Building Review

Review No:1

B-245238 First Review 09/19/24 by LPB

 

General:


1. On Cover Sheet, please state the occupancy group(s), construction type and whether the building is sprinklered or non-sprinklered. (ie. R3/VB, Non-sprinklered).



2. Please add Santa Cruz County Amendments to list of applicable codes on the Cover Sheet of the drawings. [ 107.2 CBC]



3. On Site Plan A1.1, please provide dimensions from buildings to all property lines.



4. California Energy Compliance: The scope of work includes a new HVAC system and a tankless water heater. Please provide applicable Energy Documents (CF1R-ALT-01-E or other applicable form). For any items requiring HERS verification, indicate on Cover Sheet.

 

 

5. Indicate any deferred submittal items on the cover sheet of the plans (for example, duct sizing). Provide note on plans that the deferred submittal items shall not be installed until their design and submittal documents have been approved by the Building Official. Documents for deferred submittal items must be reviewed by the registered design professional in responsible charge. The documents shall include a review stamp and/or a notation indicating that they have been reviewed and are in general conformance with the design of the building. [CBC 107.3.4.2]


 

6. Please label all rooms. Clarify if “Outbuilding” is conditioned space. Per Zoning, this space may need to be recognized. Assuming this is the case, further comments will be generated.



7. Per County of Santa Cruz Building Permit Application Requirements, no red “ink” is allowed on the plans. This color is reserved for County use. Please change color of any markups that are red and could be confused with County markups (Sheet A5.1, for example).

 

 

 

Architectural/ Structural:


8. On Proposed Floor Plan, please provide additional dimensions to locate all interior partitions and to show all required clearances. Show existing decks.



9. Please provide specifications to demonstrate that the new windows on this project will fully comply with the following minimum code requirements:

Residential Windows and Door Code Requirements:

a) Tested and labeled to comply with the AAMA standards per CRC, Sec. 609.3.

b) Safety Glazing testing and labeling per CRC, Sections. 308.1 & 308.4

c) Energy testing and certification per CEnC, Sec. 110.6



10. In each sleeping room, a window complying with “Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings” requirements per CRC R310.1 is required. When a non-compliant window is replaced in a sleeping room of an R-3 occupancy and it is required to be an emergency escape and rescue window, the replacement window must comply with the emergency escape and rescue provisions of 2022 California Residential Code Section R310.1. The minimum net clear opening height shall be 24 inches. All emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet.  The minimum net clear opening width shall be 20 inches.  Windows used as emergency egress shall have the bottom of the clear opening not greater than 44”, measured from the floor. 


Please indicate operation type for replaced windows. The 23” x 29” window in the west bedroom and the 60” x 15” window in the east bedroom do not comply.



11. Indicate size of door into east bedroom. Santa Cruz County Code 12.10.215(J) requires a minimum 30-inch net clear opening for all new or reframed doorways, excluding shower doors or doors serving closets that are less than 36” deep. Water closets are not exempt. Please specify 2’-8” hinged or 2’-6” pocket doors. The 2’-2” barn door into west bedroom does not comply.



12. Per Site photos, the site is on a slope. Please show existing grade on Exterior Elevations.



13. Provide an architectural section(s) through the building. At least one (1) detailed cross section is required through the building at each area of work. Provide additional sections or details where needed to fully explain the intended construction. Provide the important details of the relationship of foundations, floors walls, ceilings, roof and other construction and clearly distinguish new vs. existing construction. Show types and values for proposed insulation per Energy Requirements. Provide a dimension for ceiling height.



14. Note on plans that for all remodels, insulation meeting the mandatory feature requirements in the California Energy Code shall be installed at ceilings, walls, floors and water pipes, when these areas are exposed during remodeling. [§12.10.250(B)2 SCCC]



15. Please provide an existing ceiling/roof framing plan which is adequate to clarify that the walls that are being removed are non-bearing.

 

 

Cal Green Residential:


Please provide the following information from the 2022 California Green Building Code in plan notes and documents.  The county has adopted only the mandatory requirements.  This code may be viewed at http://www.bsc.ca.gov/default.htm.


16. Please note a minimum of 65% of the construction and demolition waste shall be recycled, reused on the project, or salvaged for later use or sale.   This will need to be verified for the building inspector. (4.408.1)


 

17. Please specify VOC and formaldehyde limits on the plans. You may copy and paste the tables in CALGreen 4.504 to the plan sheets.



