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City of ANAHEIM Planning Department Building Division 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENT LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 1 of 15 Address Case Number BLD2010-0---- Contact Name Date Contact tel Plan Reviewer Contact email PC tel Arch/EOR PC fax [PHONE REDACTED] Arch/EOR tel PC email Arch/EOR email Scope of Work Occupancy(ies) Type of Construction Area (aggregate, total) Sprinklers BEFORE APPROVAL FOR CODE COMPLIANCE OR ISSUANCE OF A GRADING PERMIT, THE PLANS AND APPLICATION FOR THIS CONSTRUCTION REQUIRE THE INFORMATION, REVISIONS AND CORRECTIONS INDICATED BELOW. THE APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS DOES NOT PERMIT THE VIOLATION OF ANY SECTION OF THE BUILDING CODE, OR OTHER ORDINANCE OR STATE LAW. COMMENTS RESPONSE APPROVALS The following approvals are required for this project: Planning Department – please contact at email -----@anaheim.net Public Works Department - please contact at email -----@anaheim.net Fire Department - please contact at email -----@anaheim.net to be filled in by plan reviewer to be filled in by plan reviewer County Health Department: A food service type of occupancy requires a letter of approval from the County Health Department, which must be submitted before a building permit may be issued. (1725 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA tel: [PHONE REDACTED]) Cal/OSHA – required for wheel chair lifts and elevators (Stephen Singleton, 2000 E. McFadden Ave, Suite 208, Santa Ana, CA 92705, [PHONE REDACTED]) Plan review status may also be obtained via the web at the following link: http://www.anaheim.net/articlenew2222.asp?id=4268 GENERAL 1. The following plans are required for plan review and shall be drawn to scale with sufficient clarity: o Site plans: 1/8”=1’-0” or 1”=10’ o Floor plans: 1/4"=1’-0” o Framing plans: o Details: 1/2"=1’-0” o Minimum 3-sets are required for review 2. Submitted plans and related documents are not complete. Additional reviewing time may be necessary upon re-submittal. Please submit complete plans for review. 3. Provide complete details (including disabled access and structural), notes, and specifications ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 2 of 15 4. Designer wet signature required on all sheets. 5. Licensed architect or professional engineer wet stamp and signature required on all sheets and calculations cover page. Designer / Architect / Engineer contact information required on title sheet and calculations cover page. 6. Provide the following documents as required: o Conditions of Use or Entitlement notes o Approved Grading Plan o Soils or Geotechnical Report o Structural analysis o Title 24 Energy analysis / forms o Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing construction documents 7. Clarify on plans if this project is intended to be an OSHPD licensed clinic per CBC 1226. 8. TITLE SHEET 1. Project Info: o Scope of work o Job address o Property Owner’s name o Consultant/designer names and contact information 2. Building Info/analysis: o Occupancy type o Construction type o Total area, aggregate areas, and allowable area analysis o Number of stories and allowable height/story analysis o Occupant Load o Fire Sprinkler – type o Building analysis incorporating type of construction, occupancies, allowable areas, height/stories, mixed-occupancies, yard increases, etc. o Mixed occupancy/use analysis – separated or unseparated 3. Add Note that the applicable Codes are: 2010 CBC, 2010 CPC, 2010 CMC, 2010 CEC, 2010 Energy Code, Anaheim Municipal Code 4. PLOT/SITE PLAN 1. Submit fully dimensioned plot plan including: o Width of front, rear, and side yards. Clear width is measured from property line to building face or edge of floor overhang or edge of overhang of usable space below roof, canopy, porch, or covered walks. o Dimension distances from building(s) to all property lines, street center lines, and adjacent existing or proposed structures on the site. o Assumed lot lines o Accessible parking stalls o Path-of-Travel within the boundary of the site from accessible parking and public streets or sidewalks. o Ramps, curb-ramps, stairs o Location of truncated domes o Slopes and cross-slopes o Location of drainage devices o Location of designated flood plains, open space easements or development restricted areas. o Clearly delineate any frontage used to justify allowable area increases per CBC 506.2 - Note on plans: “Frontage used for allowable area increases per CBC Section 506.2 shall be permanently maintained”. o Specify all pad elevations o Provide existing and proposed contours, spot elevations to indicate general site slope and drainage pattern. o Location of Fire Walls 2. EGRESS PLAN 1. Please provide an egress analysis/plan to be incorporated into the construction documents that includes: o Occupant loading ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 3 of 15 o Egress width and distribution o Accessible means of egress o Egress through intervening spaces o Common path of egress travel o Number of exit or exit access doorways o Egress separation o Travel distance o Vertical exit enclosures, exit passageways, horizontal exits, exterior exit stairways o Exit discharge GENERAL LIFE-SAFETY / BUILDING ANALYSIS 1. Specify finish floor elevation of first floor. 2. A building equipped with a non NFPA 13 sprinkler system, ie:13R or 13D, the area increases per CBC 506.3 do not apply. 3. When sprinkler increases are applied for an additional 20 feet in height or for an additional story in accordance with 504.2, it may not be used in conjunction for an area increase in 506.3 for Group A, E, H, I, L, R, Occupancies and high-rises. 4. Indicate use of all suites or spaces. Show any existing area separation walls, occupancy separation walls, shafts or rated corridors. Identify and provide construction details for all new fire rated walls. 5. Provide a note on the plans indicating if any hazardous materials will be stored and/or used within the building, which will exceed the quantities listed in CBC Tables 307.1(1) and 307.1(2). 6. Provide separate Floor Plans identifying hazardous material quantities, types and locations prepared by a qualified person in accordance with 414.1.3 CBC. 7. When two or more buildings are on the same property and they are not analyzed to comply as one building, the building shall have an assumed property line between them for determining wall and opening protection, and roof cover requirements or treated as a single building. 8. For buildings with mixed occupancies, the allowable area per story shall be based on the most restrictive provisions for each occupancy when the mixed occupancies are treated according to CBC 508.3. (non- separated). If treated per CBC 508.4 (separated) the maximum total building area shall be such that the sum of the ratios for each of the actual to allowable are does not exceed 1. 9. Unless considered a separate story, the floor area of a mezzanine shall be considered a part of the story in which it is located. CBC 505.1 10. Address the specific occupancy related provisions for ( ) occupancy areas in accordance with Section 40** CBC 11. Elevators shall comply with the requirements of CBC Chapter 30 and 1116B. State amendments require a gurney-size elevator for any number of stories. 12. Note on plans or finish schedule: “Wall, floor and ceiling shall not exceed the flame spread classifications in CBC Table 803.9". 13. Indicate interior finish compliance with 803.1 and Table 803.9 flame spread provisions. 14. Detail furred or dropped finishes at fire resistive walls or ceilings as required by CBC 602.1, 603.1 and 805.1. 15. Glazing within 24" of a doorway and less than 60 inches above a walkway shall be safety glazing. CBC 2406.4 16. Provide damp proofing details for basement or other walls below finish grade in accordance with 1805 CBC. 17. 18. 19. FIRE RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION 1. The maximum area of exterior wall openings shall not exceed that allowed in CBC Table 705.8. 2. Exterior walls less than ft. to property line or assumed property line shall have a 30" parapet opening per CBC Table 602, 705.11 and Table 705.8. 3. Where protected and unprotected openings occur in the exterior wall in any story the total area shall comply with the unity formula (7-2) in CBC 705.8.4 4. Please detail in full Fire Wall continuity 5. Please detail in full Fire Barrier continuity 6. Please detail in full Fire Partition continuity 7. Projections located where openings are required to be protected shall be non-combustible, heavy timber, or one hour construction. 8. Fire-resistive exterior wall construction shall be maintained through crawl spaces, floor framing, and attic spaces. 9. When a new building is constructed adjacent to an existing building, show the required wall and opening protection requirements for the existing building will be maintained. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 4 of 15 10. Structural elements in exterior walls required to be fire-resistive construction shall have fire-resistive protection equal to or greater than that required for an exterior bearing wall. CBC Table 602 11. Provide details, notes and specifications for the fire protection of building elements as required for the type of construction. CBC Table 601 and Section 602.--- 12. Clearly label and identify on plans fire-resistive corridors, exit enclosures, exit passageways, horizontal exits, occupancy separation walls and floors, fire resistive shafts, and fire walls, along with their fire- resistive ratings. a) Please add the following notations: o Fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers and smoke partitions or any other wall required to have protected openings or penetrations shall be effectively and permanently identified with signs or stenciling. Such identification shall: o Be located in accessible concealed floor, floor-ceiling or attic spaces o Be repeated at intervals not exceeding 30 feet (914 mm) measured horizontally along the wall or partition; and o Include lettering not less than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) in height, incorporating the suggested wording: “FIRE AND/OR SMOKE BARRIER-PROTECT ALL OPENINGS,” or other wording o Exception: Walls in Group R-2 occupancies that do not have a removable decorative ceiling allowing access to the concealed space. 13. Construct a Firewall (sometimes party wall) at property lines or when separating a building into two or more separate areas per 706.1 CBC. 14. No openings are allowed in the Party Wall per 706.1.1 when a wall is constructed on or near a property line. 15. Firewall/Party Wall ratings must comply with Table 706.4. Future occupancy changes may impact the required rating. Consider future intended use. 16. Party Walls/Firewalls in other than Type V construction must be non-combustible per 706.3 17. Party Walls/Firewalls must be structurally independent of collapse under fire per 706.1.1 and 706.2 18. Provide the design and details for a shaft as required by CBC 708. 19. Openings into shaft enclosure shall be protected with smoke and fire dampers. 20. An Elevator Lobby is required in accordance with 708.14.1 when serving over three floors and for Group A, E, H, I, L, R-1, R-2 and R-2.1 Occupancies or high-rises serving over two floors. 21. Elevators must open into lobbies that separate the elevator shaft enclosure doors from each floor by fire partitions CBC 708.14.1. Opening protection per 715.4.3 and duct penetrations per 716.5.4.1. 22. Specify the fire rating of 1 or 2 hours for the shaft in accordance with CBC 708.4 and detail envelop continuity as required by CBC 708.5 and 708.7. 23. Detail water heater vents inside fire-resistive wall construction, or within fire resistive shafts. 24. Draft stop floor ceiling assemblies per CBC 717.3.2 for R (other than R-2.1) occupancies and 717.3.3 for all others. 25. Detail through penetrations and membrane penetrations in fire resistive walls. 26. Detail fire resistive penetrations in fire resistive floors and ceilings. 27. A ( ) hr. fire barrier is required between ( ) occupancy and the ( ) occupancy. CBC 508.3.3, Table 508.4 and 707.3.8. 28. A Fire Barrier is required for the following; o Shaft enclosure per 708.4. o Exit enclosure per 1022.1. o Exit passageway per 1023.3. o Horizontal exit per 1025.1. o Atrium per 404.6. o Incidental use area at the ( ) per 508.2 and Table 508.2.5 o Control areas per 414.2.4. o Occupancy separation per 508.4. o Fire area separation per 707.3.9. 29. The fire barrier or horizontal assembly, or both, separating a single occupancy into different fire areas shall have a fire resistance rating of not less than that indicated in Table 707.3.9. 30. Provide ( ) hr. door assemblies in ( ) hr. fire barrier. CBC 707.6 and Table 715.4. 31. Glazing and openings in fire barriers shall be limited to 25% of the wall area, and no larger than 156 square feet unless meeting exceptions. CBC 707.6 32. All structural elements supporting a fire barrier must have the same fire resistive ratings as the required occupancy separation. CBC 707.5.1.. 33. Please provide Fire Partitions for: o Walls separating dwelling units. 420.2 o Walls separating sleeping units as required by 420.2. o Walls between mall tenant spaces. 402.7.2. o Corridor per 1018.1 o Elevator lobby per 708.14.1. o Walls separating tenant spaces as required by 709.1, item 6. 34. Ducts penetrating Fire Partitions shall have fire dampers (with exceptions) per 716.5.4 CBC ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 5 of 15 35. Joints must be protected by an approved fire-resistive joints system. CBC 714.. 36. A smoke barrier complying with 710 is required in accordance with 407.4 for I-2 and 408.6 for I-3 occupancies. 37. The supporting construction of smoke barriers shall be protected to afford the required fire resistance rating of the wall or floor supported in buildings of other than Type IIB, IIIB or VB construction. 710.4 CBC. 38. Combination smoke and fire dampers shall be required where a fire and smoke barrier or wall is required. CBC 716.5. 39. Provide fire separation for incidental use area in ( * * * ) in accordance with 508.2 and Table 508.2.5 CBC. 40. A class ( ) roof covering is required CBC 1505.1 and Table 1505.1 41. Draft stop attics and mansards. 42. 43. 44. FIRE SYSTEMS 1. Provide fire sprinklers for this project in accordance with 903.2 2. Additional sprinkler provisions apply for this project based on Table 903.2.11.6 3. Fire sprinklers are required for buildings where any story or basement greater than 1,500 sq ft, where there is not provided at least 20 sq ft of opening entirely above grade in each 50 lineal feet or fraction thereof of exterior wall on at least one side or two sides when opposite wall is more than 75 feet from such openings CBC 903.2.10.1 4. Provide sprinklers throughout buildings with a floor level having 30 occupants or more that is located 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. 5. Provide a Class Standpipe per CBC 905. Show hose cabinet locations or outlets on each floor plan and roof plan. 6. Provide an alarm system in accordance with 907.2. for the occupancy area. 7. Provide sprinklers at rubbish and linen chutes and terminating rooms. CBC 903.2.11.2. 8. Provide smoke and heat venting in F-1 or S-1occupancies with undivided floor areas greater than 50,000 sq. ft and buildings (of any occupancy) containing high piled combustible stock or rack storage CBC 910.2 with exceptions. Skylights do not meet vent standards unless specifically tested and labeled. 9. 10. 