| Plan Review | Withdrawn | PLAN REVIEW:
This project has been reviewed by Building Plan Reviewer, Dominique Scott. For email correspondence, please send to dominique.scott@nola.gov
Note: Please make sure to email the reviewer if you upload any documents on OneStop. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
The property is located in an HDLC partial control district. Any demolition work that results in either (1) removal of more than 50% of the roof structure as measured in plan view or (2) structural removal of more than 25% of the primary facade, will require approval from HDLC (504) 658-7051. For questions or additional information, please contact HDLC Bldg. Plan Examiner, Chad Spurlin at Chad.Spurlin@nola.gov
(Note: Upon HDLC sub-permit approval, please notify your plan reviewer via email.) |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
For any NEW/REPLACEMENT/RELOCATED PLUMBING FIXTURES: Submit a floor plan and plumbing riser diagram in PDF format with the property address for review/approval by Sewerage and Water Board. Any questions or for more information, contact Kenneth Boissiere at kboissiere@swbno.org or 504-585-2160. |
| Plan Review | Withdrawn | PLAN REVIEW:
All written responses to review comments must be on a document with a letterhead, signed, and sealed by the design professional of record, or revisions must be made to the stamped plans. "Will comply" by itself will not suffice to resolve any comment. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Please provide the structural details for review. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Please remove the scope for the interior demo from the scope of work as that work will be done under 26-10996-DEMI. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Please revise the elevation drawings to properly reflect the required elevation for the structure in compliance with the BFE requirements. Graphically indicate where the FF of +6.22' NAVD will occur. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Building materials below base flood elevation shall comply with Sec. R322.1.8 IRC 2021 ed. Please verify. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
All projections extending into the three-foot fire separation distance shall have not less than one-hour fire resistive construction on the underside as required by IRC 2021, Section R302.1. Please revise and provide a drawn detail. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Exterior walls less than three feet from property lines must be fire resistance rated at 1-hr with exposure from both sides as required by the IRC 2021, R302.1 as amended by the City of New Orleans. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Penetrations thru any fire-rated assembly will require rated penetration protection. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Smoke detectors should be a minimum of 3ft horizontally from the door or opening of a bathroom that contains a bathtub or shower unless this would prevent placement of a smoke alarm as per the 2021 IRC, Section R314.3. Please revise. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Will there be any fuel-fire appliances in the dwelling? Please provide approved carbon monoxide detectors outside each separate sleeping area for any dwelling with an attached garage or fuel-fired appliances as per the IRC 2021, Section R315. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Please provide all dimensions for the interior floor plan. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Provide wind-borne debris protection for windows in accordance with R301.2.1.2, IRC 2021 ed. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Please provide a window schedule for review. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Glazing in all fixed and operable panels of swinging, sliding, and bifold doors shall be considered a hazardous location and must be safety glazed as per 2021 IRC, Sec. R308.4.1. Please revise. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Glazing of windows within 2 ft. of door swing and less than 5 ft. above floor or walking surface requires safety glazing, section R 308.4.2, IRC 2021 ed. Please revise. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Windows installed in bathtub/shower rooms less than 60” vertically from the floor and less than 6’ horizontally from edge of shower or tub require safety glazing in accordance with 2021 IRC, Sec. R308.4.5. Please revise. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Glazing in an individual fixed or operable panel shall be considered to be in a hazardous location and require safety glazing as per 2021 IRC, Section R308.4.3, if it meets all of the following conditions
1)The exposed area of an individual pane is larger than 9 sq ft
2)The bottom edge of the glazing is less than 18in above the floor
3) The top edge of the glazing is more than 36in above the floor; and
4) One or more walking surfaces are within 36in, measured horizontally and in a straight line, of the glazing. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Where the opening of an operable window is located more than 72 in. above the finished grade or surface below, the lowest part of the clear opening of the window shall be a minimum of 24 in. above the floor in compliance with R312.2 IRC 2021 ed. See Exceptions: window fall prevention devices (i.e. window guards). |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Windows where the bottom exposed edge is less than 36 inches above the plane of the adjacent walking surface of stairways require safety glazing in accordance to 2021 IRC, Section R308.4.6. Please revise. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Please provide drawn details of the stairs to verify compliance with IRC 2021, Section R311.7. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Provide insulation values as required by 2021 IRC, Section 402.1.3 (Note: Typ. ceiling/wall/floor values are R-38/R-13/R-13 respectively). Please revise. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Where toilet rooms and bathrooms are mechanically ventilated, the ventilation equipment shall vent directly to the exterior and be installed in accordance with 2021 IRC, Section M1505.4. Please revise. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Exhaust air from bathrooms, toilet rooms, and kitchens shall not discharge into an attic, crawl space, or other areas inside the building in accordance with the 2021 IRC, Section M1505.2. Please revise. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Please confirm compliance with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (2021 IECC) and State amendments adopted on July 1, 2023.
Information on Construction Documents (Sec. R103.2)
For new construction, additions, or substantial renovation, please provide details on the construction documents (e.g. in table format) including the following information, as applicable:
1. Energy compliance path
2. Insulation material and their R-values
3. Fenestration U-factors and solar heat gain coefficients (SHGC)
4. Area-weighted U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) calculations
5. Mechanical system design criteria
6. Mechanical and service water heating systems and equipment types, sizes, and efficiencies
7. Equipment and system controls
8. Duct sealing, duct, and pipe insulation and location
9. Air sealing details
Total Building Performance-Based Compliance Alternative (Sec. R405.2)
- Compliance based on total building performance analysis shall meet the requirements of Table R405.2
- Software tools (e.g. RESCheck) used for performance design shall be in accordance with Sec. R405.3.1.
o (Note: For more information on REScheck software, go to https://www.energycodes.gov/rescheck)
- For permit application, a report that complies with Sec. R405.3.2.1
- For certificate of occupancy, a compliance report that complies with Sec. R405.3.2.2
Energy Rating Index (ERI) Compliance Alternative (Sec. R406)
- Compliance based on Energy Rating Index (ERI) analysis shall meet the requirements of Sec. R406.2, including
o ERI requirements of 2021 IECC sections indicated within Table R406.2
o Maximum ERI (per climate zone) of Table R406.5
Prescriptive Compliance Alternative (Sec. R401.2)
- Prescriptive compliance alternative requires compliance with Sections R401 thru R404
- Section R402 insulation compliance can be met in one of three ways:
o Assembly U-factor compliance per Section R402.1.2
o R-value per Section R402.1.3; or
o Total UA compliance per Section R402.1.5 |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Please provide Manuals S and J calculations for review of the internal ductwork system. |
| Permit Intake | Resolved | Permit Intake - The Contract/Estimate must include BOTH the Owner and Contractor PRINTED NAME, SIGNATURE, TITLE, COMPANY/LLC, and DATE. Please revise and resubmit. |
| Zoning | Withdrawn | Zoning - This property is located in the University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay District - http://czo.nola.gov/Article-18#18-30 -, 4. Any increase in bathrooms where the total number is more than two full and one half (2.5) per dwelling unit shall be prohibited in this overlay, as determined by the Department of Safety and Permits.. Contact the City Planning Commission for more information on the BZA appeal process at cpcinfo@nola.gov or 504-658-7033. For application materials and approval criteria please see this link: https://www.nola.gov/onestop/building/planning-project/variances/ |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Because this is a substantial renovation, this requires that we bring this property to meet 2021 IRC code. Please revise for the projections. |