001114 (SATT)PERMIT APPLICATION
City of La Ouinta
• Department of Building and Safety
This permit becomes void if work not commenced within 180 days from date of issuance. OR, if work has been suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days.
LICENSED CONTRACTORS DECLARATION: I hereby affirm that I am licensed under provisions of Chapter 9
(commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Cod:, and my license is in full force
and effect.
License Class Lic. Number
DateContractor
OWNER -BUILDER DECLARATION: I hereby affirm thatam exe t from the Ccntrailor's License Law 11,
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following reason (Sec. 7031.5, Business and Professions Code: Any city or coutfywhich requires a perm to
construct, alter, improve, demolish, or repair any structure, prior to its issuance also requires the applican for
such permit to file a signed statement that he is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Contractor's License Law
(Chapter 9 (commencing with section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code) or that he is exempt
therefrom and the basis for the alleged exemption. Any violation of Section 7031.5 by any applicant for a permit
subjects the applicant to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.):
O I, as owner of the property, or my employees with wages as their sole compensation, will do the work, and the
structure is not intended or offered for sale (Sec. 7044, Business and Professions ;ode: The Contractor's License
Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds, or improves thereon, and who does such work himself or
through his -own employees, provided that such improvements are not intended or offered for sale. If, however, the
building or i mprovemnt is sold within one year of completion, the owner -builder will have the burden of proving that
he did not build or improve for the purpose of sale.).
O I, as owner of the property, am exculsively contracting with licensed contractoes to construct the project (Sec.
7044. Business and Professions Code: The Contractor's License Law does not app y to an owner of property who
builds or improves thereon, and who contracts for such projects with a contrac-or(s) licensed pursuant to the
Contractor's License Law.).
O 1 am exempt under Sec. . B 8 P.C. (Attached Certificate)
Date ` Owner
WORKERS' COMPENSATION DECLARATION: I hereby affirm that I have a certificatE of consent to self -insure, or a
certificate of Workers' Compensation Insurance , or a certified copy thereof (Sec -3800. Lab. C.).
Policy No. Company O Certified copy is hereby furnished.
O Certified copy is filed with the City Building Inspection Depart ent or City _ epartment.
Date Applicant
APPLICANT NAME (L. F. MI) N. D. Janes
ADDRESS
2950 Airway Avenue
CITY/COMMUNITY/STATE/ZIP
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
JOB SITE ADDRESS/SPACE
CITY/COMMUNITY/STATE/ZIP
La Quinta, CA 92253
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Bldq. 6
TRACT NAME
Reflections
OWNER NAME (L, F. MI)
applicant
CONTRACTOR -FIRM NAME
applicant
ADDRESS
above
CITY/COMMUNITY/STATE/Z I P
above
PHONE 0
LICNC •
Xn- 345-1436
1,020.68
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ARC/ENGFIRM NAME
Carlson Shlenpev & Aezmalhalch
ADDRESS
IR002 Skvnark Circle
CITY/COMMUNITY/STATE/ZIP
r_vinP CA 92714
PHONE M
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].4-250-0607
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USE OF PERMIT
Condo
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CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE: This section need not be completed if
the permit is for one hundred ($100) o, less. I certify that in the performance of the work for which this permit is
issued, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the Workers' Compensation Laws of
California.
Date Applicant
NOTICE TO APPLICANT: If, after making this Certificate of Exemption, you should become subject to the Workers'
Compensation provisions of the Labor Code, you must forthwith comply with such provisions or this permit shall
be deemed revoked.
DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY PERMIT CERTIFICATION:
O 1 hereby certify that no excavation five (5) or more feet in depth into which a person is required to descend, will be
made in connection with work authorized by this permit, and that no building structure, scaffolding, falsework, or
" demolition or dismantling thereof, will be more than thirty-six (36) feet high. (Chap 3.2, Grp 2, Art 2, Sec341, Title 8,
C.A.C.)
O As owner -builder, I will not employ anyone to do work which would require a permit from the Division of
Industrial Safety, as noted above, unless such person has a permit to do such work from that division.
O Division of Industrial Safety Permit No.
Applicant
CONSTRUCTION LENDING AGE CY: I hereby affirm that there is a construction lending agency for the performance
of the work for which this pe Jrlit is issued (Sec. 3097, Civ. C.).