18. Specify flow rates for new plumbing fixtures. The effective flush volume of all water closets shall not exceed 1.28 gallons per flush. Shower heads shall have a maximum flow rate of 1.8 gpm at 80 psi.  Lavatory faucets shall have a maximum flow rate of 1.2 gpm at 60 psi, but not less than 0.8 at 20 psi.  Kitchen faucets shall have a maximum flow rate of 1.8 gpm at 60 psi, but may have a temporary flow rate of 2.2 gpm at 60 psi and default to 1.8 gpm at 60 psi. (4.303)

 

19. Note annular spaces around pipes, electrical cables, conduits, etc. will need to be filled to prevent rodent intrusion (4.406.1)


 

20. Please note on the plan that an operation and maintenance manual will be provided to the building owner at the completion of the project. CGBC 4.410.1



21. Ducts will need to be covered during construction (4.504.1)

 

 

22. Indicate on the plans that heating and/or air-conditioning systems shall be sized, designed and have their equipment selected using the following methods:

1). The heat loss and heat gain is established according to ACCA Manual J, ASHRAE handbooks or other equivalent design software or methods. 

2). Duct systems are sized according to ACCA 29-D Manual D, ASHRAE handbooks or other equivalent design software or methods. 

3). Select heating and cooling equipment according to ACCA 36-S Manual S or other equivalent design software or methods. 

Please design and provide documentation or note that this will be a deferred item (in this case add the above note to drawings).  (CA Green Building Code 4.507.2)

 

 

Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing:


23. Please show location for and label service disconnect rating (panel size) of existing main electrical panel on Electrical Plan/A-3.



24. CEC Section 210.12 requires arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection in kitchens in addition to GFCI protection. (CEC 210.52(C)(1)&(2). Please show combination GFCI/AFCI receptacles (via symbols).



25. At the kitchen island, at least one receptacle shall be provided for the first 9 sq. ft., or fraction thereof, of the countertop or work surface. A receptacle outlet shall be provided for every additional 18 sq. ft., or fraction thereof, of the countertop or work surface. (CEC 210.52(C)(2)(a)). (CEC 210.52(C)(3)(3)).


 

26. GFCI protection is required for all receptacles within 6’-0” of all sinks. This includes the receptacle for the garbage disposal below the sink, dishwasher, etc. Please show (via symbol) on Electrical Plan (this also applies to receptacles on wall outside of bathroom). (CEC 210.8(A)(7) and (D))



27. A minimum of two 20-amp small appliance branch circuits are required to serve countertop and wall receptacles in the kitchen [CEC 210.11(c))(1)]. No built-in appliances are allowed on these circuits. Individual (dedicated) circuits are required for garbage disposals, microwaves, compactors, and dishwashers. [CEC210.19A1b]



28. Receptacle outlets in Laundry Room shall be GFCI protected as well as AFCI protected. Please show combination GFCI/AFCI receptacles (via symbols). ((CEC 210.52(F), CEC 210.12(A)).



29. Show how provision for makeup air is accomplished for dryer. When a clothes dryer is installed in an enclosed space, a minimum opening of 100 square inches for makeup air shall be provided. CMC 504.4.1.


 

30. Please clarify if there is any new lighting and/or controls. Specify lighting and/or switch choices on the floor plan that meet the 2022 California Energy Code section 150(k). Notation alone is not acceptable.


ALL new or replaced lighting must be high efficacy. (CEnC 150.0(k)1A, 150.0(k)1G, 150.0(k)2K, Table 150.0-A.)

 

Bathrooms, Garage, Laundry Rooms, and Utility Rooms: At least one luminaire in bathrooms, garages, laundry rooms, and utility rooms must be controlled by a vacancy sensor.  Please revise the plans to include this requirement via symbols.  [CA Energy Standard 150(k)(2)(J)]

 

Dimmers or vacancy sensors shall control all luminaires required to have light sources compliant with Reference Joint Appendix JA8 per Table 150.0-A. Exceptions are provided for closets smaller than 70 ft2 in floor area and light fixtures for hallways. Please show compliance in “Office.” [CA Energy §150.0(k)2.K]


 

31. JA8 marking is required for the following:

--All light sources in ceiling recessed downlight luminaires. Note that ceiling recessed downlight luminaires shall not have screw bases regardless of lamp type as described in Section 150.0(k)1.C.

