Building Review

Review No:1

APP-241073 _1st 2025-02-12_Reviewed By CSG Consulting Group

Resubmittals: Please provide a comprehensive resubmittal through the ePlan portal for review. Include an annotated copy of these comments and clearly explain revision locations with sheet/drawing numbers. Identify revisions with clouding and delta markers. Text can be copied/pasted from the Application Status page into text editors.

Confirm: Changes have been made in addition to those resulting from review comments? _______ (Yes or No).

If yes, briefly describe the changes and locations on the documents:

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Building Review Comments


1.       Sheet A0.0: At Deferred Submittals – Fire Alarms Drawings reference NFPA 72-2002 which is old code and must be updated to the current referenced code. (Correct and current reference standard is NFPA 72 – 22)

2.       Sheet A0.0; At Special Inspection- Item #1 the reference is incorrect. 1701.3 does not exist in the current CBC

3.       Sheet A0.0; The Special Inspection agency mentioned appears to be the incorrect jurisdiction. This project does not appear related to the City of Hollister. Please review and revise.   In addition, please review the Special Inspection agency listed for accuracy.

4.       Sheet A0.0; Santa Cruz County requires a statement on the plans that recycled materials will meet or exceed 65%.

5.       Sheet A0.0; At Project Notes and Other Information- Note #3 is incorrect since the Title 24 is required to be reviewed with this main submittal.

6.       Sheet A0.0; At Project Notes and Other Information- Note #4, please define AR 15-28, is this a reference standard? If so, which standard is it from?

7.       Sheet A0.1; At Life/Safety Requirements- Use of References to the UBC and associated code sections  must be updated to the current, 2022 California Building Code (CBC)

8.       Sheet A0.1; The Index of Sheets does not match the submitted set of plans. The index count is 112 plages and the submitted set has 117 pages. Please thoroughly review and have all pages labeled right and correctly identified in the Index.

9.       Sheet A0.1; At Building Design – ADA Standard for accessible design should directly reference the 2022 CBC chapter 11.

10.   Per CBC 420.13.1 Provide Locking Mail Receptacles. A locking mail receptacle for each residential unit shall be provided in all residential hotels pursuant to the requirements specified in Health and Safety Code Section 17958.3.

11.   Sheet A0.2; Define the red dashed line on the Ground Level Exiting Plan.

12.   Sheet A3.1; At Window Types-  Several of the detail bubbles reference sheet A3.x. please provide the correct sheet number

13.   Sheet A3.1; At Window Types – Several of the detail bubbles reference sheet A3.2 which appears incorrect since there are no details on that sheet.

14.   Sheet A3.1; At Window Types- Please clearly indicate which windows are fixed and which are operable. Show compliance with CBC 1015.8 Window Openings.

15.   Sheet A3.2; At Door Product Selection Schedule – Accessories, there is a reference to sheet A11.2 which does not exist in this set of plans. Please provide, or change this reference.

16.   Sheet A3.3; There are numerous detail bubbles with references to a detail “WX” on sheet A8.1. That detail does not exist on that sheet.

17.   Sheet A4.1; At detail C & D, there are detail bubbles for sheet A7.x. Please provide the correct reference page.

18.   Sheets A4.1, A4.2, A5.5 & A5.6; Below the Plan Keynotes box there is a reference to sheet A11.1 which does not exist in this set of plans. Please provide.

19.   Sheet A5.7; At details 1 & 2, it appears that these detail bubbles are supposed to reference this sheet (A5.7) and not A5.6.

20.   Sheet A6.2; Please define the double red lines shown on the front office rood area.

21.   Sheet A6.4; At the NOTES and  the Hard-Lid and Lay-In Tile details, there are numerous incorrect detail references. Most of the incorrect details lead to sheet A6.6 which is incorrect.

22.   Sheet A7.5; At detail 3- There are 2 incorrect detail references on the left side. Both references are to 4/7 on Sheet A3.2. Please review and correct.

23.   Sheet A7.6; At Detail 4, there are several incorrect detail references, they all  reference 5/ A3.2 which is  incorrect.

24.   Sheet A7.8; At detail 8, At the top of the stair rail measurement, there are incorrect detail references. Detail 4/ A7.7 is incorrect. Please review and correct.

25.   Sheets A8.01, A8.02 & A8.03; At Marking and Identification note (bottom right corner of the page)- references to the 2013 code must be updated along with the code reference which also is incorrect. Verify that the code language has not changed since the 2013 code as well. Please update all

26.   Sheets A8.01 & A8.02; Please identify the red dashed lines that are on these pages. They are not defined in the Legend.

27.   Sheets A8.02 & A8.03; This plan appears partially color-coded and as such is missing vital locations where the color coded walls and symbols should be continued.  The symbols in the Legend should also match the color coding.

-          The color coding is a great addition to the plans and will benefit the project manager, the builders and will be of aid during inspections.

-          Per the CFC,  a Fire Safety, Evacuation and Lockdown  Plan will be required. Having the fire rated walls color coded will benefit this plan. Please be consistent throughout.

