CITY OF LOS ANGELES

LARUCP SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING/DUPLEX

PLAN CHECK LIST
PLAN CHECK NO.

PLAN CHECK EXPIRATION DATE:

18 months from submittal date

PCIS# (s): _____________________________ JOB ADDRESS:

APPLICANT

TEL. NO.

SQUARE FOOTAGE

USE ZONE

OCCUPANCY GROUP
REVIEWED BY: _________________

INITIAL VALUATION
FIRE ZONE

TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION

FLOOD ZONE
NO. OF STORIES

DATE: ______________ TEL. NO. : __________________

E-MAIL: _______________________@LADBS.LACITY.ORG

Website: LADBS.ORG

BUILDING SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT?

9 YES

9 NO

SPRINKLER USED IN LIEU OF ONE-HOUR CONSTRUCTION?

9 YES

9 NO

SPRINKLER USED FOR AREA INCREASE?

9 YES

9 NO

SPRINKLER USED FOR STORY INCREASE?

9 YES

9 NO

Your application for a permit, together with plans and specifications, has been examined and you are advised that the
issuance of a permit is withheld for the reasons hereinafter set forth. The approval of plans and specifications does not
permit the violation of any section of the Building Code, or other local ordinance or state law.
NOTE: Numbers in parenthesis refer to Code sections of the 2001 edition of the California Building Code, (T=Table),
Plumbing Code (P.C.), Mechanical Code (M.C.) or Fire Code (F.C.). N.D.S. refers to The National Design Specifications.
(*) Corrections used by the City of Los Angeles that may not be used by other municipalities.

Project applicants/representatives are advised to initiate the sign-off processes for the required
clearances, listed in the Clearance Summary Worksheet, as soon as possible. The time to obtain the signoff from some departments, i.e., Department of City Planning, may be time-consuming.
If you cannot comply with the plan check corrections circled under PLANNING & ZONING of this
correction sheet, and instead, wish to obtain a discretionary approval from the Department of City
Planning, please initiate the request for discretionary approval as soon as possible as the process may
be time-consuming due to the probable requirement of a public hearing.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Corrections with circled item numbers apply to this plan check.

Incorporate all comments as marked on checked set of plans and calculations and this corrections sheet. In the left hand
margin of the circled corrections, please indicate the sheet number and detail or note number on the plans where the
corrections are made. Once all the circled corrections and additional corrections have been addressed, contact the plan
check engineer to schedule a verification appointment to demonstrate compliance with all the corrections.
Bring the original checked set of plans and calculations along with this correction sheet to the verification appointment.
Do not schedule a verification until all corrections have been addressed.
Incomplete, indefinite or faded drawings or calculations will not be accepted.
The plan check engineer will only be available for conference and telephone calls between the hours of
on the following days:
. Appointments are recommended.

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Revise plans and provide notes to show compliance with the following attached handouts and supplemental
correction sheets checked ::

9 Energy

Structural Observation

9 16d -30d Shear Transfer

Hillside Seismic Design (slope >3:1)

9 Impact Hazard Glazing

Steel Frame Design

8.

A. APPLICATION AND PERMITS

Prior to issuance of building permit, obtain approval from:

1. Provide fully dimensioned plot plan to scale, in ink, or copied a). California Division of Occupational Safety and Health(CalOSHA) for (excavations exceeding 5-ft height where worker
to the application plot plan sheet provided. Show building lines,
easements, lot size, street center line, alley, parking spaces, and
descends) (Building over 3-storys or 35-ft height). 350 W.
location of all buildings. (Show type of construction, number of
4th St. Ste 850, Los Angeles, CA (213)576-7451 or 6150
stories and use of all buildings.) Must agree with plot plan shown
Van Nuys Bl, Rm 405, Van Nuys, CA (818)901-5403
on plans. 91.106.3.2.1, 91.106.4.3~
2. Provide complete and correct legal description ( Tract, Lot,
b). Los Angeles County Health Department for: (water well
Block, Grant Deed). Application must be rechecked prior to permit
construction/monitoring/destruction)
issuance.
3530 Wilshire Bl, 9th floor Los Angeles, CA (213)351-7352
3. Obtain proof of lot cut date prior to (
). (After
6851 Lennox Ave, 3rd floor, Van Nuys, CA (818)902-4470
6-1-46, comply to zone minimums.) (After 7-29-62, obtain city
planning approval) (prior to 7-1-67 R1 yds OK for RE15.)
6053 Bristol Parkway, 2nd floor, Culver City, CA (310)6658483
4. Projects valuation is $ (
check fee needs to be paid.

). Additional plan

122 W. 8th St. Rm 20-A, San Pedro, CA (310)519-6081

91.107.2

Admin HQ: 5050 Commerce Dr., Baldwin Park, CA

(626)430-5560
5. In order to issue a building permit to the agent of the property
owner, a notarized authorization letter by the owner enabling the
agent to pull the permit(s) must be presented. Instead, if the
permit is pulled by a licensed contractor or his/her agent, the c). Dept. of Conservation, Division of Oil and Gas (DOG) for
project on land with an abandoned oil well. 5816 Corporate
following information is required per P/GI 2001-01:
Ave., Room 200, Cypress, CA (714)816-6847.
a) Certificate of Workers Compensation Insurance made out
9. A separate permit is required for (grading) (demolition)
to the Contractors State License Board.
(retaining walls) (swimming pool) (
) 91.106.1
b) Copy of City of LA business tax registration certificate or
10. Affidavit required for (
). The
a newly paid receipt for one.
affidavit must be approved by the Department of Building and
c) Copy of contractors state license or pocket ID.
Safety prior to recording.
d) Notarized letter of authorization for agents of contractor.
11. Provide copies of the following documents which appear
6. See the clearance summary worksheet for clearances on this parcel: (
)
For
information
on
how
to
obtain
copies
of
affidavits,
required from other agencies. Project applicants/

representatives are advised to initiate the sign-off please call Building and Safety Records Section, Metro
office (213) 482-6899 or Van Nuys Office (818) 374-4390.
processes for these clearances as soon as possible. The For all other City Planning documents contact the
time to obtain the sign-off from some departments, Department of City Planning at (213) 978-1259, or fax
i.e., Department of City Planning, may be time- request to (213) 978-1263. Additional corrections and/ or
consuming. Read the comments attached to the clearances may follow upon review of the documents.
clearance, if any, as they often contain important and B. PLANS.
useful information.
1. Two sets of plans and one set of calculations will be
required when permit is issued per 91.106.3.2.2 & 91.106.3.3.
7. Call (
) ___________ for information on obtaining the
Plans shall be:
required clearance for ______________ Specific Plan,
a) Quality blue or black line drawings with uniform and
_______________ HPOZ, ______________ CDO, and
light background color.
_______________ POD. Not all projects can be cleared the
same day and an appointment may be necessary.
b) Max. 36" x 48" size with minimum 1/8" lettering size
c) Sticky back details must produce prints without
contrasting shades of background color.
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Provide the following with each set of plans:

6.

