BRES2017-0192 - 1ST REVIEW NON-STRUCTURAL CORRECTIONS
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT D EPARTMENT
78 -495 C ALLE T AMPICO
L A Q UINTA , C ALIFORNIA 92253
(760) 777 -7125 FAX (760) 777 -7011
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RESIDENTIAL PLAN CHECK CORRECTION LIST (os)
DATE: AUGUST 22, 2017
STATUS: FIRST REVIEW
PLAN CHECKED BY: AJ ORTEGA
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (760) 777-7018
ADDRESS: 80-957 VIA PESSARO
DESCRIPTION: SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
APPLICANT: HICKS / MONARCH HOMES
PLAN CHECK #: BRES2017-0192
This submittal has been checked for compliance with the 2016 California Residential, Mechanical, Electrical,
Plumbing, Green Building and Energy Codes, and the City of La Quinta Municipal Code.
APPLICANT: BUILDING DEPARTMENT STAFF:
The following items are being returned to you
for correction:
1- NON-STRUCTURAL (REDLINED) PLAN
1- STRUCTURAL (REDLINED) PLAN
2- STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
2- ENERGY DOCUMENTS W/HVAC SUMMARY
2- ENERGY DOCUMENTS (REGISTERED)
1- CORRECTION LIST
DO NOT accept any resubmittal unless ALL of
the following items are included:
1- NON-STRUCTURAL (REDLINED) PLAN
1- STRUCTURAL (REDLINED) PLAN
1 EA- 1ST REVIEW DOCUMENTS/CALCULATIONS
1- CORRECTION LIST w/responses
2- REVISED PLAN SETS
2- REVISED STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
2- TRUSS CALCULATIONS
2- ENERGY DOCUMENTS
2- SOILS REPORTS
1- ASSESSORS SITE/FLOOR PLAN
1 EA- MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
1) Provide a written response to each comment on the following pages, noting specifically where the
correction can be found. Responses such as, “Sheet A-3,” or, “Handrails shall be per CBC Section 1003,” are
not acceptable. Show or note specifically how compliance with a code requirement is achieved.
Responses such as, “Added note 16 on sheet A-3” are appropriate and will help expedite your back check.
2) Corrections may not be made by handwriting on existing drawings. Revise originals and reprint Plans and/or
Calculations as necessary.
3) Return all red-marked Plans and/or Calculations with your resubmittal.
4) Each sheet of resubmitted Plans and/or Calculations shall include the preparer’s name and telephone
number and shall be wet-signed by the preparer. If the preparer is a licensed architect or engineer, all
documents prepared by that licensed individual shall also bear his/her stamp as prescribed by California
Business and Professions Code Section 5536. Resubmittals will not be accepted with signatures missing.
5) Return this list, your written responses, and all documents listed above with your resubmittal.
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SECTION A - GENERAL
1) Provide the Project Address on the first sheet of Plans. Correct to single address – 80957 Via Pessaro.
2) Provide the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) and complete legal description of Project on the first sheet of
Plans. Correct per recorded parcel merger legal description.
3) Provide on each sheet of resubmitted Plans and cover sheet of bound Calculations the preparer’s name and
telephone number and wet-signature. If the preparer is a licensed architect or engineer, all documents
prepared by that licensed individual shall also bear his/her stamp as prescribed by California Business and
Professions Code §5536. Resubmittals will not be accepted with signatures missing.
4) Note on Plans: “All construction shall comply with the 2016 California Residential, Mechanical, Electrical,
Plumbing, Green Building and Energy Codes and the La Quinta Municipal Code.” Update notes referencing
other Codes throughout plans, including references to the California Building code.
5) Planning Division approval for this Project required, see below for the necessary information to be provided.
For questions, please contact the Planning Division directly at (760) 777-7125.
a) Please submit an application for a final landscape plan to review the landscape plan.
b) Please submit an application for a lot line adjustment for the rear area to be acquired from the golf
course.
6) Public Works Division approval of this Project required. PM-10 plan approval required in addition to
determining if correction is required to the approved parcel merger, the tract number specified within
Exhibits is not accurate, 29494 is shown but development is 29894.
7) Provide written evidence from Burrtec Waste, approving a waste management plan that diverts not less
than 65% of the construction materials from landfill for the project. Contact the District Environmental
Coordinator directly at (760) 674-1026 for free assistance with the preparation of this plan.
SECTION B – PRECISE / SITE PLAN / ZONING
1) Mechanical and/or Pool Equipment shall not be located within a required five-foot sideyard setback. (LQMC
§9.60.070.B.2) Provide dimensions on grading and site plans.