28.   Sheet A8.1; Throughout this sheet there are numerous references to various editions of the Gypsum Manual. Please update all references to be consistent, and provide only references with the current Reference Standard provided in the 2022 CBC. This will include the General Explanation note (see note #10)

29.   Sheet A8.1.1; At the Fire Partition Details 1 & 2 / A8.1.1, the connection between the 1-hour marriage wall (2, 1-hr fire rated walls- det. W5/A8.1) and the fire rated floor ceiling assembly (Det. C1/A8.2) does not provide the complete fire rated envelope as required by code. See 2022 CBC 708.4.

30.   Sheet A8.1.2; At detail 2, for the “Fireproof Head -of-Wall” joint, please provide the current UL detail for this detail

-          The reference provided “For Wall Type W3b/A8.2”  is incorrect. Please provide the correct detail.

31.   Sheet A8.1.2; At detail B3, It appears that some of the Beams in the Garage are wrapped in drywall - Please indicate where this specific detail applies and the drywall wrapping protections applies.

32.   Sheet A8.2; Throughout this sheet there are numerous references to various editions of the Gypsum Manual. Please update all references to be consistent, and provide only references with the current Reference Standard provided in the 2022 CBC.

33.   Sheet A8.3 & A8.4; Please update all the provided UL listings to be consistent with current code.

-          The 3 NOTE boxes at the bottom right corner of this page are all old code, including section references and must be updated.

34.   Provide for appropriate sound transmission protection throughout.

35.   STRUCTURAL PLANS ARE INCOMPLETE FOR THE PROPOSED WORK. Provide complete structural plans and coordinated with architectural and MEP plans. The correction list reflects only obvious deficiencies and in no way represents a complete correction list.  A thorough plan check will be done upon receipt of complete, legible, and accurately drawn plans. [§ 107.2 CBC]

36.   Provide a letter from the geotechnical engineer confirming that the foundation plans, retaining walls, slope setbacks, grading plans and specifications have been reviewed and that it has been determined that the recommendations in the soil report are properly incorporated in the plans. [§ R401.4 CRC]  [§1803.6.5 CBC]

37.   Sheet S1.1 – S1.4:  Shear Walls: Provide dimensions of all shear walls and show extent (locations) on framing plans. .

38.   Sheet S1.1 – S1.4:  Floor & Roof Framing Plans At Stairs And Elevator: Openings in floor/roof framing and diaphragm adjacent to exterior walls due to stairs/elevator/shaft.

a.       Design exterior walls for out-of-plane loading where not connected to main level diaphragms.

b.       Design exterior shear walls ties and connections to main level floor/roof diaphragms where shear walls adjacent to openings in roof/floor diaphragms.

c.       Applies along the following grids: 3, J, & 4 and at grids: A.5 & 0.1

39.   Sheet S1.1 – S1.4:  Floor & Roof Framing Plans at Stairs And Elevator:

a.       Design lateral bracing of intermediate landings between floor levels

b.       Provide reinforcing of reentrant corners at roof/floor diaphragm openings

c.       Provide floor framing layout at areas of stairs and elevator, including support beams, post, and connections for stair framing.

d.       Provide diaphragm analysis at areas of stairs and elevator in consideration of openings in roof/floor diaphragm.

40.   Sheet S1.1 – S1.4:  provide building and drag/collector ties across main corridor (along grids 2 & 3) inline with shear walls along grids such as B, C, D, F, G ,H, A.5, B.3, D.2, E.2, F.2, G.2, & H.5. Apply at each level.

41.   Sheet S1.1 – S1.4:  Shear wall locations and lengths are not provided on plans. For areas where upper and lower shear walls have a Vertical Irregularity Type 4 In-Plane Discontinuity provide further analysis.

a.       Show support for 2nd level shear walls for in-plane shear transfer and vertical uplift and downward forces in compliance with ASCE 7-16 Sections 12.3.3.3 & 12.3.3.4 increase in lateral load.

b.       Show by calculation, revised framing plans and details how loads are transferred to foundation via headers/beams, post/columns, and connections.

c.       Apply to conditions throughout structure.

42.   Sheet S1.3 & S1.4:  Shear walls such as along grid lines G between 3 & 4 and at 1.9 between A.5 and B.1 have a Horizontal Irregularity Type 4 Out-of-Plane Offset Discontinuity.

a.       Show support for upper-level shear walls for in-plane shear transfer and vertical uplift and downward forces in compliance with ASCE 7-16 Sections 12.3.3.3 & 12.3.3.4 increase in lateral load and ASCE 7-16 Section 12.7.3 Modeling (exception for flexible diaphragm).

b.       Show by calculation, revised framing plans and details how loads are transferred to foundation via diaphragm, headers/beams, post/columns, and connections.

c.       Provide detailed diaphragm analysis for transfer of upper-level shear wall(s) located at midspan of supporting diaphragm (located between adjacent lower-level shear walls).

d.       Apply to all similar conditions throughout structure.

