| Review | Review Date | Status | Comments |
| Building | 01/12/2017 | Approved | Sheet 0000 COVER SHEET: SUBMIT AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION SHOP DRAWINGS FOR APPROVAL |
| Building | 01/12/2017 | Approved | Sheet 0000 COVER SHEET: SUBMIT FIRE ALARM SHOP DRAWINGS FOR APPROVAL |
| Building | 10/11/2016 | Approved | Sheets A203-6. Provide a research report from an independent testing agency showing that the field-applied "Firestop" product is the code equivalent of a Class A finish material. I cannot locate an ICC-ES report. VCC 803.9.
10/13/16 I cannot locate a test report from an independent laboratory. |
| Building | 10/11/2016 | Approved | Sheet 0001. Correct the project description. Addition of second level shown on plans. This is not a tenant improvement. The conversion of the roof to a terrace with roofs over stairs, restrooms, and bar is an addition. Change permit information from CTBO to CADD or submit another permit for the addition.
10/13/16 The permit application and records must be changed before approval. The permit fees for an addition are calculated differently from an interior alteration. |
| Building | 12/15/2017 | Approved | 12/15/17 The submitted plans do not have any revised sheets. The newest uploaded sheet is dated before the permit was issued. You can call me at 703-228-3943 to discuss problems with uploading plan sheets. |
| Building | 12/22/2016 | Approved | Sheet A110. An elevator is required for a level over 3,000 sf. I calculate the floor area to be about 3,300 sf. VCC 1104.4
10/13/16 This is a gross floor area calculation that includes the restrooms, janitor's closet, built-in furniture (i.e., bar) and landings of open stairways. It is not clear how you are calculating the floor area at less than 3,000 sf.
12/22/16 Note that the roof area of 3,000 sf. meets the requirements of the Virginia Construction Code, but may not meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Comment is resolved in accordance with the VCC. |
| Building | 12/22/2016 | Approved | Sheet A205 ELEVATIONS: The wood used structurally in the pergola must be FRT. FRT wood must be pressure impregnated and labeled. The after-market treatment only applies to make the wood surfaces meet the finish requirements of Chapter 8. VCC 603.2 and 2303.2. |
| Building | 12/22/2016 | Approved | Sheet 0009 SCHEDULES: All doors from rooftop assembly require panic hardware. Door 200 is equipped with HW#1 (panic exit device), but door 201A is equipped with lever hardware (HW#3). Both doors must provide free egress at all times. VCC 1008.1.9, 1008.1.10. |
| Building | 12/22/2016 | Approved | Sheet 0009 SCHEDULES: Door 201A requires a 60 minute rating for an exit enclosure. VCC 716.5. |
| Building | 12/22/2016 | Approved | Sheet A130 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN: Provide structural design loads and structural details for the wood pergola. Note 1 refers to the structural drawings, but I do not see any mention of a wood pergola in the design notes or any structural details for it. Please clarify or correct. VCC 109.3. |
| Building | 12/22/2016 | Approved | Sheet A162 ENLARGED STAIR PLANS: 1 hour walls are required for the exit enclosure stair were exposed to unrated roof at 90 degrees. If this is an open stair and not and enclosed exit, include the landing in the rooftop area calculation. VCC 1022. |
| Electrical | 06/22/2016 | Approved | Sheet 01E-1.0 ELECTRICAL NOTES: Please provide an updated Electrical Energy Cert Form. |
| Electrical | 06/22/2016 | Approved | Sheet 01E-1.0 ELECTRICAL NOTES: RDP services per the Virginia Construction Code |
| Electrical | 10/12/2016 | Approved | Requires a RDP stamp per VCC, 111. |
| Energy | 06/23/2016 | Approved | Sheet A301 includes detail 2, a wall section that shows the R-values of exterior continuous insulation and roof insulation. However, detail 2 does not call out and label the R-value of the cavity insulation. The 2012 VECC requires a minimum of R-13 cavity insulation in addition to exterior R-13 continuous insulation for steel framed walls. In the resubmission, call out and label the R-value of the cavity insulation in detail 2 on sheet A301. |
| Energy | 06/23/2016 | Approved | The drawings show that two new bathrooms are being installed on the roof. These bathrooms are fitted with electric heaters and are considered conditioned space. However, no information for this building thermal envelope has been provided. It appears that this space may be separate from the rest of the building thermal envelope as it may be above an air open space and above the existing building roof. This means that a continuous air barrier is required, per section C402.4 of the 2012 VECC. The air barrier must cover the entire thermal envelope of this space, including floors, walls and roofs. In addition, the floors, walls and roofs must be insulated in accordance with Table C402.2 of the 2012 VECC. In the resubmission, provide a sec |
| Energy | 06/23/2016 | Approved | Sheet E0002 of the drawings includes a lighting schedule, an exterior lighting COMcheck and lighting plans. There are several energy code compliance issues with the permit submission that are present in the sheet. First, a seperate interior lighting COMcheck is required in addition to the exterior lighting COMcheck on a full size sheet in the drawings to show that the interior areas (restrooms, stairwells) that are part of the scope of the project meet the requirements of section CC405.5.2. Second, the submitted exterior COMcheck is not complete, it is missing the name, signature, and date of the designer. This is also required for the interior COMcheck that has not yet been submitted. Third, the lighting fixture schedule indicates tha |
| Energy | 06/23/2016 | Approved | Sheet E0002 includes motion sensor switches in the restrooms. It is unclear if these switches meet the requirements of section C405.2.2.2 of the 2012 VECC. In the resubmission, include a note on sheet E0002 that states that these motion sensors will shut off all non-emergency lighting within 30 minutes of all occupants leaving the space (restrooms). |
| Energy | 06/23/2016 | Approved | Sheet 0009 includes a door schedule that specifies several new doors that are part of the building thermal envelope. These doors are shown on the plans as Door 200, 201, 201A 203 and 204. Table C402.2 of the 2012 Virginia Energy Conservation Code requires that these doors have a maximum U-factor of not more than U-0.61. In the resubmission, include an additional column in the door schedule that indicates the maximum U-factor for doors 200, 201, 201A 203 and 204. |
| Energy | 06/23/2016 | Approved | Sheet 0009 includes a door schedule that specifies several new doors that are part of the building thermal envelope. These doors are shown on the plans as Door 200, 201, 201A 203 and 204. Table C402.4.3 of the 2012 Virginia Energy Conservation Code requires that these doors have a maximum air infiltration rate of not more than 0.20 CFM/SF when tested according to NFRC 400. In the resubmission, include an additional column in the door schedule that indicates the maximum air infiltration rate for doors 200, 201, 201A 203 and 204. |
| Energy | 12/20/2016 | Approved | The drawings indicate that new storefront will be installed. However, no information is presented regarding the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of the glass used in the storefront system. Table C402.3 of the 2012 VECC requires that the storefront system glazing have an SHGC of not more than 0.40. In the resubmission, include additional information in the drawings that states the SHGC of the storefront glazing systems. |
| Fire Prevention | 10/10/2016 | No Review | Sheet 0001 PROJECT INFORMATION AND GENERAL NOTES: Need more detailed code analysis. Two story building now. Provide floor ratings, exterior wall ratings, fire separation distances, occupant loads, etc.
10-10-16 On 0008 detailed info was provided. Question is - where are property lines(site plan) - upper floor does not align exactly with lower floor - Need more detailed layout. Need to verify new area is not on another building/property and check fire separation distance all four sides of building |
| Fire Prevention | 10/10/2016 | No Review | Sheet 0008 EXITING DIAGRAM AND OCCUPANT LOAD CALCULATIONS: 10-10-16 see comment on 0001 |
| Mechanical | 12/15/2016 | Approved | Please confirm that all equipment on the roof area will be in compliance with the 10ft. clearance from all intake openings from vents and exhaust fans. (Exhaust Fans near MAU, its not clear where the intake is located) |
| Plumbing | 06/13/2016 | Approved | Pg P0001- Please provide current water heater details size. Provide clarification that water heater is sized of additional load demand. Pg P0002 Provide Min turning radius size for restrooms. |
| Structural | 10/10/2016 | Approved | Special Inspection:
The statement of special inspection is used by the structural engineer of record (SER) to identify the structural items that require special inspection. This is a legal statement must be filled out by the Structural Engineer of Record (SER). All appreciable item lines of inspection shall be initialed by both the structural engineer of record (SER) and the special inspection engineer of record (SIER). This statement must contain signatures from the following parties.
• Owner
• Structural Engineer of Record (SER)
• Geotechnical Engineer of Record (GER)
• Precast Concrete Engineer of Record (PER) (if applicable)
• Special Inspection Engineer of Record (SIER)
• Testing Agency Engineer of Record (if different from SI |
| Structural | 12/05/2016 | Approved | Structural Review:
(1) Please provide the new stair live loads
(2) Submit geotechnical report as mentioned under soil bearing capacity on sheet S-001 |
| Zoning | 05/17/2017 | Additional | 01-19-17 PENDING ADMIN CHANGE APPROVAL
Pending admin change ZADM160367 please let reviewer know once that is approved.
I do not review admin changes. Thanks
5/17/17 -- please resubmit upon approval of admin change |