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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: T21CM00231
Parcel: 12212301C

Review Status: Completed

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

Permit Number - T21CM00231
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
01/27/2021 ANDREW CONNOR NPPO REVIEW Passed
02/03/2021 KEN VAN KARSEN BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL REVIEW Reqs Change T21CM00231
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

Each dwelling unit building requires a street address and a separate permit, R319. Indicate building address and unit numbers for all 4 dwellings on the site plan.

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. 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.

FOUNDATION PLANS:

1. Show interior braced wall panels with foundation anchor bolt connection to bottom plates, R602.10.8.3 and R403.1.6.

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.
2. Individual dwelling units in duplexes must be separated by 1-hour fire-resistance rated assemblies from floor to bottom of roof sheathing, R302.3. Update keynote #10/A5 showing 5/8” Type ‘X’.

STRUCTURAL PLANS:

1. Identify each wall line needed for enclosing a complete rectangle with sides no greater than 60’, Figure R602.10.1.1. A duplex usually has braced wall panels at the separating wall line when each unit is less than 60’ in dimension.
2. Show interior braced wall panels with foundation anchor bolt connection to bottom plates, R602.10.8.3 and R403.1.6, and roof connections, R602.10.8.2 compliant.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. A vented 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.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Show an individual accessible (exterior) water supply shut off for each dwelling unit, P2903.9.1.

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. 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. Clothes Washer and Dishwasher GFCI: receptacles require readily accessible protection typically from an upstream device, E3902.9 & 10. Add notation to plans.
2. Eliminate confusion for E3902.16 compliance. Update the AFCI notation only appearing at bedroom receptacle symbols as this feature is required throughout the dwelling as indicated at note #30.
3. Show or notate a disconnect means or a locking breaker for the water heater, E4101.5.
4. Specify high-efficacy lamps for at least 90% of all lighting fixtures, N1104.1. Update note #33.

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.

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
02/04/2021 STEVE SHIELDS ZONING REVIEW Reqs Change PDSD TRANSMITTAL

FROM: PDSD Zoning Review

PROJECT: T21CM00231
1641 N Belvedere Av
2 New Duplexes
Residential (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: February 4, 2021

This site is located in the R-2 zone (UDC 4.7.9). A single-family residence (SFR) is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2). See Use-Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.5 - 9.

1. Although the proposed 2 duplexes are an allowed use in the R-2 zone as the proposed use is considered a nonresidential use a Development Package, commercial site plan, is required. Submit a Development Package that meets the requirements of Administrative Manual,(AM) 2-06. AM 2-06 can be found at: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1

If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact Elisa Hamblin at Elisa.Hamblin @tucsonaz.gov or (520) 837-4966
03/08/2021 SBLOOD1 ENGINEERING REVIEW Reqs Change Project: (T21CM00231)
Address: (1641 N BELVEDERE AV)
This project is within a mapped flood hazard area and requires a Floodplain Use Permit (FUP.)
Please start a new FUP at our permit application web page: https://docs.tucsonaz.gov/Forms/tucsonpermitapp.
Instructions:
1. Is this for a new or existing activity application? - Please select New Application.

2. Submission Type - Select Floodplain Use Permit.

3. Project Name - Enter a name for your project.

4. Select Street Name from the list. You can type the first two letters or number to get closer to your choice in the list. Then select the rest of the address in the boxes provided.

5. Type of Permit - Select Commercial or Residential (Residential is for work on single family residences and duplexes.)

6. Complete the Applicant Info. (Note APA# is for applicants with an advance payment account. Leave blank is you do not have an APA account.

7. Complete the Contractor, Owner and Architect/Engineer sections as applicable.

8. Supporting Documentation Upload - Provide a complete cost estimate for the project. You may also provide additional documents you think will be helpful.

9. Sign the application and submit.

10. You will be given an activity number for your submittal. Please copy and send this number back to us so we can continue the review.

Stephen Blood
(520) 837-4958
Stephen.blood@tucsonaz.gov