Department of Building and Safety 73510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 776-6420 / Fax (760) 776-6382
PROJECT ADDRESS: 616 Indian Cove APN#: 771-470-009 PROJECT #: 14-62826 Plan Location: FC-13
July 15, 2014
The construction plans and supporting documentation has been reviewed. Additional clarifications and/or corrections are required before the issuance of your building permit.
Please incorporate all revisions within a complete plan set (two (2) sets minimum) for the final approval.
Submit all revised documents, along with this Plan Check Correction List, identifying the sheet number and/or detail of each corrected plan check item.
Plans will not be accepted unless these items are completed.
In the event a project requires two or more supplemental plan reviews, a plan review fee of $168.00 per hour (with one-half hour minimum) will be collected from the applicant.
This correction list does not sanction the violation of any federal or state law, county or city ordinance, nor any section of the 2013 California Model Codes.
For clarification of any correction item, or if there is any additional information you may need, please do not hesitate in contacting me @ (760) 776-6420 or email at jfinley@cityofpalmdesert.org
Sincerely,
Jason K. Finley Supervising Plans Examiner
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To Building Dept. (Received): To Applicant (Returned): Two (2) sets of revised/corrected plans One (1) Red-lined reviewed plans One (1) set of red-lined plans Applicant Correction List Two (2) Structural Packet One (1) Structural Packet Two (2) Title 24 Energy Packet One (1) Title 24 Energy Packet Correction List w/ Notes Planning Dept. Approval Public Works Engineering Approval Home Owners Association Approval
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS AND PROVIDE A RESPONSE:
If other City Departments are reviewing your plans concurrently; it is your responsibility to ensure that any plan check comments by those departments are resolved prior to permit issuance.
Planning Department
Provide Planning Department approval for this project. Please contact the Planning Department directly to coordinate all necessary approval(s).
School Fees (Informational)
Provide proof of payment of school fees. While not required for re-submittal, this administrative item must be addressed prior to issuance of building permit.
Note: For questions regarding applicable school fees, please contact either:
Desert Sands Unified School District: (760) 771-8515 http://web1.dsusd.k12.ca.us/BusinessServices/Facilities/Pages/DeveloperFees.aspx
Public Works - Engineering
Provide Public Works Department approval for this Project. Please contact the Public Works Department directly to coordinate.
Administrative Requirements Page 3 of 9
i. Building Energy Analysis Report (T24)
a) Reconcile the number of water heaters with the plan set (2 vs. 3).
b) Reconcile the number of HVAC systems with the plan set (5 vs. 6).
c) A North Arrow has been required for the floor plans to evaluate azimuth. Evaluate and correct, if necessary.
ii. Sheet T1 (Title / Cover Sheet)
Revise and provide a complete 2013 California Green Building Plan consisting of:
Provide a City of Palm Desert Cal Green Mandatory Measure Checklist within the plan set. Complete the sheet number/comment portion. (On the Citys website)
Provide a City of Palm Desert Construction Waste Management Application and the time of permit issuance. (on the Citys website)
iii. Sheet 2 (Site Plan)
a) See redlined comments for identification of structures and elements.
iv. Sheet 3 (General Notes)
a) Revise Cal Green notes. (See comment from #1)
Building Department
Provide on each sheet of resubmitted Plans and cover sheet of bound Calculations the preparers name and telephone number and wet-signature. If the preparer is a licensed architect or engineer, all documents prepared by that licensed individual shall also bear his/her stamp as prescribed by California Business and Professions Code 5536. Please ensure re-submitted documents are stamped and wet signed by the licensed professional.