11. MEANS OF EGRESS 12. Provide a clear and dimensioned Means of Egress system that provides a continuous, unobstructed exit from any occupied point in a building to a public way. (1001.1) 13. The total width of means of egress in inches (mm) shall not be less than the total occupant load served by the means of egress multiplied by 0.3 inches (7.62 mm) per occupant for stairways and by 0.2 inches (5.08 mm) per occupant for other egress components. The width shall not be less than specified elsewhere in this code. Multiple means of egress shall be sized such that the loss of anyone means of egress shall not reduce the available capacity to less than 50 percent of the required capacity – section 1005.1 14. Exit through intervening rooms shall comply with CBC Section 1014.2 provisions. 15. Exit doors must swing in the direction of egress when serving an occupant load of 50 or more. (1008.1.2) 16. Plans must specify exit doors are openable from the inside without the use of a key, special knowledge or effort. (1008.1.8) 17. Every required exit doorway must be of a size to permit the installation of a 3’-0” by 6’-8” door. A minimum clear width of 32 inches must be provided. (1008.1.1) 18. Plans must indicate the floor or landing on each side of doors is not more than ½ inch lower than the threshold of the doorway. (1008.1.4) 19. Landings must have a width not less than the width of the stairway, or the width of the door, whichever is greater. Doors in the fully open position must not reduce a required dimension by more than 7 inches. With an occupant load of 50 or more, doors in any position must not reduce the landing dimension to less than half its required width. (1008.1.5) 20. Enclosed exit access “Corridor” shall be enclosed with 1-hr enclosure in non-sprinklerd buildings. CBC Table 1017.1 b) Enclosure walls to be one hour fire partitions and doors to be 20 min. rated with automatic closer and self latching hardware. c) Provide a section through rated corridor fire partition (And lid if tunnel corridor) d) Provide a door schedule and specify hardware for each door. e) Corridor door(s) # to be 20 minutes rated with smoke and draft protection and automatic closer CBC 715.4.3 f) Fixed windows in corridor fire partitions to be 1 hr. rated assembly (CBC715.2) ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 6 of 15 g) Corridors must have a minimum width of 44 inches (where it serves 50 or more persons) & 36 inches (where it serves less than 50 persons). (1017.2) 21. Except for groups A, B, E, F, M, S, U occupancies located in sprinklered buildings, walls and ceilings of corridors must be of one-hour fire-resistive construction. Provide architectural section through the corridor to show how this is accomplished. (1017) 22. Except when only one exit is required provide exit signs complying with Sections 1011 for the exit sign graphics, illumination and power source. 23. Multiple means of egress (including stairs) shall be sized such that the loss of any one means of egress shall not reduce the available capacity to less than 50 percent of the required capacity. (1005.1) 24. Limit dead ends in hallways/corridors to not more than 20’ (50’ in sprinklered buildings) when more than one exit access is required. (1017.3) 25. All occupants shall have access to two exits from the floor. CBC Tables 1019.1 Exceptions: a) Single story building with maximum occupant load of 49 and less than 75 ft travel distance to exit. CBC Table 1019.2 b) Two story building with maximum occupant load of 30 occupants per floor and maximum travel distance of 75 ft to exit. CBC Table 1019.2 26. Two exit access doors are required from an office tenant space when the occupant load exceeds 49. 27. Exit access doorways and exits from floor shall be separated by a distance equal to or greater than 1/2 the diagonal of the suite or floor respectively in non-sprinklered building CBC 1015.2.1. The minimum separation between required exit access doors or exits shall be equal or greater than 1/3 of the diagonal of the space or floor it serves in sprinklered buildings. (CBC 1015.2.1 Exp. 2) 28. When more than one exit or exit access doorway is required, exit access shall be arranged such that there is no dead end in a corridor exceeding 20 ft. (50 ft in sprinklered building). CBC1017.3 29. Maximum common path of travel distance which the occupants are required to traverse before two separate and distinct path of egress travel to two exits are available shall not exceed: a) 100 ft, when the occupant load is 30 or less. CBC1015.1(2) b) 75 ft, when the occupant load exceeds 30. CBC 1015.1(2) 30. For B occupancy, the maximum travel distance to at least one exit shall be: a) 200 ft. in non-sprinklered building b) 300 ft. in sprinklered building 31. No point in the building shall exceed the distances in Table 1016.1 from an exterior exit, horizontal exit, enclosed stairway, exit passageway, exterior exit stair or ramp measured along the path of travel. The travel distance shall include travel within unenclosed stairways. (1016.1) Note: Travel distance and common path of egress travel each share the same starting point. 32. Means of egress lighting: a) Provide means of egress lighting with emergency power back-up supply. CBC 1006.3 b) Show location of exit signs when two exits are required. Specify an alternate power source. CBC 1011.1 & 1011.5.3 c) Provide low level exit signs and exit path marking in corridors serving assembly occupancy and in hotels. Sign to be 6 to 8 inches above the floor and 4 inches from the door frame. CBC1011.6 & 1011.7 33. Fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers and smoke partitions or anyother wall required to have protected openings or penetrations shall be effectively and permanently identified with signs or stenciling. Such identification shall: o Be located in accessible concealed floor, floor-ceiling orattic spaces; o Be repeated at intervals not exceeding 30 feet (914 mm) measured horizontally along the wall or partition; and o Include lettering not less than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) in height, incorporating the suggested wording: "FIRE AND/OR SMOKE BARRIER-PROTECT ALL OPENINGS," or other wording. 34. Sprayed fire-resistant materials (SFRM) shall comply with Sections 704.13.1 through 704.13.5. 35. The required fire-resistance rating of exterior walls a fire separation distance of less than or equal to 10 feet (3048 mm) shall be rated for exposure to fire from both sides – section 705.5 36. Balconies used for egress purposes shall conform to the same requirements as corridors for width, headroom, dead ends and projections – section 1019.1 37. Two exits or exit access doors of egress shall be provided from boiler, incinerator, or furnace rooms which exceed 500 square feet and any fuel fired equipment exceeding 400,000 BTU input capacity. One exit is permitted to be a fixed ladder or alternating tread device. Exit access doorways shall be separated by a horizontal distance equal to one-half the maximum horizontal dimension of room. CBC 1015.3. 38. Provide fire/smoke dampers at duct penetrations of 1 hr corridor walls. CBC 716.5.4. 39. Glazed openings into one hour corridors shall be protected per CBC Table 715.4. The total area of such openings shall not exceed 25% of the common wall with any room per CBC 715.5.8.2.. 40. Corridor walls may terminate at the ceiling, only if the entire ceiling is an element of one hour floor or roof assembly. CBC 709.4, item 3. 41. One hour corridors and any enclosed ceilings within them shall not be used as an integral part of the duct system. CBC 1018.5 42. At rooms with exhaust fans adjacent to corridors, show how make up air is provided. Doors opening into ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 7 of 15 corridors cannot be undercut and no louvers provided. CBC 1018.5. 43. Non-rated drop ceilings in rated corridors must be of noncombustible construction. CBC 1018.5.1 44. In fully sprinklered office buildings, corridors may lead through enclosed elevators lobbies, provided all areas of the building have access to an exit, without passing through on elevator lobby. CBC 1018.6 45. Stair exits from an area of refuge require a minimum of 48 inches between handrails. CBC 1007.3 46. A minimum of 2 areas of refuge with one at an elevator must be provided in accordance with Section 1007.1, 1007.2.1, 1007.4 and 1007.6 CBC since your project is four or more stories above grade. 