A(

) car garage or carport is required 12.21A4(a).

Topography survey map

Foundation Plan

Floor Plan

Two Elevations~

7. Provide (
) paved parking spaces. A minimum of
one space per dwelling unit shall be a standard stall.
12.21A4(a), 5(c).

8. Maximum driveway slope shall not exceed 20%. [Grade

details and transition slopes required where slope exceeds
12%. Maximum driveway cross slope is 10%. Maximum slope
9 Structural Details
within parking area is 5%. 12.21A5(g), Information Bulletin#
3. The address of the building and the name and address of the P/ZC 2001-01 ( see LADBS.ORG )
owner(s) and person(s) preparing the plans are required on the
9. In A & R zones Parking is not permitted in the required front
first sheet of the plans.
106.3.3.1
yard and a 5' side yard along the side street lot line of a corner
4. Show elevations for all floors, top of roof, natural and finish lot.12.21A6(a).
grade around perimeter of building (and top point of building.)
10. Automobiles are not permitted to back onto a public street
Survey map must be signed by a licensed Surveyor or Civil
or sidewalk.* 12.21A5(i)1. *Except for local Streets.
Engineer.
106.4.3.3
11. Parking Aisle: Revise plans to provide additional back
5. Incorporate all comments as marked on checked set of plans
up space at garage. 12.21A5(b).
and calculations and this correction sheet. Return originally
12. Walls: Parking and turning areas within 15' of property line
checked plans & calculations with corrected plans.
must be enclosed by 5' 9" high solid wall. 12.21A6(d), (e), (f).
6. Void or delete all plans, details and notes that do not pertain
13. Maintain minimum 10' separation between dwelling and
to this project.
accessory building. 12.21C5(d).
7. Show the legal description, building area, occupancy
) passageway is required from the street to
group(s), use(s), type of construction, number of story(s), fire 14. A (
zone, lot size, lot area and height on the first sheet or title each dwelling unit and guest room. 12.21C2(b)
sheet of plans.

8.

Construction Section

Grading Details~

A supplemental plan check and permit with the applicable 15. Maximum eave projection of (
) inches allowed in
fees is required for deferred item(s) :
(
) provided the yard is not reduced
to less than 30".
12.22C20(b)
9 Prefabricated stairs including handrails
9

16. Projection of (
) into the (
) yard/passageway (not permitted) (limited to
12.22C20.

Prefabricated roof and floor trusses

).

The engineer of record shall review the design of the deferred 17. Fences, planters, and retaining walls shall not exceed a
item(s) and verify their conformance with the intent of the height of (
) ft. above the natural ground level in required
original design.
(
) yard. 12.22C20(f).
C.

18. Provide 30" minimum clear access around main building(s)

and accessory living quarters. 12.22C20(l).~

PLANNING & ZONING

If you cannot comply with circled corrections in this section, and 19. Comply with the provisions of the Specific Plan
instead, wish to obtain a discretionary approval from the
(
).
Department of City Planning, please initiate the request for
20. Zoning Information File No. ZI (
) requires
discretionary approval as soon as possible as the process may be
(
).
time-consuming due to the probable requirement of a public
hearing.
21. A wet bar is permitted provided it has no more than 10 sq.
ft of counter surface area, and no hot water, garbage disposal,
220 v. electrical or gas outlet. ZA 90-0080(ZAI)
1. Basement constitutes a story. Any basement containing a
habitable room shall be considered a story for side yard, rear yard
and Height District purposes. 12.21C1(l), 12.21.1A8.
22. Accessory building is not permitted on front half of
2. Provide and dimension: (
rear yard as required for the (

) side yard; (
) Zone.

lot,except when located minimum 55-ft from the front line or

private garage located on sloping lot in accordance with
12.21C5(l).
12.21C5(b).

3. Provide (
) Front yard. But not less than prevailing.
Submit Block Plot showing setbacks from the front property line 23.Provide minimum 5-ft setback from rear property line (10'
) setback from side property
of all buildings on the same side of the street, to establish required from alley center line ) and (
line
for
accessory
building
containing
recreation room or
setback.
accessory living quarters. 12.21C5(e), (f), (g)
4. Building exceeds (
) height for A1, A2, R1, R2, RS
or RE zone. 12.21.1
5. Building exceeds (
)
h e i g h t p e r H i l l s i d e O r d . 24. No mezzanine is permitted within a recreation room.
(12.21A17(c) ) for Zone (
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25. For any lot within the Hillside ordinance, where the elevation 2.
Smoke detectors shall be provided as follows:
of the ground at a point 50 feet from the front lot line and
91.310.9.1.3,4
midway between the side lot lines is 33 feet or more higher
than the lowest point of the front lot line, no portion of a
a) In new construction smoke detectors shall receive their
building or structure within 20 feet of the front line shall exeed
primary power source from the building wiring and shall be
24 feet in height. The 24 feet maximum building and structure
equipped with battery back up and low battery signal. Smoke
height shall be measured from the elevation at the centerline
or midpoint of the street on which the lot fronts.
12.21A17(c)(4)
detectors shall be located in each sleeping room & hallway or
26. For any lot within the Hillside ordinance, Open unenclosed
area giving access to a sleeping room, and on each story and
stairways, porches, platforms and landing places not covered
basement for dwellings with more than one story.
by a roof or canopy shall not project or extend into the front
yard.
12.21A17 (a)(3)
b) In existing construction smoke detectors may be battery
27.

