighting limit for the unshielded limit in area E3 is 12,000 lumens per acre. Clarify the property limit by multiplying 12,000 by 0.2410 and make appropriate fixture changes. Review guidance: http://www.tucsonaz.gov/dsd/Tucson_Lighting_Code.pdf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2012 | CPIERCE1 | OUT TO CUSTOMER | Completed |