47. Provide section and details of interior/exterior stairway showing: o Maximum rise 7 inches min) and minimum run (tread) of 11 inches. CBC 1009.4.2.. o Minimum head room of 6 feet 8 inches. CBC 1009.2. o Provide details and notes showing framing (stringer) size, bracing, connections, footings.. o Enclosed usable under stairway requires one-hour construction on enclosed side. CBC 1009.6.3. o Provide visual striping per CBC 1133B.4.4. o Provide connection details of guardrail and/or handrail on open side of landings or stairs adequate to support 20 (50) pounds per lineal foot at a right angle to the top rail. CBC 1607.7 o Design intermediate components of guardrails for a 50 pound normal load. CBC 1607.7.1.2 48. Handrails shall satisfy the following: CBC 1012. o Handrail shall be 34-38 inches above the nosing of treads. CBC 1012.2.. o Intermediate balusters shall be spaced 4 inches o.c. maximum on open side(s).. o The handgrip portion of handrail shall not be less than 1-1/4 inches nor more than 1½ inches in cross- sectional dimension. CBC 1133B.4.2.6. o The handgrip shall extend 12" beyond the top and 12" + tread width beyond bottom tread and return the handrail to newel post or wall. (CBC 1133B.4.2.2.). 49. Provide 42 inch high protective guardrail for decks, porches, balconies and raised floors, (more than 30 inches above grade or floor below) and open side(s) of stair landings. Openings between balusters/rails shall be less than 4 inches. CBC 1013. 50. Guards shall be provided where the roof hatch opening or mechanical equipment is located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a roof edge or open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor, roof or grade below. The guard shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter (533 mm) sphere. CBC 1013.5. 51. Where elevation changes less than 12 inches occur in the means of egress, sloped surfaces shall be used. CBC 1003.5 52. Ramps greater than 1 in 20 or 5 percent with a rise greater than 6" shall have handrails on both sides. CBC 1133B.5.5.. 53. Where the ramp surface is not bounded by a wall, guide curbs in compliance with Section 1133B.5.6.1 or wheel guide rails in compliance with Section 1133B.5.6.2, shall be provided. 54. Door swinging over landing shall not reduce the width by more than seven inches when fully open. When serving 50 or more, the door in any position shall not reduce the required width to less than one- half. CBC 1008.1.6. 55. Provide a barrier from upper stairs, and stairs leading to the basement. CBC 1022.7.. 56. Stairs shall be enclosed with fire barriers per CBC 1022.1. Enclosure shall conform to the following: o 2 hour resistive construction where connecting 4 or more stories and 1 hour if connecting less than 4 stories. o Only exit doors can open into exit enclosures. o Doors opening into exit enclosures shall be protected per CBC 715. o Exit enclosures shall include a corridor of the same fire-resistive construction as the enclosure leading to the outside of the building, including openings. o Useable space is not allowed under the stairs. o Exterior stairs shall be separated from the interior of the building with the same rating required for interior stairs. CBC 1026.6. 57. In buildings 4 or more stories: o One stair must extend to the roof. CBC 1009.13. o Where a stairway is provided to a roof, access to the roof shall be provided through a penthouse complying with Section 1509.2 o In buildings without an occupied roof, access to the roof shall be permitted to be a roof hatch or trap door not less than 16 square feet (1.5 m2) in area and having a minimum dimension of 2 feet (610 mm). o Where the roof hatch opening providing the required access is located within 10 feet (3049 mm) of the roof edge, such roof access or roof edge shall be protected by guards installed in accordance with the provisions of Section 1013. 58. Where an egress court serving a building or portion thereof is less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in width, the egress court walls shall have not less than 1-hour-fire-resistance-rated construction for a distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) above the floor of the court. Openings within such walls shall be protected by opening protectives having a fire protection rating of not less than 3/4 hour. CBC 1027.5.2 with exceptions 59. Exterior balconies, stairways and ramps shall be located at least 10 feet (3048 mm) from adjacent lot lines and from other buildings on the same lot unless the adjacent building exterior walls and openings ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 8 of 15 are protected in accordance with Section 704 based on fire separation distance. CBC 1027.3. 60. Balconies used for egress purposes shall conform to the same requirements as corridors for width, headroom, dead ends and projections. CBC 1019.1 61. Exterior egress balconies shall be separated from the interior of the building by walls and opening protection as required by corridors. CBC 1019.2 with exceptions. 62. Stairs in buildings over 75 (55 feet due to local ordinance which may apply) feet in height or have occupiable floors more than 30 feet below the finished floor of the lowest level of exit discharge shall be in a “Pressurized Enclosure” per CBC 403, 405, 909.20 and 1022.9. 63. Show conformance for low level exit signs and exit path marking in A, I , R-2.1 and all interior rated exit corridors of hotels in R-1occupancies per CBC 1011.6 and 7 as enforced by the State Fire Marshall 64. Show two sources of power for exit signs. CBC 1011.5.3 65. Add note to plans: Electrically powered, self-luminous and photo luminescent exit signs shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 924 and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and Chapter 27. Exit signs shall illuminated at all times. CBC 1011.4. 66. 67. 68. PARTITIONS 1. Identify and differentiate existing walls to be removed, existing walls to remain, new walls, bearing walls, non-bearing partitions and rated walls. 2. Provide complete interior partition wall details. Include the gauge, ICBO approval numbers (for metal frame partitions), and all top and bottom attachment details. 3. At restrooms, provide hard non-absorbent wall and floor finishes per CBC 1210.1 and 1210.2 and 1115B.3 DISABLED-ACCESS PROVISIONS 1. Design site to provide complying access from property line to all facilities; and entrances and exterior ground floor exits of all facilities. Accessible paths of travel shall be the most practical direct route feasible and may incorporate pedestrian ramps, curbs ramps, etc... All paths of travel shall comply unless there is an approved exception §1127B.1 2. Place a sign at every public entrance and at every major junction along or leading to an accessible path of travel displaying the international symbol of accessibility CBC 1127B.3. Signs shall indicate the direction to accessible facility entrances and comply with CBC 1117B.5.1 3. The following features and facilities shall comply with all applicable provisions of Chapter 11B: Show an accessible route of travel from the disabled parking space, or public way, whichever is the primary method of arrival, to an accessible primary entrance of the building. A primary entrance into the building, a path of travel from the accessible building entrance to the area(s) of remodel (including an elevator), and a path of travel to sanitary facilities, public telephones and drinking fountains serving the area of remodel. Show all access features such as existing/new ramps, steps, gates, doors, etc. along the designated accessible route of travel. Identify all steps at door landings and where applicable identify sloping door landings. 4. Show detailed information, including dimensions, on existing handicap parking, ramps, and toilet facilities, to verify conformance with the current requirements. 