For any lot within the Hillside ordinance, balconies with 10

operated, installed in location as specified in a) above.
feet of vertical clearance beneath them may project or
extend no more than 30 inches into the required front yard. 3.
Provide smoke detectors at the top of common stairwells
12.21A17(a)(3)
serving two or more tenants. (Health and Safety Code 13113.7)
D.
ROOM-LIGHT, VENTILATION AND DIMENSIONS
4.
Add note Provide an approved spark arrester for the
1.
One room must be a min. of 120 sq. ft. in area. Other
habitable rooms, except kitchens, must be a min. of 70 sq. ft. chimney of a fireplace, stove, or barbecue. (L.A.M.C. 57.20.25
( 310.6.2) )
2.
Habitable rooms other than a kitchen shall not be less than
7' in any direction.
( 310.6.3)
3.
Required ceiling height is 7'-6" min., 7'-0" min. in kitchen, 5.
Add note Provide an alarm for doors to the dwelling that
halls and bathrooms.
( 310.6.1)
form a part of the pool enclosure. The alarm shall sound
4.
Provide natural light in (habitable rooms)
continuously for a min. of 30 seconds when the door is opened
(
)
It shall automatically reset and be equipped with a manual
by means of exterior wall openings with an area not less than
10% of floor area with a minimum of 10 sq ft.
1203.2 means to deactivate (for 15 secs. max.) for a single opening.
The deactivation switch shall be at least 54" above the floor.
5.
Provide natural ventilation in (habitable rooms) (bathrooms)
(
) by means of openable exterior wall P/BC 2001-14.
openings with an area not less than 5% of floor area with a
minimum of 5 sq ft. Mechanical ventilating systems may be
permitted.
1203.3
6.
Add note An approved Seismic gas shutoff valve will be
6. Provide a door and window schedule. Show type and size of
installed on the fuel gas line on the down stream side of the
each.
utility meter and be rigidly connected to the exterior of the
7. Under-floor ventilation shall be not less than 1/150 of under
floor area.
( 2306 ) building or structure containing the fuel gas piping. (Per
8. Attic ventilation of 1/150 of the area of ventilated space Ordinance 171,874-for work over $10,000.)
(approximately 10 sq. in. for each 10 sq. ft. of attic area) is
required.
( 1505.3 )
9.
Dimension on plans the 30" clear width for water closet 7.
compartment and 24 in. clearance in front of water closet for
(
) bathroom.
91.2904
E.

Add note Water heater must be strapped to wall.

Sec. 507.3, UPC

SPECIAL HAZARDS

1.
a.
b.

8.
Fire lane access is required. The entrance to the
Glazing in hazardous locations shall be tempered. dwelling is more than 150 ft. as measured from the edge of an
91.2406.4
improved street or approved fire lane along the normal entrance
Ingress and egress doors
roadway or walkway to the front door. Obtain clearance from
Panels in sliding or swinging doors
the Hydrants and Access Unit of the Fire Department in 221 N.

c.

Doors and enclosure for hot tub, bathtub, showers (Also Figueroa Street, Suite # 1500. (L.A.M.C. 7.09.03) A fire lane is
glazing in wall enclosing these compartments within 5' of
20' min. width, 15%max. Slope and has a std. turn around.
standing surface)

d.

If within 2' of vertical edge of closed door and within 5' of

standing surface

e.

In wall enclosing stairway landing

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14. Exterior stairs and exit balconies shall not project into
areas where protected openings are required. 91.1006.2.1

F.

EXITS AND STAIRWAYS.

1.

Provide emergency egress from sleeping rooms. Show

15. Second story with an occupant load of 10 or more (3000

details on plans. Min.- 24" clear ht, 20" clear width, 5.7 sq.ft. min. sq ft) requires at least two exits. 1004.2.3.2
area & 44" max to sill. 91.310.4
16. Third story larger than 500 sq ft requires at least two
exits 1004.232.
2.
Provide window wells (with fixed ladder) at emergency
17. Roof decks require at least two exits when they exceed
egress windows below grade. 91.310.4
500 sq ft and when they are higher than immediately above the
second story. 1004.2.3.2
3.
At least one exit doorway shall not be less than 3'-0" wide
18. Provide 2 exits from (
and 6'-8" high and shall be so mounted that the clear width of 32"
). 91.1004.2.3.2, T 10-A
is maintained. 91.1003.3.1.3a
19. Exits shall be separated by at least the maximum
4.
Add note The (
) door diagonal of the area served.. 91.1004.2.4
must open over a landing not more than 1" below the threshold. G. GARAGE.
Exception: Providing the door does not swing over the landing,
1.
The following are required for attached U-1 occupancy
landing shall be not more than 8" below the threshold.
garage
/ carport:
91.1003.3.1.6
9 a)Specify materials of one-hour fire-resistive
5.
Landing at a door shall have a length measured in the
construction on the garage side for walls and, when
direction of travel of no less than 36". 91.1003.3.1.7
supporting an upper floor, ceilings, posts and beam of
6.
Show the following stairway details:
garage. 302.4 and T 3-B
a). 7" (8") rise & min. 11" (9") run. 91.1003.3.3.3
b). Min. 6 ft 8 in. vertical
91.1003.3.3.4

headroom at tread nosing.

c). Min. (36") (44") clear width. 91.1003.3.3.2

d). Handrails 34"
91.1003.3.3.6

to

38"

high

above

b)Doors to be self closing, 1 3/8" solid wood slab

or 20 minute rated door assembly. 91.302.4.

2.
Garage shall not open directly into a room used for
sleeping purposes. 91.312.4

tread

nosing. 3.
The garage/carport floor surface shall be of
noncombustible or asphaltic paving materials. The minimum
e). Handgrip portion of handrail shall not be less than 1 1/4" thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the
nor more than 2" cross-sectional dimension having a ground shall not be less than 3-1/2 inches. 91.312.5
smooth surface with no sharp corners. 91.1003.3.3.6
4.
Exterior walls of a U-1 occupancy less than 3' from a
property
line must be one-hour construction without openings.
f). Handrail extensions of min. 12" beyond top and bottom
T 5-A
risers when serving more than one unit. 91.1003.3.3.6
U-1 Occupancy garage is limited to (1000) (3000) sq. ft.
g). Less than 4" clear spacing between intermediate rails. 5.
and one-story in height. 91.312.2.1, 91.312.2.2
91.509.3
7.
Enclosed useable space under interior stairs requires
one-hour fire-resistive construction
on enclosed side. H. CONSTRUCTION - GENERAL.
91.1003.3.3.9 (Such as 5/8" type X, Gyp. Brd.).
1..
Attic (with over 30" headroom) must have access opening
8.
Show stairway landing details.
(22" x 30" min). 91.1505.1
a) Landing dimension in the direction of travel must be no less 2.
Glass skylight shall comply with 91.2409. Plastic
than 36 inches. 91.1003.3.1.7
skylight shall comply with 91.2603.7.1.
b)

Swinging doors shall not swing over the top step. 3.

