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CITY of PALM DESERT

Department of Building and Safety
73510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 776-6420 / Fax (760) 776-6382


PROJECT ADDRESS: 616 Indian Cove
APN#: 771-470-009
PROJECT #: 14-62826
Plan Location: FC-13

July 15, 2014

The construction plans and supporting documentation has been reviewed. Additional
clarifications and/or corrections are required before the issuance of your building permit.

Please incorporate all revisions within a complete plan set (two (2) sets minimum) for
the final approval.

Submit all revised documents, along with this Plan Check Correction List, identifying the
sheet number and/or detail of each corrected plan check item.

Plans will not be accepted unless these items are completed.

In the event a project requires two or more supplemental plan reviews, a plan review fee
of $168.00 per hour (with one-half hour minimum) will be collected from the applicant.

This correction list does not sanction the violation of any federal or state law, county or
city ordinance, nor any section of the 2013 California Model Codes.

For clarification of any correction item, or if there is any additional information you may
need, please do not hesitate in contacting me @ (760) 776-6420 or email at
jfinley@cityofpalmdesert.org


Sincerely,





Jason K. Finley
Supervising Plans Examiner

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To Building Dept. (Received): To Applicant (Returned):
Two (2) sets of revised/corrected plans One (1) Red-lined reviewed plans
One (1) set of red-lined plans Applicant Correction List
Two (2) Structural Packet One (1) Structural Packet
Two (2) Title 24 Energy Packet One (1) Title 24 Energy Packet
Correction List w/ Notes
Planning Dept. Approval
Public Works Engineering Approval
Home Owners Association Approval

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS AND
PROVIDE A RESPONSE:

If other City Departments are reviewing your plans concurrently; it is your responsibility to ensure that any
plan check comments by those departments are resolved prior to permit issuance.





Planning Department

Provide Planning Department approval for this project. Please contact the Planning Department
directly to coordinate all necessary approval(s).


School Fees (Informational)

Provide proof of payment of school fees. While not required for re-submittal, this administrative
item must be addressed prior to issuance of building permit.

Note: For questions regarding applicable school fees, please contact either:

Desert Sands Unified School District: (760) 771-8515
http://web1.dsusd.k12.ca.us/BusinessServices/Facilities/Pages/DeveloperFees.aspx


Public Works - Engineering

Provide Public Works Department approval for this Project. Please contact the Public Works
Department directly to coordinate.

Administrative Requirements
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i. Building Energy Analysis Report (T24)

a) Reconcile the number of water heaters with the plan set (2 vs. 3).

b) Reconcile the number of HVAC systems with the plan set (5 vs. 6).

c) A North Arrow has been required for the floor plans to evaluate azimuth. Evaluate
and correct, if necessary.


ii. Sheet T1 (Title / Cover Sheet)

Revise and provide a complete 2013 California Green Building Plan consisting of:

Provide a City of Palm Desert Cal Green Mandatory Measure Checklist within the plan set.
Complete the sheet number/comment portion. (On the Citys website)

Provide a City of Palm Desert Construction Waste Management Application and the time of
permit issuance. (on the Citys website)


iii. Sheet 2 (Site Plan)

a) See redlined comments for identification of structures and elements.


iv. Sheet 3 (General Notes)

a) Revise Cal Green notes. (See comment from #1)



Building Department

Provide on each sheet of resubmitted Plans and cover sheet of bound Calculations the preparers
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. Please ensure re-submitted documents are
stamped and wet signed by the licensed professional.

