Permit Comments
 
Permit #B2001305
Address4770 LEE HWY
TypeCNEW
StatusFINALED
Permit HolderTRINITY GROUP CONSTRUCTION INC
OwnerALPINE INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LLC
Applied Date10/06/2020
Approved Date14/01/2021
Date Issued14/01/2021
DescriptionNEW 3 STORY BUILDING FOR USE AS A DAY CARE CENTER OVER A 1 LEVEL BELOW GRADE PARKING STRUCTURE SPECIAL INSPECTION REQUIRED

ReviewReview DateStatusComments
Building06/22/2020ApprovedSheet A-201 Floor Plan - P1 Level: Wall type M28Z and M08Z - I don't see a note Z on sheet A031. 2015 VUSBC 109.3.
Building06/22/2020ApprovedSheet C-0501 GRADING PLAN: Building exit shown opposite ADA parking is not shown on architectural Level 1 plan.
Building06/22/2020ApprovedSheet A-201 Floor Plan - P1 Level: Wall type M28Z and M08Z - I don't see a note Z on sheet A031. 2015 VUSBC 109.3.
Building06/22/2020ApprovedSheet C-0501 GRADING PLAN: Building exit shown opposite ADA parking is not shown on architectural Level 1 plan.
Building06/23/2020ApprovedSheet A-222 Roof Details: Detail 6 sheet A222 - Provide flame spread and literature on rubberized paver system. 2015 VUSBC 109.3.
Building06/23/2020ApprovedSheet A-204 Floor Plan - Level 3: Door 313 must remain unlocked on Corridor side to roof terrace to have access to a second exit from the floor. 2015 VUSBC 1006.3.1.
Building06/23/2020ApprovedSheet A-203 Floor Plan - Level 2: Provide wall type for building South wall 1 hour rating. 2015 VUSBC 109.3.
Building06/23/2020ApprovedSheet A-203 Floor Plan - Level 2: The administration area is a suite over 50 occupants and will require two exits from the space remotely distanced. Exit doors must swing in the direction of egress. 2015 VUSBC 1006.2.1, 1007.1.1, 1010.1.2.1.
Building06/23/2020ApprovedSheet A-203 Floor Plan - Level 2: Door 210 must remain unlocked on Corridor side to roof terrace to have access to a second exit from the floor. 2015 VUSBC 1006.3.1.
Building06/23/2020ApprovedSheet A-203 Floor Plan - Level 2: Provide wall type for building South wall 1 hour rating. 2015 VUSBC 109.3.
Building06/23/2020ApprovedSheet A-203 Floor Plan - Level 2: The administration area is a suite over 50 occupants and will require two exits from the space remotely distanced. Exit doors must swing in the direction of egress. 2015 VUSBC 1006.2.1, 1007.1.1, 1010.1.2.1.
Building06/23/2020ApprovedSheet A-203 Floor Plan - Level 2: Door 210 must remain unlocked on Corridor side to roof terrace to have access to a second exit from the floor. 2015 VUSBC 1006.3.1.
Building06/23/2020ApprovedSheet A-222 Roof Details: Detail 6 sheet A222 - Provide flame spread and literature on rubberized paver system. 2015 VUSBC 109.3.
Building06/23/2020ApprovedSheet A-204 Floor Plan - Level 3: Door 313 must remain unlocked on Corridor side to roof terrace to have access to a second exit from the floor. 2015 VUSBC 1006.3.1.
Building06/25/2020ApprovedSheet A-702 Miscellaneous Details - Trash Enclosure: Provide details on stair, and show risers, guard and handrails comply with 2015 VUSBC 1011, 1014 and 1015.
Building06/25/2020ApprovedSheet A-253 Reflected Ceiling Plan - Level 2: Detail A - Is this Stair 1 RCP Isometric? Please clarify.
Building06/25/2020ApprovedSheet A-702 Miscellaneous Details - Trash Enclosure: Provide details on stair, and show risers, guard and handrails comply with 2015 VUSBC 1011, 1014 and 1015.
Building06/25/2020ApprovedSheet A-253 Reflected Ceiling Plan - Level 2: Detail A - Is this Stair 1 RCP Isometric? Please clarify.
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-201 Floor Plan - P1 Level: See details on sht. S-221 and VUSBC 1010.1.5 - A level landing is required at door 003 to Stair 1
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-202 Floor Plan - Level 1: Doors 107A cannot block adjacent door 107. See 2015 VUSBC 1005.7.
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-202 Floor Plan - Level 1: Floor slab must meet the fire resistance rating of the fire barriers it supports and separates from the area below the floor at Stair 2 - VCC 707.5.1. Floor ratings are 0 for 2B construction, but concrete construction. Provide prescriptive analysis showing inherent rating. Refer to Table 721.1
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-202 Floor Plan - Level 1: Door 103 should be fire rated to complete the rating of the assemblies required by 1011.7.3 VUSBC 2015.
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-061 Signage Schedule - Custom: Signs attached to buildings shall be submitted under a separate sign permit with Zoning and Commercial Building Plan Review. This sheet is not reviewed or approved with this permit.
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-203 Floor Plan - Level 2: Doors 216, 218 and 219A block adjacent egress doors when opened - Refer to VUSBC 1005.7
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-204 Floor Plan - Level 3: Doors 302a and 319A and B need to swing 180. Door 327A blocks adjacent door 327- VUSBC 1005.7
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-235 Enlarged Interior Elevations: Refer to A117.1, Section 608.2.1 - 36"x 36" are absolute dimensions for transfer showers
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-401 Building Sections: General - where occurs - Refer to VUSBC Section 406.4.1 - min. clear height and vehicle and pedestrian areas is 7'-0" (including pipes)
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-201 Floor Plan - P1 Level: See details on sht. S-221 and VUSBC 1010.1.5 - A level landing is required at door 003 to Stair 1
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-203 Floor Plan - Level 2: Doors 216, 218 and 219A block adjacent egress doors when opened - Refer to VUSBC 1005.7
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-204 Floor Plan - Level 3: Doors 302a and 319A and B need to swing 180. Door 327A blocks adjacent door 327- VUSBC 1005.7
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-235 Enlarged Interior Elevations: Refer to A117.1, Section 608.2.1 - 36"x 36" are absolute dimensions for transfer showers
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-401 Building Sections: General - where occurs - Refer to VUSBC Section 406.4.1 - min. clear height and vehicle and pedestrian areas is 7'-0" (including pipes)
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-043 Door Hardware Schedules: Hardware set 16 - Confirm exit device specification is positive latching, fire rated . 2015 VUSBC 716.5.9.1. I think it is spec'd fail secure
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-202 Floor Plan - Level 1: Doors 107A cannot block adjacent door 107. See 2015 VUSBC 1005.7.
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-061 Signage Schedule - Custom: Signs attached to buildings shall be submitted under a separate sign permit with Zoning and Commercial Building Plan Review. This sheet is not reviewed or approved with this permit.
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-043 Door Hardware Schedules: Hardware set 16 - Confirm exit device specification is positive latching, fire rated . 2015 VUSBC 716.5.9.1. I think it is spec'd fail secure
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-202 Floor Plan - Level 1: Floor slab must meet the fire resistance rating of the fire barriers it supports and separates from the area below the floor at Stair 2 - VCC 707.5.1. Floor ratings are 0 for 2B construction, but concrete construction. Provide prescriptive analysis showing inherent rating. Refer to Table 721.1
Building06/26/2020ApprovedSheet A-202 Floor Plan - Level 1: Door 103 should be fire rated to complete the rating of the assemblies required by 1011.7.3 VUSBC 2015.
Building06/29/2020ApprovedSheet A-301 Exterior Elevations: Special inspections is required for EIFS per Section 1408.6, VUSBC 2015.
Building06/29/2020ApprovedSheet A-411 Wall Sections: Detail 1 - Please clarify green object between roof parapet and green roof. Is this a window washing davit? Is this also needed along the south facade? 2015 VUSBC 109.3
Building06/29/2020ApprovedSheet A-301 Exterior Elevations: Special inspections is required for EIFS per Section 1408.6, VUSBC 2015.