 

43.   Sheet S1.2: Concrete Filled Metal Deck: Provide manufacture, type, gauge, profile, reinforcing, concrete type, psi, thickness etc. for concrete filled metal deck installation. Provide specifications and details for installation.

a.       Coordinate with architect for required fire rating as necessary for separation between garage and upper level units.

44.   Sheet S1.3 Along grid G between 3 & 4 provide support for upper shear wall:  .

45.   Sheet S1.3:  along grid E between grids 3 & 4, specify beam size, post/column sizes at each end. Show how point loads transfer to level below and to foundation.

a.       Also please clarify circle symbol along beam span if this is a load from above, support of beam to below, or other.

46.   Sheet S1.4: Along grid C.2: It appears that shear wall is missing from plans as indicated in calculations page 37.  Please check entire project for plans to match structural calculations.

47.   Sheet S1.4: Along grid G.2: Provide post at each end of Beam “3".  Provide holdowns at each end of shear wall “A”.

a.       Provide posts at floor level below for supports of posts and holdown loads (including uplift).

b.       Make clear on plans which of the double walls below is supporting shear wall, posts, holdowns from this upper level.  Coordinate with architectural plans.

48.   Sheet S1.4:  Locations of roof joists and floor joists are not clear. Provide specific locations, spans and extent of floor joists to support occupied areas.

49.   Sheet S1.4:  Upper Roof Framing Plans at Stairs and Elevator: Show type, grade, span, and spacing of roof joists.

50.   Sheet S1.4:  Upper Roof Framing Plans at Stairs and Elevator: Show shear walls lengths and holdown locations.

51.   Sheet S1.4:  Upper Roof Framing Plans at Stairs and Elevator: Transfer shear and vertical uplift/down loads to foundation. As an example, along grid 1.9 between grid A.5 & B.3, no shear walls provide below at main roof deck. Show how seismic and wind lateral and vertical loads transfer to foundation.

52.   Sheet S1.4  & S1.3 ad grid 1.5-A.5:  Upper Roof Framing Plans at Stairs along grid A.5:  Provide lateral bracing for the framing of open shaft two stories high. Specify full height studs including size and spacing spanning vertically 2 stories. Show ties and provide details connecting to diaphragms at upper roof, at main roof and at third floor. Specify framing at perimeter of shaft opening and support for shaft wall framing.

53.   Sheet S1.4: Between grids G-H-revise drafting. Due to linework showing squares framing layout is not clear.

54.   Sheet A1.4 Architectural roof plan:  Architect, please assist, information not found for patio cover surrounded by grids 1-2-A.5- 0.A. verify that structural framing matches architectural

55.   Sheet S2.1 Detail 2: 

a.       Provide 3x3x.229 min. size washers. Steel plate washers shall be a minimum of 3” x 3” x .229” and shall be placed between the foundation sill plate and the nut. [§2308.6 CBC , §R602.11.1 CRC & §4.3.6.4.3 SDPWS]

b.       3”x3”x.229” washer Plates ½” max distance between edge of washer plate and the plywood side of sill plate. At both sides where two sided shear wall.

56.   Sheet S2.1 Note #1:  Update codes to 2022 CA building Code.

57.   Sheet S2.1 Shear Wall Schedule:

a.       Update Schedule to include shear transfer clips A35/LTP4 (or similar) and required spacing. toes nails are not allowed per SDPWS for this Seismic Design Category.

b.       Provide notes to match notes in tables per SDPWS.

58.   Sheet S2.1 Detail 6: specify depth of elevator footing. Specify standard hook at bottom of vertical rebar. Specify lap length of dowel and vertical rebar

59.   Sheet S2.1. Provide standard details for Concrete and CMU las, splices, standard hoods, etc.

60.   Sheet S3.1 Detail 1 & 8: add connection at block ends between joists, to support uplift and down forces due to parapet bracing forces. Add boundary nailing at blocks.

61.   Sheet S3.1 Details 8 & 10 and Sheet S3.4 Detail 2:  Provide connection for the support of what appears to be a exterior patio cover.  If cantilevered show moment connection. Provide structural calculations and detailing.

62.   Sheet S3.2 Detail 9:  Provide lateral bracing of ceiling framing in two orthogonal directions in compliance with ASCE &-16 Chp 13.  Applies typical throughout at interior and exterior conditions.

63.   Sheet S3.2 Detail 11:  provide detail where column from above  support connection is required. Grid E-4 & E-3 at 3rd floor.

64.   Sheet S3.3 Details 6 & 8:  Provide calculations for the connections steel to block, block to framing, and framing at top and bottom. Check for vertical loads, lateral side to side loads and lateral pull-out and push-in loads using required load combinations per CBC 1605 and ASCE 7-16 Chp 12.