--GU-24 sockets containing LED light sources. A GU24 lamp fitting is a two-pin connector for compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) or LED lamps that uses a bayonet mount-like twist-lock two-pin connector instead of an Edison screw fitting.

--Any light source not otherwise listed above and certified to the Commission as complying with Joint Appendix 8.



32. Fixtures recessed into ceilings shall be listed for zero clearance insulation contact (IC), have a label that certifies that the fixture is airtight with air leakage less than 2.0 CFM at 75 Pascal’s (AT), be sealed with a gasket or caulk to the ceiling, have accessible ballasts/drivers if hardwired, and not contain a screw base sockets. They shall contain light sources that comply with References Joint Appendix JA8, including the elevated temperature requirements, and that are marked “JA8-2016 (or 2019 or 2022)-E”. (CEnC 150.0(k)(1)(C)).

 

33. A local exhaust fan is required for the kitchen, which may be achieved by a range hood. The system shall meet or exceed either the minimum airflow in accordance with Table 150.0-E or the minimum capture efficiency in accordance with Table 150.0-E, and Table 150.0-G. For an open kitchen with a gas range in a dwelling unit over 1500 sf, it shall have a CE of 70% or 180 cfm. Capture efficiency ratings shall be determined in accordance with ASTM E3087 and listed in a product directory approved by the Energy Commission. HERS field verification is required.



34. Range hoods shall discharge to the outdoors through a duct. Ducts serving range hoods shall not terminate in an attic or crawl space or areas inside the building.


Exception: Where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, and where mechanical or natural ventilation is otherwise provided, listed and labeled ductless range hoods shall not be required to discharge to the outdoors. (CMC 502)


 

35. All appliances shall be located with respect to building construction and other equipment so as to permit access to the appliance. [NFPA 54:9.2.1] Unless otherwise specified, not less than 30 inches in depth, width, and height of working space shall be provided. (CMC 304.1)

 

 

36. Hot Water Pipe Insulation: The energy code 150.0(j) now defers to the CPC for insulation requirements. CPC 609.12 requires all domestic hot water piping to be insulated. Hot water pipe insulation shall have a minimum wall thickness of not less than the diameter of the pipe for a pipe up to 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter. Insulation wall thickness shall be not less than 2 inches (51 mm) for a pipe of 2 inches (50 mm) or more in diameter. Exceptions: 1) Piping that penetrates framing members shall not be required to have pipe insulation for the distance of the framing penetration. 2) Hot water piping between the fixture control valve or supply stop and the fixture or appliance shall not be required to be insulated.



37. Please note on plans that any new appliances (installed as part of any remodel, addition or new construction) shall be Energy Star appliances per Santa Cruz County Code 4.201.1.2.



38. Provide specifications for proposed HVAC equipment and tankless water heater.



39. Duct system sizing is required on an altered duct system when 75% or more of the duct system is replaced.  Duct systems are sized according to ACCA 29-D Manual D, ASHRAE handbooks or other equivalent design software or methods.   Please clarify extent of duct alterations and submit the sizing design documents, as applicable. This may be noted as a deferred submittal. [CEnC 150.2(b)1C]

40. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide alarms are required at the existing residences. Please show locations on Electrical Plan. Smoke detectors are required in each sleeping room and on each floor level, and smoke and CO alarms outside each sleeping area on each floor level. Combination alarms are permitted. [CRC R314.3, R315.2]


 

Note: For the referenced code information, go to http://www.bsc.ca.gov/Codes.aspx and/or Building Codes & Resources (santacruzcountyca.gov)

 

Lynne Bryan Certified Plans Examiner - Architect | Tel: 831-454-3229 | lynne.bryan@santacruzcountyca.gov

 

Review No:2

B-245238 Second Review 02/18/25 by LPB

**Denotes Second Review Comments

—Original Comments retained for reference

 

General:


1. (First Review Comment #4): California Energy Compliance: The scope of work includes a new HVAC system and a tankless water heater. Please provide applicable Energy Documents (CF1R-ALT-01-E or other applicable form). For any items requiring HERS verification, indicate on Cover Sheet.