Note: Please ensure resubmitted documents are stamped and wet signed by the licensed preparer as
prescribed by California Business and Professions Code 5536. Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical
contractor shall sign the portions of plans for designing work which they have contracted or offered to
perform. (B&P 5537.2)

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v. Sheet 4 (Overall Floor Plan)

a) Reconcile and update all uniform model code references. Reconcile all non-
structural CBC references with CRC.

b) Wall Legend. Revise wall legend with plan does not match
(unidentifiable)(Consistent throughout plan)

c) Reconcile Area Summary (Consistent throughout plan)

d) Plan Clarity. Due to filtering and font size, several areas are illegible. Minimum
lettering size of 3/32 (10 pt.)

e) Provide a North Arrow for orientation and azimuth evaluation.


vi. Sheet 7 (Floor Plan A)

a) Reconcile and update all uniform model code references. Reconcile all non-
structural CBC references with CRC.

b) Plan Clarity. Due to filtering and font size, several areas are illegible. Minimum
lettering size of 3/32 (10 pt.)

c) Provide a North Arrow for orientation and azimuth.

d) Identify and demonstrate the area adjacent to the Media Room. This area appears
to have retaining and a proper evaluation of drainage, water proofing, or egress need
to be evaluated.

e) The Media Room is a habitable room that must comply with the following:

1. Provide a natural light source within all habitable rooms of not less than
eight percent (8%) of the floor area. (CRC R303.1)

Exception 2: Where emergency escape and rescue openings are not required, provide
artificial light capable of producing an average illumination of 6 foot-candles (65 lux) over
the area of the room at a height of 30 inches above the floor level.


2. Provide natural ventilation within all habitable rooms by means of an opening
(windows, doors, louvers, etc.) to the outdoor air of not less than four percent
(4%) of the floor area. (CRC R303.1)

Exception 1: Where emergency escape and rescue openings are not required, and
whole-house mechanical ventilation is installed per the California Mechanical Code, the
glazing is not required to be openable. (Modified for 2013)


vii. Sheet 8 (Floor Plan B)
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a) Reconcile and update all uniform model code references. Reconcile all non-
structural CBC references with CRC.

b) Plan Clarity. Due to filtering and font size, several areas are illegible. Minimum
lettering size of 3/32 (10 pt.)

c) Provide a North Arrow for orientation and azimuth.

d) Garage 2. Clarify the mechanical are solid and that combustion air is being
provided.

e) All fireplaces must:

1. Comply with the 2013 Cal Green Code. Identify and demonstrate.
2. Provide manufacturers specifications.
3. Provide within the plan set, all required construction details.


viii. Sheet 9 and 10 (Ceiling Plan A and B)

a) Provide a construction detail for all soffit framing.


ix. Sheet 14 and 15 (Building Sections)

a) Identify within these sheets the R-value of all insulation.


x. Sheet 16 (Roof Plan)

a) Provide a note requiring radiant barrier.

b) Reconcile and update all CBC and ICBO references.


xi. Sheet 17 and 18 (Plumbing Plan)

a) Reconcile and update all uniform plumbing and Rancho Mirage references.



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xii. Sheet 19 (Electrical Plan A)

a) Single Line Diagram:

1. The electrical designer or contractor (as specified on the plans) is required to
verify and sign the load calculation in plan check, not after permit issuance.

2. Electrical distribution. A review of the SLD reveals a number of proposed
subpanels for a 600A system. Provided that each panel is not undersized or
at capacity, the number of possible amperages exceed the rating of the
service panel. Reconcile.

3. Intersystem Bond. Identify the Intersystem Bonding Termination and
demonstrate compliance with California Electrical 250.94 (1) through (6).

Informational item: Locate intersystem bonding termination point at one of the
following: Meter socket enclosure, service equipment enclosure or grounding
electrode conductor

b) Load Calculations. Include the following:

1. Electric charging station
2. Whirlpool bathtub.

c) Plan Clarity. Due to filtering and font size, several areas are illegible. Minimum
lettering size of 3/32 (10 pt.)

d) Identify and show all subpanels.


xiii. Sheet 20 (Electrical Plan B)

a) Plan Clarity. Due to filtering and font size, several areas are illegible. Minimum
lettering size of 3/32 (10 pt.)

b) Identify and show all subpanels.

c) Whirlpool Bathtub( Hydro-massage Bathtubs):

Hydro-massage bathtubs and their associated electrical components shall be require
the following: (CEC 680.71)

(1) On an individual branch circuit(s) and protected by a readily accessible groundfault
circuit interrupter. (CEC 680.71)