Building06/29/2020ApprovedSheet A-411 Wall Sections: Detail 1 - Please clarify green object between roof parapet and green roof. Is this a window washing davit? Is this also needed along the south facade? 2015 VUSBC 109.3
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-202 Floor Plan - Level 1: Confirm overhead gate to lower parking level is open during business hours. If closed, 2 facilities are created requiring accessible parking below grade ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: 1106.6, Exception 1 refers to one parking facility with multiple levels. If the gate is closed during business hours, there are two parking facilities, and exception 1 does not apply. You will need required accessible parking in each facility. What is the purpose of the gate? Is it to separate employee parking from public parking? Confirm parking area inside and outside gate is intended for everyon
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-011 Project Data - Building Code Summary: Please confirm that only I-4 daycare is use and no E use. I-4 is custodial care children and infants under 2 1/2. E use is children over 2 1/2 needing only personal care. The big difference is corridors require 72" width (Table 1020.2) for E use over 100. You have some corridors that may need to be enlarged ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: The first level (infants, etc.) would be considered custodial care and use group I-4. Section 308.6 notes occupied by more than five person of any age who receive "custodial care". If the children who are over 2-1/2 years old a
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-301 Exterior Elevations: Please show how EIFS complies with section 1406.2, VUSBC 2015. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: See new, general comment regarding request to provide ICC ES report for product.
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-203 Floor Plan - Level 2: If E use corridors 210 and 313 require 72" width ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: See updated review comment on sheet A-011 regarding I-4 and E use groups, and 72" corridors.
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-203 Floor Plan - Level 2: Door 224B cannot exit to the exterior and back into the interior, as one of the means of egress from room 327. It must exit into the interior. VMC 1031.3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: Snow melt or cover over egress path will need to be provided in order to meet VA Statewide Fire Prevention Code 1031.3. Does the third floor cover this area? If so then full cover is acceptable. Another option may be to exit through Swans classroom as second means of egress.
Building09/02/2020ApprovedThe EIFS product data looks compliant, but we require the actual full testing/research report to see the conditions for which the product can be used. Please provide the ICC ES report for the StoTherm ci Mineral product. 109.3 VUSBC 2015.
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-043 Door Hardware Schedules: For hardware sets 2 and 20 - Passage trim required, must have free egress in both directions. Please provide on plan.
Building09/02/2020ApprovedProvide copy of all UL rated wall and floor/ceiling assemblies, and penetrations on plan set. 2015 VUSBC 109.3. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: I did not see UL assemblies uploaded. Please include in next submission on plan.
Building09/02/2020ApprovedThe EIFS product data looks compliant, but we require the actual full testing/research report to see the conditions for which the product can be used. Please provide the ICC ES report for the StoTherm ci Mineral product. 109.3 VUSBC 2015.
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-043 Door Hardware Schedules: For hardware sets 2 and 20 - Passage trim required, must have free egress in both directions. Please provide on plan.
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-202 Floor Plan - Level 1: Confirm overhead gate to lower parking level is open during business hours. If closed, 2 facilities are created requiring accessible parking below grade ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: 1106.6, Exception 1 refers to one parking facility with multiple levels. If the gate is closed during business hours, there are two parking facilities, and exception 1 does not apply. You will need required accessible parking in each facility. What is the purpose of the gate? Is it to separate employee parking from public parking? Confirm parking area inside and outside gate is intended for everyon
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-011 Project Data - Building Code Summary: Please confirm that only I-4 daycare is use and no E use. I-4 is custodial care children and infants under 2 1/2. E use is children over 2 1/2 needing only personal care. The big difference is corridors require 72" width (Table 1020.2) for E use over 100. You have some corridors that may need to be enlarged ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: The first level (infants, etc.) would be considered custodial care and use group I-4. Section 308.6 notes occupied by more than five person of any age who receive "custodial care". If the children who are over 2-1/2 years old a
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-203 Floor Plan - Level 2: If E use corridors 210 and 313 require 72" width ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: See updated review comment on sheet A-011 regarding I-4 and E use groups, and 72" corridors.
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-301 Exterior Elevations: Please show how EIFS complies with section 1406.2, VUSBC 2015. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: See new, general comment regarding request to provide ICC ES report for product.
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-204 Floor Plan - Level 3: Door 327B cannot exit to the exterior and back into the interior, as one of the means of egress from room 327. It must exit into the interior. VMC 1031.3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: Snow melt or cover over full egress path will need to be provided in order to meet VA Statewide Fire Prevention Code 1031.3. Another option may be to exit through Swans classroom as second means of egress.
Building09/02/2020ApprovedProvide copy of all UL rated wall and floor/ceiling assemblies, and penetrations on plan set. 2015 VUSBC 109.3. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: I did not see UL assemblies uploaded. Please include in next submission on plan.
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-204 Floor Plan - Level 3: Door 327B cannot exit to the exterior and back into the interior, as one of the means of egress from room 327. It must exit into the interior. VMC 1031.3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: Snow melt or cover over full egress path will need to be provided in order to meet VA Statewide Fire Prevention Code 1031.3. Another option may be to exit through Swans classroom as second means of egress.
Building09/02/2020ApprovedSheet A-203 Floor Plan - Level 2: Door 224B cannot exit to the exterior and back into the interior, as one of the means of egress from room 327. It must exit into the interior. VMC 1031.3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: Snow melt or cover over egress path will need to be provided in order to meet VA Statewide Fire Prevention Code 1031.3. Does the third floor cover this area? If so then full cover is acceptable. Another option may be to exit through Swans classroom as second means of egress.
Building09/03/2020ApprovedSheet A-011 Project Data - Building Code Summary: Please clarify your intent for referencing open parking garage provisions. The lower garage level does not seem to comply. Provide code strategy you are intending to use to have an open parking garage on an enclosed garage with I-4 above. 2015 VUSBC 109.3. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/3/2020: How do you comply with section 406.5.3? There is no provision in 406.5.3 (and chapter 5) for enclosed parking with open parking above and a building on top of it. Must comply with one of the provisions of 510. (see those listed under 406.5.3). This can be an enclosed parking garage wi
Building09/03/2020ApprovedSheet A-202 Floor Plan - Level 1: Corridor 109 - Refer to VUSBC 1020.2 - corridor requires 72" width if E use. See previous comment re: use classification ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/3/20: See response to this, I-4 vs. E use elsewhere. If E use discharging to first level, 72" wide corridors req'd.
Building09/03/2020ApprovedSheet A-015 Egress Plans: Where did design factor of 75 come from for outdoor play area? Refer to Table 1004.1.2 - 50 gross for exercise should be load factor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/3/2020: 75 load factor is for daycare requirement. However, building code requirement is more stringent at 50 gross. Must comply with VUSBC 2015 1004.1.2.
Building09/03/2020ApprovedSheet A-011 Project Data - Building Code Summary: Please clarify your intent for referencing open parking garage provisions. The lower garage level does not seem to comply. Provide code strategy you are intending to use to have an open parking garage on an enclosed garage with I-4 above. 2015 VUSBC 109.3. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/3/2020: How do you comply with section 406.5.3? There is no provision in 406.5.3 (and chapter 5) for enclosed parking with open parking above and a building on top of it. Must comply with one of the provisions of 510. (see those listed under 406.5.3). This can be an enclosed parking garage wi
Building09/03/2020ApprovedSheet A-202 Floor Plan - Level 1: Corridor 109 - Refer to VUSBC 1020.2 - corridor requires 72" width if E use. See previous comment re: use classification ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/3/20: See response to this, I-4 vs. E use elsewhere. If E use discharging to first level, 72" wide corridors req'd.
Building09/03/2020ApprovedSheet A-015 Egress Plans: Where did design factor of 75 come from for outdoor play area? Refer to Table 1004.1.2 - 50 gross for exercise should be load factor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/3/2020: 75 load factor is for daycare requirement. However, building code requirement is more stringent at 50 gross. Must comply with VUSBC 2015 1004.1.2.