 

**Thank you for providing Energy Compliance. Please include items requiring HERS verification on the Cover Sheet (Verified Heat Pump rated heating capacity per report). Also, the kitchen range hood should be field verified. Please add to Energy Compliance and to list on Cover Sheet.



2. (First Review Comment #6): Please label all rooms. Clarify if “Outbuilding” is conditioned space. Per Zoning, this space may need to be recognized. Assuming this is the case, further comments will be generated.

 

**This comment is being retained pending Zoning Review.

 

 

 

Architectural/ Structural:


3. (Frist Review Comment #10): In each sleeping room, a window complying with “Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings” requirements per CRC R310.1 is required. When a non-compliant window is replaced in a sleeping room of an R-3 occupancy and it is required to be an emergency escape and rescue window, the replacement window must comply with the emergency escape and rescue provisions of 2022 California Residential Code Section R310.1. The minimum net clear opening height shall be 24 inches. All emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet.  The minimum net clear opening width shall be 20 inches.  Windows used as emergency egress shall have the bottom of the clear opening not greater than 44”, measured from the floor. 

Please indicate operation type for replaced windows. The 23” x 29” window in the west bedroom and the 60” x 15” window in the east bedroom do not comply.


**This comment still applies to the larger Bedroom, due to the fact that it is likely that the construction of the unpermitted “Outbuilding” blocked the previously compliant escape from this room.

Also, please clarify sizes of existing windows in smaller bedroom and bathroom. Sizes between Floor Plan and Exterior Elevations do not match. Please coordinate.



4. (First Review Comment #13): Provide an architectural section(s) through the building. At least one (1) detailed cross section is required through the building at each area of work. Provide additional sections or details where needed to fully explain the intended construction. Provide the important details of the relationship of foundations, floors walls, ceilings, roof and other construction and clearly distinguish new vs. existing construction. Show types and values for proposed insulation per Energy Requirements. Provide a dimension for ceiling height.

 

**Thank you for providing Building Sections. Please also include decks and finish grade.

 

 

Cal Green Residential:

Please provide the following information from the 2022 California Green Building Code in plan notes and documents.  The county has adopted only the mandatory requirements.  This code may be viewed at http://www.bsc.ca.gov/default.htm.

 

5. (First Review Comment #17): Please specify VOC and formaldehyde limits on the plans. You may copy and paste the tables in CALGreen 4.504 to the plan sheets.

 

**Thank you for providing VOC limits for adhesives. Please also provide VOC limit tables for sealants (Table 4.504.2) and architectural coatings (Table 4.504.3), and formaldehyde limits (Table 4.504.5).

 

 

 

 

Mechanical/ Electrical/ Plumbing:

6. (First Review Comment #25): At the kitchen island, at least one receptacle shall be provided for the first 9 sq. ft., or fraction thereof, of the countertop or work surface. A receptacle outlet shall be provided for every additional 18 sq. ft., or fraction thereof, of the countertop or work surface. (CEC 210.52(C)(2)(a)). (CEC 210.52(C)(3)(3)).

 

 

**The kitchen island scales 30 sf. on the Proposed Floor Plan, which would necessitate 3 receptacles. Please provide dimensions for island.

 

 

7. (First Review Comment #33): A local exhaust fan is required for the kitchen, which may be achieved by a range hood. The system shall meet or exceed either the minimum airflow in accordance with Table 150.0-E or the minimum capture efficiency in accordance with Table 150.0-E, and Table 150.0-G. For an open kitchen with a gas range in a dwelling unit over 1500 sf, it shall have a CE of 70% or 180 cfm. Capture efficiency ratings shall be determined in accordance with ASTM E3087 and listed in a product directory approved by the Energy Commission. HERS field verification is required.

 

**The kitchen range hood should be field verified. Please add to Energy Compliance and to list of items requiring HERS verification on Cover Sheet.


 

8. (First Review Comment #38): Provide specifications for proposed HVAC equipment and tankless water heater.