Lender's Name
Lender's Address
I certify that I have re. this application and state that the above information is correct. ) agree to comply with all
city and county ordinances and state laws relating to building construction, and hereby authorize representatives
of this county to enter upon the above=mentioned property for inspection purposes.
Signature of Applicant or Agent Date
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE AND AUTHORIZATION OF ENTRY: I certify I have read this application and state that
the information given is correct. I agree to comply with all state laws and county ordinances relating to buidling
construction, and authorize a.represent�llve of the City of La Ouinta Department of Building and Safety to enter
upon the property for which I have ap led for this permit for the purpose of making inspections.
+Sig at ., o Ap6li ot-AgeAt Date
Print'App'ficant/Agent Name /
APPVPRMT
[101114
120 717 / 8 SFD
Permit to construct 736 sq. ft.
of condo plus 160 sq. ft. of
porch plus 235
sq. ft. of garage
as per approved
plans.
Mech. Fee
21.00
Plan Check Fee
240.27
Const. Fee
260.50
Elect. Fee
23.76
SMI Fee
3.15
Plumbing Fee
22.00
Prop. Devel. Fee 450.00
PAID
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TOTAL
FEE
1,020.68
BLDG. DEPT.
VALUATION 1 44,375.00
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NO.
OPERATION ATE INSPECTOR
NO.
. OPPATION DATE INSPECTOR
BUILDING APPROVALS
MECHANICAL APPROVALS
1
Set Back
33
Ventilation System
2
Ftgs & Frms
S`
34
Plenums & Ducts •
2A
Slab Grade
S
35
Furnace Compart. 0
3
Steel
36
Inlets & Outlets
4
Grout Blocks
37
Combustion Air.
5
Bond Beams
38
Compressor
6
Roof Deck
39
Appl. Clearance
7
Framing
40
Fire Damper
8
Vents
41
Smoke Detection Device
9
Garage Fire Wall
42
Commercial Hood
10
Fireplace P. L.
❑
43
Final
10A
fireplace T.O.
❑
NON
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SEWAGE SYSTEM SIZE & LOCATION
11 Exterior Lath
12 Internal Lath
12A Drywall
13 Finish Grade
INSULATION Thick R
Value •
7A Walls (Batts)
12B Ceiling (Batts)
12C Ceiling (Blown)
14 J Final '
PLUMBING APPROVALS
15 Ground Plumb Coal
16 Water Piping
17 Rough Plumb
18 Vents •
19 Sewage Disposal
20 Sewer
21 Water Heater
22 Water Softener
23 Water Service
24 Gas Test
25 Final
Tank Pit L. Line
ELECTRIC APPROVALS
•
REAR OF PROPERTY LINE
P/L P/1
STREET NAME
26 Power Pole
27 Conduit
28 Service Entrance
29 Wiring
29A Grounding Wire
29B Bonding
30 Fixtures
31 Service
32 Final
TIM
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P.O. Box 1 504 BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT
78-495 CALLE T.AMP.ICO . (760) 777='701.2
LA QUINTA, CACIFOR.NIA 92253 FAX (760) 777-701'1.
August :3., 2006
Mr. Stephen Wright
960_Hillcre'st Drive
Pomona, CA .91768
Subject: 78=151. and 78 -1 -53 -Indigo
Dear Mr..Wright: `
The City has adopted Appendix 1.2 'of the. 2001 California Building Code
.(attached) which deals with. sound transmission control. The, provisions. of .
this Appendix apply to all .residential attached structures constructed after
August_ 22', '1974. In that the- abovementioned units were constructed in
1984, they would -fall within:the scope of Appendix 12:
When. these units .were.: cons.tr.ucted,the. floor ceiling assemblies were
designed.to provide ah impact,sound insulation equal to meet an.IIC rating. of . .
50.. The carpet and pad in the. upper, 'units are an integral part.' of the
assembly providing the. required impact :sound: insulation: ,Those components
may only be,:replaced by.'floor .coverings.that would provide equal 'or greater
impact sound attenuation.
If there is any question as. to%'.the. appropriateness of a proposed floor
covering change,. the City. would be. happ.y;to compare it to listed assemblies
for compliance. However, if the proposed assembly. is .not listed or if the
:Listing has an IIC ,rating , of less than 50, it would be. necessary .to conduct
third'`party field testing .to' determ. ine compliance; The cost.'of this testing
would not be,borne by. the -City:
Please feel free to' contact me if l .can be of further assistance in this matter.
Sincerely-,
Tom Hartung
Director -6f Building and.. -Safety
July 30, 2006
Tom Hartung, Director
Department of Building and Safety
City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Re: California Building Code Requirements for Changes in Existing Dwelling Units
Located at 78-151 & 78-153 Indigo, Palm Royale Country Club,
La Ouinta, CA
Dear Tom:
We have nothing but good feelings about being permanent part-time residents of Palm Royale
Country Club in La Quinta, and we are very much interested in the City and excited about its
growth.
We have, however, an urgent situation at the moment. The brand new owner of 78-151 Indigo
located directly over 78-153 Indigo, -owned by my wife and myself, is currently replacing the
existing carpet and pad by using a solid poured surface as part of the existing floor/ceiling system.
As you know, the California Building Code, Appendix Chapter 12, Section 1208A.1.6.1 requires
both airborn and impact rated floor/ceiling assemblies, and Section 1208A.3 requires floor
coverings that are part of the assembly to be replaced only by other floor coverings that provide the
required impact sound insulation. The City of La Quinta has adopted the State of California
Building Code which requires the City to enforce Appendix Chapter 12, Division 11A of the State
Building Code.
As soon as I was aware of what was happening (we had not been consulted or informed) I checked
with the new owner of Unit 78-151 Indigo to be sure they were aware of flooring requirements
between upper and lower condominium units. The party was not familiar with the requirements but
has some sort of working relationship with a newly elected -member of the Homeowner Association
Board member who has assured them their new floor covering will be approved. Are Homeowner
Board Associations now replacing Building Officials in the City of La Quinta?
On Monday, July 24, 2006 I phoned the City of La Quinta to speak with you as the Building
Official to review sound control problems which exist between the upper and lower properties
mentioned above. The person I spoke to informed me you weren't available at the moment but
would return my call as soon'as possible. I called again later to speak to you about sound control,
and was told my call would beretumed.
On Tuesday, July 25, 2006 one of your staff members called to tell me that the La Quinta Building
Department will not be requiring a Building Permit to modify replacement of an existing floor/
ceiling sound assembly at 151 indigo, Palm Royale Country Club, La Quinta. I asked again if I
could speak with you on the phone and was told you were busy. As of this date I have still not had
an opportunity to speak with you directly about this matter.
As you and I are both aware, any approval to modify such a sound assembly should first comply
with Appendix Chapter 12, Division I IA, after which the proposed project should be reviewed by
the City of La Quinta Building Department, not the Palm Royale Homeowner's Association.
Additionally, as you and I are also aware, a review would be conducted by the La Quinta Building
Department even if no Building Permit were to be required, to ensure compliance with the State of
California Building Code.
It would be much appreciated if you, as Manager of the Building and Safety Department for the
City of La Quinta, would review this situation and take appropriate action, as I am sure you well
understand the need for effective sound management associated with permanent condominium
residences. By enforcing La Quinta's own building code (i.e. the State of California Building
Code) the matter could be dealt with effectively, as a review for compliance would first be required.
It is fi-ustrating and unfair for my wife and myself to have to take the time and trouble to insist that
professionals follow their own rules, and it is wrong that my wife and I are should be expected to
suffer any subsequent consequences because the La Quinta Building and Safety Department
neglects to enforce their own Building Code, which could effectively deal with this matter.
Installation of any proposed floor/ceiling assembly not in compliance with the Sound Transmission
Controls required by the State of California Building Code will result in a monetary loss in value of
our property (located directly below this non -complying unit), not to mention the mental anguish
that my wife and I will suffer because of resultant impact noise due to the City's lack of enforcing
sound control compliance between floors
Neither my wife nor myself could care less about other people's business, but disturbing day and
night impact noises would certainly be minimized if you would enforce the Building Code that you
already have in place.
Cordiall ours,
w
Stephen -Wright--
960 Hillcrest Drive
Pomona, CA 91768
Cell (909) 630-9422
Cc: Mayor Don Adolph
La Quinta City Council
City Manager Thomas E. Genovese