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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: T15CM00603
Parcel: 136281510

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/WWM

Permit Number - T15CM00603
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
02/18/2015 KEN VAN KARSEN BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL REVIEW Reqs Change T15CM00603
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. Do not cloud the changes made for comment revisions.

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 COMMENTS:

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. Replace "Pima County" with the City of Tucson at mechanical note #1 and thermostat notation on sheet MP1.1.

ELEVATIONS:

1. If the unvented roof assembly method will be utilized then specify an air-impermeable rigid insulation material (fiberglass does not qualify) tight to the roof sheathing with a minimum R-5 value, R806.5. This condensation control provision is necessary for code compliance. Update keynote #1 sheet A3.1.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Notate the water pipe diameter between the meter and shut off valve in compliance with P2903.7. A minimum 1" service pipe is required for supplying water to more than 9.5 fixture units.
2. Provide protection of (indoor rated) equipment located outdoors with an exterior rated enclosure, G2406.3.
3. Provide the BTU demand of each appliance (water heater), total demand, and total developed length from meter to the most remote appliance on the system, and verify the size of the supply pipe for the connected demand (may require upgrading), G2413.3 & Table G2413.4(1). Or, show the appropriately sized water heater electrical circuit.

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. Provide Manual J/S/D calculations in accordance with M1401.3, M1601.1. Systems shall be sized in accordance with Manual S based on building loads calculated in accordance with Manual J and duct systems sized in accordance with Manual D.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Limit all code references to those recognized by the City of Tucson. Update or remove the 2006 reference at note #16.
2. Show or notate the requirement for a carbon monoxide detector outside of bedroom doors if the dwelling includes a gas appliance, R315.
3. Clarify the smoke detector circuit number on the Electrical Plan, E3404.12.
4. Update the panel schedule showing bedrooms with identification as designated on the floor plan, E3404.12 & E3706.2.
5. Island counter tops require at least one receptacle outlet within 12" below the countertop surface, E3901.4.2 and E3901.4.3.
6. Show a GFCI receptacle outlet on the same level within 25' of exterior HVAC equipment, E3901.12.
7. Provide an exterior outlet at grade level located at the front of the dwelling, E3901.7.
8. Protect all interior 15A & 20A proposed outlets (except garage, kitchen, and bathrooms) including receptacles, lights and smoke detectors with combination type arc-fault circuit interrupters, E3902.12.
9. Provide notation requiring tamper resistant receptacles for 125 volt, 15A and 20A receptacles, R4002.14.
10. Show the location of all disconnect switches for HVAC equipment, E4101.5.
11. Specify high-efficacy lamps for at least 75% of all lighting fixtures, N1104.1

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE:

1. Show the minimum required "R" value of insulation at bedroom #4 closet walls, N1102.1.

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
02/25/2015 AROMERO4 OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed