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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: T15CM02596
Parcel: 112031870

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/WWM

Permit Number - T15CM02596
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/WWM
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
05/22/2015 KEN VAN KARSEN BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL REVIEW Reqs Change T15CM02596
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 REQUIREMENTS:

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 2012 IRC with amendments on 1/1/2012. Show the current code reference on the plans.

FOUNDATION PLANS:

1. Indicate the slope for garage slab, R309.1.
2. Show compliance with termite treatment, R318.2.

FLOOR PLANS:

1. Show the door from a garage to dwelling with a 20-minute fire rating (or 1-3/8" solid core) with self-closing and self-latching provision, R302.5.1.
2. Show the location of a minimum 22" x 30" attic access. Attic access is required for areas exceeding 30 SQ FT with a minimum of 30" of headroom and located in a hallway or readily accessible space, R807.1.

STRUCTURAL PLANS:

1. Provide structural requires on sheet S-1, R301.1.
2. Provide complete roof framing plans. Show size, spacing and span of all framing members, trusses, joists, rafters, beams, glue-lams, lintels, headers and ledgers, R301.1.
3. Provide a truss layout plan with dimensions and slopes, R301.1.
4. Completely detail all post connections from post base to the foundation, R301.1.
5. Show a beam size with appropriate load carrying capacity for the Patio Cover, R301.1.
6. Provide an engineer's calculation, design and sealed structural plan, or a complete prescriptive braced wall (BW) design, R602.10 include:
a. Braced wall lines with maximum spacing of 60' and offsets no more than 4'.
b. Braced wall panel within 10' of each end and no more than 20' between edges.
c. Minimum total length of bracing determined by method and wall line spacing, Table R602.10.3(1).
d. Minimum construction requirements for each method listed in Table R602.10.4.
e. Minimum panel length determined by method and height, Table R602.10.5.
f. Additional requirements for alternate BW panels with hold-downs, R602.10.6.
g. Additional corner bracing requirements for continuous sheathing, R602.10.7.
7. Show braced wall panel compliance for framed walls with a garage door opening, Table R602.10.5. For prescriptive braced wall structures show a portal frame with hold-downs PFH method, Figure R602.10.6.2, or a portal frame at garage door PFG method, Figure R602.10.6.3, or a continuously sheathed portal frame CS-PF method, Figure R602.10.6.4.
8. Provide detail or notation for the bracing of trusses at gable ends to prevent rotation and provide lateral stability, R802.10.3.

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.
2. Show fiber-cement board or glass mat gypsum backers for tiled walls in tub and shower areas, R702.4.2.
3. Show 1" air space between sheathing and veneer R703.7.4.2.
4. Show method of flashing beneath the first course of veneer (R703.7.5) with weepholes (R703.7.6).

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Show a plumbing code recognized by the City of Tucson, 2012 IRC at note #1.
2. Show hot water pipe with minimum R-3 insulation, N1103.4.2.
3. Provide a water hammer arrester for quick-closing valves serving the clothes washer, P2903.5.
4. Provide a gas schedule or line isometric showing the BTU demand and length of line to each gas appliance. Show each pipe segment sized in conformance with Table G2413.4(1). Existing gas pipes may require upgrading with this system alteration.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Provide a complete Mechanical Plan for review, R106.1.1.
2. Provide heating facilities in all habitable rooms, R303.9.
3. Show supply ducts with minimum R-8 insulation (includes vented attics) except when completely located inside the thermal envelope, N1103.2.1. All other ducts outside of the thermal envelope require R-6 insulation.
4. Provide an equipment specification list including the (furnace and evaporative cooler) tonnage capacity, M1302.1.
5. Show impact protection for appliances located in the garage, M1307.3.1.
6. Provide demand calculations in accordance with Manual J/S/D standards, 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.
7. Show dryer vent size and location for venting to exterior, M1501.
8. Show bathroom exhaust fan locations with minimum 50 CFM rating and duct to the exterior, R303.3 and M1507.3.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Notate that all smoke alarms must be interconnected with a power source from the building wiring, and be equipped with battery backup, R314.
2. Smoke alarms are required outside each separate sleeping area, R314.3.2. Show a smoke alarm on each side of the bedroom doors in the immediate vicinity.
3. Interior alterations require the installation of smoke alarms at existing bedrooms, R314.3.1. Provide notation if existing or proposed.
4. Show or notate the requirement for a carbon monoxide detector outside of bedroom doors, when the dwelling includes an attached garage or gas appliance, R315.
5. Designate the circuit number at the location of each light fixture, receptacle, appliance and equipment disconnect switch, E3404.12.
6. Provide a panel schedule showing wire size of each circuit or notate the wire size for each protection rating, E3702.2.
7. Show overcurrent protection appropriate for the load, E3705.5. Revise the breaker size shown for the Range circuit.
8. Show Bathroom receptacles on a separate 20 AMP circuit (dedicated) with outlets at no other location, E3703.4.
9. 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.
10. Provide notation requiring tamper resistant receptacles for 125 volt, 15A and 20A receptacles, R4002.14.
11. Show or notate a disconnect means or a locking breaker for the water heater, E4101.5.
12. Specify high-efficacy lamps for at least 75% of all lighting fixtures, N1104.1.

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. Show the proposed fixture as full cut-off FCO style, or provide an Outdoor Lighting Calculation including all exterior fixtures on the property for determining exterior lighting limits. Adjustable security light fixtures are unshielded, not FCO.

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 (R-30 with conditions) and walls R=13. Show the maximum "U" factors of the windows and doors on the plans as well as the solar heat gain coefficient SHGC minimum value of 0.25, N1102.1.

If you have any questions please contact:
Ken Van Karsen
(520) 837-4912
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review
05/28/2015 KEN BROUILLETTE FIRE REVIEW Approved

Final Status

Task End Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description
06/02/2015 KROBLES1 OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed