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Permit Number: T21CM06911
Parcel: 119041150

Review Status: Completed

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

Permit Number - T21CM06911
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
09/22/2021 STEVE SHIELDS ZONING REVIEW Approved
09/22/2021 KEN VAN KARSEN BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL REVIEW Reqs Change T21CM06911
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS

Plan review for the above referenced structure has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. For facilitating 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 updates; revisions are processed if changes occur after the permit is issued.

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:

Each dwelling unit with kitchen requires a separate Pima County assigned street address, R319. Show all dwelling addresses on the site plan.

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

GENERAL COMMENTS:

1. 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.
2. 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. Update breaker location.
3. Show compliance with the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Ordinance adopted by the City of Tucson Ordinance #11844 on 6/22/2021. Include a 40 ampere 240 volt dedicated branch circuit with a NEMA 14-50R receptacle for charging an electric vehicle at a proposed parking space.
4. Clarify the sharpness of notation. The plans require updated legibility.

SITE PLAN:

1. Indicate the location of buildings, utility meters and gas, water, electric and sewer or septic lines from property line to building, R106.1.1. Show the utility point of connection for the proposed dwelling.

PLANS:

1. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation changes at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1. Include the threshold condition at the vehicle doorway or an exterior hinged door when the garage is used for the accessible route.
2. Provide manufacturer’s calculations and data for pre-engineered trusses dated and wet-sealed by an engineer who is registered in Arizona, or notate the requirement for deferred submittal, R106.1.
3. Provide a complete roof framing plan showing existing beam and rafter sized with appropriate load carrying capacity for the added components, R801.2.
4. Provide a header schedule and show opening sizes supporting new roof consistent with Table 502.5(1) & R602.7(1).

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. Account for the existing attic space if removing or blocking existing vents.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Tucson Water Department limits flow rates for each water meter size in compliance with P2903.7. Show an appropriate yard pipe bypassing the existing dwelling and an upgraded water meter size.
2. Show an individual accessible water supply shut off for each dwelling unit, P2903.9.1.
3. Show combination drain/vent pipe sized with acceptable number of fixture units, P3111.3. Show a 3” drain between the building cleanout and the water closet P-2.

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 under 1501 SF requires a 45 CFM continuous setting.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. TEP usually requires the service panel on the property at the closest building to the service transformer.
2. Show service meter on a Riser Diagram for the dwelling and detached building with a single drop from the utility. A feeder is required between buildings, NEC 225.30 and E3403.
3. Provide the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment 40 ampere 240 volt dedicated branch circuit with a NEMA 14-50R receptacle and label the circuit “EV Ready”, N1104.2.1. Include the Electric Vehicle load entry (typically 7680 watts) in the electrical load calculations (continuous demand), N1104.2.2.
4. Clothes Washer and Dishwasher GFCI: receptacles require readily accessible protection typically from an upstream device, E3902.9 & 10. Update the panel schedule.
5. Specify high-efficacy lamps for at least 90% of all lighting fixtures, N1104.1.

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
09/22/2021 SSHIELD1 ENGINEERING REVIEW Passed
09/28/2021 ARUIZ1 PIMA COUNTY - ADDRESSING PIMA COUNTY - ADDRESSING Needs Review A second dwelling on the property will requires a separate address. Contact Pima County Addressing at 520-724-9000.