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Permit Number: T20CM05591
Parcel: 10602202A

Review Status: Completed

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

Permit Number - T20CM05591
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
08/30/2020 LOREN MAKUS ENGINEERING REVIEW Passed
08/31/2020 ANDREW CONNOR NPPO REVIEW Passed
09/01/2020 KEN VAN KARSEN BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL REVIEW Reqs Change T20CM05591
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:

A new dwelling unit (includes a kitchen) requires collection of development impact fee when the building permit is processed, City of Tucson Ordinance #11203.

Each dwelling unit building requires a separate street address, R319. Show an existing kitchen removal, or provide a new dwelling address. Show an address for each dwelling on the site plan.

GENERAL COMMENTS:

1. Show compliance with the Inclusive Home Design Ordinance adopted by the City of Tucson Ordinance #10463 on 10/16/2007. Notate accessible route, minimum door width, changes in floor elevation, door hardware, electrical outlet reach range, grab bar reinforcement, etc.
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 .
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.
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. The ordinance revision now requires a gray drain line discharge from one fixture for a one story dwelling. Additional gray fixture drains are optional. Show a second clothes washer standpipe plumbed to an exterior wall above grade when feasible, or a 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

SITE PLAN:

1. Indicate the location of buildings, utility meters and gas, water, electric and sewer lines from property line to building, R106.1.1. Show a new gas and electrical service for the new dwelling unit.

FLOOR PLANS:

1. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation change at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1. Include the threshold condition at the vehicle doorway or an exterior hinged door when the garage is used for the accessible route.
2. Individual dwelling units in duplexes must be separated by a one-hour fire rated wall from floor to bottom of roof sheathing without opening other than limited utility penetrations, R302.4.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Provide heating facilities in all habitable rooms, R303.9.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Provide an Electrical service utility plan coordinated with Tucson Electric Power.
2. Provide a panelboard clear working space of 30”wide x 36”deep, E3405.2.
3. Specify high-efficacy lamps for at least 90% of all lighting fixtures, N1104.1.

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 “R” values of insulation and 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
09/04/2020 NICHOLAS ROSS ZONING REVIEW Reqs Change A site plan with an accurate depiction of the property lines and setbacks must be submitted for Zoning to complete review.