 

**Please provide manufacturer’s specification in a Supplemental (“SUP”) file.



9. (First Review Comment #40): Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide alarms are required at the existing residences. Please show locations on Electrical Plan. Smoke detectors are required in each sleeping room and on each floor level, and smoke and CO alarms outside each sleeping area on each floor level. Combination alarms are permitted. [CRC R314.3, R315.2]


**Smoke detectors shall not be installed within 20ft horizontally of cooking appliances and no closer than 3ft to mechanical registers, ceiling fans and bathroom doors with a bathtub or shower unless this would prevent placement of a smoke detector (314.3(4)). Smoke detectors within 10 feet to 20 feet of the stove shall be ionization type with alarm silencing switch. Smoke detectors within 6 feet and 10 feet of the cooktop shall be photoelectric type. (CRC R314.3.3)  [§ R314 CRC]


 

Note: For the referenced code information, go to http://www.bsc.ca.gov/Codes.aspx and/or Building Codes & Resources (santacruzcountyca.gov)

 

Lynne Bryan Certified Plans Examiner - Architect | Tel: 831-454-3229 | lynne.bryan@santacruzcountyca.gov

 

Review No:3

B-245238 Third Review 04/01/25 by LPB

 

***Denotes Third Review Comments

**Denotes Second Review Comments retained for reference

—Original Comments retained for reference

 

Architectural/ Structural:


1. (Frist Review Comment #10): In each sleeping room, a window complying with “Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings” requirements per CRC R310.1 is required. When a non-compliant window is replaced in a sleeping room of an R-3 occupancy and it is required to be an emergency escape and rescue window, the replacement window must comply with the emergency escape and rescue provisions of 2022 California Residential Code Section R310.1. The minimum net clear opening height shall be 24 inches. All emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet.  The minimum net clear opening width shall be 20 inches.  Windows used as emergency egress shall have the bottom of the clear opening not greater than 44”, measured from the floor. 

Please indicate operation type for replaced windows. The 23” x 29” window in the west bedroom and the 60” x 15” window in the east bedroom do not comply.


(Second Review Comment #3): **This comment still applies to the larger Bedroom, due to the fact that it is likely that the construction of the unpermitted “Outbuilding” blocked the previously compliant escape from this room.

Also, please clarify sizes of existing windows in smaller bedroom and bathroom. Sizes between Floor Plan and Exterior Elevations do not match. Please coordinate.


***This comment still applies. In any case, a compliant escape window is required in the east Bedroom. The door which leads to the Out Building does comply because the escape needs to be directly to the exterior, not through any space whether conditioned or not. Since it is undetermined whether the Out Building will be removed, for this permit, a compliant window needs to be provided in order for this review to be approved.


 

Note: For the referenced code information, go to http://www.bsc.ca.gov/Codes.aspx and/or Building Codes & Resources (santacruzcountyca.gov)


Lynne Bryan Certified Plans Examiner - Architect | Tel: 831-454-3229 | lynne.bryan@santacruzcountyca.gov

Review No:4

B-245238 Fourth Review 09/17/25 by LPB

 

****Denotes Fourth Review Comments

***Denotes Third Review Comments

**Denotes Second Review Comments retained for reference

—Original Comments retained for reference

 

Architectural/ Structural:


1. (First Review Comment #10): In each sleeping room, a window complying with “Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings” requirements per CRC R310.1 is required. When a non-compliant window is replaced in a sleeping room of an R-3 occupancy and it is required to be an emergency escape and rescue window, the replacement window must comply with the emergency escape and rescue provisions of 2022 California Residential Code Section R310.1. The minimum net clear opening height shall be 24 inches. All emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet.  The minimum net clear opening width shall be 20 inches.  Windows used as emergency egress shall have the bottom of the clear opening not greater than 44”, measured from the floor. 

Please indicate operation type for replaced windows. The 23” x 29” window in the west bedroom and the 60” x 15” window in the east bedroom do not comply.


(Second Review Comment #3): **This comment still applies to the larger Bedroom, due to the fact that it is likely that the construction of the unpermitted “Outbuilding” blocked the previously compliant escape from this room.

Also, please clarify sizes of existing windows in smaller bedroom and bathroom. Sizes between Floor Plan and Exterior Elevations do not match. Please coordinate.


***This comment still applies. In any case, a compliant escape window is required in the east Bedroom. The door which leads to the Out Building does comply because the escape needs to be directly to the exterior, not through any space whether conditioned or not. Since it is undetermined whether the Out Building will be removed, for this permit, a compliant window needs to be provided in order for this review to be approved.