Provide veneer details. Show method of anchorage, size
91.1003.3.1.6
and spacing of anchors, and type of backing. 91.1403.6.4.2 -~
9.
Provide 36" high guardrails with less than 4" clear spacing 4.
A corrosion resistant weep screed is required below the
between intermediate rails. 91.509.2,3
stucco a minimum of 4" above earth or 2" above paved area.
10. Spiral stairway cannot be used as the required exit from 91.2506.5
areas exceeding 400 sq. ft. 1006.6
11. Every stairway shall have a headroom of not less than 6'-8" 5.
Projections beyond exterior walls shall not extend more
measured vertically from a plane parallel and tangent to the than 12 inches into areas where openings are prohibited (i.e
stairway tread nosing . 1003.3.3.4
within 3' from a property line.
12. Winding stairs, or winding sections used when changing 6.
Eaves over required windows shall not be less than 30"
direction, shall have a run width of not less than 6" at its narrow from the side or rear property lines. 91.1204
end and 9" at a point 12" from the end. 1003.3.3.8.2.
7.
Show/Detail on plan that exterior posts located on a slab
13. Ramp slopes shall not exceed one foot in (8 feet). shall be at least 1" above floor/slab and 6" above exposed earth.
91.1003.3.4.3
Isolated piers must be 8" above exposed earth. As an alternate,
use pressure treated posts. 91.2306.5
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Provide 12" clearance under floor girders and 18"

8.
Show roof elevations to provide a minimum 1/4 inch per foot 5.
roof slope for drainage or design to support accumulated water. clearance under floor joists. 91.2306.3
1506.1 & 1611
6.
Show minimum 18" x 24" under floor access opening.
9.
Note on the plan The construction shall not restrict a five- 91.2306.3
foot clear and unobstructed access to any water or power
Add note Provide 70 inch high non-absorbent wall
distribution facilities (Power poles, pull-boxes, transformers, 7.
vaults, pumps, valves, meters, appurtenances, etc.) or to the adjacent to shower and approved shatter-resistant materials for
location of the hook-up. The construction shall not be within ten shower enclosure. 91.807.1.3, 91.2406.4(5), 91.1115B.9.6, 7,
feet of any power lines-whether or not the lines are located on the 8
property. Failure to comply may cause construction delays and/or 8.
Provide 32" wide doors to all interior accessible rooms.
additional expenses.
91.6304.1
I.

PRODUCT APPROVALS

9.
A fire retardant roof covering is required. Provide a
complete
description on plans. Class A roof covering is required
1.
Pre-fab fireplaces require manufacturer, model, and
Underwriter Laboratories certification (or ICBO). Top of chimney for all buildings located in a Mountain Fire District or Fire Buffer
must extend a minimum of 2' above any part of the building within Zone. (1503, 1504, 7207.4)
10'. 91.3102.3.6
K. FIRE PROTECTION
2. The following items shall comply with a specific Los Angeles 1.
Draft stops shall be provided within a concealed
City Research Report (RR #). Clearly specify the product specs, floor-ceiling assembly formed of combustible construction.
RR # and show compliance with RR.
(1000 sq ft & 60' max between draft stops) 91.708.3.1.1.1
9 skylights

9 framing clips

9 shear plates

9 holdowns

9 retrofit anchor bolts

9 joist hangers

9 straps

9 truss conn. plates

2.
Draft stops shall be provided within attics, mansards,
overhangs and similar concealed spaces formed of combustible
construction. 91.708.3.1.2.2 (3000 sq ft & 60' max.)
3.
Show draft separation for attic areas between units in a
duplex.. 708.3.1.2.1

4.
Building exceeds allowable height limit of T 5-B for Type
3.
ICBO evaluation reports or LA RRs are acceptable for the (
) construction.
91.506
following non-structural items; provide report number:
5.
Type V buildings in FD II shall have 1 hr. exterior walls
per 91.7206.2. Except walls facing a 60 ft. yard.
9 deck coating 9 roofing tile
9 interior finishes
6.
Add note Provide fire sprinklers throughout. The
9 sound/thermal insulation

9 fiber cement panel

9----------------------

Sprinkler System shall be approved by Plumbing Div. prior to

installation". 12.21A17(d), 91.506

hardboard siding~

7.
Members providing vertical support for concrete or
4.
Provide a class A, B or C fire-retardant roof covering other masonry in upper story require l-hour fire resistive protection.
than wood and show roof pitch (2% min slope). 91.1503, 91.704.4
91.1506..1

J.

L.

MISCELLANEOUS

BUILDING MORE THAN 2 STORIES IN HEIGHT.~

1.
A sprinkler system is required for a four-story, Type V
1. High wind area: For structures in a high wind area, provide building. 91.506.
the following per P/BC 2001-16 (See LADBS.ORG):
2.
Add note 2 x 6 or 3 x 4 minimum size studs at 16" o.c.
a) 30# felt underlayment attached to the roof deck with 1" required for first story bearing walls.
91.2320.11.1,
headed nails, or nails driven thru tin caps,
T 23-IV-B
b) Design glass thickness per T 24-A
3.
Roof nailing must be designed for wind uplift when the
mean roof height exceeds 35 feet. T 23-II-B-2, 2304.3
c) Anchor posts with 2 bolts,
d)

Design roof overhang for 15 psf uplift or as required on T

16-H whichever is restrictive.

2. Provide planter box detail. Show a 2" air space from wall to
M.
planter. 91.2306.8

STRUCTURAL-GENERAL.~

3.
Add note Provide damp-proofing for all walls below grade
All structural plan sheets and index sheet of calculations
that enclose usable space. 91.1402.4 Specify Research Report 1.
(showing number of pages) must be signed by the same
(RR # or ICBO#) for membrane.
civil/structural engineer or architect, licensed by the State of
4.
Add note Provide ultra flush water closets for all new
California. Plans and calculations for products designed by
construction. Existing shower heads and toilets must be adapted
others (trusses, stairways etc) must be reviewed and approved
for low water consumption.
by the engineer of record for the project. 91.106.3.3
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Structural calculations are required to justify the adequacy
of the structural system in resisting seismic and wind loads, and
supporting dead and live loads. Building does not conform to the
Conventional Light-frame Construction of 2320.
3.
Provide key plan sketches in the calculations cross
referencing member sizes of joists, beams, shear walls, etc. to the
design drawings, i.e., framing plans.

Add note LA City Bldg. Dept. licensed fabricator is

required for (Trusses)(Structural Steel) (
) on the plan.

Add note Continuous inspection by a deputy inspector

required for (
). on the plan.

Specify that foundation sills shall be pressure treated, or

foundation grade Redwood. 91.2306.4

4.
Structural observation per Section 1702 is required for
10. Show size, spacing & direction for the following wood
this project. The engineer of record shall prepare an inspection
framing members:
program, including the name(s) of the individuals or firms who will
perform the work. The inspection program shall be shown on the
9 Girders
9
Rafters
first sheet of the structural drawings.(See attached General Notes
9 Floor joists
9
Ceiling joists
for Structural Observation form).
9 Beam Over (
)
9 Post Under (
)
5.
Specify the size, height and spacing for studs. Wall
construction shall comply with T 23-IV-B unless an engineered 11. Structural plans and calculations will be required for all roof
design is provided. Provide calculations for bearing walls higher or floor trusses prior to issuance of the building permit.
than 10 feet.
12. Provide double joists under parallel bearing partitions.
6.
Show full height studs at gable end walls for vaulted ceiling 2320.8.5
room(s).
13. When the roof slope is less than 3 units vertical in 12 units
7.
Bearing wall studs cannot be notched more than 25% of horizontal, members supporting rafters and ceiling joists such as
their width. Bored holes cannot have a diameter greater than 40% ridge board, hips and valleys shall be designed as beams.
of the stud width.
2320.12.1
8.
Cripple walls exceeding 4' in height shall be framed of studs 14. Design railings and its components for a 20 pound-per-foot
having the size required for an additional story. 91.2320.11.5
horizontal force applied at top. Detail connections T 16-B.
9.
Add the following material specifications and/or notes to 15. Exterior stairs and balconies must be positively attached
plans:
to the structure without the use of toenails or nails in withdrawal.
2320.13
9 Soil: Type of soil and bearing value Per T 18-I-A.
9
9
9
9

Plywood diaphragms: Product Standard PS 1-95, Douglas 16. Design the ceiling framing for a live load of 10 psf. T 16-B
fir-Larch, Structural I (or CDX).
17. Rafter ties spaced 4 ft. (max.) on center are required
Particle board: ANSI A208.1-1989. Moisture protection is immediately above ceiling joists which are not parallel to the
rafters. 2320.12.6
required.
Wood Framing members: Grade and species of all lumber. 18. Provide factor of safety of 1.5 to resist (sliding) (overturning)
for design of retaining walls. 1611A.6
Add note must be grade marked.
Glue Lam Beams: add note GLB must be fabricated in LA 19. Use allowable stresses Fb of T 4A, 91 NDS, supp., and
City Bldg.. Dept. licenced shop. Identify grade symbol and adjustment factors from footnote 3, T 2.3.1, NDS , for 2x and 4x
lumber.
lamination species per T 5-A, 91 NDS Supp.
Add note Field Welding to be done by welders must be
certified by the L.A. City Building Department for (structural
steel) (reinforcing steel) (light gage steel). Continuous
inspection by a deputy inspector is required.

20. Design the garage/carport floor system to support a wheel

load of 2,000 lbs acting on an area of 20 sq. inches without
uniform live loads. 1607.3.3

21. Provide details and calculations for a brick fireplace and

Steel: Structural steel ASTM (A36) (A992) , Structural chimney. Show compliance with 3102
Pipe ASTM A53 Gd B, Tubing ASTM A 501. Reinforcing 22. Structural calculations and details are required for anchored
bars ASTM A615.
masonry or stone veneer that extends more than 5 ft. above the
Add note Shop welds must be performed in a LA City Bldg. first floor. 2320.5.3
Dept. licenced fabricators shop.
23. Veneer supported by wood frame shall not exceed 30'

Concrete: Standard 2500 psi concrete. 3000 psi min for above ground unless differential movement is considered by an
engineer. 1403.1.2
grade beams and caissons. 91.1905.1, 91.1921.2.4.1

Add note Continuous inspection by a deputy inspector is 24 Calculate seismic drift, M = 0.7RS, using strength level
forces in accordance with Section 1630.9.2 and provide
required for all concrete designed with fc greater than
separation from property line or adjacent building(s) in
2500psi.
91.1701.5.1
accordance with Section 1633.2.11.
Add note Lag Bolts: Provide lead hole 40%-70% of
threaded shank dia. and full dia. for smooth shank portion. 25. The value of R used for design in a specific direction shall
not exceed the lowest value of R for any of the lateral force
91 NDS
resisting systems utilized in that same direction. (1630.4.4)
Masonry: Specify type and fm of masonry units.
Proportions of mortar and grout mixes. 2103, T 21-D

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26. Provide calculations and details to show that collector

elements, splices, and connections to resisting elements
have the strength to resist the combined loads resulting from
the special seismic load of Section 1612.4. (1633.2.6)

d)

Stagger nails if nail spacing is less than 2" o.c.

e)

Square plate washers shall be used with all anchor

bolts. Table 23-II-L

27. Provide mix design calculation for concrete with f c $ 6000

psi.

5/8" bolt - 2.5x2.5x1/4

3/4" bolt - 2.75x2.75x5/16

7/8" bolt - 3x3x5/16

1" bolt

- 3.5x3.5x3/8

28. Frame members assumed not to contribute to lateral 12. Add note All diaphragm and shear wall nailing shall utilize
common nails or galvanized box. On the plan.
resistance shall be detailed per section 1921.7.
T 23-II-I-1

29. Submit structural calculations and connection details for

the structural members that provide support for the

seismic forces generated by elevators. The seismic
forces must be determined in accordance with Section
1632. The calculations and details provided must show
the complete load path from the rail supports to the
buildings lateral-force-resisting system.
N. SEISMIC - SHEAR WALLS AND DIAPHRAGMS.

13. Wood shear wall panels shall meet the story drift limitation
of Section 1630.10. Calculated deflection shall be determined
according to UBC97 Standard 23-2, Section 23.223 and shall
be increased 25 percent to account for inelastic action and
repetitive loading. Contribution to the vertical elongation from the
anchor or tie down and fastener slippage shall also be included.
2315.5.7, 1630.2.3.4

14. The principle of diaphragm rotation shall not be permitted

1. Show size, type and location of all bracing wall panels.
to distribute shear forces to shear walls. 2315.1
Clearly show required braced wall lines (25 ft. o.c. maximum for
15. Cantilevered diaphragms shall not exceed 15% of the
Conventional Light-Frame construction.) 2320.5.1
distance between lines of lateral load resisting elements from
2. O Solid blocking shall be provided at all horizontal joints
which the diaphragm cantilevers. The depth to width ratio of the
occurring in braced wall panels. 2320.11.3
cantilevered portion of the diaphragm shall not be less than 4:1.
3. Allowable shear for stucco is (90 plf for seismic) (180 plf for 2315.1
wind) and for gypsum brd (30 plf for seismic) (100 plf for wind).
T 25-I
O. CONNECTIONS
4. Stucco and drywall shear walls cannot exceed a height to
length ratio of 1:1. These shear walls are not allowed below the
top level of a multi-story building. 2513.4 T 25-I
1.
Provide a framing nailing schedule on plan for
5. Add note
Stucco shear walls shall utilize furring,
galvanized nails (having a minimum 11 ga., 1-1/2" long, 7/16"
diameter head, and furred out a min of 1/4") to attach the lath to
the studs. Staples shall not be used. On the plan.
Table 25-I.

Conventional Light-Frame Construction. T 23-II-B1

2. OAll bolt holes shall be drilled 1/32 to 1/16" oversized.
8.1.2.1, 91 NDS
3.

Provide calculations and details for chord splices.

6. The maximum allowable shear for three-ply plywood resisting 4. Provide calculations and details for drag struts for shear
walls. See checked plans.
seismic loads is 200 PLF. Footnote 6 of T 23-II-I-1
7. Limit height:length of plywood shear walls to 2:1. Provide 5. Hold down straps - Include the following in design and
complete calculations (including deflection) and details where detailing between floors:
straps are used at openings to reduce the effective height of shear
a) Design and detail straps installation when used as hold
walls. 2315.5.7, Table 23-II-G
downs across floor joists. Account for reduced number of
nails across joist.
8. Design (
)for load combinations
specified in 1612.2.1 when using Strength Design or Load and
b) Determine the allowable load based on the number of
Resistance Factor Design in 1612.3.1 if using Allowable Stress
nails thru the strap into the posts above and below the
Design. Load duration factor may be used for wood
"Dead Space" between floors. Specify # of nails required.
9. Provide a shear wall schedule on the plans and specify the
maximum design shear load for each shear wall type. Limit the
design shear wall loads to those allowed by Table 23II-I-1
10. Detail top and bottom shear transfer connection for shear
wall(s) located at (
)

c)

Design and detail straps so that the minimum

nail spacing will be provided when the strap nailing is

combined with the shear wall edge nailing (i.e. provide 4x
member wherever a trap and shear wall edge nailing occur
or detail strap nailed over and thru unnailed plywood--show
nailing pattern on plan).

11. The following applies to all shear walls with a shear value 6. Provide the design for the shear transfer from the roof
greater than 300 plf. These walls shall be clearly identified on the diaphragm or upper shear wall to the shear wall below the floor
or roof. Detail nails, bolts, shear plates, sill plates and blocking
plans. Table 23-II-I-1 footnote 3. Provide the following:
as required by design. Use reduced values for nails with
c) 3x foundation sill plates.
reduced embedment. In general, 16d nails are too short. See
attached handout.
b) 3 x studs and blocks between adjacent panels.
c)

1/2" edge distance for plywood boundary nailing..

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7. For connections exposed to weather multiply other allowable Q. FOUNDATIONS AND GRADING.~
fasteners loads per T 7.3.3, 91 NDS.:
1. Dimension exterior and bearing wall foundations:
a) Bolts x .70
a) (
) inches below natural grade,
b) Lateral nails loads x .70
b) (
) inches above finished grade,
c) Nail withdrawal loads
c) (
) inches wide on bottom,
8. For wood to wood connections, where there are over 3 bolts
in a row, reduce the allowable bolt loads per T 8.5.5, 91 NDS.

d) (
2.

9. Specify on plans the type, size, embedment, edge distance,

and spacing of all anchor bolts (including HD bolt anchors.)
9
9

) inches wall width.

Dimension interior piers:

a) (

) inches below grade,

b) (

) inches in size.

Deputy 3. For Conventional Light-Frame Construction the minimum

size anchor bolt is 5/8" with 7" embedment , 7 bolt diameter
end distance, 6' spacing, and plate washers per Table 23-II-L
a) Show the required embedment and edge distance for (see anchor bolt corrections above.) 1806.6
all anchor bolts in connections details per T 19-D. (6 dia
4. Add notes/details to show compliance with all corrections
min. or 3 dia. with 50% stress reduction).
on enclosed grading pre-inspection report, GPI.
ODesign includes reduced edge distance.
inspection is required.

A reduction factor is often needed due to the larger size

of bolt for HD anchors. Continuous inspection for embedded 5. Provide a copy of soil/geology reports and the Grading
plate washers or double hold down anchors may be required. Section approval letter which provide foundation design and
footing setback requirements. Show compliance with all the
9 b) When bolting to an existing footing, provide a copy requirements of the reports and the approval letter conditions.
of the Research Report Approval for the type of bolt, 6. There is an excavation of a greater depth than are the walls
allowable design loads and required edge distances. or foundation of an adjoining building or structure and located
Deputy inspection is generally required. For a 6" wide closer to the property line than the depth of the excavation. The
owner shall provide the Department of Building and Safety with
stem wall special design may be needed for HDs.
evidence that the adjacent property owner or owners have been
10. Limit allowable hold down loads to 75% of that allowed in given a 30-day written notice by certified mail of such intent to
make an excavation prior to the issuance of the permit. This
Research Report approval (for HDs and straps). 2315.5.6
notice shall state the depth of such excavation and when it will
11. When determining the maximum uplift force for design of hold commence. 3301.2.1
downs multiply the dead load resisting moment by 0.9 for seismic
loads. (2/3 DL for wind loads.) 1612.1, 1612.3.1 eq. 12-10 (load 7. Detail a footing setback of H/3 to the face of slope or as
required by the approved soil report. 1806.5.3, Fig 18-I-1
comb.)
12. Add note Plate washers are required for all hold downs. On 8. Provide an ascending slope clearance to building of H/2 or
15' max. 1806.5.6, Figure 18-I-1
the plan.
2315.5.6
13. Place a note adjacent to the foundation plan stating: Hold-downs 9. Detail stepped foundations on ground slopes more than 1
shall be re-tightened just prior to covering the wall framing. 2315.5.6 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (18" max. vertical step.) Steps
must be such that both top and bottom are level. 1806.4
14. Provide LARR number for screws used in plywood
10. Provide pile ties: Individual pile caps and caissons subject
shear walls framed with cold formed steel studs. Shear to seismic forces shall be interconnected by ties in two
values for plywood shear walls framed with cold formed directions. Ties shall be capable of resisting, in tension or
steel studs other than 20 gauge shall be justified by compression, a minimum horizontal force equal to 10% of the
complete, accurate analysis or tests.
larger column load. Design lateral force resisting piles and
caissons for flexure for a length equal to 120% of the flexural
(T 22-VIII-C, footnote 2, 2220.3)
length. 1921.4.2, 1807.2, 1809.5.1.
P. STEEL CONSTRUCTION
1. Cantilevered columns (K=2.1) resisting seismic forces shall
11. Expansive soil requirements:
be designed with a R factor of 2.2 and shall be limited to a
If soil is found to be expansive, the footings must meet the
maximum drift, M, of 0.025h. T 16-N, 1630.10.2
following minimum requirements: 1804.4
2. For Steel moment frame connection design see attached
a) Depth of footings below the natural and finish grades
Steel Frame Design supplemental correction sheets.
shall not be less than 24 inches for exterior and 18 inches
for interior footings.
b)
Exterior walls and interior bearing walls shall be
supported on continuous footings.
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c) Footings shall be reinforced with minimum four -inch

diameter deformed reinforcing bars. Two bars shall be
placed 4 inches of the bottom of the footing and two bars
within 4 inches of the top of the footings.

in accordance with the following requirements of exception

14, section 106.4.1.
a

d) The soil below an interior concrete slab shall be saturated

with moisture to a depth of 18 inches prior to placing the
concrete.
12. Concrete slabs on grade on expansive soil or compacted fill
shall be placed on a 4-inch fill of coarse aggregate or on a 2"
sand bed covered moisture barrier membrane. The slabs
shall be at least 3-1/2 inches thick and shall be reinforced
with #4 bars spaced at intervals not exceeding 16 inches
each way. 1804.4

attachment A shall be signed by the owner or an

authorize agent of the owner.
b

Priority Projects - Medium construction sites of two

or more acres and up to, but less than five acres
of disturbed soil shall prepare a local Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The plans
shall show all BMPs necessary to control and
prevent discharge of sediments and other
pollutants generated by the construction activities
specific to each site,
see Attachment B .
Included as part of the SWPPP, the owner or
authorized agent of the owner must sign the
certification statement, attachment 1", and
incorporate attachment 2" into the SWPPP. All
sediment and pollution prevention measures
identified on the plans shall be in place and
maintained for the duration of the project or until no
longer deemed necessary by the responsible
City/County inspector.

General Construction Permit Projects - Large

construction sites with five acres or more disturbed
soil are required to comply with the State General
Permit for Construction Activity. This permits
requires the submittal of a Notice of Intent to the
State Water Resources Control Board and
development of a state Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan. The developer is required to
show proof of these submittals.

13. Earthquake Induced Liquefaction/Landslide Area:

A geotechnical report is required to evaluate the potential for
soil liquefaction and soil strength loss during earthquake.
1804.5
14. Site drainage: Show on plans how concentrated drainage is
being conveyed to the street via non-erosive devices. 7013.10
15. Add note Provide rain gutters and convey rain water to the
street on the plan. 7013.9
16. Add note If adverse soil conditions are encountered, a soils
investigation report may be required on the plan. 1804.2, Figure
18-I-2
17. A grading bond is required to be posted for projects involving
over 250 cubic yards of soil in Hillside Grading Areas. 7006.5.1
18. Provide plans for temporary shoring of excavations that
remove the lateral support from a public way or an existing
building. Excavations adjacent to a public way require Public
Works approval prior to issuance of building permit. 3301.2.3.2
R. FLOOD HAZARD.~
1.

The lot is located in an area subject to flood.

An Elevation Certificate must be filled out for submittal to the
inspector certifying that foundation was built at the required
elevation.

2.

2. This project is in the Special Flood Hazard Zone ( ). Elevate

the structure above elevation (
), or design the structure for
flood proofing.
3. Flood Zone (A, AR VI-30, AO (AF), A1-30 (FW)) require
clearance from the Department of Public Works, NFIP
Coordinator, (213) 847-5210.
4.

Construction Projects - Small construction sites

with less than two acres of disturbed soil and not
located in designated hillside areas nor in or
adjacent to an environmental sensitive areas shall
implement the Best Management Practices (BMP)
identified on attachment A entitled Minimum
Requirements
for
Construction
Projects/Certification Statement. In addition,

Note on the plan:

a)
Survey by a licensed surveyor or Civil Enginner
authorized to perform survey work is required to verify
elevation of lowest finished floor.
b)
Completed (Elevation/Flood Proofing) Certificate
(attached) shall be given to the inspector. If misplaced, the
certificate can be downloaded from the Internet at
http://www.fema.gov/library/elvinst.htm

Note: An Wet Weather Erosion Control Plan

(WWECP), utilizing sediment and erosion control
BMPs, for projects that will leave disturb soil during the
rainy season (October 1 to April 15) is required. The
WWECP must be prepared, for projects that have
already broken ground, not less than 30 days priors to
the beginning of each rainy season during which soil
will be disturbed, and implemented throughout the
entire rainy season. A copy of the WWECP shall be
kept on the project site at all times beginning 30 days
prior to the start of the rainy season through the end of
the rainy season. For projects that will begin
construction during the rainy season, the WWECP
must be available 30 days before construction
commences. The WWECP must be submitted to the
Bureau of Engineering, Public Works for review and
approval. The WWECP is not a requirement for the
issuance of a building or grading permit.

S. STORM WATER - BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

1.

Storm water provisions are required to be shown on the plans

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T. SOUND REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN UNITS

General
In Group R Occupancies, wall and floor- ceiling assemblies
separating dwelling units or guest rooms from each other and
from public space such as interior corridors and service areas
shall provide airborne sound

11. The entrance doors to residential units from interior

corridors are required to have a minimum STC rating of 26.
(Laminated 1 3/4" solid-core doors with resilient stops and
gaskets or 18 gauge insulated steel slab doors with
compression seals all around, including thresholds will meet
this requirement). 91.1208A.2
12. Wall mounted lavatories and toilets are not permitted
on sound rated partitions.