Note: Please ensure resubmitted documents are stamped and wet signed by the licensed preparer as prescribed by California Business and Professions Code 5536. Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical contractor shall sign the portions of plans for designing work which they have contracted or offered to perform. (B&P 5537.2)
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v. Sheet 4 (Overall Floor Plan)
a) Reconcile and update all uniform model code references. Reconcile all non- structural CBC references with CRC.
b) Wall Legend. Revise wall legend with plan does not match (unidentifiable)(Consistent throughout plan)
c) Reconcile Area Summary (Consistent throughout plan)
d) Plan Clarity. Due to filtering and font size, several areas are illegible. Minimum lettering size of 3/32 (10 pt.)
e) Provide a North Arrow for orientation and azimuth evaluation.
vi. Sheet 7 (Floor Plan A)
a) Reconcile and update all uniform model code references. Reconcile all non- structural CBC references with CRC.
b) Plan Clarity. Due to filtering and font size, several areas are illegible. Minimum lettering size of 3/32 (10 pt.)
c) Provide a North Arrow for orientation and azimuth.
d) Identify and demonstrate the area adjacent to the Media Room. This area appears to have retaining and a proper evaluation of drainage, water proofing, or egress need to be evaluated.
e) The Media Room is a habitable room that must comply with the following:
1. Provide a natural light source within all habitable rooms of not less than eight percent (8%) of the floor area. (CRC R303.1)
Exception 2: Where emergency escape and rescue openings are not required, provide artificial light capable of producing an average illumination of 6 foot-candles (65 lux) over the area of the room at a height of 30 inches above the floor level.
2. Provide natural ventilation within all habitable rooms by means of an opening (windows, doors, louvers, etc.) to the outdoor air of not less than four percent (4%) of the floor area. (CRC R303.1)
Exception 1: Where emergency escape and rescue openings are not required, and whole-house mechanical ventilation is installed per the California Mechanical Code, the glazing is not required to be openable. (Modified for 2013)
vii. Sheet 8 (Floor Plan B) Page 5 of 9
a) Reconcile and update all uniform model code references. Reconcile all non- structural CBC references with CRC.
b) Plan Clarity. Due to filtering and font size, several areas are illegible. Minimum lettering size of 3/32 (10 pt.)
c) Provide a North Arrow for orientation and azimuth.
d) Garage 2. Clarify the mechanical are solid and that combustion air is being provided.
e) All fireplaces must:
1. Comply with the 2013 Cal Green Code. Identify and demonstrate. 2. Provide manufacturers specifications. 3. Provide within the plan set, all required construction details.
viii. Sheet 9 and 10 (Ceiling Plan A and B)
a) Provide a construction detail for all soffit framing.
ix. Sheet 14 and 15 (Building Sections)
a) Identify within these sheets the R-value of all insulation.
x. Sheet 16 (Roof Plan)
a) Provide a note requiring radiant barrier.
b) Reconcile and update all CBC and ICBO references.
xi. Sheet 17 and 18 (Plumbing Plan)
a) Reconcile and update all uniform plumbing and Rancho Mirage references.
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xii. Sheet 19 (Electrical Plan A)
a) Single Line Diagram:
1. The electrical designer or contractor (as specified on the plans) is required to verify and sign the load calculation in plan check, not after permit issuance.
2. Electrical distribution. A review of the SLD reveals a number of proposed subpanels for a 600A system. Provided that each panel is not undersized or at capacity, the number of possible amperages exceed the rating of the service panel. Reconcile.
3. Intersystem Bond. Identify the Intersystem Bonding Termination and demonstrate compliance with California Electrical 250.94 (1) through (6).
Informational item: Locate intersystem bonding termination point at one of the following: Meter socket enclosure, service equipment enclosure or grounding electrode conductor
b) Load Calculations. Include the following:
1. Electric charging station 2. Whirlpool bathtub.
c) Plan Clarity. Due to filtering and font size, several areas are illegible. Minimum lettering size of 3/32 (10 pt.)
d) Identify and show all subpanels.
xiii. Sheet 20 (Electrical Plan B)
a) Plan Clarity. Due to filtering and font size, several areas are illegible. Minimum lettering size of 3/32 (10 pt.)
b) Identify and show all subpanels.