2) Show the location of automatically illuminated building address numbers, not less than 4 inches high,
clearly visible from the street or access road. (CRC §R319; LQMC §9.160.020, Table 9-17)
3) Show and dimension all proposed concrete flatwork, including air conditioning condenser pads, landings at
exterior doors, walkways and driveways. (CRC §R106.1.1)
SECTION C - ARCHITECTURAL
1) Provide attic access opening(s) not less than 22" x 30". Access shall be located in a corridor, hallway or
other readily accessible location. Access is required in all attic spaces that exceed 30 square feet in area
and have a vertical height of 30 inches (measured from the top of ceiling framing members to the
underside of roof framing members). Thirty-inch minimum unobstructed headroom in the attic space shall
be provided at or above the access opening. (CRC §R807.1) Show all locations on Plan.
2) Provide a landing or floor on each side of each exterior door. The width of each landing shall not be less
than the door served extending a minimum dimension of 36 inches. Floor elevation shall comply with the
following: (CRC §R311.3)
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a) Floors at the required egress door shall not be more than 1-1/2 inches lower than the top of the
threshold. (CRC §R311.3.1)
b) Floors at the required egress door, provided the door does not swing over the landing, shall not be more
than 7-3/4 inches lower than the top of the threshold. (CRC §R311.3.1, Exception)
c) Doors other than the required egress door shall be provided with landings or floors not more than 7-3/4
inches below the top of the threshold. (CRC §R311.3.2)
d) Exterior landings shall be permitted to have a slope not to exceed 1/4 unit vertical in 12 units
horizontal. (CRC §R311.3)
3) Provide evidence that the proposed decorative chimney shroud is listed and labeled for use with the specific
fireplace/chimney. (CRC §R1004.3; R1005.2)
4) Specify the make, model number, and ICC Evaluation Report Number (or UL Listing Number) of factory-built
fireplaces and/or wood stoves. (CRC §R106.1.1) Proposed gas fireplaces shall be a direct-vent sealed
combustion type and have provided a current paper copy of its listing report to demonstrate compliance.
(CALGreen §4.503.1) The proposed use of Isokern Fireplaces does not demonstrate compliance with
energy code door requirement or direct-vent sealed combustion requirement of the CALGreen Code,
additionally the ESR is for standard sizes and requires a design from registered professional for
installation.
SECTION D - MECHANICAL
1) Fully specify all HVAC equipment proposed for use. (CMC §104.3) Equipment specifications missing.
2) Provide mechanical exhaust for kitchen ventilation. Each kitchen is required to have an exhaust fan ducted
to the outside with a minimum ventilation rate of 100 CFM. (CEC §150(o))
3) Show on Plans the required working clearances to disconnects per CEC §110.26(A) at the air conditioning
units. (CMC §301.4)
SECTION E – ELECTRICAL
1) Provide on the plan location and ampere rating of electrical service equipment and all sub-panels. Show on
Plans the required working clearances to Equipment per CEC §110.26(A)
2) Provide electrical load calculations. (CEC §220.40 & §220.80) See CEC Annex D, Example No. D2(b) for one
method. Include information about the future loads as required for an electric vehicle charging circuit
of 40-Amperes. (CALGreen §4.106.4.1)
3) Note on electrical plan: “The main electrical service panel shall have a reserved space to allow for the
installation of a double pole circuit breaker for a future solar electric installation, located at the opposite
end of the bus bar as the feeder conductors, and be labeled for Future Solar Electric.” (California Energy
Code §110.10(e)2)
4) Specify on single-line diagram number of conductors, their size, material, and insulation type. (CRC
§R106.1.1) See CEC Articles 215, 220, 230, 240, 250 and 310 for proper conductor sizing.
5) Specify GFCI protection for branch circuit outlets that supply dishwashers. (CEC §210.8(D))
6) Update Note on Electrical Plan: “All 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying
outlets or devices installed in dwelling unit kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors,
libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, laundry areas or similar rooms or
areas shall be protected by an listed arc-fault circuit interrupter, combination type, installed to provide
protection of the branch circuit or by any of the other means described in 210.12(A)(2) through (6).” (CEC
§210.12(A))
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Informational item: Please note that this requirement requires protection of the entire branch circuit supplying
outlets (luminaires, fans, smoke alarms, etc.) and the devices within dwelling unit.