insulation for walls, and both airborne and impact sound

insulation for floor-ceiling assemblies. All such separating
walls and floor-ceiling assemblies shall provide an airborne
sound insulation equal to that required to meet a sound
transmission class (STC) f 50 (45 if field tested). All U. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
separating floor-ceiling shall provide impact sound insulation
equal to that required to meet an impact insulation class (IIC) General:
of 50 (45 if field tested) 91.1208A.2.
1. All entry doors to dwelling units or guest rooms shall be
EXCEPTION: Impact sound insulation is not required for
arranged so that the occupant has a view of the area
floor-ceiling assemblies over non habitable rooms or spaces
immediately outside the door without opening the door.
not designed to be occupied, such as garages, mechanical
Such view may be provided by a door viewer, through
rooms or storage areas.
windows located in the vicinity of the door or through view
ports in the door or adjoining wall. 91.6706
1. Identify all sound rated partitions on the floor plans.
2. Screens, barricades, or fences made of material which
2. Provide construction details for sound rated wall
preclude human climbing shall be provided at every portion
assemblies.
of every roof, balcony, or similar surface which is within 8 ft.
3. Provide construction details for sound rated floor-ceiling
of the utility pole or similar structures. 91.6707
assemblies
4. All penetration into sound rated partitions or approved
permanent resilient sealant.
5. All rigid conduit, ducts, plumbing pipes, appliance vents
located in sound assemblies shall be isolated from the
building construction by means of resilient sleeves, mounts or
minimum 1/4" thick approved resilient material. vents located
in sound assemblies shall be isolated from the building
construction by means of resilient sleeves, mounts or
minium1/4" thick approved resilient material
6. An approved permanent, and resilient acoustical sealant
shall be provided along the joint between the floor and the
separation walls. Floor-ceiling assemblies shall be sealed,
lined or insulated with .........................
7. Carpets or similar surface material which are part of the
floor-ceiling assembly must be installed and inspected before
the Certificate of Occupancy is issued and may be replaced
only by other floor covering that provides the required impact
sound insulation. 1208A.3
8.
Metal ventilating and conditioned air ducts located in
sound assemblies shall be lined. (Exception: Ducts serving
only exitways, kitchen cooking facilities, and bathrooms need
not be lined).
9. Mineral fiber insulation shall be installed in joist spaces
whenever a plumbing piping, or duct penetrates a floor-ceiling
assembly or where such unit passes through the plane of the
floor-ceiling assembly from within a wall. The insulation shall
be installed to a point 12" beyond the pipe or duct. This
requirement is not applicable to fire sprinkler pipe, gas line or
electrical conduit.
10. Electrical outlet boxes in opposite faces of separation
walls shall be separated horizontally by 24" and note that
back and sides of boxes will be sealed with 1/8" resilient
sealant and backed by a minimum of 2" thick mineral fiber
insulation. (TV, telephone and intercom outlets must be
installed in boxes accordingly.)
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Doors:
3. Wood flush-type doors shall be 1 3/8" thick minimum
with solid core construction. 91.6709.1 - Door stops of
in-swinging doors shall be of one-piece construction with
the jamb or joined by rabbet to the jamb. 91.6709.4
4.
Every door in a security opening for an apartment
house shall be provided with a light bulb (60 watt min.) At a
maximum height of 8 feet on the exterior. 91.6708
5. All pin-type door hinges accessible from outside shall
have non-removable hinge pins. Hinges shall have min. 1/4"
dia. steel jamb stud with 1/4" min. protection. The strike
plate for latches and holding device for projecting dead
bolts in wood construction shall be secured to the jamb and
the wall framing with screws no less than 2-1/2" long.
91.6709.5, 91.6709.7
6. Provide dead bolts with hardened inserts; deadlocking
latch with key-operated locks on exterior. Locks must be
openable from inside without key, special knowledge or
special effort (latch not required in B, F, and S occupancies.
91.6709.2)
7. Straight dead bolts shall have a min. throw of 1" and an
embedment of not less than 5/8", and a hook-shaped or an
expanding-lug deadbolt shall have a minimum throw of 3/4".
91.6709.2
8. The use of a locking system which consists of a
deadlocking latch operated by a doorknob and a deadbolt
operated by a non-removable thumb turn which is
independent of the deadlocking latch and which must be
separately operated, shall not be considered as a system
which requires special knowledge or effort when used in
dwelling units. The door knob and the thumb turn which
operates the deadbolt shall not be separated by more than
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9. Wood panel type doors must have panels at least 9/16

in. thick with shaped portions not less than 1/4 in. thick and
individual panels must be no more than 300 sq. in. in area.
Mullions shall be considered a part of adjacent panels except
mullions not over 18 inches long may have an overall width of
not less than 2 inches. Stiles and rails shall be of solid lumber
in thickness with overall dimensions of not less than 1 3/8
inches and 3 inches in width. 91.6709.1 item 2
10. Sliding doors shall be provided with a device in the upper
channel of the moving panel to prohibit raising and removing
of the moving panel in the closed or partially open position.
91.6710
11. Sliding glass doors shall be equipped with locking
devices and shall be so constructed and installed that they
remain intact and engaged when subjected to the tests
specified in 91.6717.1
12. Metal or wooden overhead or sliding doors shall be
secured with a cylinder lock, padlock with a min. 9/32"
diameter hardened steel shackle and bolted, hardened steel
hasps, metal slide board, bolt or equivalent device unless
secured electrically operated. 91.6711

16. Louvered windows shall be protected by metal bars or

grills with openings that have at least one dimension of 6"
orless, which are constructed to preclude human entry.
91.6715.3
17. Other openable windows shall be provided with
substantial locking devices. In B, F, M and S occupancies,
such devices shall be glide bars, bolts, cross-bars, and/or
padlocks with minimum 9/32" hardened steel shackles and
bolted, hardened steel hasps. 91.6715.2
18. Sliding windows shall be provided with a device in the
upper channel of the moving panel to prohibit raising and
removing of the moving panel in the closed or partially open
position. 91.6715.1
19. Sliding windows shall be equipped with locking
devicesand shall be so constructed and installed that they
remain intact and engaged when subjected to the tests
specified in 91.6717.2
20. Any release for metal bars, grills, grates or similar
devices constructed to preclude human entry that are
installed shall be located on the inside of the adjacent room
and at least 24 inches from the closest opening through
such metal bars, grills, grates or similar devices that
exceeds two inches in any dimension. 91.6715.4

13. Provide metal guides at top and bottom of metal

accordion grate or grille-type doors and cylinder locks or
padlocks. Cylinder guards shall be installed on all cylinder
locks whenever the cylinder projects beyond the face of the
Openings other than Doors or Glazed Openings:
door or is otherwise accessible to gripping tools. 91.6712

21. All other openings must be protected by metal bars or

Glazing:
14. In B, F, M, and S occupancies, panes of glazing with at
least one dimension greater than 5 in. but less than 48 in,
shall be constructed of tempered or approved burglaryresistant material or protected with metal bars or grilles.
91.6714

grilles with openings of not less than 6 inches in one

dimension. 91.6716

15. Glazed openings within 40" of the door lock when the
door is in the closed position, shall be fully tempered glass or
approved burglary resistant material, or shall be protected by
metal bars, screens or grills having a maximum opening of 2".
The provisions of this section shall not apply to view ports or
windows which do not exceed 2" in their greatest dimensions.
91.6713
Windows:

ADDITIONAL CORRECTIONS
(SEE PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL COMMENTS)

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