Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO
Permit Number - T20CM09210
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2021 | ANDREW CONNOR | NPPO | REVIEW | Passed | |
| 01/26/2021 | KEN VAN KARSEN | BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL | REVIEW | Reqs Change | T20CM09210 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 COMMENTS: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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 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. SECTIONS - DETAILS: 1. An attic space requires a calculation for showing the attic ventilation opening size using 1 to 150 of attic area in compliance with R806.2. Provide appropriate upper and lower space vents when applying the reduced area calculation. Account for the existing attic space if removing or blocking existing vents. 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. Update note #7. 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. ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. Smoke alarms are required outside each separate sleeping area, R314.3.2. Show a smoke alarm in each bedroom and outside in the immediate vicinity. 2. Clothes Washer and Dishwasher GFCI: receptacles require readily accessible protection typically from an upstream device, E3902.9 & 10. Add notation to plans. 3. 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. 4. Specify high-efficacy lamps for at least 90% of all lighting fixtures, N1104.1. Update note #12. 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 |
| 02/03/2021 | NMARTEL1 | ZONING | REVIEW | Reqs Change | CDRC Transmittal Nicholas Martell. Planner T20CM09210 The following comments are relative to an application for Architectural Documentation prior to demolition of historic buildings (UDC 3.12.1) The Pima County Assesor's effective contruction date for your building is 1940. The actual construction date might be earlier. Buildings, portions of buildings 50 years of age or older must be architecturally documented prior to demolition. Documentation will be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Office before permit may be issued. Demolition (Historic and Older Structures) Application and Information may be downloaded (PDF) at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd/all-application-forms-submittal-requirements. Return completed documentation to PDSDHistoric@tucsonaz.gov. Applicant will may be contacted within 5 working days if additional materials are required for review. If you have any questions about this transmittal, contact me at Nicholas.Martell@tucsonaz.gov |
| 12/30/2020 | DTRAMME1 | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Passed |