(2) All 125v, single phase receptacles not exceeding 30A and located within 6 feet measured
horizontally of the inside walls of the tub shall be protected by GFCI. (CEC 680.71)

(3) Light fixtures, switches, receptacles, and other electrical equipment located in the same
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room, and not directly associated with the tub shall be installed per Articles 1 through 4 in
this Code covering the installation of equipment within a bathroom. (CEC 680.72)

(4) All Hydro-massage bathtub electrical equipment shall be accessible without damaging
the building structure or building finish. Where the hydro-massage tub is a cord-and-plug
connected with a supply receptacle accessible only through a service access opening,
the receptacles shall be installed so that its face is within direct view and not more than 1
foot of the opening. (CEC 680.73)

(5) All metal piping systems and all grounded metal parts in contact with the circulating water
shall be bonded together using a solid copper bonding jumper, insulated, covered, or
bare, not smaller than 8AWG. (CEC 680.74)

(6) Provide U.L. or I.A.P.M.O. listing for hydro-massage bathtub.












i. Sheet S1.10 (Foundation Plan)

a) Review and reconcile the following shear walls:

1. SW 5 and 5.1 Identify HDs

2. SW 6 Identify and provide a calc.

3. SW 9 (19) Identify HDs

4. SW 10 and 10.1 Reconcile SW type.

5. SW 15 SSW 24X10 vs. SSW 24X8. Reconcile.

6. SW17 (20.5) Clarify hold downs.

7. SW 22 (8) Identify and provide a calc.

8. SW D.1 Identify HDs

9. SW E (24) Identify HDs

10. SW F.1 (27) Identity HDs

11. SW H, J, and K - Identify HDs
Structurals

Provide on each sheet of resubmitted Plans and cover sheet of bound Calculations the preparers
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. Please ensure re-submitted documents are
stamped and wet signed by the licensed professional.

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12. SW H and H.1 (All Walls) Clarify HDs for each wall.

13. SW L (21-6) Reconcile HDs

14. SW L (16-3) Reconcile HDs

15. SW M (5) Reconcile HDs

16. SW M (20) Reconcile HDs


ii. Sheet S1.11 (Partial Foundation Plan)

a) Review and reconcile the following shear walls:


1. SW 5 and 5.1 Identify HDs

2. SW 6 Identify and provide a calc.

3. SW 9 (19) Identify HDs

4. SW 22 (8) Identify and provide a calc.

5. SW D.1 Identify HDs

6. SW F.1 (27) Identity HDs


iii. Sheet S1.12 (Partial Foundation Plan)

a) Review and reconcile the following shear walls:

1. SW 10 and 10.1 Reconcile SW type.

2. SW E (24) Identify HDs

3. SW H - Identify HDs. See red lines on plan for clarity.

4. SW J Identify HDs



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iv. Sheet S1.13 (Partial Foundation Plan)

a) Please review and reconcile the following shear walls:

1. SW 10 and 10.1 Reconcile SW type.

2. SW J Identify HDs

v. Sheet S1.14 (Partial Foundation Plan)

a) Review and reconcile the following shear walls:

1. SW 5 and 5.1 Identify HDs

2. SW 9 (19) Identify HDs

3. SW 10 and 10.2 reconcile SW type.

4. SW 15 SSW 24X10 vs. SSW24X8. Reconcile.

5. SW17 (20.5) Clarify hold downs.

6. SW D.1 Identify HDs

7. SW E (24) Identify HDs

8. SW F.1 (27) Identify HDs

9. SW H.1 (All Walls) Clarify HDs for each wall.

10. SW H, J, and K Identity HDs

11. SW L (21-6) Reconcile HDs

12. SW L (16-3) Reconcile HDs

13. SW M (5) Reconcile HDs

14. SW M (20) Reconcile HDs


iii. Roof Framing (Upper and Lower)
a) Incorporate all shear wall identification corrections into framing plans.

iv. Structural Calculations
a) Update the structural calcs referencing 2009 IBC/CDC 2010.

END CORRECTION LIST
As further information is provided and reviewed, additional corrections may be required.