65.   Sheet S3.3 Details 9:  Detail shown is not stable. Show back-span per framing plans in two directions.  Revise detailing to show development of moment connection in two directions. Clarify if beams are at same plane or is one beam seated over the other.

a.       Provide welding of the HSS straight and curved perimeter beams to develop torsional connection for eccentrical loads at curves.

66.   Sheet S3.5 Detail 9:  Revise shear wall connection to deck using required diameter anchor bolts for this building seismic design category and CBC chapter 23.

a.       Provide design of anchors in compliance with ACI-318-19 Chp 17.

b.       Provide 3x3x.229 min. size washers. Steel plate washers shall be a minimum of 3” x 3” x .229” and shall be placed between the foundation sill plate and the nut. [§2308.6 CBC , §R602.11.1 CRC & §4.3.6.4.3 SDPWS]

c.       3”x3”x.229” washer Plates ½” max distance between edge of washer plate and the plywood side of sill plate. At both sides where two sided shear wall.

d.       Applies typical throughout shear walls at concrete filled metal deck conditions.

67.   Sheet S3.5 Details 3, 4, 5, 6 and Sheet S3.3 Details 10, 11, 12: provide wall to tie diaphragms for ASCE 7-16 Section 12.11 and including Sections 12.11.2.1 & 12.11.2.2.  Applies at all levels where wood in contact with masonry. Provide structural calculations for connection and for design of sub-diaphragm

68.   Sheet S3.5 Details 1 & 2: provide details of anchor bolts, holdowns shear transfer, washer plates etc. where wood walls of CMU walls and deck.

69.   Sheet S3.6 Detail 3 & 6: 

a.       Provide calculations for the connections steel to block, block to framing, and framing at top and bottom. Check for vertical loads, lateral side to side loads and lateral pull-out and push-in loads using required load combinations per CBC 1605 and ASCE 7-16 Chp 12.

b.       Detail shear transfer of concrete filled metal deck diaphragm to wood sheathing diaphragm at right side wall (wood diaphragm is beyond stair opening at this detail)

c.       Provide and detail positive tie between concrete filled metal deck diaphragm and wood sheathing diaphragm.

70.   Detail 5: Clarify what is 10g. Do you mean # 10 screw?

a.       Provide shear transfer at lower wall to bottom of concrete filled metal deck.

b.       At Guard wall: Provide and detail CFS blocking at base where weld to Channel and provide continuous top track at top of wall.

71.   Detail 6: steel column seated on stop of steel beam connection welding and size of angles are not complete.

72.   Detail 6: steel column at bottom supporting steel beam plate connection to steel beam is not complete.

a.       At back span of steel beam connection to wall: Provide column/post for a positive connection for beam to support download and also uplift loading. Provide structural calculations for this connection. Apply unbalanced loading due to cantilever as required per CBC 1607.13 floor live loads and 1607.14.1 roof live loads.

73.   Sheet S3.7 Detail 1, 2, 3:  Holdown Straps between Floors: Revised dimension for the required nailing be placed into studs (exclude top plate and bottom sill and floor roof framing between).  Provide structural analysis for each connection condition to justify MSTC52 for applied uplift loading throughout the structure. Option:  Provide analysis and further detailing to show how plates can transfer vertical uplift loads.

74.   Sheet S3.7 Detail 1, 2, 3:  Show framing below bottom plate (and show bottom plate) at Detail 2 and above top plate at Detail 3 to clear detail strap connections at bott end. Add dimensions for length required for nailing into studs for applied loads throughout the structure. Consider coil type straps for flexibility in lengths required for full capacity nailing. At Detail 1, provide dimensions of required strap nailing into stud for applied loads throughout the structure.

75.   Sheet S3.7 Detail 3: Hold anchor connection to steel beam is not clear. Bolt appears to be connected to a welded nut to top of steel beam. bolts to nut connections require minimum 3 threads exposed. Revise connection. Detail 3 references detail 5/S2.2 – not found on sheet S2.2.

76.   Sheet A7.9 Section 10:   Provide framing details showing lateral bracing for top of what appears to be shaft.

77.   Sheet A7.2 – A7.9:  For dropped ceilings provide vertical support details and lateral bracing details in two orthogonal directions. Show compliance with ASCE 7-16 chapter 13.

78.   Sheet A4.2 & S1.3 Pantry:  If hood is provided at cooking area of pantry, provide vertical support and lateral bracing into orthogonal directions per ASCE 7-16 chapter 13.

79.   Sheet P-1 & S1.1 Grid 0.1-0.A: Engineer to coordinate with mechanical engineer for footing depth at 500 Gal sand / oil interceptor located adjacent to footings.

80.   Sheet P-6, P-10, S1.4: Provide structural calculations, framing and details for the support of all equipment including gas water heaters shown in Details C & D/P-10.

81.   Provide structural design for the support of all guards/rails throughout this project. Show compliance with CBC 1607.9 for 50 plf continuous and 200 lbs point loads.

