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Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO
Permit Number - T20CM08620
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2021 | ANDREW CONNOR | NPPO | REVIEW | Passed | |
| 01/13/2021 | DTRAMME1 | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Passed | |
| 01/13/2021 | KEN VAN KARSEN | BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL | REVIEW | Reqs Change | T20CM08620 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: Consolidate pages of construction plans into a single .PDF file as prescribed at the PDSD web site. https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd/online-permits GENERAL COMMENTS: 1. Limit all code references to those recognized by the City of Tucson. Adopted 2018 codes are listed at the Planning & Development Services web site. 2. A dwelling unit providing complete independent living facilities requires compliance with design ordinances for handicap, solar water, photo-voltaic and gray water preparations. Design Ordinances adopted by the City of Tucson. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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 SITE PLAN: 1. Indicate the location and size of buildings, utility meters and gas, water, electric and sewer or septic lines from property line to building, R106.1.1. Include the electrical service with indication of overhead or underground. FLOOR PLANS: 1. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation changes at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1. Include all threshold conditions for a route from the exterior into the living space. PLUMBING PLANS: 1. Show hot water pipe with minimum R-3 insulation, N1103.4.2. Show compliance with the maximum length of hot water piping shall not exceed 50’, IPC607.2. 2. Show an individual accessible water supply shut off for each dwelling unit, P2903.9.1. 3. Provide 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. 4. Show a vent for the kitchen sink, P3114. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Provide (an HVAC system with fresh air intake) 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. A two or three bedroom dwelling of 1501 – 3000 SF requires a 60 CFM continuous setting. 2. Show supply ducts with minimum R-8 insulation (includes vented attics) except when completely located inside the thermal envelope, N1103.3.1. 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. 4. Show dryer vent size and location for venting to exterior, M1501. 5. Show bathroom (without a window) exhaust fan locations with minimum 50 CFM rating and duct to the exterior, R303.3 and M1505. ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. 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. 2. Provide an electrical riser diagram, E3403. Notate the grounding and bonding method, E3607. 3. Designate the circuit number at the location of each light fixture, receptacle, appliance and equipment disconnect switch, E3404.12. 4. Provide a panel schedule showing panel size, circuit numbers, ampacity, wire size and general description, E3404.13 & E3706.2. Provide a panel schedule showing wire size of each circuit or notate the wire size for each protection rating, E3702.2. 5. Clothes Washer and Dishwasher GFCI: receptacles require readily accessible protection typically from an upstream device, E3902.9 & 10. Add notation to plans. 6. Protection of all interior 15A & 20A circuits serving outlet locations (except garage, kitchen, and bathrooms) including receptacles, lights and smoke detectors requires combination type arc-fault circuit interrupters, E3902.16. 7. Specify high-efficacy lamps for at least 90% of all lighting fixtures, N1104.1. OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE 1. 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. 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. Also, update ceiling insulation rating on sheet A4 or show overall compliance if using less than prescribed component values by providing a RES check calculation. 2. 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 |
| 01/21/2021 | NICHOLAS ROSS | ZONING | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 01/28/2021 | JPEELDA1 | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved |