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Your application for a permit, together with plans and specifications, has been examined and you are advised that the
issuance of a permit is withheld for the reasons hereinafter set forth. The approval of plans and specifications does not
permit the violation of any section of the Building Code, or other local ordinance or state law.
NOTE: Numbers in parenthesis refer to Code sections of the 2001 edition of the California Building Code, (T=Table),
Plumbing Code (P.C.), Mechanical Code (M.C.) or Fire Code (F.C.). N.D.S. refers to The National Design Specifications.
(*) Corrections used by the City of Los Angeles that may not be used by other municipalities.
Project applicants/representatives are advised to initiate the sign-off processes for the required
clearances, listed in the Clearance Summary Worksheet, as soon as possible. The time to obtain the signoff from some departments, i.e., Department of City Planning, may be time-consuming.
If you cannot comply with the plan check corrections circled under PLANNING & ZONING of this
correction sheet, and instead, wish to obtain a discretionary approval from the Department of City
Planning, please initiate the request for discretionary approval as soon as possible as the process may
be time-consuming due to the probable requirement of a public hearing.
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Revise plans and provide notes to show compliance with the following attached handouts and supplemental
correction sheets checked ::
9 Energy
Structural Observation
8.
1. Provide fully dimensioned plot plan to scale, in ink, or copied a). California Division of Occupational Safety and Health(CalOSHA) for (excavations exceeding 5-ft height where worker
to the application plot plan sheet provided. Show building lines,
easements, lot size, street center line, alley, parking spaces, and
descends) (Building over 3-storys or 35-ft height). 350 W.
location of all buildings. (Show type of construction, number of
4th St. Ste 850, Los Angeles, CA (213)576-7451 or 6150
stories and use of all buildings.) Must agree with plot plan shown
Van Nuys Bl, Rm 405, Van Nuys, CA (818)901-5403
on plans. 91.106.3.2.1, 91.106.4.3~
2. Provide complete and correct legal description ( Tract, Lot,
b). Los Angeles County Health Department for: (water well
Block, Grant Deed). Application must be rechecked prior to permit
construction/monitoring/destruction)
issuance.
3530 Wilshire Bl, 9th floor Los Angeles, CA (213)351-7352
3. Obtain proof of lot cut date prior to (
). (After
6851 Lennox Ave, 3rd floor, Van Nuys, CA (818)902-4470
6-1-46, comply to zone minimums.) (After 7-29-62, obtain city
planning approval) (prior to 7-1-67 R1 yds OK for RE15.)
6053 Bristol Parkway, 2nd floor, Culver City, CA (310)6658483
4. Projects valuation is $ (
check fee needs to be paid.
). Additional plan
91.107.2
representatives are advised to initiate the sign-off please call Building and Safety Records Section, Metro
office (213) 482-6899 or Van Nuys Office (818) 374-4390.
processes for these clearances as soon as possible. The For all other City Planning documents contact the
time to obtain the sign-off from some departments, Department of City Planning at (213) 978-1259, or fax
i.e., Department of City Planning, may be time- request to (213) 978-1263. Additional corrections and/ or
consuming. Read the comments attached to the clearances may follow upon review of the documents.
clearance, if any, as they often contain important and B. PLANS.
useful information.
1. Two sets of plans and one set of calculations will be
required when permit is issued per 91.106.3.2.2 & 91.106.3.3.
7. Call (
) ___________ for information on obtaining the
Plans shall be:
required clearance for ______________ Specific Plan,
a) Quality blue or black line drawings with uniform and
_______________ HPOZ, ______________ CDO, and
light background color.
_______________ POD. Not all projects can be cleared the
same day and an appointment may be necessary.
b) Max. 36" x 48" size with minimum 1/8" lettering size
c) Sticky back details must produce prints without
contrasting shades of background color.
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2.
6.
A(
Foundation Plan
Floor Plan
Two Elevations~
7. Provide (
) paved parking spaces. A minimum of
one space per dwelling unit shall be a standard stall.
12.21A4(a), 5(c).
8.
Construction Section
Grading Details~
A supplemental plan check and permit with the applicable 15. Maximum eave projection of (
) inches allowed in
fees is required for deferred item(s) :
(
) provided the yard is not reduced
to less than 30".
12.22C20(b)
9 Prefabricated stairs including handrails
9
16. Projection of (
) into the (
) yard/passageway (not permitted) (limited to
12.22C20.