82.   Sheet A3.3: Provide a complete structural design for the supports and the members of the Juliet guard/rail design.

83.   Sheet S1.4: Provide designs for the tension structures on roof decks.

a.       Provide design of the roof decks in preparation for vertical support and lateral loading into orthogonal directions for tension canopies.

84.   Structural calculations page 42:  Apply accidental torsion loading to shear wall loading.

85.   Structural calculations page 42:  Provide foundation analysis for the overturning loads due to CMU shear walls.

86.   Structural calculations page 42:  Provide full detailing of CMU shear walls to justify Response Modification Coefficient R= 5.0 for Special Reinforced Masonry Walls. [TMS 402 602-16 Masonry]

87.   Structural calculations page 42:  Analyze and detail masonry end conditions reinforcing and required boundary elements for masonry shear walls.  [TMS 402 602-16 Masonry]

88.   Structural calculations: Provide concrete filled metal deck diaphragm analysis.

a.       Check demand and capacity of shear stresses.

b.       Calculate, locate, and detail drag/collector elements and connections, , calculate, locate, and detail diaphragm chord elements and connections.

c.       Provide sub-diaphragm analysis per ASCE 7-17 Section 12.11 including Sections 12.11.2.1, 12.11.2.2, and 12.11.2.2.4.

89.   Structural calculations page 42:  structural engineer to address lateral loading of building and distribution of forces to plywood shear walls and to CMU walls at elevator at 2nd, 3rd, and penthouse levels.  CMU walls will crack before wood shear walls deflect fully to reach full strength and support a building. Provide analysis. Consider distribution of lateral forces based on stiffness as part of design. Architect and engineer to coordinate and consider wood framing of elevator above concrete filled metal deck level.

90.   Structural calculations page 42 & Detail 1/S2.2:  locate typical wall control joint on foundation and framing plans. Revise analysis of first floor lateral design based on stiffness of length of walls including length of walls between control joints when considering distribution of loads to each wall pier.

91.   Structural calculations & Detail 6/S2.1: provide structural calculations for the design for retaining walls. Apply restrained active pressures where applicable.  Apply surcharges due to parking garages and structures in proximity of retaining walls.

92.   Structural calculations:  per ASCE hazard map seismic coefficients differ from geotechnical report and structural calculations. SDS = 1.592. based on Default SDC = D. 

a.       Geotechnical engineer to provide analysis and testing per ASCE 7-16 section 11.4.3 and Chp 20 to justify established soil stiffness D versus default D.

b.       Structural engineer revise lateral analysis for seismic loads.

93.   Structural calculations page 35:  Provide software proprietor to this product and manufacture, based on cracked concrete, seismic loading, edge distance, and per ACI 318-19 Chp 17.

94.   Structural calculations:  provide both seismic and wind lateral analysis for the entire building in both directions. Check to see if wind loads govern for the upper levels including penthouse features.

95.   Sheet A0.0: Revise the quantity of hearing impaired rooms proposed at the cover sheet to match the floor plans (6 rooms proposed). If the design changes, ensure to maintain compliance with CBC 11B-224.5.

96.   Sheet A0.1, A0.2, A0.6, A1.1, etc.: The plans propose 5 EV charging station spaces at the ground level. Please update to include 1 van and 1 standard accessible charging station spaces per CBC 11B-228.3. Detail to show compliance with CBC 11B-812.

97.   Sheet A0.2, A0.6, A1.1, etc.: Regarding the accessible parking space, revise the location/layout to comply with CBC 11B-208.3.1 (shortest accessible route) as well as 11B-502.7.1 (travel behind other parking spaces is not permitted).

98.   Sheet A0.6: Plan 1: Remove truncated domes from the sides of the path of travel leading from accessible parking across the drive aisle per CBC 11B-247, 11B-250, and 11B-705.1.2. Coordinate other drawings and update.

99.   Sheet A0.6: Plan 1: At the elevator area, clarify ramp location (line layout and slope notes do not line up) and update truncated dome placement to be provided as required per CBC 11B-247, 11B-250, and 11B-705.1.2 (at sloped portion of curb ramp). Coordinate other drawings and update.

100.           Sheet A0.6, A1.4: Roof Plan: Clarify if the hatched line type shown at the occupiable roof area is a wall or barrier. Dimension clearances provided throughout the occupiable space per CBC 11B-403.5. Ensure to locate seating in a manner that allow accessible routes through the space.

101.           Sheet A0.6: Roof Plan: Provide an accessible seat at the larger table per CBC 11B-226.

102.           Sheet A0.6: Second Floor Plan: Provide an accessible seat at the dining counter proposed at Pantry Room 211 per CBC 11B-226.

103.           Sheet A0.6: Detail the accessible seating proposed per CBC 11B-226 (34” maximum table height, 27” minimum height and 19” minimum deep knee and toe clearance, etc.).

104.           Sheet A1.1: The architectural site plan callout concrete sidewalk along the north and east sides of the building. However, the civil plans appear to callout pavers. Please confirm and coordinate as necessary. If pavers are proposed, clearly detail compliance with CBC 11B-302 and 11B-303.

