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Permit Number: T19CM05416
Parcel: 115024880

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO

Permit Number - T19CM05416
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
05/06/2020 LOREN MAKUS ENGINEERING REVIEW Approved
05/12/2020 ANDREW CONNOR NPPO REVIEW Passed
05/15/2020 STEVE SHIELDS ZONING REVIEW Approved
05/19/2020 KEN VAN KARSEN BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL REVIEW Reqs Change T19CM05416
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 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 2018 International Residential Code and 2018 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:

The City of Tucson adopted the 2018 IRC with amendments on 1/1/2019. Show the current code reference on the plans.

GENERAL COMMENTS:

1. 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.
2. 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. When the clothes washer is not near an exterior wall show a gray water bathing fixture drain looped 3’ beyond an exterior wall below grade before connection to the building drain. See details at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/pdsd/codes-ordinances/Grey_Water_Options_FINAL_.pdf
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 .
a. Show a minimum 300 SF clear solar-ready zone on a roof or framing plan, T103.3. Model plans should show four typical south facing roof surfaces.
b. Label a double breaker space for future Photo Voltaic on the panel schedule opposite end from the main/supply side, T103.9.

FLOOR PLANS:

1. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation change at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1.

STRUCTURAL PLANS:

1. Identify each wall line needed for enclosing a complete rectangle with sides no greater than 60’, Figure R602.10.1.1.
2. Show any added interior braced wall panels with foundation anchor bolt connection to bottom plates, R602.10.8.3 and R403.1.6.

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, R806.5. Show a roof design with insulation types and minimum thickness for meeting the condensation control requirement and the minimum total insulation value of R-38.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Provide (an HVAC system with) whole-house mechanical ventilation, or controlled exhaust with a calculated airflow rate, R303.4; N1103.6 & M1505.4. Show the system and appropriate flow rate setting on the plans.
2. Gas fired appliances located in a bedroom, bathroom or storage closet requires a sealed (combustion air) enclosure, M2406.2. Notate this requirement on sheet M1.1.

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE:

1. Energy Certificate: (Mandatory) place near the indoor furnace or in utility room, N1101.14. Add notation to plans.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Ken Van Karsen
(520) 837-4912
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review