Building11/10/2020ApprovedSheet A-253 Reflected Ceiling Plan - Level 2: Detail B - Rated ceiling location should include a reference tag to wall type H on sheet A031. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: I don't see the reference tag on the RCP to detail H1/A-031. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 11/09/2020: See detail H1 sheet A-031 for fire resistance rate ceiling at Stair 2.
Building11/10/2020ApprovedSheet A-253 Reflected Ceiling Plan - Level 2: Detail B - Rated ceiling location should include a reference tag to wall type H on sheet A031. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 9/2/2020: I don't see the reference tag on the RCP to detail H1/A-031. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW COMMENT 11/09/2020: See detail H1 sheet A-031 for fire resistance rate ceiling at Stair 2.
Building11/10/2020ApprovedSheet A-032 Building Envelope Components: Wall assemblies shall be constructed per UL design and ES Report, as example, required min. steel stud gauge.
Building11/10/2020ApprovedSheet A-032 Building Envelope Components: Wall assemblies shall be constructed per UL design and ES Report, as example, required min. steel stud gauge.
Building11/30/2020ApprovedSheet A-000 Cover Sheet: SUBMIT FIRE ALARM SHOP DRAWINGS FOR APPROVAL
Building11/30/2020ApprovedSheet A-000 Cover Sheet: SEPARATE PLAN AND PERMIT REQUIRED FOR DOORS WITH SPECIAL LOCKING HARDWARE.
Building11/30/2020ApprovedSheet A-000 Cover Sheet: SUBMIT AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION SHOP DRAWINGS FOR APPROVAL
Building11/30/2020ApprovedSheet A-000 Cover Sheet: SUBMIT FIRE ALARM SHOP DRAWINGS FOR APPROVAL
Building11/30/2020ApprovedSheet A-000 Cover Sheet: SEPARATE PLAN AND PERMIT REQUIRED FOR DOORS WITH SPECIAL LOCKING HARDWARE.
Building11/30/2020ApprovedSheet A-000 Cover Sheet: SUBMIT AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION SHOP DRAWINGS FOR APPROVAL
DES: P2 Plan Review12/11/2020Approved--N/A--
DES: Planning11/12/2020ApprovedSEE ENGINEER DFU WORKSHEET
DES: SWM Plan Review12/11/2020Approved--N/A--
DES:Engineering08/16/2021ApprovedACTIVE REVISION ONLY
DES:Engineering12/11/2020Approved--N/A--
DES:Water/Sewer Engineering12/08/2020ApprovedAPPROVED FOR 85.50 NEW DFUS - 2'' DEVELOPER INSTALLED WATER METER - WSA SENT VIA EPLAN & APPROVED SITE PLAN SET
Electrical07/01/2020ApprovedThere appears to be a '10X6' duct located above the two section, electrical panelboard 'L2', located in 'Music / Art Storage Room 213'. Refer to sheets E-202 and M-102. Relocate either. NEC Article 110.26 (E)(1). Also, Section 109.3 of the Virginia Construction Code.
Electrical07/01/2020ApprovedTamper-Resistant Receptacles are required per NEC Article 406.12 (C). Also, Section 109.3 of the Virginia Construction Code.
Electrical07/01/2020ApprovedThere appears to be a discrepancy in the MCB rating for panelboard 'L3' (Riser Diagram) and 'L31' (Panel Directory). I'm assuming that these panelboards are one in the same. The riser diagram shows a 250 ampere MCB. However, the 'L31' directory indicates the use of a 300 ampere MCB. Please clarify. Refer to sheets E500 and E600. Section 109.3 of the Virginia Construction Code.
Electrical07/01/2020ApprovedAdditional comments may be forthcoming. Section 109.3 of the Virginia Construction Code.
Electrical 07/01/2020ApprovedAdditional comments may be forthcoming. Section 109.3 of the Virginia Construction Code.
Electrical 07/01/2020ApprovedThere appears to be a '10X6' duct located above the two section, electrical panelboard 'L2', located in 'Music / Art Storage Room 213'. Refer to sheets E-202 and M-102. Relocate either. NEC Article 110.26 (E)(1). Also, Section 109.3 of the Virginia Construction Code.
Electrical 07/01/2020ApprovedTamper-Resistant Receptacles are required per NEC Article 406.12 (C). Also, Section 109.3 of the Virginia Construction Code.
Electrical 07/01/2020ApprovedThere appears to be a discrepancy in the MCB rating for panelboard 'L3' (Riser Diagram) and 'L31' (Panel Directory). I'm assuming that these panelboards are one in the same. The riser diagram shows a 250 ampere MCB. However, the 'L31' directory indicates the use of a 300 ampere MCB. Please clarify. Refer to sheets E500 and E600. Section 109.3 of the Virginia Construction Code.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: EN-4) 7/1/20: include fenestration max air infiltration rates for windows (which are different than door infiltration rates listed on sheet A040). C402.5.2
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet M-500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES: EN-7) 7/1/20: State on the schedule for Split System AC Unit, the proposed efficiency metrics AT TEST CONDITIONS, for the units, so their efficiencies can be compared with the required minimums in the energy code table in section C403.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet M-500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES: EN-8) 7/1/20: Heating outside the building, in this case in the not-fully-enclosed parking garage, are required to be radiant systems, controllled by occupancy sensor or timer switch. C403.2.13.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet M-100 P1 GARAGE PLAN: EN-) No freeze protection room 006? No AC room 005? If you elect to include space conditioning, then the walls thermal condition or lack thereof, will need to be accounted for as part of the building thermal envelope requirement no matter which compliance path you choose. See definition of building thermal envelope.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet M-100 P1 GARAGE PLAN: EN-10) 7/1/20: Heating the stairs within the unenclosed parking garage, makes their walls part of the building thermal envelope and hence their wall thermal condition or lack thereof shall be accounted for, regardless of the selected compliance path. See definition of building thermal envelope.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet P-001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET: EN-11) 7/1/20: State on the plumbing drawing the size of the piping insulation per section C404.4 and Table C403.2.10, along with some narrative description of the extent of the piping insulation.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet P-001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET: EN-12) 7/1/20: Clarify on the drawing how you comply with section C404.5 - Efficient heated water supply piping, either max allowable pipe length method or max allowable pipe volume method.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet P-001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET: EN-13) 7/1/20: Clarify on the drawing how you comply with the controls requirement for circulating hot water systems in C404.6.1.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet E-601 DETAILS: EN-16) 7/1/20: The parking garage is not 0.78 w/sf. You need to break out the parking garage portion of the project as a different area category of the allowed interior lighting power section, and assign it the correct (reduced interior lighting power ) wattage and associated square footage. C405.4.2.1.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet E-601 DETAILS: EN-17) 7/1/20: Provide an Exterior Lighting Comcheck Certificate. C405.5.1 and 109.4.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet E-101 LEVEL 1 LIGHTING PLAN: EN-18) 7/1/20: Clarify on the drawings how you comply with the luminaires and the ventilation requirements for elevator cabs. C405.9.1
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet E-102 LEVEL 2 LIGHTING PLAN: EN-19) EN-18) 7/1/20: Clarify on the drawings how you comply with the luminaires and the ventilation requirements for elevator cabs. C405.9.1
Energy07/01/2020RejectedEN-20) 7/1/20: EN-18) 7/1/20: Sheets E100, 101, 102: Clarify on the drawings how you comply with the luminaires and the ventilation requirements for elevator cabs. C405.9.1
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-1) 7/1/20: Note 30 - Clarify: are you complying with ASHRAE 90.1, or VECC? You may only comply with one. C401.2. Your code summary on sheet A11 lists VECC (update if the reference changes). Eliminate throughout the project drawings references to the standard that is NOT USED.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-2) 7/1/20: Note 30 - Define BTE in your abbreviations list on A010. I know what you mean but your contractor who is building the project does not and therefore does not know which fenestration this is applicable to. 109.4.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-23) 7/1/20: List the U-factor, and if glazed the SHGC value, for each door in the building thermal envelope. C402.4.3
Energy07/01/2020Rejected EN-24) 7/1/20: List the U-factor, and if glazed the SHGC value, for each door in the building thermal envelope. C402.4.3
Energy07/01/2020RejectedEN-27) 7/1/20: M500 Unit Heater Schedule, UH-C & Detail A /A032 – Coordinate the documents to agree on whether the garage ceiling plenum is heated or not heated. 109.4.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedEN-28) 7/1/20: Detail 1/ A411 & Detail A /A032 – Call out and identify the material forming the bottom and sides of the plenum. IF the plenum is heated then acoustic ceiling tile does not form a building thermal envelope and cannot be used in that circumstance. C402.5.