5. Provide accessible parking per §1129B in each lot or parking structure where parking is provided for the public or employees 1129B.1. Paint ”NO PARKING” on the ground within each access aisle. Use 12" (154 mm) minimum high white letters that are visible to traffic enforcement officials. See Fig 11B-18B C.B.C. 1129B.3 6. Parking spaces must be located so that the disabled are not compelled to walk or wheel behind parked cars other than their own. CBC Section 1129B.3, Item 3 7. In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and located closest to the accessible entrances. CBC Section 1129B.1 8. Provide parking space identification in accordance with CBC Section 1129B.5 including: o Each parking space reserved for persons with physical disabilities shall be identified by a reflectorized sign permanently posted immediately adjacent to and visible from each stall or space, consisting of a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on dark, blue background. The sign shall not be smaller than 70 square inches in area and, when in path of travel, shall be posted at a minimum height of 80 inches for the bottom of the sign to the parking space finished grade and shall be unobscured by a parked vehicle. Signs may also be centered on the wall at the interior end of the parking space at a minimum height of 36 inched from the parking space finished grade, ground or sidewalk. Spaces complying with CBC Section 1129B.3, Item 2 shall have an additional sign stating “Van Accessible” mounted below the symbol of accessibility. An additional sign or additional language below the symbol of accessibility shall state “Minimum Fine $250.” o An additional sign shall also be posted in a conspicuous place at each entrance to off-street parking ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 9 of 15 facilities, or immediately adjacent to and visible from each stall or space. The sign shall not be less than 17 inches by 22 inches in size with lettering not less than one inch in height, with clearly and conspicuously states the following: “Unauthorized vehicles parked in designated accessible spaces not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for persons with disabilities may be towed away at owner’s expense. Towed Vehicles may be reclaimed by telephoning the o In addition to the above requirements, the surface of each accessible parking space or stall shall have a surface identification duplicating either of the following schemes: By outlining or painting the stall or space in blue and outlining on the ground in the stall or space in white or suitable contrasting color a profile view depicting a wheelchair with occupant; or By outlining a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on blue background. The profile view shall be located so that it is visible to a traffic enforcement officer when a vehicle is property parked in the space and shall be 36 inches high by 36 inches wide. See CBC Figures 11B-18A through 11B-18C. 9. Loading/unloading strips shall be on the “passenger” side. 10. Callout the required minimum aisle widths and doorway strike-edge dimensions per red markups. 11. Entrances, exits and paths of travel – entrances, limit threshold = ½” max.; level area 60” in direction of door swing, 48” opposite door swing, 24”(exterior)/18”(interior) jamb clearance; bottom 10” of door to be smooth, uninterrupted surface, etc. 12. The maximum effort to operate doors shall not exceed 5 pounds for both the exterior and interior doors. 13. The clearance from the sidewall in the bathroom to the centerline of the w/c shall be 1’-6” absolute. 14. Dimension on the plans – minimum aisle width of 36” (44” if serving both sides). 15. For accessible check-stands (i.e. 36” aisle, adjoining counter height = 38” maximum, top of counter lip = 40” maximum, etc.). 16. For accessible fitting and dressing rooms (i.e. one in each cluster, entry doors, mirrors, clothing hooks, benches, etc.). 17. For counters and tables (i.e. knee space (27” high, 30” wide and 19” deep), tops of tables & counters = 28” to 34” and 36” long, etc.). 18. Entrance sign: Provide a minimum of one International Symbol of Accessibility at all accessible building entrances. 19. Tactile exit signs shall be provided at the following locations: Each grade level exterior door shall be identified by a tactile exit with the word "EXIT". Each exit door that leads directly to a grade-level exterior exit by means of a stairway or ramp shall be identified by a tactile exit sign with words as appropriate, i.e. : o EXIT STAIR DOWN o EXIT STAIR UP o EXIT RAMP DOWN o EXIT RAMP UP Each exit door that leads directly to a grade-level exterior exit by means of an exit enclosure that does not utilize a stair or ramp (such as a rated corridor), or by means of an exit passageway shall be identified by a tactile exit sign with the words “EXIT ROUTE” Each exit access door from an interior room or area that is required to have a visual exit sign, shall be identified by a tactile exit sign with the words, “EXIT ROUTE” Each exit door through a horizontal exit shall be identified by a tactile exit sign with the words “TO EXIT.” 20. 21. 22. 23. MISCELLANEOUS 1. Add the following notes: Modified fire sprinkler plans and fire-life-safety plans shall be submitted for review, approval and permit issuance. No framing or T-bar approvals will be granted without the Fire Department approval for the fire sprinklers. Exit doors and grilles shall be openable from within without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort when the space is occupied. Lighting and mechanical fixtures must be supported by additional independent No. 12 gage wires attached to each corner of fixture. Existing site, accessible parking stalls, restrooms, etc. shall fully comply with T-24; and subject to field verification & approval. 2. Air moving systems in excess of a combined volume of 2000 cfm are required to be equipped with an automatic shutoff interlocked with a smoke detector located in the supply ducting of air moving system. CMC 203 and 609. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 10 of 15 3. Air for combustion, ventilation, and dilution of flue gases for gas utilization equipment installed in buildings shall be obtained by application of one of the methods covered in CMC 701.2 through 701.8.3. Provide calculations to justify compliance. 4. Provide separate toilet facilities for men and women. CPC 412.3 with exceptions. 5. Toilet rooms may not open directly to food preparation facilities for service to the public in accordance with CBC 1210.5. 6. Provide plumbing fixtures count analysis per CPC Table 4-1 7. Show elevations of finish floor and nearest upstream manhole. Show that finish floor is above upstream manhole or provide backwater valve per CPC 710. Note that fixtures above such elevation shall not discharge through the backwater valve. 8. Provide and detail grease interceptor as required by CPC 1009.1. Show location per 1009.5 and sizing per 1014 and Table 10-2 and 3. 9. Provide condensate line as required by CMC 309 collected and discharged to an approved plumbing fixture or disposal area. 10. 11. 12. ENERGY 1. T-24 energy calculations used must be by one of the Energy Commission approved computer programs. Please see- www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2008standards/ for current versions 2. Cool Roofs. Prescriptive approach required a “cool roof” in all non residential low-slope applications. Cool roofs have high reflectance, high emittance surfaces, or exceptionally high reflectance and low emittance surfaces. Applies to new roofs and some re-roofing installations [§10-113, 118(I), 143(a)iA, 149(b)1B]. Cool roofs must be tested and labeled by the CRRC 3. T-bar ceilings. Placing insulation directly over suspended (T-bar) ceilings is not allowed, except for limited applications. Insulation must be placed at the roof or on hard ceilings. [§118(e)]. 