c) Whirlpool Bathtub( Hydro-massage Bathtubs):
Hydro-massage bathtubs and their associated electrical components shall be require the following: (CEC 680.71)
(1) On an individual branch circuit(s) and protected by a readily accessible groundfault circuit interrupter. (CEC 680.71)
(2) All 125v, single phase receptacles not exceeding 30A and located within 6 feet measured horizontally of the inside walls of the tub shall be protected by GFCI. (CEC 680.71)
(3) Light fixtures, switches, receptacles, and other electrical equipment located in the same Page 7 of 9
room, and not directly associated with the tub shall be installed per Articles 1 through 4 in this Code covering the installation of equipment within a bathroom. (CEC 680.72)
(4) All Hydro-massage bathtub electrical equipment shall be accessible without damaging the building structure or building finish. Where the hydro-massage tub is a cord-and-plug connected with a supply receptacle accessible only through a service access opening, the receptacles shall be installed so that its face is within direct view and not more than 1 foot of the opening. (CEC 680.73)
(5) All metal piping systems and all grounded metal parts in contact with the circulating water shall be bonded together using a solid copper bonding jumper, insulated, covered, or bare, not smaller than 8AWG. (CEC 680.74)
(6) Provide U.L. or I.A.P.M.O. listing for hydro-massage bathtub.
i. Sheet S1.10 (Foundation Plan)
a) Review and reconcile the following shear walls:
1. SW 5 and 5.1 Identify HDs
2. SW 6 Identify and provide a calc.
3. SW 9 (19) Identify HDs
4. SW 10 and 10.1 Reconcile SW type.
5. SW 15 SSW 24X10 vs. SSW 24X8. Reconcile.
6. SW17 (20.5) Clarify hold downs.
7. SW 22 (8) Identify and provide a calc.
8. SW D.1 Identify HDs
9. SW E (24) Identify HDs
10. SW F.1 (27) Identity HDs
11. SW H, J, and K - Identify HDs Structurals
Provide on each sheet of resubmitted Plans and cover sheet of bound Calculations the preparers name and telephone number and wet-signature. If the preparer is a licensed architect or engineer, all documents prepared by that licensed individual shall also bear his/her stamp as prescribed by California Business and Professions Code 5536. Please ensure re-submitted documents are stamped and wet signed by the licensed professional.
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12. SW H and H.1 (All Walls) Clarify HDs for each wall.
13. SW L (21-6) Reconcile HDs
14. SW L (16-3) Reconcile HDs
15. SW M (5) Reconcile HDs
16. SW M (20) Reconcile HDs
ii. Sheet S1.11 (Partial Foundation Plan)
a) Review and reconcile the following shear walls:
1. SW 5 and 5.1 Identify HDs
2. SW 6 Identify and provide a calc.
3. SW 9 (19) Identify HDs
4. SW 22 (8) Identify and provide a calc.
5. SW D.1 Identify HDs
6. SW F.1 (27) Identity HDs
iii. Sheet S1.12 (Partial Foundation Plan)
a) Review and reconcile the following shear walls:
1. SW 10 and 10.1 Reconcile SW type.
2. SW E (24) Identify HDs
3. SW H - Identify HDs. See red lines on plan for clarity.
4. SW J Identify HDs
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iv. Sheet S1.13 (Partial Foundation Plan)
a) Please review and reconcile the following shear walls:
1. SW 10 and 10.1 Reconcile SW type.
2. SW J Identify HDs
v. Sheet S1.14 (Partial Foundation Plan)
a) Review and reconcile the following shear walls:
1. SW 5 and 5.1 Identify HDs
2. SW 9 (19) Identify HDs
3. SW 10 and 10.2 reconcile SW type.
4. SW 15 SSW 24X10 vs. SSW24X8. Reconcile.
5. SW17 (20.5) Clarify hold downs.
6. SW D.1 Identify HDs
7. SW E (24) Identify HDs
8. SW F.1 (27) Identify HDs
9. SW H.1 (All Walls) Clarify HDs for each wall.
10. SW H, J, and K Identity HDs
11. SW L (21-6) Reconcile HDs
12. SW L (16-3) Reconcile HDs
13. SW M (5) Reconcile HDs
14. SW M (20) Reconcile HDs
iii. Roof Framing (Upper and Lower) a) Incorporate all shear wall identification corrections into framing plans.
iv. Structural Calculations a) Update the structural calcs referencing 2009 IBC/CDC 2010.
END CORRECTION LIST As further information is provided and reviewed, additional corrections may be required.