****This review is pending coastal commission review and Discretionary Permit approval.



Note: For the referenced code information, go to http://www.bsc.ca.gov/Codes.aspx and/or Building Codes & Resources (santacruzcountyca.gov)

Lynne Bryan Certified Plans Examiner - Architect | Tel: 831-454-3229 | lynne.bryan@santacruzcountyca.gov

Review No:5

B-245238 Fifth Review 11/19/25 by LPB

 

*****Denotes Fifth Review Comments

****Denotes Fourth Review Comments retained for reference

***Denotes Third Review Comments retained for reference

**Denotes Second Review Comments retained for reference

—Original Comments retained for reference

 

Architectural/ Structural:


1. (First Review Comment #10): In each sleeping room, a window complying with “Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings” requirements per CRC R310.1 is required. When a non-compliant window is replaced in a sleeping room of an R-3 occupancy and it is required to be an emergency escape and rescue window, the replacement window must comply with the emergency escape and rescue provisions of 2022 California Residential Code Section R310.1. The minimum net clear opening height shall be 24 inches. All emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet.  The minimum net clear opening width shall be 20 inches.  Windows used as emergency egress shall have the bottom of the clear opening not greater than 44”, measured from the floor. 

Please indicate operation type for replaced windows. The 23” x 29” window in the west bedroom and the 60” x 15” window in the east bedroom do not comply.


(Second Review Comment #3): **This comment still applies to the larger Bedroom, due to the fact that it is likely that the construction of the unpermitted “Outbuilding” blocked the previously compliant escape from this room.

Also, please clarify sizes of existing windows in smaller bedroom and bathroom. Sizes between Floor Plan and Exterior Elevations do not match. Please coordinate.


***This comment still applies. In any case, a compliant escape window is required in the east Bedroom. The door which leads to the Out Building does comply because the escape needs to be directly to the exterior, not through any space whether conditioned or not. Since it is undetermined whether the Out Building will be removed, for this permit, a compliant window needs to be provided in order for this review to be approved.


*****This review is pending coastal commission review and Discretionary Permit approval. Please do not resubmit until these reviews are completed.



Note: For the referenced code information, go to http://www.bsc.ca.gov/Codes.aspx and/or Building Codes & Resources (santacruzcountyca.gov)

Lynne Bryan Certified Plans Examiner - Architect | Tel: 831-454-3229 | lynne.bryan@santacruzcountyca.gov







Review No:6

B-245238 Fifth Review 03/18/26 by LPB

 

*****Denotes Fifth Review Comments

***Denotes Third Review Comments

**Denotes Second Review Comments retained for reference

—Original Comments retained for reference

 

Architectural/ Structural:


1. (First Review Comment #10): In each sleeping room, a window complying with “Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings” requirements per CRC R310.1 is required. When a non-compliant window is replaced in a sleeping room of an R-3 occupancy and it is required to be an emergency escape and rescue window, the replacement window must comply with the emergency escape and rescue provisions of 2022 California Residential Code Section R310.1. The minimum net clear opening height shall be 24 inches. All emergency escape and rescue openings shall have a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet.  The minimum net clear opening width shall be 20 inches.  Windows used as emergency egress shall have the bottom of the clear opening not greater than 44”, measured from the floor. 

Please indicate operation type for replaced windows. The 23” x 29” window in the west bedroom and the 60” x 15” window in the east bedroom do not comply.


(Second Review Comment #3): **This comment still applies to the larger Bedroom, due to the fact that it is likely that the construction of the unpermitted “Outbuilding” blocked the previously compliant escape from this room.


Also, please clarify sizes of existing windows in smaller bedroom and bathroom. Sizes between Floor Plan and Exterior Elevations do not match. Please coordinate.

***This comment still applies. In any case, a compliant escape window is required in the east Bedroom. The door which leads to the Out Building does comply because the escape needs to be directly to the exterior, not through any space whether conditioned or not. Since it is undetermined whether the Out Building will be removed, for this permit, a compliant window needs to be provided in order for this review to be approved.


*****This review is pending Coastal Commission review and Discretionary Permit approval.



Note: For the referenced code information, go to http://www.bsc.ca.gov/Codes.aspx and/or Building Codes & Resources (santacruzcountyca.gov)

Lynne Bryan Certified Plans Examiner - Architect | Tel: 831-454-3229 | lynne.bryan@santacruzcountyca.gov