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Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/WWM
Permit Number - T17CM02665
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/WWM
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/25/2017 | DAVID RIVERA | ZONING | REVIEW | Reqs Change | FROM: David Rivera PDSD Zoning Review Section PROJECT: T17CM02665 New Single Family Home (1st Review) 2074 S TWINKLING STARR DR TRANSMITTAL DATE: May 12, 2017 DUE DATE: May 25, 2017 COMMENTS: Please resubmit revised drawings and any redlined plans along with a detailed response letter, which states how all Zoning Review Section comments were addressed. 1. COMMENT: Zoning has reviewed the building plans but cannot approve at this time. The DP Grading Plan (DP17-0093) must be reviewed and approved prior to approval of the building plans. 2. While the building footprint is currently within the approved zoning setbacks for this subdivision, zoning will review the building plans on the next submittal to assure that the building footprint is still within the required setbacks when compared to the DP grading plan. If you have any questions about this transmittal, Contact David Rivera on Tuesday or Wednesday at (520) 837-4957 or by email David.Rivera@tucsonaz.gov or contact Steve Shields, (520) 837-4956 or Steve.Shields@tucsonaz.gov |
| 05/25/2017 | KEN VAN KARSEN | BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL | REVIEW | Reqs Change | T17CM02665 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. Update the sheet index. 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. 3. 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". See electrical comments. 4. All construction drawings submitted after June 1, 2010 for one- or two-family dwellings must provide gray water utilization or preparation, Ordinance #10579/11089 revised July 9, 2013. Provide gray drain-line discharge of all second story bathing fixtures through an exterior-wall drop for future gravity distribution. Include an aliened purple colored 2" vertical drop to a cleanout cap 2' above grade. SITE PLAN: 1. Indicate the location of the sewer (or septic) lines from property line to building, R106.1.1. Show the point of connection of proposed lines to the service lines for verifying correct sizes and necessary upgrades. 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 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. 3. 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. SECTIONS - DETAILS: 1. An unvented roof assembly requires an air-impermeable rigid insulation material with a minimum R-5 value applied correctly to either side of the roof sheathing (closed cell spray or rigid board tight to the roof sheathing), R806.5. This condensation control provision is necessary for code compliance, and may be a single layer of air-impermeable insulation, or layered with batt insulation for achieving the total required roof R-value. PLUMBING PLANS: 1. Provide upper level plumbing plan. 2. Show a plumbing code recognized by the City of Tucson, 2012 IRC. Remove 1994 UPC from the general plumbing note. 3. Show hot water pipe with minimum R-3 insulation, N1103.4.2. 4. Provide a revised fixture unit schedule using 2012 code values for verifying the required service pipe diameter, Table P2903.6. Those shown are not consistent with current codes. 5. Show a provision for solar water preparation in compliance with City of Tucson Ordinance #10549 . 6. See the gray water details at the City of Tucson web site for clarification and compliance. Include the details for the minimum two story configuration at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd/building-codes under the New! listing, select Residential Gray Water Illustration - Attachment A. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Show a building code recognized by the City of Tucson, 2012 IRC. Remove 2000 reference from the exhaust fan note. Also, remove the Electrical Plan description. 2. 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 or continuous exhaust fan function. 3. 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. Notate if the mechanical system calculations may be provided by deferred submittal. The deferred calculations must be approved through revision process prior to mechanical inspections. ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. Show compliance with the City of Tucson Ordinance #10549 for future Photo Voltaic on the panel schedule and electrical load calculation. 2. In addition to within bedrooms add a detector in the hallway to each bedroom. 3. Show a GFCI receptacle outlet on the same level within 25' of exterior HVAC equipment, E3901.12. 4. 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. Update note #17 with "bedroom" limitation. 5. 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; the total property lighting limit for area E3 is 55,000 lumens per acre and the unshielded limit for area E3 is 11,000 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. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE: 1. The simplified prescribed energy values for glazing is U=0.40, skylights U=0.65, ceiling R=38 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 |
| 05/25/2017 | LOREN MAKUS | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Reqs Change | FROM: Loren Makus - Sr. Engineering Associate PDSD Engineering Review Section PROJECT: T17CM02665 New Single Family Home (1st Review) 2074 S TWINKLING STARR DR TRANSMITTAL DATE: May 12, 2017 DUE DATE: May 25, 2017 COMMENTS: Please resubmit revised drawings and any redlined plans along with a detailed response letter, which states how all Zoning Review Section comments were addressed. 1. COMMENT: Engineering has reviewed the building plans but cannot approve at this time. The DP Grading Plan (DP17-0093) must be reviewed and approved prior to approval of the building plans. 2. Engineering will review the building plans on the next submittal to assure that the building footprint is in compliance with the approved DP grading plan. If you have any questions about this transmittal, Contact Loren Makus at (520) 837-4927 or by email loren.makus@tucsonaz.gov |
| 06/07/2017 | MARTIN BROWN | FIRE | REVIEW | Reqs Change | Per 2012 International Fire Code, a fire flow of 1750 GPM is required. Add note to plans indicating fire sprinklers will be installed, OR provide documentation of a flow test performed by a licensed fire sprinkler contractor indicating closest hydrant is capable of providing 1750 GPM @ 20 psi. |