HomeMy WebLinkAboutB11-0023 plan review comment letterDepartment of Community Development
5 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2142
mhaeberle@vailgov.com
www.vailgov.com
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Date: 3/23/11
Re: 944 Ptarmigan, B11-0023
Dear Inge Hill,
GENERAL COMMENTS
● Submit four complete sets of revised construction documents containing the requested information with all plan revision items clouded or otherwise identified.
● Please respond in writing to each comment with a response letter addressing each comment.
BUILDING COMMENTS
General Comments
1. Provide plans for required Radon mitigation system. Reference section AF 103 IRC
2. .Provide special inspection agreement for soils
Architectural Comments:
Sheet A1
1. Provide breakdown of building square footage to include dwelling, garage, and covered decks.
Sheet A2.1
1. Plans do not reflect the required slope from the building per section 1804.3 IBC. Revise plans to show compliance with the code and create consistency between the architectural, structural,
and soils engineer.
Sheet A2.4
1. Annotate on plans how utilities are to be abandoned.
Sheet A3.0
1. Mechanical plans do not reflect an oil separator for the elevator pit. Please clarify.
Sheet A6.1
1. Detail 1 conflict with civil drawings in regards to slope. Please clarify
Sheet A7.9/A7.10
1. Termination of vents to be in conformance with manufactures installation criteria and mechanical code. Provide verification from the manufacturer of proposed plans.
Sheet A7.11/ M3.1
1. Details conflict with mechanical plans. Please clarify termination complies with section 503.5.4 IFGC. Also, show combustion air termination is a minimum of 3 feet above the roof.
Sheet A9.23
1. Annotate on plans that the spa cover will meet the barrier requirements per section AG105.5 IRC.
Sheet A9.24
1. Please clarify the proposed motorized drapery system will comply with section 310.4 IRC for emergency egress in bedrooms.
Structural Comments
Reviewed and accepted
Plumbing Comments:
Sheet A2.1
1. Clarify sewer line connection is in compliance with section 701.3 IPC. Note: Town of Vail does not own a sewer system.
2. It appears plumbing fixture will be lower than the rim of the upstream manhole. Reference section 715.1 IPC. Identify fixtures to be served by a backwater valve.
Mechanical Comments:
Sheet M1.2
1. Clarify on plans the snow melt system controls complies with section 403.8 IECC.
Sheet M3.1
1. Show details for fireplace and barbeque flues in compliance with section 805.6 and 906 of the IMC
Sheet M3.2
1. The sizing for the fire pit is to be a maximum of ¾’ for the branch line and requires automatic controls with a timer to not exceed 30 minutes. Reference section 411.4 of the
IFGC as amended by the Town of Vail. Revise plans. Note: the proposed btus recommend will not work as proposed.
2. Clarify on plans the range is listed for a residential application. Reference section 623.2 and 623.3 IFGC
3. Annotate on plans the fireplace spec sheets to be provided at the time of inspection.
Sheet M4.0
1. Annotate on plans the welded gas piping to be tested at a minimum of 60 psig. See town of Vail amended code section 406.4.2 IFGC
Electrical Comments:
General
1. Provide electrical load calculations for review as per Town of Vail submittal requirements
PLANNING COMMENTS
Approved
FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
Sheet A2.3,
1. 10 vehicle parking space are not allowed during construction. PW will approve 5 parking spaces until Nov. 1, 2011. No winter parking in ROW allowed. A Public Way Permit and
fee will be required. Revise sheet
Sincerely,
Martin A Haeberle, CBO
Chief Building Official
Town of Vail