105.           Sheet A1.1: Furnish details for curb ramps and truncated domes proposed to show compliance with CBC 11B-406 and 11B-705. Coordinate with civil plans as necessary and clearly dimension curb height at typical curb locations on-site.

106.           Sheet A1.1: At the parallel curb ramp, revise width of walk/ramp/landing to comply with CBC 11B-705.1.2.2.2.1 (36” deep truncated domes plus 36” level landing beyond … 72” minimum walk width at this area).

107.           Sheet A1.1: Coordinate with building section and clearly dimension the clear height provided at the accessible parking space and access aisle as well as along the vehicular route serving them per CBC 11B-502.5 (98” minimum clear height required).

108.           Sheet A3.1: At Door Types C, F, and J, revise dimensions to comply with CBC 11B-404.2.11 (43” maximum to bottom of glazing including accessible peephole).

109.           Sheet A3.1: At Door Types Note 1, revise to reference 2022 CBC 11B.

110.           Sheet A3.1: Include complete notes showing compliance with CBC 11B-404 for various doors along accessible routes. Specify the maximum force required to push or pull open a door to be no more than 5 lbf for interior and exterior doors. Specify door closing speeds to comply with CBC 11B-404.2.8. Specify/detail hardware to comply with CBC 11B-404.2.7 (clarify sliding door hardware as well). Specify thresholds to comply with CBC 11B-303. Specify maneuvering clearances to be level (maximum 1:48 slope in any direction).

111.           Sheet A3.3: Detail compliance with CBC 11B-303.5 at the balcony railing (curb or guide rail required).

112.           Sheet A4.1: Plan A: At the front desk counter, revise the accessible portion to comply with CBC 11B-227 and 11B-904.4. The accessible portion shall extend the same depth at the main counter (integrated with the main counter rather than slide out section).

113.           Sheet A4.1: Plan A: Dimension the clear width provide to access the front desk and office/work areas from the lobby hall per CBC 11B-403.5.

114.           Sheet A4.1, A4.3, etc.: Provide complete stair and handrail dimensions, notes, and details to show compliance with CBC 11B-504 and 11B-505. Refer to interior and exterior stairs.

115.           Sheet A4.1: Plan D: Revise the tactile exit sign keyed at the hall side of Door 107A to read “Exit Route” per CBC 1013.4. Sign Keynote 25 calls for “Exit” sign.

116.           Sheet A4.1: Plan C: Door 113A is keyed at the storage room but is not included at the schedule at Sheet A3.1. Please include and ensure compliance with CBC 11B-404 is provided.

117.           Sheet A4.1: Include signs 20 and 26 at stair enclosures per CBC 1023.9.

118.           Sheet A4.2: At the breakfast room, revise tactile exit signs keyed at Doors 209A and 209B to read “Exit Route” per CBC 1013.4. Sign Keynote 25 calls for “Exit” sign.

119.           Sheet A4.2: Provide additional dimensions showing compliance with CBC 11B-403.5. Refer to clearances throughout the pantry, throughout the breakfast room – aisles between tables/chairs, and entrance into the ice room.

120.           Sheet A4.2, A4.3: At elevations, dimension various self service elements and counter heights to comply with CBC 11B-904 and 11B-308.

121.           Sheet A4.3: At Elevation 15, provide and detail an accessible employee locker per CBC 11B-225.2.1 and 11B-811.

122.           Sheet A4.3: Coordinate doors proposed at the roof access and guest laundry with the door schedule.

123.           Sheet A4.3: Elevations 17, 20, and 29 include 1’10” max dimension that is incorrect. Please update to comply with CBC 11B-606 and 11B-902 (2’10” maximum).

124.           Sheet A4.3: Elevation 29: Detail/note the guest laundry to comply with CBC 11B-214 and 11B-611. Also detail the knee/toe clearance at the work surface to be 27” minimum high and 19” minimum deep per CBC 11B-306.

125.           Sheet A5.1, A5.4: Detail the desk at mobility rooms to comply with CBC 11B-902 (34” maximum height, 27” minimum high and 19” minimum deep clearance).

126.           Sheet A5.5, A5.6: Per CBC 11B-806.2.5, please detail the following at the mobility unit kitchens. Detail kitchen sink to comply with CBC 11B-804.4 and 11B-606. Show at least 50% of shelf space to be within accessible reach ranges per CBC 11B-804.5. Specify cooktop to comply with CBC 11B-804.6.4 (location of controls shall not require reach across burners). Specify refrigerators to comply with CBC 11B-804.6.6.

127.           Sheet A5.5: The shower doors proposed do not appear to allow compliance with CBC 11B-608.8. How will clear floor space be maintained to access shower seat and controls when shower doors are open (towel bar will prevent one door from opening and the other door will not allow clear width at entry area unless it swings open more than 90 degrees)?

128.           Sheet A7.8: At Stair 2 wall section, revise tread dimension to comply with CBC 11B-504.2 (11” minimum required).