4. Thermal Breaks for Metal Building Roofs. Prescriptive standards for continuous insulation or thermal breaks between metal roofs and metal framing [§143(a)]. 5. Skylights for Daylighting in large enclosed spaces. Prescriptive requirement for skylights with daylighting controls. Applies to top story of spaces larger than 8,000 square feet with ceilings higher than 15 feet [§143(c)]. Provide calculations demonstrating compliance. 6. Demand Control Ventilation. Mandatory requirement to include sensors that measure CO2 levels and adjust ventilation rates in spaces with varying occupancy such as conference rooms, dining rooms, lounges and gyms [§121(c)]: o Sensors must be provided in all rooms served by the system that has a design occupancy of 40ft2/person or less. o Show sensor locations on plans. They must be located between 3 and 6 feet above floor o The ventilation must be maintained that will result in a concentration of CO2 at or below 600 ppm above ambient level o The CO2 sensors must be factory certified to have an accuracy of no less than 75 ppm at a 600 and 1000 ppm concentration when measured at sea level and 25 C , o ve r a five -year period without calibration in the field 7. Duct efficiency. In unconditioned or indirectly conditioned space, mandatory requirement for R-8 duct insulation [§124(a)]. Prescriptive approach requires duct sealing with field verification in new buildings and in existing buildings when space conditioning equipment is to be installed or replaced [§144(k)]. 8. Efficient Space Conditioning Systems. Prescriptive requirements to improve HVAC system efficiency, including variable speed drives, electronically commutated motors, better controls, and efficient cooling towers. For large systems (greater than or equal to 300 tons in installed capacity), there are limitations on the use of air-cooled chillers. [§144]. 9. Indoor Lighting. Mandatory requirement lowers the lighting power limits for interior lighting to encourage use of new efficient lighting technology [§130(c)] 10. Identify the run codes on the T-24 calcs in compliance with Section 10-103(a)3 11. New Mandatory and prescriptive requirements apply to general site illumination and specific outdoor lighting applications of nonresidential buildings [§132, 147]. Applies to areas such as parking lots, pedestrian areas, building entrances, vehicle service stations, areas under canopies, and ornamental lighting. o Lighting Power Limits. Establishes outdoor lighting power limits that vary by Lighting Zone or ambient lighting levels. See Standards Table 147-A and B or NCM Table 6-3. o Shielding. Lamps larger than 175W must have cutoff luminaires to reduce glare. Luminaires with lamps larger than 60 W must be high efficacy or have motion sensor controls o Bi-Level Controls. Requirements for outdoor lighting controls in some areas, including the capability to reduce lighting levels by 50 percent when not needed 12. West facing glazing is now limited to no more than 40% of the west wall area. Demonstrate compliance on plans. 13. Demising walls, separating conditioned space from enclosed unconditioned space, must be insulated ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 11 of 15 with a minimum of R-13 insulation 14. Variable air volume change over systems must be designed to ensure that no zone is shut off for more than 5 minutes per hour and that ventilation rates are increased during the remaining time to compensate 15. Provide method of manual override for space conditioning system. §122(e) 16. Show building orientation with respect to North direction on compass 17. When taking compliance credit in the energy calculations for please detail and document compliance on plans 18. Provide an automatic time switch, occupant sensors or other method of manual override of lighting. §119. 19. When skylights are installed provide automatic controls to reduce electric lighting when sufficient daylight is available. When area is over 2500 sf multi-level controls must be used. 20. Show compliance with bi-level switching requirements. §131(b) 21. Lighting requirements for exterior signs: o Internally illuminated signs may have 12 W/sf (only one side of 2 sided sign). o Externally illuminated may have 2.3W/sf of sign 22. If an alteration involves replacing 50% or more of lighting fixtures or wattage th3n all lighting must comply as new 23. Provide copies of required compliance forms such as LTG, MECH, ENV, OLTG, etc... on plans GREEN BUILDING 1. Because of special conditions, the City is requiring the construction documents to be prepared by a licensed design professional. CGBC 102.1 2. Plans shall indicate method of verification of compliance with all CALGreen requirements. Third party or other methods shall demonstrate satisfactory conformance with mandatory measures. CGBC 102.3. Include City’s Mandatory Measures Checklist copies onto plans 3. In mixed occupancy buildings, each portion of a building shall comply with the specific green building measures applicable to each specific occupancy 4. Each phase of a project shall comply with those code measures relevant to the building components and systems o CGBC 303.1.1 Tenant Improvements shall apply only to the initial tenant or occupant improvement to the project 5. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan o Develop and submit to the city a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for newly constructed projects of less than one acre o The shall be designed conforming to the State Storm Water NPDES Construction Permit and be specific to the site. CGBC 5.106.1 o The shall be approved by the city. 6. Bicycle Parking and Changing Rooms o For bicycle parking and changing rooms, meet the most restrictive of the requirements of CGBC 5.106.4.1 and 5.106.4.2, or local ordinance or the University of California Policy on Sustainable Practices. requirements include: o Short-Term bicycle parking in anchored racks within 100 feet of the visitor’s entrance, for 5% of visitor motorized vehicle parking, 2 spaces minimum. CGBC 5.106.4.1 o Long-Term bicycle parking when tenant-occupants are greater than 10, for 5% of motorized vehicle parking, 1 space minimum. Lockable enclosures, lockable rooms, or lockable lockers are considered acceptable long-term parking facilities 7. Designated parking, provide designated parking for low-emitting, fuel-efficient and carpool/van pool vehicles per CGBC Table 5.106.5.2, and mark “CLEAN AIR VEHICLE”. CGBC 5.106.5.2, 5.106.5.2.1 8. Design interior and exterior lighting such that zero direct-beam illumination leaves the building site. CGBC 5.106.8 9. Grading and paving o Surface drainage shall not enter buildings. Indicate how site grading and drainage will manage all surface water flows. CGBC 5.106.10 o Submit grading and paving plans to either the building department or other departments as directed by the building official. 