Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO
Permit Number - T21CM00783
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2021 | STEVE SHIELDS | ZONING | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 02/03/2021 | PCAMARE1 | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Passed | |
| 02/03/2021 | SSHIELD1 | NPPO | REVIEW | Passed | |
| 02/22/2021 | KEN VAN KARSEN | BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL | REVIEW | Reqs Change | T21CM00783 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. FLOOR PLANS: 1. Roof projections extending into the 3-foot fire separation distance require not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction on the underside. Provide notation for compliance with R302.1 (City of Tucson Amended) for the altered roof overhang. An unprotected overhang may not extend closer than 24” from the property line. 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. 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. Tucson Water Department limits 5/8" water meters to a maximum of 11 IRC fixture units or 15 gallons per minute. Show a ¾" water meter upgrade. 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. 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. Show or notate a disconnect means or a locking breaker for the water heater, E4101.5. 2. 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. 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 |