Please address the following comments.
1. General: Please revise and provide all necessary items per the SCC handout. This would include showing the name of the designer and any other consultants on the cover sheet, a sheet index showing each sheet number with sheet names, a site plan, exterior elevations, etc. The handout is available at the following link. http://www.sccoplanning.com/Portals/2/County/Planning/bldg/Application%20Requirements%20for%20Residential%20Structures%205.5.17.pdf
2. Codes: Please note on the plans that the following codes are in effect: 2016 California Building Code, 2016 California Fire Code, 2016 California Plumbing Code, 2016 California Mechanical Code, 2016 California Electric Code, 2016 California Green Building Standards, and 2016 California Energy Standards. Also note on plans that construction must be installed per Santa Cruz County Code Amendments.
3. Please show the following project data on the cover sheet:
APN: ______ [XXX-XXX-XX]
Occupancy Group & Description: ______ [e.g. R3-Single Family Dwelling, U-Garage, etc.]
Type of Construction: ______ [e.g. 5B]
Fire Sprinklers, Existing: ______ [Yes or No]
Fire Sprinklers, Proposed: ______ [Yes or No]
Stories: ______ [#]
Height: ______ [feet above grade plane]
Floor Area: ______ [e.g. 2,500 sqft SFD, 400 sqft Garage]
Retaining Wall Area: ______ [show total square feet of walls over 4 feet or holding a surcharge]
Project Description: ______ [e.g. Construct a single family residence, detached garage, and retaining walls.]
4. SRA: Show "SRA = HIGH, WUI REQUIREMENTS APPLY" on the cover sheet. Please be aware that SCC adopted code modifications for which this project must comply. http://www.sccoplanning.com/PlanningHome/BuildingSafety/BuildingPlan-Check/WildlandUrbanInterface(WUI)CodesandStandards.aspx
5. WUI: Show complete WUI code compliance for all aspects of the proposed work on the plans including: glazing, doors, decking, exterior finishes, covered outdoor areas, roofing, vents, gutter guards, etc. Specify products and provide 2 copies of OSFM approval documents or incorporate the OSFM approval documents onto the plan sheets. WUI compliance information can be found at CRC R337 and OSFM approval documents can be found at http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/licensinglistings/licenselisting_bml_searchcotest.
6. Covered Outdoor Area: The proposed venting is not allowed in WUI. Provide complete details and OSFM approvals for proposed design. Gutters are required, show gutters and debris guards.
7. Exterior Elevations: Show areas of new siding, show approximate square footage of siding, and provide WUI compliant details. See above for more information.
8. Non-Conventional Construction: Non-conventional construction is proposed. Include structural calculations for both vertical and lateral loads. Include design of beams, posts, footings, and shear resistive construction. Plans related to the calculations and the cover sheet of the calculations shall be signed by a licensed architect or registered engineer for that portion that they are responsible. CRC R301.1.3, 5536.1, 6735 California Business and Profession Code
9. Foundation: The proposed foundation is not code compliant. See above for more information.
10. Exterior Outlets @ Balconies, Decks, and Porches: Each balcony, deck, and porch shall have at least one readily accessible outlet not more than 6 ½ feet above the walking surface, be GFCI protected, and have a weatherproof enclosure. CEC 210.52(E)(3), 210.8(A)(3), 406.9(A)&(B)
11. Residential Exterior Lighting: Lighting is required at the porch, show lighting and controls. All luminaires shall be high efficacy, controlled by a manual ON and OFF switch that does not override to ON and controlled by a photocell and motion sensor, or other methods allowed by CEnC 150.0(k)3.
Please indicate here if any changes have been made to the plans that are not a result of corrections from this list. Have changes made to the plans not resulting from this correction list?
Please check ____________Yes ______________No
If Yes, please describe the changes and where they are located in the plans:
Note: For the referenced code information, go to http://www.bsc.ca.gov/Codes.aspx and/or http://www.sccoplanning.com/PlanningHome/BuildingSafety/BuildingCodes.aspx.
Resubmittal Requirements:
1) "Complete sets" of plans with revisions clouded, labeled, and keyed to a revision date list.
2) Written responses referencing revised sheet(s) and/or detail(s). This plan check list may be copied and responses written below each item.
3) Supplemental documents, as required.
Resubmittal Information: http://www.sccoplanning.com/Portals/2/County/Planning/bldg/Re-submittal%20Process%207.21.16.pdf
Please be advised that if plan check comments are required to be addressed leading to a 3rd plan check, additional charges will be added to your permit fee at an hourly rate.
If you have any questions regarding these building plan check comments, please contact Michael Sotero at 831-454-3249 or email michael.sotero@santacruzcounty.us.
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