Energy07/01/2020RejectedEN-29) 7/1/20: On all exterior wall types, call out the "continuous air barrier". Weather resistant barrier is not the same. The continuous air barrier shall meet the requirements of C402.5.1.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet M-500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES: EN-8) 7/1/20: Heating outside the building, in this case in the not-fully-enclosed parking garage, are required to be radiant systems, controllled by occupancy sensor or timer switch. C403.2.13.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet M-100 P1 GARAGE PLAN: EN-) No freeze protection room 006? No AC room 005? If you elect to include space conditioning, then the walls thermal condition or lack thereof, will need to be accounted for as part of the building thermal envelope requirement no matter which compliance path you choose. See definition of building thermal envelope.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet M-500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES: EN-7) 7/1/20: State on the schedule for Split System AC Unit, the proposed efficiency metrics AT TEST CONDITIONS, for the units, so their efficiencies can be compared with the required minimums in the energy code table in section C403.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet M-100 P1 GARAGE PLAN: EN-10) 7/1/20: Heating the stairs within the unenclosed parking garage, makes their walls part of the building thermal envelope and hence their wall thermal condition or lack thereof shall be accounted for, regardless of the selected compliance path. See definition of building thermal envelope.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedEN-28) 7/1/20: Detail 1/ A411 & Detail A /A032 – Call out and identify the material forming the bottom and sides of the plenum. IF the plenum is heated then acoustic ceiling tile does not form a building thermal envelope and cannot be used in that circumstance. C402.5.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedEN-27) 7/1/20: M500 Unit Heater Schedule, UH-C & Detail A /A032 – Coordinate the documents to agree on whether the garage ceiling plenum is heated or not heated. 109.4.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedEN-29) 7/1/20: On all exterior wall types, call out the "continuous air barrier". Weather resistant barrier is not the same. The continuous air barrier shall meet the requirements of C402.5.1.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet E-601 DETAILS: EN-16) 7/1/20: The parking garage is not 0.78 w/sf. You need to break out the parking garage portion of the project as a different area category of the allowed interior lighting power section, and assign it the correct (reduced interior lighting power ) wattage and associated square footage. C405.4.2.1.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet E-601 DETAILS: EN-17) 7/1/20: Provide an Exterior Lighting Comcheck Certificate. C405.5.1 and 109.4.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet E-101 LEVEL 1 LIGHTING PLAN: EN-18) 7/1/20: Clarify on the drawings how you comply with the luminaires and the ventilation requirements for elevator cabs. C405.9.1
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedEN-20) 7/1/20: EN-18) 7/1/20: Sheets E100, 101, 102: Clarify on the drawings how you comply with the luminaires and the ventilation requirements for elevator cabs. C405.9.1
Energy 07/01/2020Approved EN-24) 7/1/20: List the U-factor, and if glazed the SHGC value, for each door in the building thermal envelope. C402.4.3
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-1) 7/1/20: Note 30 - Clarify: are you complying with ASHRAE 90.1, or VECC? You may only comply with one. C401.2. Your code summary on sheet A11 lists VECC (update if the reference changes). Eliminate throughout the project drawings references to the standard that is NOT USED.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-2) 7/1/20: Note 30 - Define BTE in your abbreviations list on A010. I know what you mean but your contractor who is building the project does not and therefore does not know which fenestration this is applicable to. 109.4.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet P-001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET: EN-11) 7/1/20: State on the plumbing drawing the size of the piping insulation per section C404.4 and Table C403.2.10, along with some narrative description of the extent of the piping insulation.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet P-001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET: EN-12) 7/1/20: Clarify on the drawing how you comply with section C404.5 - Efficient heated water supply piping, either max allowable pipe length method or max allowable pipe volume method.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet P-001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET: EN-13) 7/1/20: Clarify on the drawing how you comply with the controls requirement for circulating hot water systems in C404.6.1.
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet E-102 LEVEL 2 LIGHTING PLAN: EN-19) EN-18) 7/1/20: Clarify on the drawings how you comply with the luminaires and the ventilation requirements for elevator cabs. C405.9.1
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-23) 7/1/20: List the U-factor, and if glazed the SHGC value, for each door in the building thermal envelope. C402.4.3
Energy 07/01/2020ApprovedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: EN-4) 7/1/20: include fenestration max air infiltration rates for windows (which are different than door infiltration rates listed on sheet A040). C402.5.2
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet M-500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES: EN-7) 7/1/20: State on the schedule for Split System AC Unit, the proposed efficiency metrics AT TEST CONDITIONS, for the units, so their efficiencies can be compared with the required minimums in the energy code table in section C403.
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet M-500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES: EN-8) 7/1/20: Heating outside the building, in this case in the not-fully-enclosed parking garage, are required to be radiant systems, controllled by occupancy sensor or timer switch. C403.2.13.
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet M-100 P1 GARAGE PLAN: EN-) No freeze protection room 006? No AC room 005? If you elect to include space conditioning, then the walls thermal condition or lack thereof, will need to be accounted for as part of the building thermal envelope requirement no matter which compliance path you choose. See definition of building thermal envelope.
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet M-100 P1 GARAGE PLAN: EN-10) 7/1/20: Heating the stairs within the unenclosed parking garage, makes their walls part of the building thermal envelope and hence their wall thermal condition or lack thereof shall be accounted for, regardless of the selected compliance path. See definition of building thermal envelope.
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet P-001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET: EN-11) 7/1/20: State on the plumbing drawing the size of the piping insulation per section C404.4 and Table C403.2.10, along with some narrative description of the extent of the piping insulation.
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet P-001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET: EN-12) 7/1/20: Clarify on the drawing how you comply with section C404.5 - Efficient heated water supply piping, either max allowable pipe length method or max allowable pipe volume method.
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet P-001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET: EN-13) 7/1/20: Clarify on the drawing how you comply with the controls requirement for circulating hot water systems in C404.6.1.
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet E-601 DETAILS: EN-16) 7/1/20: The parking garage is not 0.78 w/sf. You need to break out the parking garage portion of the project as a different area category of the allowed interior lighting power section, and assign it the correct (reduced interior lighting power ) wattage and associated square footage. C405.4.2.1.
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet E-601 DETAILS: EN-17) 7/1/20: Provide an Exterior Lighting Comcheck Certificate. C405.5.1 and 109.4.
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet E-101 LEVEL 1 LIGHTING PLAN: EN-18) 7/1/20: Clarify on the drawings how you comply with the luminaires and the ventilation requirements for elevator cabs. C405.9.1
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet E-102 LEVEL 2 LIGHTING PLAN: EN-19) EN-18) 7/1/20: Clarify on the drawings how you comply with the luminaires and the ventilation requirements for elevator cabs. C405.9.1
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedEN-20) 7/1/20: EN-18) 7/1/20: Sheets E100, 101, 102: Clarify on the drawings how you comply with the luminaires and the ventilation requirements for elevator cabs. C405.9.1
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-1) 7/1/20: Note 30 - Clarify: are you complying with ASHRAE 90.1, or VECC? You may only comply with one. C401.2. Your code summary on sheet A11 lists VECC (update if the reference changes). Eliminate throughout the project drawings references to the standard that is NOT USED.
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-2) 7/1/20: Note 30 - Define BTE in your abbreviations list on A010. I know what you mean but your contractor who is building the project does not and therefore does not know which fenestration this is applicable to. 109.4.
