Building Review

Building Review

Review No:1

Date:

February 9, 2023

Phone: 1.888.794.2016

Job Description:

SFD Kitchen Remodel

Email: planreview@csgengr.com

Address:

13330 Irwin Way

Jurisdiction No.:

B225714

Lara Huskey/ Bryan Spain, P.E.

CSG Consultants

PLAN CHECK COMMENTS

For electronically submitted plans, please resubmit a complete set of plans and documents upon every resubmittal. Any missing plan sheets, missing stamps and/or signatures (where required) may delay the review process.

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

Submit written responses addressing each plan review comments below and a summary of changes for any additional modifications. In each response, refer to specific detail or sheet, or specific page of the supporting documents. Show compliance with all comments within the construction documents.

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

Architectural Plan Check Comments by | Bryan Spain, P.E., bspain@csgengr.com |

A1. Provide a Building Code Data Legend on the Title Sheet. [§ R106.1.1 CRC] Include the following code information for this building:

Fire Sprinklers: Yes or No ____________________

Stories ____________________

Height ____________________

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A2. Please label the last three sheets of the plans appropriately as noted in the Sheet Index of the Title page. Verify consistent upon resubmittal. [R106.1]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A3. All sheets of the plans are required to be signed by the California licensed architect or engineer responsible for the plan preparation. Please include the California license number, seal, date of license expiration and the date the plans are signed. [§ 5536.1, 6735 California Business and Profession Code]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A4. Provide a statement on the title sheet of the plans that this project shall comply with Title 24 and 2022 California Residential Code (CRC), California Mechanical Code (CMC), California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Electrical Code (CEC), California Green Building Standards Code (CGBSC), and California Energy Code (CEnC).

[§ R106.1.1 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A5. Show on the site plan, or provide the grading plans, showing finish floor elevations, elevations of finish grade adjacent to the building, drainage patterns and locations and gradients of cut or fill slopes. [§R300.2 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A6. Specify the roof slope at the laundry room. [§R106.1.1 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A7. Specify roof material and application. Clearly specify waterproofing, flashing and method of attachment appropriate to the material being used. [§R905 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A8. A drip edge shall be provided at eaves and rakes of asphalt shingle roofs per R905.2.8.5.

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A9. Provide accurate dimensions at stepped footing elevation detail A/S-1. [R403.1.5 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A10. At detail C/S-1 specify slope of grade below structure. [R106.1 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A11. Buildings shall be setback from slopes steeper than 3:1 in accordance with CRC R403.1.7. Show building setbacks from slopes on the site plans where required. Show and specify height of slopes used to determine the required setbacks on the plans. [Figure R403.1.7.1 CRC]

Building foundations shall be located clear of the top of all slopes or retaining structures by a distance of 1/3 the height of the slope but need not exceed 40 feet.

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A12. At detail C/S-1 please show 18” minimum embedment on the detail. [R106.1]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A13. At detail B/S-1 provide fully dimensioned retaining wall detail and provide structural calculations to justify support of surcharge. [R106.1 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A14. At detail B/S-2 clearly identify proposed and existing structural elements (i.e. is the mud sill being replaced, etc.) [R106.1 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A15. Revise cross section details “A1”, “A2” & “A3” referenced on Sheet S-2 to correctly identify “Section A”. [R106.1 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A16. At details 1/S-2 & B/S-2 ceiling joists sizes are inconsistent. Please review and revise accordingly. [R106.1 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A17. Show attic or enclosed rafter space ventilation calculations on the plans. Minimum vent area is 1/150 of attic area. This may be reduced to 1/300 of the attic area, provided 40-50% of vent area is located within 3 feet of the ridge or the highest point of the space with the balance at the eaves and, if located in Climate Zones 14 or 16, a Class I or II vapor retarder is installed on the warm-in-winter side of the attic insulation. [§R806.2 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A18. At the lower floor plan on Sheet A-2 please clearly call out wall thickness of the damaged walls to be replaced. [R106.1 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A19. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in existing and new dwelling units which have fuel-burning appliances installed or have attached garages with an opening that communicates with the dwelling unit. Show at both levels as required. [§R315.2.1 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A20. At the “floor framing plan at damaged area” on Sheet S-2 please identify existing and proposed structural elements (i.e. headers, beams, floor joist, posts, girders, etc.). [R106.1 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A21. Please provide a soils report to justify proposed retaining wall & stepped foundation system upon slopes as shown at south elevation on Sheet A-5. It appears a report was prepared by Associated Terrea Consultants as noted on Sheets A1. [§1803.1 CBC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A22. Please show the drainage around the area of work including proposed retaining wall, dwelling, and included proposed swale & termination being collected & conducted to a County approved location. Finish grade around the structure shall slope away from the foundation a minimum of 6” for a minimum distance of 10 feet. [R106.1 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A23. Show proposed landing at the back door of the non-conditioned area on Sheet A-2. [R106.1 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

A24. Please call out lighting and switches non-conditioned room on Sheet A-2.

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

Structural Plan Check Comments by |Bryan Spain, P.E., bspain@csgengr.com|

S1. Provide structural properties of proposed structural materials for concrete foundations and retaining wall (i.e. psi, etc.) [R106.1 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

S2 Provide a Statement of Special Inspections specific to this project prepared by the design professional in responsible charge. This should appear in a prominent position on the cover sheet of the structural plans. Alternatively, provide a clear note in a prominent position on the cover sheet which states what sheet of the plans the list of special inspections specific to this project may be found. Please be aware that there are extensive changes in the required special inspections. (3,000 psi concrete specified at detail C/S-1) [§1704.3 CBC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

S3. [§1704.3.1 CBC] The contents of the Statement of Special inspection shall identify the following:

The materials, systems, components and work required to have special inspection or testing by the Building official or by the registered design profession responsible for each portion of the work.
The type and extent of each special inspection
The type and extent of each test.
Additional requirements for special inspection or testing for seismic or wind resistance as specified in Section 1705.11, 1705.12 and 1705.13.
For each type of special inspection, identification as to whether it will be continuous special inspection, periodic special inspection, or performed in accordance with the notation used in the referenced standard where the inspections are defined.
Will welds be done in a certified shop or field weld? [§1705.2.5 CBC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

Electrical Plan Check Comments by | Bryan Spain, P.E., bspain@csgengr.com |

E1. Show exterior light and switch at new rear door on Sheet A2. A switched light shall be installed at all exterior doors. [§210.70 CEC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

E2. Show smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector at the lower level. [§R314.3 CRC] [§R314.2.2 CRC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

E3. Please call out lighting and switches at non-conditioned room on Sheet A-2. [§210.70 CEC]

Response: ______________________________________________________________________

(End of Building Comments)

Review No:2

B-225714_2023-06-05_2^nd Review by Lara Huskey

Responses must include an annotated copy of these comments and indicate the specific sheet/drawing numbers where revisions are located. Text can be copied from the Application Status webpage and pasted into a text editing program. https://sccounty01.co.santa-cruz.ca.us//PlanningapplicationStatus/

Please Respond: Have changes been made in addition to those resulting from the Building Review Comments? ___________ (Yes or No). If yes, please briefly describe the additional changes and the location on the plans/documents:

Please address the following comments:

Please label the last three sheets of the plans appropriately as noted in the Sheet Index of the Title page. Verify consistent upon resubmittal. [R106.1]

2nd Review Comment: Please organize the plan set by the Sheet Index. Currently the plan sheets are out of order.

All sheets of the plans are required to be signed by the California licensed architect or engineer responsible for the plan preparation. Please include the California license number, seal, date of license expiration and the date the plans are signed. [§ 5536.1, 6735 California Business and Profession Code]

2nd Review Comment: Sheet A-1 & A-6 are not stamped & signed. Please review & update accordingly.

Provide a statement on the title sheet of the plans that this project shall comply with Title 24 and 2022 California Residential Code (CRC), California Mechanical Code (CMC), California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Electrical Code (CEC), California Green Building Standards Code (CGBSC), and California Energy Code (CEnC).

[§ R106.1.1 CRC]

2nd Review Comment: The statement on Sheet A-1 still notes the 2019 Energy Code, and the CalGreen document remains to be completed as required (please check the appropriate boxes). Please review & revise as necessary.

Please provide a soils report to justify proposed retaining wall & stepped foundation system upon slopes as shown at south elevation on Sheet A-5. It appears a report was prepared by Associated Terrea Consultants as noted on Sheets A1. [§1803.1 CBC]

2nd Review Comment: Please clarify on revised Sheet A-5/South Elevation as the new retaining wall previously noted on the first submittal is still shown. Please identify as new, existing to remain or delete as necessary.

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 CSG Consultants, Inc. at 888-794-2016, planreview@csgengr.com.