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Permit Number: T22CM01952
Parcel: 133073430

Review Status: Completed

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

Permit Number - T22CM01952
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL - BLDG/ZONING/ENGINE/NPPO
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
04/12/2022 STEVE SHIELDS ZONING REVIEW Reqs Change PDSD TRANSMITTAL

FROM: PDSD Zoning Review

PROJECT: T22CM01952
1996 N Corte El Rancho Merlita – RX-2
New SFR (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: March 24, 2022

This site is located in the RX-2 zone (UDC 4.7.7), a single family residence is an allowed use in the zone (Table 4.8-1)

1. Per Rezoning C9-04-06 Condition 8 on tentative plat, S04-107, El Rancho Merlita Lots 1-16, “ALL NEW STRUCTURES SHALL BE SETBACK AN AVERAGE OF 90 FEET FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE, AND A MINIMUM OF 25 FEET FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE”. Clearly show that the proposed SFR is setback a minimum of 25’ from the east property line.

If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact Zone1.desk@tucsonaz.gov.
04/12/2022 SSHIELD1 ENGINEERING REVIEW Passed
04/12/2022 IMONSHI1 NPPO REVIEW Passed
04/12/2022 KEN VAN KARSEN BUILDING-RESIDENTIAL REVIEW Reqs Change T22CM01952
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 COMMENTS (for dwelling with kitchen):

1. A dwelling unit (living space with kitchen) providing complete independent living facilities requires compliance with design ordinances for handicap, photo-voltaic, gray water and EV charging preparations. Design Ordinances adopted by the City of Tucson.
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 space location.
3. 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/pdsd/water-energy-conservation
4. 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.

PLANS:

1. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation changes at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1. Include the threshold condition at the vehicle doorway or an exterior hinged door when the garage is used for the accessible route. Update sheet A1.1.
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. Update sheet A2.

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. Update Keynote #3 sheet A4; Unvented Roof detail sheet A5; and details #1, 3, 5 & 8 sheet D1.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Show gas pipe sizes in compliance with connected demand, G2413.3 & Table G2413.4(1). Update the ¾” branch size for the FAU #2 & WH #2 150,000 BTU demand on sheet P2.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Show the 100 AMP sub panel breaker on the Panel A panel schedule.
2. 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” and locate the receptacle at a parking area, N1104.2.1. Include the Electric Vehicle load entry (typically 7680 watts) in the electrical load calculations (continuous demand) like the HVAC entry, N1104.2.2.

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.

Please contact the plans reviewer if you have any questions:
Ken Van Karsen
(520) 837-4912 PDSD-Residential@tucsonaz.gov
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review
04/18/2022 JPEELDA1 FIRE REVIEW Reqs Change Your house is 3,851 sq ft under the roof and requires a fire flow of 1,750 GPM for 2 hours. Unfortunately, you only have 1 hydrant designed at 1,000 GPM for 2 hours within 600 feet of your entire house. You shall install fire sprinklers. Plans shall have a note: Fire sprinklers shall be installed and a permit obtained from TFD. You will also need to speak to Tucson Water about upsizing your meter to accommodate the fire sprinkler system.

Questions:
Jennifer Peel-Davis
Jennifer.Peel-Davis@Tucsonaz.gov
520-837-7033
Fire Plans Examiner