).
The engineer of record shall review the design of the deferred 17. Fences, planters, and retaining walls shall not exceed a
item(s) and verify their conformance with the intent of the height of (
) ft. above the natural ground level in required
original design.
(
) yard. 12.22C20(f).
C.
If you cannot comply with circled corrections in this section, and 19. Comply with the provisions of the Specific Plan
instead, wish to obtain a discretionary approval from the
(
).
Department of City Planning, please initiate the request for
20. Zoning Information File No. ZI (
) requires
discretionary approval as soon as possible as the process may be
(
).
time-consuming due to the probable requirement of a public
hearing.
21. A wet bar is permitted provided it has no more than 10 sq.
ft of counter surface area, and no hot water, garbage disposal,
220 v. electrical or gas outlet. ZA 90-0080(ZAI)
1. Basement constitutes a story. Any basement containing a
habitable room shall be considered a story for side yard, rear yard
and Height District purposes. 12.21C1(l), 12.21.1A8.
22. Accessory building is not permitted on front half of
2. Provide and dimension: (
rear yard as required for the (
) side yard; (
) Zone.
3. Provide (
) Front yard. But not less than prevailing.
Submit Block Plot showing setbacks from the front property line 23.Provide minimum 5-ft setback from rear property line (10'
) setback from side property
of all buildings on the same side of the street, to establish required from alley center line ) and (
line
for
accessory
building
containing
recreation room or
setback.
accessory living quarters. 12.21C5(e), (f), (g)
4. Building exceeds (
) height for A1, A2, R1, R2, RS
or RE zone. 12.21.1
5. Building exceeds (
)
h e i g h t p e r H i l l s i d e O r d . 24. No mezzanine is permitted within a recreation room.
(12.21A17(c) ) for Zone (
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25. For any lot within the Hillside ordinance, where the elevation 2.
Smoke detectors shall be provided as follows:
of the ground at a point 50 feet from the front lot line and
91.310.9.1.3,4
midway between the side lot lines is 33 feet or more higher
than the lowest point of the front lot line, no portion of a
a) In new construction smoke detectors shall receive their
building or structure within 20 feet of the front line shall exeed
primary power source from the building wiring and shall be
24 feet in height. The 24 feet maximum building and structure
equipped with battery back up and low battery signal. Smoke
height shall be measured from the elevation at the centerline
or midpoint of the street on which the lot fronts.
12.21A17(c)(4)
detectors shall be located in each sleeping room & hallway or
26. For any lot within the Hillside ordinance, Open unenclosed
area giving access to a sleeping room, and on each story and
stairways, porches, platforms and landing places not covered
basement for dwellings with more than one story.
by a roof or canopy shall not project or extend into the front
yard.
12.21A17 (a)(3)
b) In existing construction smoke detectors may be battery
27.
SPECIAL HAZARDS
1.
a.
b.
8.
Fire lane access is required. The entrance to the
Glazing in hazardous locations shall be tempered. dwelling is more than 150 ft. as measured from the edge of an
91.2406.4
improved street or approved fire lane along the normal entrance
Ingress and egress doors
roadway or walkway to the front door. Obtain clearance from
Panels in sliding or swinging doors
the Hydrants and Access Unit of the Fire Department in 221 N.
c.
Doors and enclosure for hot tub, bathtub, showers (Also Figueroa Street, Suite # 1500. (L.A.M.C. 7.09.03) A fire lane is
glazing in wall enclosing these compartments within 5' of
20' min. width, 15%max. Slope and has a std. turn around.
standing surface)
d.
e.
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14. Exterior stairs and exit balconies shall not project into
areas where protected openings are required. 91.1006.2.1
F.
1.
to
38"
high
above
2.
Garage shall not open directly into a room used for
sleeping purposes. 91.312.4
tread
nosing. 3.
The garage/carport floor surface shall be of
noncombustible or asphaltic paving materials. The minimum
e). Handgrip portion of handrail shall not be less than 1 1/4" thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the
nor more than 2" cross-sectional dimension having a ground shall not be less than 3-1/2 inches. 91.312.5
smooth surface with no sharp corners. 91.1003.3.3.6
4.
Exterior walls of a U-1 occupancy less than 3' from a
property
line must be one-hour construction without openings.
f). Handrail extensions of min. 12" beyond top and bottom
T 5-A
risers when serving more than one unit. 91.1003.3.3.6
U-1 Occupancy garage is limited to (1000) (3000) sq. ft.
g). Less than 4" clear spacing between intermediate rails. 5.
and one-story in height. 91.312.2.1, 91.312.2.2
91.509.3
7.
Enclosed useable space under interior stairs requires
one-hour fire-resistive construction
on enclosed side. H. CONSTRUCTION - GENERAL.
91.1003.3.3.9 (Such as 5/8" type X, Gyp. Brd.).
1..
Attic (with over 30" headroom) must have access opening
8.
Show stairway landing details.
(22" x 30" min). 91.1505.1
a) Landing dimension in the direction of travel must be no less 2.
Glass skylight shall comply with 91.2409. Plastic
than 36 inches. 91.1003.3.1.7
skylight shall comply with 91.2603.7.1.
b)
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PRODUCT APPROVALS
9.
A fire retardant roof covering is required. Provide a
complete
description on plans. Class A roof covering is required
1.
Pre-fab fireplaces require manufacturer, model, and
Underwriter Laboratories certification (or ICBO). Top of chimney for all buildings located in a Mountain Fire District or Fire Buffer
must extend a minimum of 2' above any part of the building within Zone. (1503, 1504, 7207.4)
10'. 91.3102.3.6
K. FIRE PROTECTION
2. The following items shall comply with a specific Los Angeles 1.
Draft stops shall be provided within a concealed
City Research Report (RR #). Clearly specify the product specs, floor-ceiling assembly formed of combustible construction.
RR # and show compliance with RR.
(1000 sq ft & 60' max between draft stops) 91.708.3.1.1.1
9 skylights
9 framing clips
9 shear plates
9 holdowns
9 joist hangers
9 straps
2.
Draft stops shall be provided within attics, mansards,
overhangs and similar concealed spaces formed of combustible
construction. 91.708.3.1.2.2 (3000 sq ft & 60' max.)
3.
Show draft separation for attic areas between units in a
duplex.. 708.3.1.2.1
4.
Building exceeds allowable height limit of T 5-B for Type
3.
ICBO evaluation reports or LA RRs are acceptable for the (
) construction.
91.506
following non-structural items; provide report number:
5.
Type V buildings in FD II shall have 1 hr. exterior walls
per 91.7206.2. Except walls facing a 60 ft. yard.
9 deck coating 9 roofing tile
9 interior finishes
6.
Add note Provide fire sprinklers throughout. The
9 sound/thermal insulation
9----------------------
hardboard siding~
7.
Members providing vertical support for concrete or
4.
Provide a class A, B or C fire-retardant roof covering other masonry in upper story require l-hour fire resistive protection.
than wood and show roof pitch (2% min slope). 91.1503, 91.704.4
91.1506..1
J.
L.
MISCELLANEOUS
1.
A sprinkler system is required for a four-story, Type V
1. High wind area: For structures in a high wind area, provide building. 91.506.
the following per P/BC 2001-16 (See LADBS.ORG):
2.
Add note 2 x 6 or 3 x 4 minimum size studs at 16" o.c.
a) 30# felt underlayment attached to the roof deck with 1" required for first story bearing walls.
91.2320.11.1,
headed nails, or nails driven thru tin caps,
T 23-IV-B
b) Design glass thickness per T 24-A
3.
Roof nailing must be designed for wind uplift when the
mean roof height exceeds 35 feet. T 23-II-B-2, 2304.3
c) Anchor posts with 2 bolts,
d)
2. Provide planter box detail. Show a 2" air space from wall to
M.
planter. 91.2306.8
STRUCTURAL-GENERAL.~
3.
Add note Provide damp-proofing for all walls below grade
All structural plan sheets and index sheet of calculations
that enclose usable space. 91.1402.4 Specify Research Report 1.
(showing number of pages) must be signed by the same
(RR # or ICBO#) for membrane.
civil/structural engineer or architect, licensed by the State of
4.
Add note Provide ultra flush water closets for all new
California. Plans and calculations for products designed by
construction. Existing shower heads and toilets must be adapted
others (trusses, stairways etc) must be reviewed and approved
for low water consumption.
by the engineer of record for the project. 91.106.3.3
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2.
Structural calculations are required to justify the adequacy
of the structural system in resisting seismic and wind loads, and
supporting dead and live loads. Building does not conform to the
Conventional Light-frame Construction of 2320.
3.
Provide key plan sketches in the calculations cross
referencing member sizes of joists, beams, shear walls, etc. to the
design drawings, i.e., framing plans.
4.
Structural observation per Section 1702 is required for
10. Show size, spacing & direction for the following wood
this project. The engineer of record shall prepare an inspection
framing members:
program, including the name(s) of the individuals or firms who will
perform the work. The inspection program shall be shown on the
9 Girders
9
Rafters
first sheet of the structural drawings.(See attached General Notes
9 Floor joists
9
Ceiling joists
for Structural Observation form).
9 Beam Over (
)
9 Post Under (
)
5.
Specify the size, height and spacing for studs. Wall
construction shall comply with T 23-IV-B unless an engineered 11. Structural plans and calculations will be required for all roof
design is provided. Provide calculations for bearing walls higher or floor trusses prior to issuance of the building permit.
than 10 feet.
12. Provide double joists under parallel bearing partitions.
6.
Show full height studs at gable end walls for vaulted ceiling 2320.8.5
room(s).
13. When the roof slope is less than 3 units vertical in 12 units
7.
Bearing wall studs cannot be notched more than 25% of horizontal, members supporting rafters and ceiling joists such as
their width. Bored holes cannot have a diameter greater than 40% ridge board, hips and valleys shall be designed as beams.
of the stud width.
2320.12.1
8.
Cripple walls exceeding 4' in height shall be framed of studs 14. Design railings and its components for a 20 pound-per-foot
having the size required for an additional story. 91.2320.11.5
horizontal force applied at top. Detail connections T 16-B.
9.
Add the following material specifications and/or notes to 15. Exterior stairs and balconies must be positively attached
plans:
to the structure without the use of toenails or nails in withdrawal.
2320.13
9 Soil: Type of soil and bearing value Per T 18-I-A.
9
9
9
9
Plywood diaphragms: Product Standard PS 1-95, Douglas 16. Design the ceiling framing for a live load of 10 psf. T 16-B
fir-Larch, Structural I (or CDX).
17. Rafter ties spaced 4 ft. (max.) on center are required
Particle board: ANSI A208.1-1989. Moisture protection is immediately above ceiling joists which are not parallel to the
rafters. 2320.12.6
required.
Wood Framing members: Grade and species of all lumber. 18. Provide factor of safety of 1.5 to resist (sliding) (overturning)
for design of retaining walls. 1611A.6
Add note must be grade marked.
Glue Lam Beams: add note GLB must be fabricated in LA 19. Use allowable stresses Fb of T 4A, 91 NDS, supp., and
City Bldg.. Dept. licenced shop. Identify grade symbol and adjustment factors from footnote 3, T 2.3.1, NDS , for 2x and 4x
lumber.
lamination species per T 5-A, 91 NDS Supp.
Add note Field Welding to be done by welders must be
certified by the L.A. City Building Department for (structural
steel) (reinforcing steel) (light gage steel). Continuous
inspection by a deputy inspector is required.
Concrete: Standard 2500 psi concrete. 3000 psi min for above ground unless differential movement is considered by an
engineer. 1403.1.2
grade beams and caissons. 91.1905.1, 91.1921.2.4.1
Add note Continuous inspection by a deputy inspector is 24 Calculate seismic drift, M = 0.7RS, using strength level
forces in accordance with Section 1630.9.2 and provide
required for all concrete designed with fc greater than
separation from property line or adjacent building(s) in
2500psi.
91.1701.5.1
accordance with Section 1633.2.11.
Add note Lag Bolts: Provide lead hole 40%-70% of
threaded shank dia. and full dia. for smooth shank portion. 25. The value of R used for design in a specific direction shall
not exceed the lowest value of R for any of the lateral force
91 NDS
resisting systems utilized in that same direction. (1630.4.4)
Masonry: Specify type and fm of masonry units.
Proportions of mortar and grout mixes. 2103, T 21-D
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d)
e)
1" bolt
- 3.5x3.5x3/8
28. Frame members assumed not to contribute to lateral 12. Add note All diaphragm and shear wall nailing shall utilize
common nails or galvanized box. On the plan.
resistance shall be detailed per section 1921.7.
T 23-II-I-1
13. Wood shear wall panels shall meet the story drift limitation
of Section 1630.10. Calculated deflection shall be determined
according to UBC97 Standard 23-2, Section 23.223 and shall
be increased 25 percent to account for inelastic action and
repetitive loading. Contribution to the vertical elongation from the
anchor or tie down and fastener slippage shall also be included.
2315.5.7, 1630.2.3.4
6. The maximum allowable shear for three-ply plywood resisting 4. Provide calculations and details for drag struts for shear
walls. See checked plans.
seismic loads is 200 PLF. Footnote 6 of T 23-II-I-1
7. Limit height:length of plywood shear walls to 2:1. Provide 5. Hold down straps - Include the following in design and
complete calculations (including deflection) and details where detailing between floors:
straps are used at openings to reduce the effective height of shear
a) Design and detail straps installation when used as hold
walls. 2315.5.7, Table 23-II-G
downs across floor joists. Account for reduced number of
nails across joist.
8. Design (
)for load combinations
specified in 1612.2.1 when using Strength Design or Load and
b) Determine the allowable load based on the number of
Resistance Factor Design in 1612.3.1 if using Allowable Stress
nails thru the strap into the posts above and below the
Design. Load duration factor may be used for wood
"Dead Space" between floors. Specify # of nails required.
9. Provide a shear wall schedule on the plans and specify the
maximum design shear load for each shear wall type. Limit the
design shear wall loads to those allowed by Table 23II-I-1
10. Detail top and bottom shear transfer connection for shear
wall(s) located at (
)
c)
11. The following applies to all shear walls with a shear value 6. Provide the design for the shear transfer from the roof
greater than 300 plf. These walls shall be clearly identified on the diaphragm or upper shear wall to the shear wall below the floor
or roof. Detail nails, bolts, shear plates, sill plates and blocking
plans. Table 23-II-I-1 footnote 3. Provide the following:
as required by design. Use reduced values for nails with
c) 3x foundation sill plates.
reduced embedment. In general, 16d nails are too short. See
attached handout.
b) 3 x studs and blocks between adjacent panels.
c)
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7. For connections exposed to weather multiply other allowable Q. FOUNDATIONS AND GRADING.~
fasteners loads per T 7.3.3, 91 NDS.:
1. Dimension exterior and bearing wall foundations:
a) Bolts x .70
a) (
) inches below natural grade,
b) Lateral nails loads x .70
b) (
) inches above finished grade,
c) Nail withdrawal loads
c) (
) inches wide on bottom,
8. For wood to wood connections, where there are over 3 bolts
in a row, reduce the allowable bolt loads per T 8.5.5, 91 NDS.
d) (
2.
b) (
) inches in size.
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Doors:
3. Wood flush-type doors shall be 1 3/8" thick minimum
with solid core construction. 91.6709.1 - Door stops of
in-swinging doors shall be of one-piece construction with
the jamb or joined by rabbet to the jamb. 91.6709.4
4.
Every door in a security opening for an apartment
house shall be provided with a light bulb (60 watt min.) At a
maximum height of 8 feet on the exterior. 91.6708
5. All pin-type door hinges accessible from outside shall
have non-removable hinge pins. Hinges shall have min. 1/4"
dia. steel jamb stud with 1/4" min. protection. The strike
plate for latches and holding device for projecting dead
bolts in wood construction shall be secured to the jamb and
the wall framing with screws no less than 2-1/2" long.
91.6709.5, 91.6709.7
6. Provide dead bolts with hardened inserts; deadlocking
latch with key-operated locks on exterior. Locks must be
openable from inside without key, special knowledge or
special effort (latch not required in B, F, and S occupancies.
91.6709.2)
7. Straight dead bolts shall have a min. throw of 1" and an
embedment of not less than 5/8", and a hook-shaped or an
expanding-lug deadbolt shall have a minimum throw of 3/4".
91.6709.2
8. The use of a locking system which consists of a
deadlocking latch operated by a doorknob and a deadbolt
operated by a non-removable thumb turn which is
independent of the deadlocking latch and which must be
separately operated, shall not be considered as a system
which requires special knowledge or effort when used in
dwelling units. The door knob and the thumb turn which
operates the deadbolt shall not be separated by more than
8 inches.
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15. Glazed openings within 40" of the door lock when the
door is in the closed position, shall be fully tempered glass or
approved burglary resistant material, or shall be protected by
metal bars, screens or grills having a maximum opening of 2".
The provisions of this section shall not apply to view ports or
windows which do not exceed 2" in their greatest dimensions.
91.6713
Windows:
ADDITIONAL CORRECTIONS
(SEE PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL COMMENTS)
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