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: EN-4) 7/1/20: include fenestration max air infiltration rates for windows (which are different than door infiltration rates listed on sheet A040). C402.5.2
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-23) 7/1/20: List the U-factor, and if glazed the SHGC value, for each door in the building thermal envelope. C402.4.3
Energy07/01/2020Approved EN-24) 7/1/20: List the U-factor, and if glazed the SHGC value, for each door in the building thermal envelope. C402.4.3
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedEN-27) 7/1/20: M500 Unit Heater Schedule, UH-C & Detail A /A032 – Coordinate the documents to agree on whether the garage ceiling plenum is heated or not heated. 109.4.
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedEN-28) 7/1/20: Detail 1/ A411 & Detail A /A032 – Call out and identify the material forming the bottom and sides of the plenum. IF the plenum is heated then acoustic ceiling tile does not form a building thermal envelope and cannot be used in that circumstance. C402.5.
Energy07/01/2020ApprovedEN-29) 7/1/20: On all exterior wall types, call out the "continuous air barrier". Weather resistant barrier is not the same. The continuous air barrier shall meet the requirements of C402.5.1.
Energy09/07/2021RejectedSheet A-001 Drawing Index: EN-44) 9/7/21: List the Energy Cover Sheet on the sheet index. It is a required part of the approved permit set, and shall be included in the printed permit set kept in the field, for use by the energy inspector, and the contractor. Per 109.4.
Energy09/07/2021RejectedSheet M-500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES: EN-45) 9/7/21: State on your Air cooled condensing unit schedule, the minimum SEER required (14), and the minimum HSPF required (8.2), per Table C403.2.3(2).
Energy09/09/2020RejectedEN-38) 9/9/20: Provide a reflected ceiling plan of the parking garage, with a legend, showing extent of the R-10 insulation claimed in Comcheck.
Energy09/09/2020RejectedSheet E-601 DETAILS: 9/9/20: Interior Lighting Comcheck - parking garage square footage - Clarify where the 24714 sf comes from. I get 17950 sf when I do a takeoff.
Energy09/09/2020RejectedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: 9/9/20: Clarify the Fenestration to include all windows AND DOORS in the BTE, so that the U-factors and SHGCs are provided for the doors. Per C402.4.3.
Energy09/09/2020RejectedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: 9/9/20: Clarify how you arrive at these figures. Confirm you are using VECC not IECC numbers.n Per C402.4.3
Energy09/09/2020RejectedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: 9/9/20: Revised fenestration note heading to indicate MAXIMUM values, NOT minimums.
Energy09/09/2020RejectedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: 9/9/20: Revised infiltration note to indicate MAXIMUM values, NOT minimums.
Energy09/09/2020RejectedSheet A-010 Zoning Data, Arch Symbols, Notes and Abbreviations: 9/9/20: Add the definition of Building Thermal Envelope and the asterix. Per 109.4.
Energy09/09/2020RejectedEN-25) 9/9/20: This comment has not been addressed. *************************************************************************************************************** 7/1/20: sheet A411 – clarify with callouts and notes, the R-values of the insulation in the plenum above the parking garage. C402.2.4.
Energy09/09/2020RejectedEN-26) 9/9/20: This comment has not been addressed. ********************************************************************************************************** 7/1/20: Provide an RCP of the parking garage, showing the extent of the heated plenum. 109.4 & C402.2.4.
Energy09/09/2020RejectedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-5) 9/9/20: Under General Door Notes, #30 - incorrect value is stated. Provide corrected air infiltration rate maximum value for all your window types. Per Table C402.5.2 ************************************************ 7/1/20: Note 30 - Revise the max air leakage value to comply with Table C402.5.2.
Energy09/09/2020RejectedEN-22) 9/9/20: Per my discussion with Paul Schneider of DCS on 9/9/20,, the submitted ECS is for prescriptive compliance, though he intended to comply using the VECC 2015 Tradeoff path to which end the Comcheck Envelope Compliance Certificate was also submitted. Only 1 compliance path is allowed to be followed, not multiples. So the ECS should reflect the selected compliance path. The different ECS sheets can be downloaded from our Building Arlington website (search for 'Energy' in the searchbox). Download, fill out and stamp and sign the ECS which reflects your selected compliance path. Per 109.4. ************************************************************************************************************** 7/1/20: Provide an Ener
Energy09/09/2020ApprovedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: 9/9/20: Revised fenestration note heading to indicate MAXIMUM values, NOT minimums.
Energy09/09/2020ApprovedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: 9/9/20: Revised infiltration note to indicate MAXIMUM values, NOT minimums.
Energy09/09/2020ApprovedSheet A-010 Zoning Data, Arch Symbols, Notes and Abbreviations: 9/9/20: Add the definition of Building Thermal Envelope and the asterix. Per 109.4.
Energy09/09/2020ApprovedEN-38) 9/9/20: Provide a reflected ceiling plan of the parking garage, with a legend, showing extent of the R-10 insulation claimed in Comcheck.
Energy09/09/2020ApprovedSheet E-601 DETAILS: 9/9/20: Interior Lighting Comcheck - parking garage square footage - Clarify where the 24714 sf comes from. I get 17950 sf when I do a takeoff.
Energy09/09/2020ApprovedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: 9/9/20: Clarify the Fenestration to include all windows AND DOORS in the BTE, so that the U-factors and SHGCs are provided for the doors. Per C402.4.3.
Energy09/09/2020ApprovedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: 9/9/20: Clarify how you arrive at these figures. Confirm you are using VECC not IECC numbers.n Per C402.4.3
Energy09/09/2020ApprovedEN-22) 9/9/20: Per my discussion with Paul Schneider of DCS on 9/9/20,, the submitted ECS is for prescriptive compliance, though he intended to comply using the VECC 2015 Tradeoff path to which end the Comcheck Envelope Compliance Certificate was also submitted. Only 1 compliance path is allowed to be followed, not multiples. So the ECS should reflect the selected compliance path. The different ECS sheets can be downloaded from our Building Arlington website (search for 'Energy' in the searchbox). Download, fill out and stamp and sign the ECS which reflects your selected compliance path. Per 109.4. ************************************************************************************************************** 7/1/20: Provide an Ener
Energy09/09/2020ApprovedEN-25) 9/9/20: This comment has not been addressed. *************************************************************************************************************** 7/1/20: sheet A411 – clarify with callouts and notes, the R-values of the insulation in the plenum above the parking garage. C402.2.4.
Energy09/09/2020ApprovedEN-26) 9/9/20: This comment has not been addressed. ********************************************************************************************************** 7/1/20: Provide an RCP of the parking garage, showing the extent of the heated plenum. 109.4 & C402.2.4.
Energy09/09/2020ApprovedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-5) 9/9/20: Under General Door Notes, #30 - incorrect value is stated. Provide corrected air infiltration rate maximum value for all your window types. Per Table C402.5.2 ************************************************ 7/1/20: Note 30 - Revise the max air leakage value to comply with Table C402.5.2.
Energy 09/09/2020ApprovedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-5) 9/9/20: Under General Door Notes, #30 - incorrect value is stated. Provide corrected air infiltration rate maximum value for all your window types. Per Table C402.5.2 ************************************************ 7/1/20: Note 30 - Revise the max air leakage value to comply with Table C402.5.2.
Energy 09/09/2020ApprovedEN-22) 9/9/20: Per my discussion with Paul Schneider of DCS on 9/9/20,, the submitted ECS is for prescriptive compliance, though he intended to comply using the VECC 2015 Tradeoff path to which end the Comcheck Envelope Compliance Certificate was also submitted. Only 1 compliance path is allowed to be followed, not multiples. So the ECS should reflect the selected compliance path. The different ECS sheets can be downloaded from our Building Arlington website (search for 'Energy' in the searchbox). Download, fill out and stamp and sign the ECS which reflects your selected compliance path. Per 109.4. ************************************************************************************************************** 7/1/20: Provide an Ener
Energy 09/09/2020ApprovedEN-25) 9/9/20: This comment has not been addressed. *************************************************************************************************************** 7/1/20: sheet A411 – clarify with callouts and notes, the R-values of the insulation in the plenum above the parking garage. C402.2.4.
Energy 09/09/2020ApprovedEN-26) 9/9/20: This comment has not been addressed. ********************************************************************************************************** 7/1/20: Provide an RCP of the parking garage, showing the extent of the heated plenum. 109.4 & C402.2.4.
Energy 09/09/2020ApprovedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: 9/9/20: Revised fenestration note heading to indicate MAXIMUM values, NOT minimums.
Energy 09/09/2020ApprovedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: 9/9/20: Revised infiltration note to indicate MAXIMUM values, NOT minimums.
Energy 09/09/2020ApprovedSheet A-010 Zoning Data, Arch Symbols, Notes and Abbreviations: 9/9/20: Add the definition of Building Thermal Envelope and the asterix. Per 109.4.
Energy 09/09/2020ApprovedEN-38) 9/9/20: Provide a reflected ceiling plan of the parking garage, with a legend, showing extent of the R-10 insulation claimed in Comcheck.
Energy 09/09/2020ApprovedSheet E-601 DETAILS: 9/9/20: Interior Lighting Comcheck - parking garage square footage - Clarify where the 24714 sf comes from. I get 17950 sf when I do a takeoff.
Energy 09/09/2020ApprovedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: 9/9/20: Clarify the Fenestration to include all windows AND DOORS in the BTE, so that the U-factors and SHGCs are provided for the doors. Per C402.4.3.
Energy 09/09/2020ApprovedSheet A-045 Window and Storefront Schedules: 9/9/20: Clarify how you arrive at these figures. Confirm you are using VECC not IECC numbers.n Per C402.4.3
Energy 11/12/2020ApprovedSheet A-032 Building Envelope Components: 11/12/20: Clarify with additional narrative on the detail that the foil faced, taped insulation becomes the required continuous air barrier, because the ceiling of the first floor with this detail has lay-in tile, which does not form an air barrier. Therefore the joints at the edge of the ceiling-to-wall junction need to also be taped. Additionally, all penetrations through the slab need to be taped/booted, etc, to ensure the air barrier remains intact and continuous.
Energy 11/12/2020ApprovedSheet ECS-001-ENERGY COVER SHEET: 11/12/20: There is a technical problem with your file name for this sheet. You have not given it the exact same file name as the previous Energy Cover Sheet, so now there are 2 copies with differing information in the set. I cannot approve it like this. Contact Technology Service Center, Anette Regalado at aregalado@arlingtonva.us, • Phone: 703-228-4357, to get this straightened out. *****************************************9/9/20: Your selected compliance path as indicated on the energy cover sheet TCS ECS-001, "PRESCRIPTIVE", conflicts with the submission of an Envelope Comcheck Compliance Certificate (though not copied onto the full size permit set of drawings, w
Energy 11/12/2020ApprovedSheet TCS Envelope Compliance Certificate-20200724: 9/9/20: Copy the Comcheck Envelope Analysis onto the permit submission drawings, signed and stamped by the design professional of record, and list the sheet in the sheet index as ‘Envelope Comcheck’. Preferably locate it following or with the Energy Cover Sheet. Per VECC 109.4.
Energy 11/12/2020ApprovedSheet TCS Envelope Compliance Certificate-20200724: 9/9/20: Storage room 006 is now heated in unconditioned parking garage space. Quantify the uninsulated wall area. Per the PNNL guidance on Comcheck, and 109.4.
Energy 11/12/2020ApprovedSheet TCS Envelope Compliance Certificate-20200724: 11/12/20: There is a technical problem with the inclusion of these Comcheck form sheets in the set now that you have provided a revised version of Comcheck Envelope Compliance Certificate on the permit drawings. We cannot have differing information in the set that will be approved, so this old Comcheck Envelope info needs to be deleted. I cannot approve it like this. Contact Technology Service Center, Anette Regalado at aregalado@arlingtonva.us, • Phone: 703-228-4357, to get this straightened out. ****************************************** 9/9/20: Comcheck Envelope Compliance Cerfiticate - Floor area does not relate to the square footage listed
Energy 11/12/2020ApprovedSheet TCS Envelope Compliance Certificate-20200724: addressed.9/9/20: Comcheck Envelope Compliance Cerfiticate - Integral cell insulation R-value not accepted towards compliance with Table C402.1.3. Per C402.2.3. Revise Comcheck and resubmit. Only the compliance certificate is needed. Not the inspection lists.
Energy 11/12/2020ApprovedEN-21) 11/12/20: Please number your narrative responses with the identical EN-X number indicated in my comments. This significantly reduces the time required for review of your responses. Per VECC 109.4.
Energy 11/12/2020ApprovedEN-3) 11/12/20: Resubmittal may result in additional comments . If you have questions regarding this energy code review, you can contact me via email at lbaskerville@arlingtonva.us, or on my mobile number 703-244-0479 or my office number 703-228-3855. The Virginia Energy Conservation Code can be found free online at https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/VECC2015/chapter-4-ce-commercial-energy-efficiency
Energy 11/12/2020ApprovedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-6) 11/12/20: Revise the incorrect air infiltration rate to correctly read 0.06 cfm/sf. NOT 0.6 cfm/sf. ******************************* 9/9/20: No differentiation of air infiltration rates has been provided to reflect the punched windows vs. the storefront ribbon windows. ***************************************7/1/20: Clarify by differentiating the maximum infiltration rates of the different types of windows and doors listed in Table C402.5.2 and Table C402.1.3
Energy11/12/2020ApprovedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-6) 11/12/20: Revise the incorrect air infiltration rate to correctly read 0.06 cfm/sf. NOT 0.6 cfm/sf. ******************************* 9/9/20: No differentiation of air infiltration rates has been provided to reflect the punched windows vs. the storefront ribbon windows. ***************************************7/1/20: Clarify by differentiating the maximum infiltration rates of the different types of windows and doors listed in Table C402.5.2 and Table C402.1.3
Energy11/12/2020ApprovedEN-3) 11/12/20: Resubmittal may result in additional comments . If you have questions regarding this energy code review, you can contact me via email at lbaskerville@arlingtonva.us, or on my mobile number 703-244-0479 or my office number 703-228-3855. The Virginia Energy Conservation Code can be found free online at https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/VECC2015/chapter-4-ce-commercial-energy-efficiency
Energy11/12/2020ApprovedEN-21) 11/12/20: Please number your narrative responses with the identical EN-X number indicated in my comments. This significantly reduces the time required for review of your responses. Per VECC 109.4.
Energy11/12/2020ApprovedSheet A-032 Building Envelope Components: 11/12/20: Clarify with additional narrative on the detail that the foil faced, taped insulation becomes the required continuous air barrier, because the ceiling of the first floor with this detail has lay-in tile, which does not form an air barrier. Therefore the joints at the edge of the ceiling-to-wall junction need to also be taped. Additionally, all penetrations through the slab need to be taped/booted, etc, to ensure the air barrier remains intact and continuous.
Energy11/12/2020ApprovedSheet ECS-001-ENERGY COVER SHEET: 11/12/20: There is a technical problem with your file name for this sheet. You have not given it the exact same file name as the previous Energy Cover Sheet, so now there are 2 copies with differing information in the set. I cannot approve it like this. Contact Technology Service Center, Anette Regalado at aregalado@arlingtonva.us, • Phone: 703-228-4357, to get this straightened out. *****************************************9/9/20: Your selected compliance path as indicated on the energy cover sheet TCS ECS-001, "PRESCRIPTIVE", conflicts with the submission of an Envelope Comcheck Compliance Certificate (though not copied onto the full size permit set of drawings, w
Energy11/12/2020ApprovedSheet TCS Envelope Compliance Certificate-20200724: 11/12/20: There is a technical problem with the inclusion of these Comcheck form sheets in the set now that you have provided a revised version of Comcheck Envelope Compliance Certificate on the permit drawings. We cannot have differing information in the set that will be approved, so this old Comcheck Envelope info needs to be deleted. I cannot approve it like this. Contact Technology Service Center, Anette Regalado at aregalado@arlingtonva.us, • Phone: 703-228-4357, to get this straightened out. ****************************************** 9/9/20: Comcheck Envelope Compliance Cerfiticate - Floor area does not relate to the square footage listed
Energy11/12/2020ApprovedSheet TCS Envelope Compliance Certificate-20200724: addressed.9/9/20: Comcheck Envelope Compliance Cerfiticate - Integral cell insulation R-value not accepted towards compliance with Table C402.1.3. Per C402.2.3. Revise Comcheck and resubmit. Only the compliance certificate is needed. Not the inspection lists.
Energy11/12/2020ApprovedSheet TCS Envelope Compliance Certificate-20200724: 9/9/20: Copy the Comcheck Envelope Analysis onto the permit submission drawings, signed and stamped by the design professional of record, and list the sheet in the sheet index as ‘Envelope Comcheck’. Preferably locate it following or with the Energy Cover Sheet. Per VECC 109.4.
Energy11/12/2020ApprovedSheet TCS Envelope Compliance Certificate-20200724: 9/9/20: Storage room 006 is now heated in unconditioned parking garage space. Quantify the uninsulated wall area. Per the PNNL guidance on Comcheck, and 109.4.
Energy11/12/2020RejectedSheet A-040 Door Schedule: EN-6) 11/12/20: Revise the incorrect air infiltration rate to correctly read 0.06 cfm/sf. NOT 0.6 cfm/sf. ******************************* 9/9/20: No differentiation of air infiltration rates has been provided to reflect the punched windows vs. the storefront ribbon windows. ***************************************7/1/20: Clarify by differentiating the maximum infiltration rates of the different types of windows and doors listed in Table C402.5.2 and Table C402.1.3
Energy11/12/2020RejectedEN-3) 11/12/20: Resubmittal may result in additional comments . If you have questions regarding this energy code review, you can contact me via email at lbaskerville@arlingtonva.us, or on my mobile number 703-244-0479 or my office number 703-228-3855. The Virginia Energy Conservation Code can be found free online at https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/VECC2015/chapter-4-ce-commercial-energy-efficiency
Energy11/12/2020RejectedEN-21) 11/12/20: Please number your narrative responses with the identical EN-X number indicated in my comments. This significantly reduces the time required for review of your responses. Per VECC 109.4.
Energy11/12/2020RejectedSheet ECS-001-ENERGY COVER SHEET: 11/12/20: There is a technical problem with your file name for this sheet. You have not given it the exact same file name as the previous Energy Cover Sheet, so now there are 2 copies with differing information in the set. I cannot approve it like this. Contact Technology Service Center, Anette Regalado at aregalado@arlingtonva.us, • Phone: 703-228-4357, to get this straightened out. *****************************************9/9/20: Your selected compliance path as indicated on the energy cover sheet TCS ECS-001, "PRESCRIPTIVE", conflicts with the submission of an Envelope Comcheck Compliance Certificate (though not copied onto the full size permit set of drawings, w
Energy11/12/2020RejectedSheet TCS Envelope Compliance Certificate-20200724: 11/12/20: There is a technical problem with the inclusion of these Comcheck form sheets in the set now that you have provided a revised version of Comcheck Envelope Compliance Certificate on the permit drawings. We cannot have differing information in the set that will be approved, so this old Comcheck Envelope info needs to be deleted. I cannot approve it like this. Contact Technology Service Center, Anette Regalado at aregalado@arlingtonva.us, • Phone: 703-228-4357, to get this straightened out. ****************************************** 9/9/20: Comcheck Envelope Compliance Cerfiticate - Floor area does not relate to the square footage listed
Energy11/12/2020RejectedSheet TCS Envelope Compliance Certificate-20200724: addressed.9/9/20: Comcheck Envelope Compliance Cerfiticate - Integral cell insulation R-value not accepted towards compliance with Table C402.1.3. Per C402.2.3. Revise Comcheck and resubmit. Only the compliance certificate is needed. Not the inspection lists.
Energy11/12/2020RejectedSheet TCS Envelope Compliance Certificate-20200724: 9/9/20: Copy the Comcheck Envelope Analysis onto the permit submission drawings, signed and stamped by the design professional of record, and list the sheet in the sheet index as ‘Envelope Comcheck’. Preferably locate it following or with the Energy Cover Sheet. Per VECC 109.4.
Energy11/12/2020RejectedSheet TCS Envelope Compliance Certificate-20200724: 9/9/20: Storage room 006 is now heated in unconditioned parking garage space. Quantify the uninsulated wall area. Per the PNNL guidance on Comcheck, and 109.4.
Energy11/12/2020RejectedSheet A-032 Building Envelope Components: 11/12/20: Clarify with additional narrative on the detail that the foil faced, taped insulation becomes the required continuous air barrier, because the ceiling of the first floor with this detail has lay-in tile, which does not form an air barrier. Therefore the joints at the edge of the ceiling-to-wall junction need to also be taped. Additionally, all penetrations through the slab need to be taped/booted, etc, to ensure the air barrier remains intact and continuous.
EPlan Review01/14/2021Approved--N/A--
Fire Prevention06/29/2020ApprovedSheet E-201 LEVEL 1 POWER AND SYSTEMS PLAN: Move the manual fire alarm box to main floor side for better exposure to occupant (Typ). Revise as appropriate or justify.
Fire Prevention06/29/2020ApprovedSubmit fire sprinkler shop drawing for review
Fire Prevention06/29/2020ApprovedSubmit fire sprinkler shop drawing for review
Fire Prevention06/29/2020ApprovedSheet E-201 LEVEL 1 POWER AND SYSTEMS PLAN: Move the manual fire alarm box to main floor side for better exposure to occupant (Typ). Revise as appropriate or justify.
Fire Prevention11/06/2020ApprovedSubmit fire alarm shop drawing for review and approval
Fire Prevention11/06/2020ApprovedSubmit fire alarm shop drawing for review and approval
Mechanical 06/26/2020ApprovedPlease provide Garage Ventilation per section 404.2 IMC2015 (06.26.20)
Mechanical 06/26/2020ApprovedProvide smoke detectors/common supply and return air systems per section 606.2.2 IMC2015 and please comply with exception as well. (06.26.20) Further comments maybe forthcoming upon resubmission.
Mechanical06/26/2020ApprovedPlease provide Garage Ventilation per section 404.2 IMC2015 (06.26.20)
Mechanical06/26/2020ApprovedProvide smoke detectors/common supply and return air systems per section 606.2.2 IMC2015 and please comply with exception as well. (06.26.20) Further comments maybe forthcoming upon resubmission.
Plumbing06/29/2020Approved6-29-20 Pg A-011 Min number required fixtures and Use group count don't seem to be matching. Please provide the actual use and count per space within the Plumbing fixture chart. 2015 VPC 403.1
Plumbing06/29/2020Approved6-29-20 Pg P002 Santi Tee required not Y fitting. Please revise
Plumbing06/29/2020Approved6-29-20 Please advise or provide location of GI calculations
Plumbing06/29/2020Approved6-29-20 Pg P202 Please seem to indicate gas piping penetration is below grade. Please advise VFGC 404.6
Plumbing 06/29/2020Approved6-29-20 Pg A-011 Min number required fixtures and Use group count don't seem to be matching. Please provide the actual use and count per space within the Plumbing fixture chart. 2015 VPC 403.1
Plumbing 06/29/2020Approved6-29-20 Pg P202 Please seem to indicate gas piping penetration is below grade. Please advise VFGC 404.6
Plumbing 06/29/2020Approved6-29-20 Pg P002 Santi Tee required not Y fitting. Please revise
Plumbing 06/29/2020Approved6-29-20 Please advise or provide location of GI calculations
Preconstruction Meeting11/19/2020Approved as NotedMeeting held 11/19/2020 for BLDG & SOE permits. Schedule another meeting once all subs are onboard.
Public Health Division06/17/2020ApprovedSheet A-231 Finish, Millwork, & Furniture Plan - Level 1: Show a handwashing in the pantry area for employee use.
Public Health Division06/17/2020ApprovedSheet A-231 Finish, Millwork, & Furniture Plan - Level 1: Show a handwashing in the pantry area for employee use.