129.           Sheet A9.1: At Sign 25, update Location Mounting column and Code Reference column information to coordinate with 2022 CBC. Mounting height shall be compliant with CBC 11B-703.4.1. At code references, specify CBC 1013 rather than 1011.

130.           Sheet A9.1: At Sign 26, include requirements for the raised star at the exit discharge level at stairs per CBC 1023.9.

131.           Sheet A9.2: At the accessible bath detail, remove Note 3 for permanent sea      t. The detail dimensions included coordinate with requirements for removable seat per CBC 11B-607.4.2.

132.           Sheet A9.2: At the accessible shower detail, specify thresholds and floor surface to comply with CBC 11B-608.7 and 11B-608.9.

133.           Sheet A9.2: At the accessible shower detail, include soap dish requirements per CBC 11B-608.10 if proposed.

134.           Sheet A9.2: Specify 1.5” clearance between grab bars and wall per CBC 11B-609.3 (applicable at water closet, tub, and shower).

135.           Sheet A9.2: Include notes/details for protruding objects to comply with CBC 11B-307. Ensure to coordinate with electrical discipline and address wall sconce lighting as necessary (Sheet E0.0 proposes Type E at 6’6”).

136.           Sheet A9.2: Include notes/details for reach ranges to comply with CBC 11B-308.

137.           Sheet A9.2: Please include complete elevator notes, dimensions, details showing compliance with CBC 11B-407. Please also address two-way communication requirements per CBC 1009.8.

138.           Sheet A9.2: Please include complete notes specifying compliance with CBC 11B-806.3 at the rooms provided with communication features.

139.           Sheet P-1: Cleanouts are not shown on the stormwater drainage system. Please clarify that rain leaders or rain conductors connected to a building storm sewer system shall have a cleanout at the base of the outside leader or conductor before it connects to the horizontal drain. Typical at all locations where the roof drains connect to the storm sewer without daylight. [CPC 1101.13.1]

140.           Sheet P-2: Please provide submittal receipt from County of Santa Cruz Environmental Health Department for concurrent review and approval of the proposed food service establishment. The location of the grease interceptor should be approved by the local health authority. All sinks, including mop sinks, floor sinks, and floor drains must be routed through a grease interceptor/trap. Note that a grease interceptor shall not be in a food or utensil handling area unless specifically approved by the local authority. [CPC 1014.1, 1014.2, California Health and Safety Code 114201]

141.           Sheet P-9: Maximum flowrate is not specified for the showers, SH-1 and SH-2. Please specify that new showerheads shall have a maximum flowrate of not more than 1.8 gpm at 80 psi. [CPC 408.2.1]

142.           Sheet P-9: Plans show pipes penetrating walls and ceilings that are rated for fire-resistance; however, there is no additional details showing the required firestopping. Please provide details of piping penetrating fire-resistance rated walls or ceilings to have the annular space between the pipe and the wall or ceiling with materials that will prevent the passage of flames or hot gases as tested in accordance with ASTM E814 or UL 1479. [CBC 714.4.1.2, 714.5.1.2]

143.           Sheet P-10: At Detail B, please remove qualifier (i.e., “when required by local utility”) in callout note. Seismic shut-off valves shall be required. [County of Santa Cruz Municipal Code, Sec. 12.10.230(c)]

144.           Sheet M-1: Plans are unclear as to whether the parking garage shall be enclosed. Enclosed parking garages shall be exhausted at a minimum exhaust rate of 0.75 cfm per square feet of floor area. Mechanical ventilation systems for enclosed parking garages shall operate continuously. Exhaust shall not be required where two or more sides comprise of walls that are at least 50% open to the outside. [CMC 403.7.2, Table 403.7]

145.           Sheet M-1: Plans are unclear as to whether the parking garage shall be enclosed. If condensing units, HP-1 and HP-2, are located within an enclosed parking garage, please provide details on how the airflow in the space is sufficient to displace the heat rejection requirements of these condensing units at full load. [CMC 303.1]

146.           Sheet M-2: Due to the addition of a floor sink in Storage room 213, this room would be deemed a Janitor’s Closet. Please provide Storage room 213 with an exhaust fan with a minimum exhaust rate of 1.00 cfm per square feet of floor area. [CMC Table 403.7, CPC 804.1]

147.           Sheet M-2: Plans do not show how the kitchen in each typical guestroom shall be exhausted. Please provide kitchen hood details that include minimum exhaust rates (e.g., 50 cfm continuous or 100 cfm intermittent), maximum sone ratings (i.e., less than 1 sone), and how the exhaust ducting shall be directed to the outside. [CMC Table 403.7, ASHRAE 62.2]

148.           Sheet M-2: Please provide dryer manufacturer’s installation instructions to verify that the proposed Type II commercial-grade clothes dryers comply with all requirements specified in CMC 504.4.3.1(1) through (6). Typical at the common laundry on all guestroom floors. [CMC 504.4.3.1]

149.           Sheet M-2: Plans show ducts penetrating fire-resistance rated walls without the required protection to maintain the fire-resistance rating. Coordinate the location of all fire-resistance rated walls with architectural. Please identify and provide listed fire smoke dampers where ducts penetrate fire-resistance rated wall assemblies. Cite exceptions where applicable. Typical at 8 locations on the second-floor level which include [CBC 714.4.1, 717.5]:

The 8-inch outside air duct that penetrates a one-hour wall separating Guestrooms 201 and 203; and

The 8-inch outside air duct that penetrates a one-hour wall separating Guestroom 203 and Pantry 211; and

The 14x14 return air duct that penetrates a one-hour wall separating Pantry Storage 212 and Breakfast 209; and

The 16x8 supply air duct that penetrates a one-hour wall separating Pantry Storage 212 and Breakfast 209; and

The 8-inch supply air duct that penetrates a one-hour wall separating Breakfast 209 and Unisex 205; and

The 8-inch return air duct which connects to the HRV-2 that penetrates the one-hour wall separating Breakfast 209 and Laundry 204; and

The 12x12 return air duct that penetrates the one-hour wall between the mechanical room and Corridor 203; and

The 16x6 supply air duct that penetrates the one-hour wall between the mechanical room and Corridor 203.

150.           Sheet M-3: Plans show ducts penetrating fire-resistance rated walls without the required protection to maintain the fire-resistance rating. Coordinate the location of all fire-resistance rated walls with architectural. Please identify and provide listed fire smoke dampers where ducts penetrate fire-resistance rated wall assemblies. Cite exceptions where applicable. Typical at 2 locations on the third-floor level which includes [CBC 714.4.1, 717.5.4.1]:

The 12x12 return air duct that penetrates the one-hour wall between the mechanical room and Corridor 303; and

The 16x6 supply air duct that penetrates the one-hour wall between the mechanical room and Corridor 303.

151.           Sheet M-7: Please provide mounting detail for a typical fire smoke damper. Include installation per the terms of its listing and the manufacturer’s instructions and its controls. [CMC 606]

152.           Sheet E1.1: Please indicate on plans that electrical equipment such as panelboards that are likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, shall be field or factory marked to warn qualified personnel of potential arc flash hazards. [CEC Article 110.16(A)]

153.           Sheet E1.1: Please specify panel mounting height(s). Height of boxes shall be readily accessible for adjustment, servicing, and maintenance. [CEC Article 110.26, 695.12(D)]

154.           Sheet E1.1: Please clarify how fire pump controller and power transfer switches shall be located or protected so that they are not damaged by water escaping from pumps or pump connections. [CEC Article 695.12(E)]

155.           Sheet E1.1: Please identify a listed surge protection device installed in or on the fire pump controller. [CEC Article 695.15]

156.           Sheet E1.1: Personnel door for Water 111 is shown swinging in an incorrect direction. Rooms with an electrical switchboard or panelboard with a rating at 800 amperes or more shall have an exit door that swings in the direction of egress and shall be equipped with listed panic hardware or listed fire exit hardware. Please relocate the MSB or revise the door swing. [CEC Article 110.26(C)(3)]

157.           Sheet E1.3: Please specify on plans that all receptacles in laundry areas have GFCI protection for personnel. Typical for common laundry areas on the second and third floor levels. [CEC Article 210.8(B)(11)]

158.           Sheet E1.6: T24 Energy forms report the addition of a 10 kWdc capacity photovoltaic (PV) system. Please provide additional details of this new PV system. Include required details on the solar arrays, inverters, disconnects, controllers, grounding, signage, and interconnection pathways to the main service connection. [CEC Article 690]

159.           Sheet E1.7: Please specify that all 15- and 20-amp, 125-volt and 250-volt nonlocking type receptacles in guestrooms and guest suites of hotels and their common areas shall be listed tamper-resistant receptacles. [CEC Article 406.12(2)]

160.           Sheet E1.7: There are two sheets named E1.7. Please rename one of them to be distinct from the other to prevent confusion.

161.           Sheet E2.0: Please provide electrical power to the required fire smoke dampers and identify which circuit(s) shall be designated for them. [CEC Article 408.4(A)]

162.           Sheet E2.0: At Panel L2, please revise circuit breaker amperage to 30 amps for the dryers. Electric dryers will typically operate above 20 amps. [CEC Article 210.20]

163.           Sheet EN-2: On Page 10 of the NRCC-PRF-E, please revise to use the Building Occupancy Type of Hotel/Motel, instead of Warehouse to better represent the building plans. [CEnC 140.10]

164.           Sheet EN-3: On Page 23 of the NRCC-PRF-E, the total quantity of each luminaire type (including those reported on the NRCC-LTI-E for the unconditioned spaces) do not match the plans. Please revise Total Number of Luminaires to match quantities in the Light Fixture Schedule on Sheet E0.0 while maintaining an amount of power for the lighting system within the allowable wattage for the space. [CEnC 140.6]

 


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