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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: T14CM05035
Parcel: 111041730

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/WWM

Permit Number - T14CM05035
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
08/26/2014 KEN VAN KARSEN BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL REVIEW Reqs Change T14CM05035
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, please provide two sets of updated plans and calculations 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 2012 International Residential Code and 2012 International Energy Conservation 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 NOTES:

1. Limit all code references to those recognized by the City of Tucson. Adopted 2012 codes are listed at the Planning & Development Services web site. Remove the 2006 IPC reference on sheet #1.
2. 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.

FOUNDATION PLANS:

1. Indicate the slope for the carport slab, R309.4.
2. 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 entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1.
2. Show the door from the carport to dwelling with a 20-minute fire rating (or 1-3/8" solid core) with self-closing and self-latching provision, 2012 Amendment. This carport is treated as a garage because two sides are not completely open, R309.4.

STRUCTURAL PLANS:

1. Show a beam size with appropriate load carrying capacity, R301.1. The 6" x 10" carport beam is undersized without a DF #1 designation. Also, the 8" x 10" living room beam is undersized without a DF #1 designation.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. Show wood framing members resting on concrete as pressure treated, R317.1 item 2. Notate section A & B sheet #3.
2. Limit cantilevered rafters (overhang) to 24", or provide engineered design, R802.7.1.1. Update the Side Elevation sheet #2.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Show hot water pipe with minimum R-3 insulation, N1103.4.2.
2. Provide a water hammer arrester for quick-closing valves serving the clothes washer, P2903.5.
3. Show a provision for a future solar water system, City of Tucson Ordinance #10549.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Provide (an HVAC system with) whole-house mechanical ventilation with continuous or a minimum controlled intermittent airflow rate, R303.4 & M1507.3. Show a source of outside supply air.
2. Show dryer vent size and location for venting to exterior, M1501.
3. Show bathroom exhaust fan locations with minimum 50 CFM rating and duct to the exterior, R303.3 and M1507.3.
4. Notate the water heater combustion air provision, G2407.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Show the location of each outlet on the Electrical Plan, E3404.12. Clarify the location of circuit #15.
2. Provide a panel schedule showing wire size of each circuit or notate the wire size for each protection rating, E3702.2. Clarify the size of circuit #2, 4 ,6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16.
3. Protect all 15A & 20A proposed outlets (except bathrooms and kitchen) including receptacles, lights and smoke detectors with combination type arc-fault circuit interrupters, E3902.12.
4. Provide notation requiring tamper resistant receptacles for 125 volt, 15A and 20A receptacles, R4002.14.
5. Specify high-efficacy lamps for at least 75% of all lighting fixtures, N1104.1

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE:

1. Tucson is in climate zone 2B. The simplified prescribed energy values for glazing is U=0.40, skylights U=0.65, ceiling R=38 and walls R=13, N1102.1.. Update the maximum "U" factor of the windows and doors to U = 0.40 on sheet #1 and note #3 on sheet #2.
2. R-38 batt insulation requires a space greater than provided with 2" x 10" framing. Identify the product that provides the intended value, or provide a RES check calculation showing compliance with R-30 ceiling insulation.

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
08/28/2014 CPIERCE1 REJECT SHELF Completed