Public Health Division08/21/2020ApprovedProvide the proposed menu. Will the childcare facility provide catered food or prepare food onsite? If the food is catered, who will provide the food?
Public Health Division08/21/2020ApprovedComplete and upload the Application for Foodservice Plan Review found on the Arlington County webpage. https://health.arlingtonva.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2013/12/PHD-Food-Service-Plan-Review-Application_Fillable.pdf
Public Health Division08/21/2020ApprovedComplete and upload the Application for Foodservice Plan Review found on the Arlington County webpage. https://health.arlingtonva.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2013/12/PHD-Food-Service-Plan-Review-Application_Fillable.pdf
Public Health Division08/21/2020ApprovedProvide the food service layout for the pantry, with all food service equipment (i.e. handwashing sink, 3 compartment sink, refrigerators) identified in the equipment schedule.
Public Health Division08/21/2020ApprovedProvide the proposed menu. Will the childcare facility provide catered food or prepare food onsite? If the food is catered, who will provide the food?
Public Health Division08/21/2020ApprovedConfirm the floors, walls, and ceilings are constructed to be smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable in all food service areas/the pantry.
Public Health Division08/21/2020ApprovedProvide the food service layout for the pantry, with all food service equipment (i.e. handwashing sink, 3 compartment sink, refrigerators) identified in the equipment schedule.
Public Health Division08/21/2020ApprovedConfirm the floors, walls, and ceilings are constructed to be smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable in all food service areas/the pantry.
Special Inspection Required09/10/2020RejectedNeed to complete SSI: GC,SIER, GER, OWNER missing. Need more inspection-CMU
Special Inspection Required11/12/2020RejectedSSI still not complete & missing SIER, OWNER, GC, GER.
Special Inspection Required12/02/2020ApprovedMr Frank Poli (Owner) provided the missing SIER, GER, & Contact infos.
Structural 06/29/2020ApprovedStructural Review: REJECTED Please expand on the following; 1. "Typical" live loads for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors 2.
Structural 06/29/2020ApprovedPlease submit a Geotechnical Report
Structural 09/10/2020ApprovedSpecial Inspection: I did not see any Masonry inspections checked off by SER in the submitted SSI. There is masonry CMU walls work in the project. Please provide special inspections and confirm inspections in SSI accordingly.
Structural 09/10/2020ApprovedSheet S-001 - STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS: Specify minimum f'm for the Masonry walls.
Structural 09/10/2020ApprovedFooting to grade permit is required for this project.
Structural 09/10/2020ApprovedA separate Support of Excavation (SOE)/Sheeting&Shoring (S&S) permit is required. SOE Plans and SSI for S&S have to be submitted in that permit.
Structural 11/12/2020ApprovedAt Any point in time, can or will a fire truck access the drive aisle or be right above the underground garage? If so, please provide fire truck loading on your General Notes sheet(s).
Structural 11/12/2020ApprovedPlease do not duplicate the statement of special inspections (SSI). Currently, there are two (2) differently named SSI's for review: In sequential order - 1). "TCS Statement of Special Inspections" (in Structural folder) 2). "TCS Statment of Special Inspections (2020-09-24)" (in Forms and Letters folder) Since neither SSI's above are complete and a completed SSI is to be resubmitted, please choose one of the above titles and delete the other. Whatever you chose, please submit the the completed SSI under that name. Just like construction plans, this document should follow a revision history. The name should be the same. Otherwise it will be confusing to have two different SSI's approved.
Structural 11/12/2020ApprovedCycle 3- Statement of Special Inspection (SSI) is part of the approval process. The SSI is still not complete. MUST have the following CONTACT information, initials, and signatures, from the following individuals: A) OWNER B). Special Inspections Engineer of Record (SIER)-Initials on inspection boxes, also. C). Geotech Engineer (GER) D). General Contractor (GC) Please obtain/procure these prior to submitting for the next review cycle. Contact Jayzee - jdimapilis@arlingtonva.us if you have questions about special inspections. Cycle 2-SSI is not complete. SIER information, initials, and signatures are missing. GER, Owner, & GC information and signatures are missing. Please complete.
Structural 11/12/2020ApprovedPlease note that a ISD Preconstruction Meeting is required for new ground-up building projects prior to the issuance of the permit. This goes for Building, Foundation-to-Grade, & Support of Excavation Permits.
Structural 11/12/2020ApprovedCycle 3- Statement of Special Inspection (SSI) is part of the approval process. The SSI is still not complete. MUST have the following CONTACT information, initials, and signatures, from the following individuals: A) OWNER B). Special Inspections Engineer of Record (SIER)-Initials on inspection boxes, also. C). Geotech Engineer (GER) D). General Contractor (GC) Please obtain/procure these prior to submitting for the next review cycle. Contact Jayzee - jdimapilis@arlingtonva.us if you have questions about special inspections. Cycle 2-SSI is not complete. SIER information, initials, and signatures are missing. GER, Owner, & GC information and signatures are missing. Please complete. Cycle 1-Special Inspections: REJECTED. The s
Wet Utility / ROW06/30/2020ApprovedSheet C-0401 SITE PLAN: The site CEP is concurrently in review with numerous comments, which will require changes to civil plans in this set.
Wet Utility / ROW06/30/2020ApprovedSheet C-0401 SITE PLAN: The site CEP is concurrently in review with numerous comments, which will require changes to civil plans in this set.
Zoning 07/06/2020ApprovedB2001305 CNEW-15078 4770 Lee Hwy C-2 Lot size: 19,382 sf New 3 story building with in-ground parking for child care use (18,327 sf). Use permit U-3515-18-1 approved for The Children’s School. (Approved) 1. Lot area and width not required for childcare use per Article §7.17.4. of the ACZO. 2. Setbacks: • From street centerline 53.2’ (40’ required) • The rear lot line abuts zone R2-7, there are no windows on the façade. 3. Height: 44.9’ < 45’ height certification required** 4. Floor area ratio: 1.5 required, 1.3 proposed 5. Parking requirements are being met: • Requirement for day care centers is 1 space for every 10 children • 235 children, 24 spaces required; 35 provided • Two-way drive aisle is 23’ wide, one
Zoning07/06/2020ApprovedB2001305 CNEW-15078 4770 Lee Hwy C-2 Lot size: 19,382 sf New 3 story building with in-ground parking for child care use (18,327 sf). Use permit U-3515-18-1 approved for The Children’s School. (Approved) 1. Lot area and width not required for childcare use per Article §7.17.4. of the ACZO. 2. Setbacks: • From street centerline 53.2’ (40’ required) • The rear lot line abuts zone R2-7, there are no windows on the façade. 3. Height: 44.9’ < 45’ height certification required** 4. Floor area ratio: 1.5 required, 1.3 proposed 5. Parking requirements are being met: • Requirement for day care centers is 1 space for every 10 children • 235 children, 24 spaces required; 35 provided • Two-way drive aisle is 23’ wide, one
Zoning09/08/2021ApprovedRevisions dated 8-12-2021 (approved): • In the garage level P1 a standard space was change to a compact size space to make room for a sanitation line. • At the surface level a parking space was lost to create a space for bicycle racks, and a standard space was changed to an accessible space. • Once space was lost but still is greater than the required 24 spaces.
Zoning12/07/2020Approved*A copy of the wall check plat showing established first floor elevation is due upon completion of the foundation walls. *A copy of the final plat is due prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Submit plats to ContactZoning@arlingtonva.us Include the building permit and/or CO number and contact information. Please note the TMP must be submitted and approved to the zoning office prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for childcare use per Condition 5 of Use Permit U-3515-18-1.
Zoning 12/07/2020Approved*A copy of the wall check plat showing established first floor elevation is due upon completion of the foundation walls. *A copy of the final plat is due prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Submit plats to ContactZoning@arlingtonva.us Include the building permit and/or CO number and contact information. Please note the TMP must be submitted and approved to the zoning office prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for childcare use per Condition 5 of Use Permit U-3515-18-1.