7) Provide at least one receptacle outlet not more than 6’-6” above the walking surface accessible from an
attached balcony, deck or porch. . (CEC §210.52(E)(3))
8) Note on plans: “The branch circuit supplying the required receptacle(s) in a garage shall not supply outlets
outside of the garage.” (CEC §210.52(G)(1))
9) Provide at least one receptacle outlet in hallway 10 feet or more in length. (CEC §210.52(H))
10) Provide in every kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, parlor, library, den, sun room, bedroom,
recreation room, or similar room or area of dwelling units, receptacle outlets so that no point along the
floor line in any wall space is more than 6 feet, measured horizontally, from an outlet in that space,
including any wall space 2 feet or more in width and the wall space occupied by fixed panels in exterior
walls, but excluding sliding panels in exterior walls. The wall space afforded by fixed room dividers, such as
freestanding bar-type counters or railings, shall be included in the 6-foot measurement. (CEC §210.52(A))
See Plan for locations not meeting this requirement.
Informational item: As used in this section, a “wall space” shall be considered a wall unbroken along the floor
line by doorways, fireplaces, fixed cabinets and similar openings. Each wall space 2 feet or more in width shall
be treated individually and separately from other wall spaces within the room. A wall space shall be permitted
to include two or more walls of a room (around corners) where unbroken at the floor line. Receptacle outlets
shall, insofar as practicable, be spaced equal distances apart. Receptacle outlets in floors shall not be counted
as part of the required number of receptacle outlets unless located within 18 inches of the wall. The receptacle
outlets required by this section shall be in addition to any receptacle that is part of any lighting fixture or
appliance, located within cabinets or cupboards, or located over 5-1/2 feet above the floor.
11) Provide at least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet in every habitable room; in bathrooms, hallways,
stairways, attached garages, and detached garages with electric power; and at the exterior side of
outdoor entrances or exits. (CEC §210.70(A)) See Plan for locations not in compliance.
12) Specify a weather-resistant type receptacle at all 15- and 20-ampere, 125- and 250-volt receptacles where
located in damp or wet locations. (CEC §406.9(A) & (B))
13) Specify a tamper-resistant type receptacle in all 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles located in areas
required by 210.52 and located within 5-½ feet of the floor. (CEC §406.12(A))
SECTION F - PLUMBING
1) Provide a schematic drainage piping plan showing all fixtures (and fixture unit counts), waste and vent
sizes, and cleanout locations. (CPC Chapter 7 and Tables 702.1, 703.2 and 707.1) Proposed design appears
to use a wet-venting method of Chapter 9 (Vents), see below for the specific requirements and provide
additional information on plans to demonstrate compliance, or alternatively revise plan to demonstrate
compliance with conventional venting methods.
a) Wet venting is limited to vertical drainage piping receiving the discharge from the trap arm of one and
two fixture unit fixtures that also serves as a vent not exceeding four fixtures. The vertical piping
between two consecutive inlet levels shall be considered a wet-vented section. Each wet-vented
section shall be not less than one pipe size exceeding the required minimum waste pipe size of the
upper fixture or shall be one pipe size exceeding the required minimum pipe size for the sum of the
fixture units served by such wet-vented section, whichever is larger, but in no case less than 2 inches.
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SECTION G – ENERGY EFFICIENCY
1) An energy credit for a Special Feature is being claimed on this project. Demonstrate on plans how
compliance is to be achieved with the special features being shown in the Energy Calculations.
2) Specify in Section drawings the wall and ceiling insulation values (and radiant barrier, if applicable)
specified in Energy Calculations for each modeled space (i.e. Exterior Wall, Attic Roof, Cathedral Roof and
Ceiling Below Attic).
3) Areas and orientations of glazing on Plans do not match those in Energy Calculations. Reconcile Plans and
Calculations. See Floor Plan and redlined energy documents for areas not in compliance.
4) Demonstrate compliance on plans for water heating systems using gas or propane the installation of the
following components:
a) 120V electrical receptacle that is within 3 feet from the water heater and accessible to the water heater
with no obstructions; and
b) Category III or IV vent, or a Type B vent with straight pipe between the outside termination and the
space where the water heater is installed; and
c) Condensate drain that is no more than 2 inches higher than the base of the installed water heater and
allows natural draining without pump assistance; and
d) Gas supply line with a capacity of at least 200,000 Btu/hr.
5) All luminaires shall be high efficacy in accordance with Table 150.0-A. (CEC §150.0(k)1A) Specify in lighting
schedule for each luminaire, the luminaire and lamp types, wattage and whether light source requires
certification with Reference Joint Appendix JA8, such as required for all screw-base luminaires and
recessed down lighting.
6) The number of electrical boxes that are more than 5 feet above the finished floor and do not contain a
luminaire or other device shall be no greater than the number of bedrooms. These electrical boxes must be
served by a dimmer, vacancy sensor control, or fan speed control. (CEC §150.0(k)1B) Demonstrate
compliance on plans.