10. Provide documentation to indicate the project meets the requirements of State mandatory energy efficiency standards. Enhanced performance criteria is contained in the Appendix Chapters. CGBC 5.201 11. Provide separate water meters for: o Buildings > 50,000 square feet with individually leased, rented or other tenant space/spaces projected to consume more than 100 gal day CGBC 5.303.1.1 o Buildings > 50,000 square feet with spaces used for laundry or cleaners, restaurant or food service, medical or dental office, laboratory, or beauty salon or barber shop projected to consume more than 100 gal/day CGBC 5.3203.1.1 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 12 of 15 o Any building within a project or space within a building that is projected to consume more than 1,000 gal/day CGBC 5.303.1.2 12. Reduce potable water use by at least 20 percent. CGBC 5.303.2 o Indicate method of compliance, prescriptive or performance. o Provide 20% Reduction Water Use document (WS-2) o Both WS-1 and WS-2 shall be submitted as part of the plan check approval process o Indicate method of showing field verification either by installer or third party. o Plumbing fixtures and fittings shall meet the standards referenced in Table 4.303.3 13. Reduce wastewater in each building by at least 20 percent by: o Installing water-conserving water fixtures meeting with criteria established in CGBC 5.303.2 or 5.303.3. o Utilizing nonpotable water systems captured rainwater, gray water, and municipally treated wastewater complying with the California Plumbing Code and local amendments. CGBC 5.303.4 14. A water budget shall be developed for landscape irrigation that conforms to the local water efficient landscape ordinance or to the California Department of Water Resources Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. CGBC 5.304.1 15. Water service for landscape areas between 1000 and 5000 square feet. Separate meters or submeters shall be installed for indoor and outdoor potable water use CGBC 5.304.2 16. Automatic irrigation controllers that are weather- or soil moisture-based shall be installed at the time of final inspection. CGBC 5.304.3.1 17. Provide a weather-resistant exterior wall and foundation envelope per CBC Section 1403.2, CEC Section 150, and manufacturer’s installation instructions or local ordinances 18. Sprinklers shall be designed to prevent spray on structures CGBC 5.407.1 19. Exterior entries and openings shall be designed to prevent water intrusion into buildings. CGBC 5.407.2 20. Reduce construction waste by recycling or salvaging for re-use a minimum of 50 percent of the nonhazardous construction and demolition debris, or meet the local construction and demolition waste management ordinance, whichever is more stringent. CGBC 5.408.3 21. Provide a construction waste management plan and documentation demonstrating compliance with the plan shall be submitted that: o Identifies the materials to be diverted from disposal by efficient usage, recycling, reuse on the project or salvage for future use or sale. o Determines if materials will be sorted on-site or mixed for transportation to a diversion facility o Identifies the diversion facility where the material collection will be taken o Specifies that the amount of materials diverted shall be calculated by weight or volume, but not by both. CGBC 5.408.2, 5.408.2.1 22. 100 % of trees, stumps, rocks, and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled. CGBC 5.408.4 23. Readily accessible areas for recycling paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics and metals shall be provided to serve the entire building CGBC 5.410.1 24. Commissioning shall be included in the design and construction process for new buildings 10,000 square feet and over CGBC 5.410.2. Commissioning requirements include: o Owner’s or Owner representative’s project requirements. CGBC 5.410.2.1 o Basis of Design. CGBC 5.410.2.2 o Commissioning measures shown in the construction documents. o Commissioning plan, demonstrate compliance at plan intake with a completed commissioning plan document prior to permit issuance. CGBC 5.410.2.3 o Functional performance testing. CGBC 5.410.2.4 o Documentation and training CGBC 5.410.2.5 including a systems manual CGBC 5.410.2.5.1 and systems operation training CGBC 5.410.2.5.2. o Commissioning report, CGBC 5.410.2.6 o Detailed requirements are listed within the reference code sections. The scope of required commissioning shall include all building systems and components covered by Title 24, Part 6 (CEC), as well as process equipment and controls, and renewable energy systems. CGBC 5.410.2 o Note: Reference the BSC commissioning guide dated 10/18/2010 available at http://www.bsc.ca.gov/CALGreen/default.htm 25. For buildings less than 10,000 square feet, testing and adjusting of the following systems in accordance with industry best practices and applicable standards is required: CGBC 5.410.4 26. Develop a written plan of procedures for testing and adjusting systems CGBC 5.410.4.2 o HVAC systems and controls. o Indoor and outdoor lighting and controls. o Water Heating systems. o Renewable energy systems. o Landscape irrigation systems. o Water rescue systems. 27. The HVAC system shall be balanced in accordance with approved National Standards. CGBC 5.410.4.3.1 28. A final report signed by the individual responsible for providing services shall be provided after ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 13 of 15 completion of testing, adjusting, and balancing. CGBC 5.410.4.4 29. Note on the drawings that an Operation and Maintenance Manual with content per 5.410.4.5 and in a format acceptable to the enforcing agency shall be placed in the building at the time of final inspection. CGBC 5.410.4.5 30. Gas fireplaces to be direct-vent sealed-combustion type. Woodstoves and pellet stoves shall be sealed and comply with U.S. EPA Phase II emissions. CGB 5.503.1, 5.503.1.1 o Comply with SCAQMD Rule 445 when applicable 31. All duct openings and other air distribution component openings shall be protected during storage on the construction site until final start-up with tape, plastic, sheet metal, or other acceptable methods to reduce the amount of dust and debris which may collect in the system. CGBC 5.504.3 32. Adhesives, adhesive bonding primers, adhesive primers, sealants, sealant primers, and caulks shall comply with local or regional air pollution control or air quality management district rules where applicable, or SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC limits and prohibition on the use of certain toxic chemicals, except per subsection 2. CGBC 5.504.4.1, subsection 1 33. Note on the plans that aerosol adhesives, smaller unit sizes of adhesives, and sealant or caulking compounds (in units of product, less packing, which do not weigh more than 1 pound and do not consist of more than 16 fluid ounces) shall comply with statewide VOC standards and other requirements, including prohibitions on the use of certain toxic compounds, of CCR, Title 17, commencing with Section 94507. CGBC 5.504.4.1, subsection 2 34. VOC Content Limits for Architectural Coatings (Architectural Paints) shall comply with CGBC Table 5.504.4.3, unless more stringent local limits apply. CGBC 5.504.4.3 35. Aerosol paints and coatings shall meet the requirements of Sections 94522(a)(3), 94522(c)(2), and of California Code of Regulations, Title 17 commencing with Section 94520. CGBC 5.504.4.3.1) 36. Carpets shall meet one of the following: 1. Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Plus Program, 2. California Department of Public Health Standard Practice for the testing of VOCs (Specification 01350), 3. NSF/ANSI 140 at the Gold Level. 4. Scientific Certifications Systems Indoor AdvantageTM Gold. CGBC 5.504.4.4 37. Carpet cushion shall meet the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Program, carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of Table 5.504.4.1 CGBC 5.504.4.4.1, 5.504.4.4.2 38. Hardwood plywood, particleboard, and medium density fiberboard composite wood products shall meet the requirements for Formaldehyde Limits in Table 5.504.4.5. CGBC 5.504.4.5 39. For resilient flooring, at least 50 percent of the floor area shall comply with VOC emission limits defined in the 2009 Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Low-emitting Materials List or certified under the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) FloorScore program. CGBC 5.504.4.6 40. Note on the plans that pollutant control documentation shall be provided to indicate compliance with Section 5.504 and shall include at least one of the following: Product certifications and specifications, chain of custody certifications, or other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency. CGBC 5.504.4.5.2 41. Provide filters with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of at least 8 for outside and return air in regularly occupied areas of mechanically ventilated buildings. CGBC 5.504.5.3 42. Where outdoor areas are provided for smoking, prohibit smoking within 25 feet of building entries, outdoor air intakes, and operable windows and in buildings. Meet additional and more stringent requirements in applicable ordinances, regulations, and policies. CGBC 5.504.7 43. For indoor moisture control, buildings shall comply with CBC Section 1203 (Ventilation) and Chapter 14 (Exterior Walls). CGBC 5.505 Also refer to the requirements of CGBC 5.407 that reference CBC Section 1403.2 (Weather Protection), CEC section 150 (Mandatory Features and Devices), and text indicating the proper design of sprinklers and building openings shall help assure water remains outside the building. CGBC 5.505.1 44. For indoor air quality, meet the requirements of the CEC for outside air delivery and carbon dioxide monitoring. CGBC 5.506 45. A Sound Transmission Coefficient(STC) of at least 50 for the building envelope, and 30 for windows shall be provided where the project is: o Within 1000 ft of freeways o Within 5 miles of airports serving 10,000 commercial jets per year o Within areas where the sound levels at the property line regularly exceed 65 dB. CGBC 5.507.4.1 46. A STC of 40 is required for wall and floor-ceiling assemblies separating tenant spaces and tenant spaces and public places. CGBC 5.507.4.2 47. HVAC, refrigeration, and fire-suppression equipment shall not contain CFCs or Halon. CGBC 5.508 48. Special inspection is required for all CALGreen design features and Mandatory Measures. Submit the name and qualifications of the person of persons anticipated to perform the inspections. o ( ) The following credentials are required o ( ) An Oral ( ) and written exam is required to obtain the special inspection credential. 49. Submit the following forms/worksheets o WS-1, Baseline Water Use o WS-2, 20 Percent Reduction Water Use o Construction Waste Management Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 14 of 15 o Construction Waste Management Worksheet o Construction Waste Management Acknowledgment STRUCTURAL 1. A geological/soil report is required. As available submit a review letter by soils engineer and incorporate recommendations into construction documents. 2. Please provide a complete and accurate listing of required special inspections per CBC 1704 that is specific to this project. 3. When structural observation pursuant CBC 1710 is required please provide a conspicuous note on the cover sheet of the plans stating said requirement. List the stages at which the architect or engineer of record is to perform structural observation, what is to be observed, when structural observation reports are to be submitted to the Building Official, and any other documentation or observation requirements. 4. Suspended Ceiling: Suspended acoustical ceiling systems shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of ASTM C 635 and ASTM C 636. Sec 1613.1. CBC Show details. Per ASCE 7-05, Sec 13.5.6.2.2 show or specify the following: o Specify heavy duty T-bar grid system shall be used. o Show that the width of the perimeter supporting closure angle shall be not less than 2 in. In each orthogonal horizontal direction, one end of the ceiling grid shall be attached to the closure angle. The other end in each horizontal direction shall have a 0.75 in. clearance from the wall and shall rest upon and be free to slide on a closure angle. Detail compliance on plans. o For ceiling areas exceeding 2,500 s.f., a seismic separation joint or full height partition that breaks the ceiling up into areas not exceeding 2,500 s.f. shall be provided unless structural analyses are performed of the ceiling bracing system for the prescribed seismic forces that demonstrate ceiling system penetrations and closure angles provide sufficient clearance to accommodate the anticipated lateral displacement. Each area shall be provided with closure angles. o Except where rigid braces are used to limit lateral deflections, sprinkler heads and other penetrations, show a 2" oversize ring, sleeve, or adapter through the ceiling tile to allow for free movement of at least 1" in all horizontal directions. Alternatively, a swing joint that can accommodate 1" of ceiling movement in al horizontal directions is permitted to be provided at the top of the sprinkler head extension. Detail compliance on plans. o Lateral bracing for suspended ceiling shall be provided. Where ceiling is not supporting interior partitions, ceiling bracing shall be provided by four No. 12 gauge wires secured to the main runner within 2 inches of the cross runner intersection and splayed 90 degrees from each other at an angle not exceeding 45 degrees from the plane of the ceiling. A strut (adequate to resist the vertical component from lateral loads) fastened to the main runner shall be extended to and fastened to the structural members of the roof or floor above. These horizontal restraint points shall be placed 12 feet o.c. in both directions with the first point within 6 feet of each wall. Attachment of restraint wires to the structure above shall be adequate for the load imposed. o Specify special inspection of its installation. CBC 1705.3.4. 5. Fasteners for preservative treated and fire treated wood shall be of hot dipped zinc coated galvanized steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze or copper. The coating weights for zinc coated fasteners shall be in accordance with ASTM A 153. CBC 2304.9.5.. 6. Identify structural design data on plans per CBC 1603.1 such as floor live load, roof live load, roof snow load, wind design data, earthquake design data, geotechnical information, etc.. 7. Show location of project on seismic maps to identify seismic design coefficients to be used. You may also chose to use http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/hazmaps/design and print out the design values and submit a copy with your resubmittal. 8. Provide structural details and calculations for equipment and components per ASCE 7-Sections 6.5.15.1 and 13.6. 9. Provide 3 x 3 x .229" plate washers. CBC 2308.12.8 for Seismic Design Category D & E 10. The soils report requires foundation excavations to be reviewed by soils engineer. Note on the foundation plan “Prior to requesting a Building Department foundation inspection, the soils engineer shall inspect and approve the foundation excavations”. 11. Soil bearing pressure is limited to 1500 lbs/sq ft unless soil is classified per CBC 1806.2, or a soils report recommends otherwise. CBC Table 1806.2. 12. Call out minimum thickness of 3 ½ inch concrete or grade floor slabs, reinforcement and 6 mil polyethylene moisture barrier on foundation plan. CBC 1910 13. Call out anchor bolt size and spacing on foundation plan. Provide 5/8" diameter imbedded 7" minimum at 6' o.c. maximum spacing. (2308.6 and 2308.12.9). If an engineer’s report justifies that it is not in Seismic Design Category E, ½" bolts may be used. 14. Show 8" min distance from grade to wood sill, framing and sheathing. CBC 2304.11.2.2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2011 COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS LIST 2010 CBC, CRC, CGBC, CMC, CPC, CEC Page 15 of 15 15. Specify size, spacing, ICC number and manufacturer of power driven pins. (Not permitted on perimeter footings.). 16. If required by structural calculations, show size, location and embedment length of hold down anchors on foundation plan 17. Provide anchor bolt calculations per ACI 318 Appendix D as amended by CBC 1908.1.9. 18. Note on plan that hold-down hardware must be secured in place prior to foundation inspection. 19. Detail the shear transfer connections which transfer lateral forces from horizontal diaphragms through intermediate elements and shear walls to the foundation. CBC 2305.1. 20. 21. 22. 23. PART N. ADDITIONAL CORRECTIONS 1. Mark ups are a part of this review and will need to be addressed. 2. This review does not preclude additional corrections that may follow upon resubmittal. 3. Delete notes and details not pertinent to this project. 4. 5. 6. 9.