7) All down light luminaires recessed in ceilings (not just those in insulated ceilings) must meet the following
requirements: (CEC §150.0(k)1C)
a) Shall contain light sources that are certified JA8 compliant that are not of the screw-based type; and
b) Those that are enclosed, such as those often used in showers, must utilize a JA8-E compliant lamp
rated for use at elevated temperatures; and
c) Be listed for zero-clearance insulation contact (IC Rated) by a nationally recognized testing lab that are
certified airtight per ASTM E283-04 (air leakage less than 2.0 CFM at 75 Pascals); and
d) Have a gasket or caulked sealing between the luminaire housing and ceiling; and
e) Allow readily accessible ballasts for maintenance or replacement without needing to cut holes in the
ceilings.
8) Lighting shall be switched separately from exhaust fans and when provided under cabinets from other
lighting systems. (CEC §150.0(k)2B & L)
9) In bathrooms, garages, laundry rooms, and utility rooms, at least one luminaire must be controlled by a
vacancy sensor. (CEC §150.0(k)2J) See electrical plan for areas not in compliance.
10) All interior luminaires required to have light sources compliant with Joint Appendix JA8 must be controlled
by either a dimmer or vacancy sensor, except those located in closets less than 70 square feet or hallways.
(CEC §150.0(k)2K) See electrical plan for areas not in compliance.
11) Outdoor lighting permanently mounted to the building must be controlled by one of the following
combinations and a manual ON/OFF switch that does not override the chosen combination:
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a) Photocell and motion sensor
b) Photo control and automatic time switch
c) Astronomical time clock
d) EMCS with features of an astronomical time clock that does not allow the luminaire to be always ON,
and is programmed to automatically turn lighting OFF during daylight hours. (CEC §150.0(k)3)
12) Note on Plans: “All hot water pipes run from the heating source to the kitchen fixtures, all piping installed
underground, and all piping of a diameter of ¾” or larger shall include a minimum of 1 inch insulation.”
(California Energy Code §150.0(j) 2vi)
13) Note on Plans: “The entire length of re-circulating distribution sections of domestic water systems shall be
insulated, regardless of whether the piping is buried or exposed.” (California Energy Code §150.0(j)2iii)
14) Identify on roof plan a solar zone of no less than 250 Square Feet in total area that is free of obstructions,
including but not limited to, vents, chimneys, architectural features and roof mounted equipment, and that
is oriented between 110 degrees to 270 degrees of true north when mounted on steep-sloped roofs.
(California Energy Code §110.10)
SECTION H - CALGREEN
1) Provide not less than 1-inch sized raceway from the main service or subpanel to a listed cabinet, box or
enclosure that is in close proximity to a location within the garage that can be utilized for EV charging. The
originating electrical equipment shall provide capacity to install a 40-ampere minimum dedicated branch
circuit and space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit overcurrent protection device.
(CALGreen §4.106.4.1)
2) The overcurrent protection device location and the raceway termination location shall be permanently and
visibly marked “EV CAPABLE”. (CALGreen §4.106.4.1.1)
3) Provide a table on the plans that contains the following requirements:
FIXTURE FLOW RATES
FIXTURE TYPE MAXIMUM FLOW RATE
Showerheads 2 gpm @ 80 psi
Multiple Showerheads 2 gpm@80 psi (per valve)
Lavatory faucets 1.2 gpm @ 60 psi
Kitchen faucets 1.8 gpm @ 60 psi
Water closets 1.28 gallons/flush
Urinals 0.125 gallons/flush
SECTION I - STRUCTURAL
1) See separate structural correction list, attached.
Important note to Engineer of Record:
If these corrections require revisions to structural calculations, in response to these corrections, do NOT simply
submit two copies of a few supplemental calculations.
For resubmittal, include:
One complete set of structural calculations from the previous submittal, and…
Two complete, stamped and wet-signed sets of structural calculations for review and approval. Your
written responses should direct the plan reviewer to the appropriate revised page(s).
Failure to provide documentation in this manner will delay approval of your client’s project. Incomplete sets,
loose pages will not be assembled by the Community Development Department.
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SECTION J - MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS
1) Red marks on Plans, even if not specifically mentioned in this list, indicate items needing correction. Revise
Plans as necessary and provide written response, noting where correction can be found.
2) Provide a copy of the Grant Deed (or other legal document) for this property, verifying the legal description
and Assessor’s Parcel Number.
3) Provide one copy each of the Site Plan and Floor Plan for the County Assessor’s office. While not required for
resubmittal, this administrative item must be addressed prior to issuance of building permit.
4) Provide proof of payment of school fees. While not required for resubmittal, this administrative item must
be addressed prior to issuance of building permit.
5) Provide letter of approval from Homeowners’ Association.
6) Inadequate information has been provided at this submittal to calculate fees for this project. Fee
calculation will be performed when Plans are complete.
END CORRECTION LIST
As further information is provided and reviewed, additional corrections may be required.