ACC28. The minimum clear width for walking surfaces shall be 36” minimum but may be reduced to 32" minimum at a point 24" long maximum, provided that reduced width segments are separated by segments that are 48” long minimum and 36” wide minimum. [§11B -403.5.1 CBC] Provide dimensions in Sales 850 area.
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ACC29. [§11B-226 CBC] Work Surfaces:
a. Where work surfaces are provided for use by other than employees, at least 5 percent shall comply with 11B-902. Provide compliance at all work surfaces such as the coffee condiment counter, etc.
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b. The tops of tables and counters shall be 28" minimum to 34" maximum from the floor or ground.
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c. Where food is served at a counter exceeding 34” in height, a portion of the main counter 60” in length shall be provided in compliance with section 11B-902.3.
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ACC30. [§11B-227 CBC] Sales & Service:
a. Where provided, check-out aisles, sales and service counters and lines shall comply with sections 11B-227 and 11B-904, and be provided a quantity in accordance with table 11B-227.2. Where counters or aisles serve different purposes or are dispersed, compliant counters shall serve like purposes and be dispersed.
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b. Where provided, at least one accessible counter shall be provided and comply with 11B-904.4. [§11B-227.3 CBC]
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c. When not all check-out aisles are accessible, the accessible aisles shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility sign. The sign should be 4” x 4” mini mum. [§11B-904.3.4 CBC]
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d. Counters shall be 36” long minimum, and 28” min. and 34” high max. above the finish floor. [§11B-902.3 CBC]
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e. Counters 36” wide minimum shall be provided with a parallel or forward approach, with floor clearances per 11B-305. Forward approaches shall also be provided with the knee and toe clearances of 11B-306. [§11B-904.4.1 CBC]
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f. The accessible portion of the counter top shall extend the same depth as the sales or service counter top. [§11B-904.4 CBC]
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ACC31. [§11B-309 CBC] Operable Parts:
a. Clear floor space complying with Section 11-309.2 that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair shall be provided at controls, dispensers, receptacles, and other operable equipment.
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b. Controls and operating mechanisms shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate controls shall be no greater than 5 pounds. See section for exception. [§11B-309.4 CBC] RESPONSE:
c. The highest operable part of all controls, dispensers, receptacles, and other operable equipment shall be placed within 48" of the floor but not lower than 15". Also specified in section 11B -308, 261
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obstructed forward approach shall have a high forward reach of 48” or 44” maximum where the reach depth is 20” or 25” maximum, respectively. Obstructed side reach shall have a height of 34” and 48” maximum where depth of obstruction shall be 24” and 10” maximum, respectively. More than 10” depth and maximum depth 24” the high side reach shall be 46”. [§11B -309.3 CBC] RESPONSE:
d. The height of manual fire alarm boxes shall be a minimum of 42” and a maximum of 48”, measured vertically, from the floor level to the highest point of the activating handle or lever of the box. [§907.4.2.2 CBC]
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ACC32. [§11B-602 CBC] Drinking Fountains:
a. No fewer than two drinking fountains shall be provided. One drinking fountain shall comply with sections 11B-602.1 through 11B-602.6 and the other shall comply with 11B-602.7 CBC, drinking fountains for standing persons. If one drinking fountain complies with the requirements of 11B - 602.1 through 11B-602.6 & 11B-602.7, then two drinking fountains shall not be required. [§11B- 211.2 CBC]
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b. Units shall have a clear floor space positioned for forward approach per 11B -305 (30”x48”).
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c. Drinking fountains shall be located completely within alcoves or otherwise positioned so as not to encroach into pedestrian ways. The alcove in which the water fountain is located shall be not less than 32" in width and 18" in depth. A side approach drinking fountain is not acceptable.
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d. Drinking fountains shall be a minimum of 18" and a maximum of 19” in depth.
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e. Drinking fountains shall be provided with knee and toe clearances per 11B-306.
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f. Spout outlets shall be 36” maximum above the finish floor.
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g. Spout shall be located 15” minimum from a vertical support and 5” maximum from the front edge of the unit.
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h. Spouts shall provide a flow of water 4” high minimum. Where spouts are located less than 3” from the front face of the unit the angle of the water stream shall be 30° maximum. Otherwise, the angle of water stream shall be 15° maximum.
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i. Drinking Fountains for Standing Persons: Spout outlets shall be 38” minimum and 43” maximum above the finish ground floor.
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ACC33. [§11B-220.2 CBC] Point of Sale Devices:
a. Where point-of-sale devices are provided, all devices at each location shall comply with Sections 11B-707.3, and 11B-707.7.2, and 11B-707.9. Where point-of-sale devices are provided at check stands and sales and service counters required to comply with Sections 11B-227.2 and 11B-227.3, they shall comply with Sections 11B-707.2, 11B-707.7.2, and 11B-707.9. [§11B-220.2 CBC] RESPONSE:
GREEN BUILDING COMMENTS - MARTIN PASAMBA/ [email protected] GB1. Newly constructed projects and additions which disturb less than one acre of land and not part of a larger common plan of development shall prevent pollution of storm water runoff from construction activities through one of the following measures: [§5.106.1 CGBC] 262
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a. Local Ordinance
b. Best Management Practices: Prevent the l oss of soil through wind or water erosion by implementing an effective combination of erosion and sediment control and good housekeeping BMP’s
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GB2. Please provide shor t term bicycle parking for the new project where the project is anticipated to generate visitor traffic. Provide permanently anchored b icycle racks within 200 feet of the visitors’ office for 5% of new visitor motorized vehicle parking spaces being added, with a minimum of one- two bike capacity rack. [§5.106.4.1.1 CGBC] Please prove manufacturer specifications and anchorage calculations.
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GB3. Please provide long term bicycle parking for new buildings with tenant spaces with 10 or more tenant occupants, provide secure bicycle parking for 5% of the tenant-occupant-occupant vehicular parking spaces with a minimum of one bicycle parking facility. [§5.106.4.1.2 CGBC] RESPONSE:
GB4. The mandatory provisions of the Green Building Standards Code shall apply to new buildings, building additions of 1000 sq. ft. or greater and/or alterations with a permit valuation of $200,000 or above. [§301.3 CGBC] Provide nonresidential green building notes on plans.
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GB5. Provide a construction waste management plan reducing waste a minimum of 65%. [§5.408.1 CGBC] RESPONSE:
GB6. Provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure which shall comply with 5.106.5.3.1 CGBC, provided in accordance with additional requirements per Calif ornia Building and Electrical Codes. Refer to Table 5.106.5.3.1 CGBC for required total EV capable spaces.
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GB7. Electric vehicle charging stations, EVCS, shall be provided per Table 5.106.5.3.1. Accessible EVCS shall be made available per 5.106.5.3.4 CGBC, 11B-228.3 CBC. Specify location, provide applicable details, etc. Additional comments may follow upon next submittal.
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ENERGY COMMENTS - MARTIN PASAMBA/ [email protected] EnG1. Please provide applicable nonresidential energy compliance forms, i.e. building envelope (NRCC- ENV-E), electrical power (NRCC-ELEC-E), electric ready (NRCI-ELC-E), fenestration, lighting, mechanical, plumbing, solar, etc. Additional comments may follow upon next submittal.
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ELECTRICAL COMMENTS - MARTIN PASAMBA/ [email protected] E1. The energy documentation plans shall be signed by the documentation author.
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E2. Since series rating is used for short circuit protection:
a. Indicate the series combination interrupting rating of overcu rrent devices. Identify on the plan, the fuse class and the circuit breaker manufacturer, model designation, type and electrical rating used as part of series rating. Include manufacturer specification sheet(s). b. Series combination interrupting rating shall not be used when the second device in the series is subjected to a total connected full load motor current of more than 1% of it's AIC rating.
c. Motor circuit protectors shall not be used as part of a series combination interrupting rating. d. If series combination ratings are used, provide a cautionary label to the series rated device cover stating "Caution - Series Rated System available". Identified replacement component required by the CEC section reference below. (CEC 240.86, 110.3, 110.22(C), UL Recognition)
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E3. Indicate AIC rating on each panel schedule of new panels.
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E4. Where the bottom of the outdoor lighting luminaire is mounted 24 feet or less above the ground, it shall be controlled as follows: Show on the plans.
a. Shall be motion senso rs or other lighting control systems that auto matically controls lighting in accordance with Item B in response to the area being vacated of occupants; and b. Shall be capable of automatically reducing the lighting power of each luminaire by at least 40 percent but not exceeding 90 percent, or provide continuous dimming through a range that includes 40 percent through 90 percent, and
c. Shall employ auto-ON functionality when the area becomes occupied; and d. No more than 1,500 watts of lighting power shall be controlled together. 130.2(c)(3) RESPONSE:
E5. Provide load calculations.
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E6. Add the following notes to the plans:
a. “All electrical work shall be designed per (Local AHJ) Electrical Code, 2022 California Electrical Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, and 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.”
b. “All electrical equipment shall be labeled, listed, or certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory accredited by the United States Occupational Safety Health Administration.”
c. Certified acceptance test technician (ATT) is required to test applicable installed controls before the final occupancy permit is provided. ATTs are not required to be third -party inspectors and can be the installing contractor certified via a California Energy Commission approved Acceptance Test Technician Certification Provider (ATTCP). d. “The maximum combined voltage drop on both installed feeder conductors and branch circuit conductors to the farthest connected load or outlet shall not exceed 5 percent.” RESPONSE:
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MECHANICAL COMMENTS – HENRY PIO, P.E. / [email protected] M1. The licensed professional who takes the responsibility of the mechanical plans shall be a mechanical engineer or architect. Fire Protection engineer license is not acceptable.
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M2. The minimum outside air that is provided shall not be less than the requirement of T24 BEES section 120.1, i.e. 15 CFM per person. Revise the pl ans to satisfy T24 requirement. Revise the “OUTSIDE SUPPLY AIR CALCULATIONS”
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M3. Filters shall be MERV-13 minimum. T he Rooftop Unit Schedule on the submitted plans sho ws MERV-8, revise the plans to indicate the correct filters.
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PLUMBING COMMENTS - MARTIN PASAMBA/ [email protected] P1. The licensed professional who takes the responsibility of the me chanical plans shall be a mechanical engineer or architect. Fire Protection engineer license is not acceptable.
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P2. The minimum slope for gravity drainage pipes shall be 2% (1/4” per foot) minimum, revise the plans to reflect 2% slope. Call out the slope on the plumbing floor plan.
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STRUCTURAL COMMENTS - MARTIN PASAMBA/ [email protected] S1. Provide a complete set of roof framing plans for fuel canopy . Include details and references at appropriate locations. Additional correc tions may apply once the plans can be thoroughly checked. [§107.2 CBC]
S2. Please provide structural calculations. Calculations shall include analysis for supporting beams, posts, foundation and complete l ateral analysis. Plans and calculations shall be prepa red and signed by a licensed architect or a registered engineer [§5536.1, 6735 California Business and Profession Code] Please provide for Service Building, Fuel Canopy, anchorage & baseplate calculations for fuel dispenser, equipment, rack & shelving, trash enclosure walls, etc. Additional comments may follow upon a complete submittal.
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S3. Please provide truss layout & calculations for truss system of service building as shown on sheet FSS3.
Please have EOR provide a review conformance letter or sta mp identifying the truss layout & calculations have been incorporated into the design of the structure. Additional comments may follow upon review of truss package.
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S4. Please provide manufacturer specifications of canopy attached to service building.
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S5. Soil bearing pressure is limited to 1500 lbs/sq ft. unless soils report recommends otherwise. [Table 1806.2 CBC]
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S6. A soils investigation is required in Seismic Design Categories C, D, E, and F. In addition to the requirements of 1803.6, the report shall at a minimum address slope instability, liquefaction, total and differential settlement, and surface rupture, and lateral pressure on basements/retaining walls due to earthquake motions. The report shall also include an assessment of the potential consequences due to such factors. [§1803.5.11 CBC]
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END OF COMMENTS
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Applicant Name: JP Park Project Description: Restaurant TI
Address: - Project Address: 240 N. Palm Canyon
Phone Number: 760-275-7677 Application/Permit #: 2022-565
Applicant Email: [email protected]
Occupancy: B
Type of Construction: V
Sprinklers:
Stories: 1
Floor Area (s.f.): 1,041
Fire Hazard Severity Zone/ WUI: No
Fire Alarm: -
Bureau Veritas has completed the first plan review of the below listed documents on behalf of the City of Palm Springs Building & Safety Department:
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This plan review has been made to verify conformance to minimum requirements of codes and ordinances adopted by the City of Palm Springs. Codes in effect for this project include the 2019 editions of the California Building Code (CBC), California Green Building Code (CGBC), California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Mechanical Code (CMC), California Electrical Code (CEC), and California Energy Code (CEnC). The CBC is based on the 2018 editions of the International Building Code, which was published by the International Code Council. The CPC and CMC are based on the 2018 edition of the Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, respectively, which were published by IAPMO. The CEC is based on the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Applicable code sections are referenced after each item in this list.
2. These plans and documents have been reviewed for compliance with the applicable code requirements of the jurisdiction. The stamping of these plans shall not be held to permit or be an approval of a violation of any applicable codes and/or standards nor relieve the owner, design professional of record or contractor of compliance with any applicable codes and/or standards. Plan review of documents does not authorize construction to proceed in violation of any federal, state, nor local regulation.
3. The review does not necessarily include errors and omissions. Complete compliance is the responsibility of the designer.
4. All comments shall be resolved on the plans prior to the recommendation to the governing body for approval.
5. The comments identified in other sections of this review require clarifications/corrections before this plan check can be completed.
6. For reference for explanations in the examiner’s comment sections, italic text refers to the initial submittals, bold text on second submittals, and underlined text on third submittals.
7. Please annotate your response in the areas on each comment, please see the comment section,
8. Submit a list showing any changes to the plan or previously submitted documents that are not the result of the plan check comments. Please “cloud” and/or “delta” all revisions made on plans due to this comment list as well as any other design changes.
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IN ORDER TO PROCESS THIS PLAN REVIEW PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME AND
PHONE NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL WHO PREPARED THESE PLAN REVIEW
RESPONSES
NAME: _____________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________
Please provide THREE full new physical sets of plans or ONE full COMPLETE electronic submittal, with supporting documentation, and answers to ALL comments listed in the comment section and submit to:
City of Palm Springs, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles Ruiz
Plans Examiner
250 N. Westlake Blvd., Ste. 150, Westlake Village, CA, 91362 [email protected]
805-230-2888
Please write the sheet number, detail number, and/or location indicating where the comment is located. Please be specific as to where comment items have been addressed so that recheck may be expedited. To aid in the plan review process—please indicate in the space adjacent to each comment or on a separate sheet, the sheet and the exact location on the sheet where corrections have been made (e.g., Detail S of Sheet 3). Please “cloud” and/or “delta” all revisions made on plans due to this comment list as well as any other design changes.
JURISDICTIONAL COMMENTS
1. Submit plans and supporting documents in electronic format to [email protected]. Plans submitted in electronic format must have restrictions remove from the security settings. Electronic plans with restrictions to markups, printing, or stamping will not be approved. If the file is larger than 25MB, please upload plans to https://spaces.hightail.com/uplink/PSBuilding Email subject line should read: RE-CHECK for (PERMIT # & ADDRESS) RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ __________________________
Client Response:
ARCHITECTURAL COMMENTS – CHARLES RUIZ, [email protected]
2. All sheets of the plans and the first sheet of the calculations are required to be signed by the California licensed architect or engineer responsible for the plan preparation. Please include the California license number, seal, and date of license expiration and the date the plans are signed. [§ 5536.1, 6735 California Business and Profession Code] It appears stamp is missing from signature.
RESPONSE:____________________________________________________________________________
3. Provide a sheet index on the front sheet of the plans. [§ 107.2 CBC] Please provide sheet K7.2 it appears details on sheet K7.0 refers to sheet.
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4. Provide an egress plan showing the number of occupants for proposed space. Specify the required width and actual width of all egress components. (doors, stairways, corridors, etc.) Specify the travel distance for each area. [§107 CBC]
RESPONSE:______________________________________________ ______________________________
5. Specify the existing and proposed uses of all rooms and areas. [§ 107.2 CBC] Please provide separate existing/ proposed plans sheets for next submittal. Additional comments may apply.
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ __________________________
6. Note on the plans: “All exits are to be openable from inside without the use of a key or special knowledge.” In lieu of the above requirement, in Group A occupancies having an occupant load of 300 or less, Group B, F, M and S and in places of religious worship, you may note “Provide a sign on or near the exit doors reading THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED.” This signage is only allowed at the main exit. [§ 1010.1.9 & 1010.1.9.3 CBC] RESPONSE:____________________________________________________________________________
Client Response:
ACCESIBILITY COMMENTS - CHARLES RUIZ, [email protected]
7. [§11B-202.1 CBC] Additions and alterations to an existing building or facilities shall comply with the following: Additional comments may apply.
a. The area alteration or addition must fully comply.
RESPONSE:______________________________________________________________________ b. A primary entrance to the building or facility and the primary path of travel from accessible parking and from the public way to the specific area of alteration or addition must fully comply.
RESPONSE:______________________________________________________ ________________ c. Sanitary facilities, and, when provided, drinking fountains and public telephones, serving the alteration or addition must fully comply.
RESPONSE:______________________________________________________________________
8. A circle 1/4" thick, 12" in diameter, with a 1/4" thick triangle with a vertex pointing upward superimposed on and geometrically inscribed within the circle and within the 12" diameter, shall be provided at entrances to unisex toilet and bathing facilities. The vertices of the triangle shall be located 1/4" maximum from the edge of the circle. The triangle symbol shall contrast with the circle symbol, either light on a dark background or dark on a light background. The circle symbol shall contrast with the door, ei ther light on a dark background or dark on a light background. [§11B-703.7.2.6.3 CBC]
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ __________________________
9. [§11B-604 CBC] Water Closets and Toilet Compartments:
d. Water closet shall be positioned with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side. [§11B-604.2 CBC]
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________ e. The centerline of the water closet shall be 17” minimum to 18” maximum from the side wall or partition, except that the water closet shall be 17” minimum to 19” maximum from the side wall or partition in ambulatory accessible toilet compartments. Water closets shall be arranged for a left or right handed approach. [§11B-604.2 CBC]
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maneuvering space shall be provided in front of the water closet. [§11B-604.3 CBC] RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________ g. The seat height of a water closet above the finish floor shall be 17” minimum and 19” maximum measured to the top of the seat. Seats shall not be sprung to return to a lifted position. Seat shall be 2” high maximum, except that 3" seats shall be permitted only in alterations where the existing fixture is less than 15" high. [§11B-604.4 CBC]
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________ h. Water closet flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Flush controls shall comply with operable parts requirement except that they be located 44" maximum above the floor. Flush controls shall be located on the open side of the water closet except for ambulatory accessible. [§11B-604.6 CBC]
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________ i. A side-wall grab bar shall be provided and shall be located on the wall closest to the water closet.
In addition, a rear-wall grab bar shall be provided. Where separate grab bars are required on adjacent walls at a common mounting height, an L-shaped grab bar meeting the dimensional requirements for side-wall and rear-wall grab bars shall be permitted. [§11B-604.5 CBC] RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________ j. The side-wall grab bar shall be 42” long minimum, located 12” maximum for the rear wall and extending 54” minimum from the rear wall with the front end positioned 24” minimum in front of the water closet. The rear-wall grab bar shall be 36” long minimum and extend from the center line 12” minimum on one side and 24” minimum on the other. [§11B-604.5.1 CBC] RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________
10. Where dining and work surfaces are provided, at least 5 percent of the seating and standing spaces shall comply with an accessible clear space, and a dining/work surface top height of 28” minimum and 34” height maximum above the finish floor or ground. [§11B-226.1 CBC] RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ __________________________
11. Curb ramps and blended transitions shall have detectable warnings. Detectable warnings shall extend 36” in the direction of travel. Detectable warnings shall extend the full width of the ra mp excluding any flared sides.
Detectable warnings shall consist of raised truncated domes. Truncated domes shall have a base diameter of
0.9" minimum and 0.92” maximum, a top diameter of 0.45" minimum and 0.48 maximum, and a height of
0.18 minimum and 0.22 maximum, a center-to-center spacing of nominal 2.3" minimum and 2.4” maximum and a base-to-base spacing of 0.65” minimum, measured between the most adjacent domes on a square grid.
The detectable warning shall contrast visually with adjacent walking surfaces, either light on dark or dark on light. The material used to provide contrast shall be an integral part of the surface. Warning surfaces shall differ from adjoining walking surfaces in resiliency or sound on cane contact. [§11B -406.5.12 CBC] RESPONSE:________________________________________________________________________ ____
Client Response:
ENERGY COMMENTS - MORTEZA BEHESHTI, P.E., [email protected]
12. Provide a complete Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing fixtures energy design detailing compliance with the Mandatory Measures and either the Performance or Prescriptive Methods of compliance.
RESPONSE:_____________________________________________________ _______________________
13. A complete energy plan check will be performed after completed and/or the corrected energy design has been provided.
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ __________________________
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14. For the lighting design provide Local lighting control, Multi-level Control, Shut-Off Control, Daylighting Control. ES 130.1
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ __________________________
15. Each floor, each space (not exceeding 5,000 square feet), and each type (general, display, and ornamental) of lighting shall be individually capable of being automatically shut-off when the building is unoccupied.
Include the control design. Automatic time switch control requires a 2 hour override. ES 130. 1(c) RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ __________________________
16. Occupancy controls are required to shut off all lighting. ES 130.1(c)5 RESPONSE:____________________________________________________________________________
Client Response:
ELECTRICAL COMMENTS - MORTEZA BEHESHTI, P.E., [email protected]
17. The licensed professional to stamp and sign all plans per the California Business and Professions Code.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
18. Please provide completed electrical plans for the proposed changes for review. Include existing equipment and new proposed changes to demonstrate compliance with the electrical code. I.e., egress lighting, hood design electrical design and Ansul and other interlock systems requirements.
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
19. Provide existing single line diagram ifintroducing a new panel. Include the following information:
a. Number of meters.
b. Service electrical description: (amperes, phase and voltage). c. Feeder overcurrent device and conductor sizing.
d. Specify the Utility fault current available at the service equipment. e. For fault current mitigation, describe the electrical distribution equipment design as “engineered”, “fully rated” or “series rated”. Include the AIC specification rating of overcurrent devices throughout the system.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________
20. For buildings that require two or more exits, emergency illumination is required to be installed at exterior exit door landings and/or vestibules. Please provide. CBC 1008.3.2 RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
21. Ground fault circuit protection is required for commercial kitchens per CEC 210.8.
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
Client Response:
MECHANICAL COMMENTS - MORTEZA BEHESHTI, P.E., [email protected]
22. The licensed professional to stamp and sign all plans per the California Business and Professions Code.
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
23. Provide Health department Approvals for Review.
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
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24. Include the following information for the existing HVAC requirements: Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be provided with active or passive space-heating systems capable of maintaining a minimum 68 degrees Fahrenheit at a level 3’ off of the floor. Show basis for compliance. CBC 1204.1 RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
25. Ensure the required smoke detection in the supply air duct of an “air-moving system” to shut-off of equipment for smoke control is provided. CMC Section 608.1 RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
26. Electrical outlets are required to be installed within 25’ of mechanical equipment. Please include outlet locations, the receptacle specifications (GFCI & weather-resistant), and the extra duty cover specification.
CMC 303.8.5 & CEC 210.63
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
27. Provide the Kitchen exhaust and make-up air design for the kitchen Hood. See more comments regarding the new hood system below.
RESPONSE:_________________________________________________________________ __________
28. The ventilation air supply shall be sufficient to provide make-up air for exhaust systems. Provide an air balance schedule and specify all exhaust and make-up air systems that are required to be electrically interlocked. CMC 505.3
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
29. Environmental exhaust duct terminations may be no closer than 3’ from a property line or 3’ from openings back into the building. Revise the duct layout or clearly note on the plans that the exhaust termination will be no closer than 3’ to the window. CMC 502.2.1
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30. Product conveying exhaust terminations may be no less than 10’ above grade, to the property line, or from openings back into the building or 3’ from an exterior wall or roof. CMC 502.2.2 RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
31. Provide complete kitchen hood plans, details, CAPTIVR AIR designs and calculations to show compliance with CMC, Chapter 5, Part II:
a. Provide exhaust sizing calculations for kitchen hoods. CMC 508.10.1.1 b. Show the required replacement air for each kitchen hood. Include an air balance schedule. CM C 511.3
c. Provide grease duct air velocity calculations. (Minimum 500 fpm, Maximum 2,500 fpm) CMC 511.2. d. If not installed interior of an enclosure, then provide a section detail for the hood showing the relative dimensioned locations for the hood, duct, ceiling, and overhead construction framing of the floor or ceiling detailing minimum clearances. Be sure to describe the construction materials (combustible, limited combustible or non-combustible) used adjacent to the hood and duct. CMC 507.3 e. Describe the wall construction behind the hood on provided details. If combustible, provide the hood installation instructions allowing installation adjacent to combustibles or include detailing of the clearance reduction design on the plans themselves. CMC 507.4 f. A duct shaft is required in all multistory buildings and in (1 story buildings with rated roof/ceiling assemblies). Provide a shaft design complying with CMC 510.7 g. The duct shaft size exceeds the building framing spacing. Revise the duct and shaft size or detail the modifications necessary to the building framing.
h. Detail the slope (1/4”/foot/minimum) on the horizontal grease duct back towards the hood. CMC 510.1.3
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i. Detail the kitchen hood duct termination clearances as per CMC 510.9 (Type I) or CMC 510.10 (Type II).
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32. Show the required cleanouts CMC 510.3.3) for the grease duct:
a. At changes in direction and
b. Horizontal ducts require at least one 20” X 20” opening for personnel entry. Note: If access sizing (20” X 20”) is not possible, cleanouts are required to be installed every 12’. c. If the duct is not accessible from a 10’ stepladder, a platform is required. Please detail. CMC 510.3.3.2
d. Vertical ducts require an access at the top or, if personnel entry is not possible, a cleanout at each floor level.
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33. Deep fat fryers must be installed no closer than 16” from the fryer to surface flames from an adjacent appliance. CMC 515.1.1.3.
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34. When relocating or installing new ductwork specify compliance with CMC 603.4.1 for length limitations for factory made flexible air ducts (5’) and use (not to be used for rigid elbows or fittings).
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35. ANSUL system has not be specified or designed. Please provide completed fire protection and integration with fire alarm system(s) for review.
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
Client Response:
PLUMBING COMMENTS – MORTEZA BEHESHTI, P.E., [email protected]
36. The licensed professional to stamp and sign all plans per the California Business and Professions Code.
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37. Provide Health department Approvals for Review.
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38. Please complete the plumbing plans for review. The following comments are based per provided plans.
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39. Indirect waste pipe for ice-making machines shall be not less than the drain on the unit and in no case less than 3⁄4 of an inch (20 mm). CPC 801.3.1
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40. Please complete the waste and vent diagrams by including the pipe size(s) for Ice maker drain; the slope and direction of all pipes.
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
41. Provide a plumbing material schedule on the plans describing the following systems: Potable water piping, the drain, waste, and vent piping, gas piping, and the roof drains.
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
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42. Provide the site plumbing plans showing the locations of the gas and water meters, the site gas and water supply piping and the pipe sizing, cleanouts, routes, and slopes for both the sewer and storm drainage systems.
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43. Please provide a commercial kitchen grease interceptor design for review. Provided detail to cut off the pie is unclear. Please correct and clarify design.
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________ _________________
44. For backwater valve review, please show the upstream sewer manhole rim and finished floor elevations. CPC 710.0
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45. Please include information or completed calculations and specification (and other venting details etc) for the Grease Interceptor.
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46. Please include UL 197 listing information for the kitchen equipment shown.
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47. If designing a combination waste and vent system: Detail the tailpiece connection, pipe sizing, and identify the limits of the combination waste and vent system. CPC 910.0 & Appendix “B”.
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48. Detail how the floor drain trap seal is to be maintained. CPC 1007.0 RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
49. Floors shall slope to the floor drain(s) location(s). Please detail on the architectural floor plans. CPC 418.5 RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
50. Hot water is required for public use washing fixtures such as lavatories. Please provide or indicate existing design. CPC 601.2.
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
51. Show the required self closing or self closing metering faucets for the lavatories intended to serve the restaurant. CPC, Section 407.4.
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52. Describe the method of compliance for temperature limitations for the following fixture types: (public use lavatories (limited to 110 degrees/ Energy Standards 110(c)3) and (bathtubs, bidets, and showers (120 degrees/CPC 408.3, 409.4).
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
53. Provide gas line plans and calculations showing gas demands, pipe lengths, and pipe sizing. CPC 121 6.0 RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
54. Detail the gas regulator requirements: An accessible shut-off valve installed prior to the regulator and vented to the exterior. CPC 1208.7.5(1) & 1210.11
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55. Include the gas piping sediment trap installed downstream of the appliance shutoff valve as close to the inlet of the appliance as practical. Exceptions: Appliances with an internal sediment trap,(or) ranges, clothes 274
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dryers, gas fireplaces, and outdoor grilles. CPC 1212.8.
RESPONSE:__________________________________________________ _________________________
56. Provide the following information concerning the water heater:
a. Show water heater type, size, and location on plans. CPC 501.0 b. Show that water heater is adequately braced to resist seismic forces. Provide two straps. One strap at top 1/3 of the tank and one strap at bottom 1/3 of the tank. CPC 507.2 c. Show P & T valve on water heater and detail the drain routing to the exterior. It may not be installed upwards from the valve. CPC 608.5
d. Detail the requirements for the attic installation of water heaters: access opening sizing, passageway description (available height, maximum length and minimum width, walkway material type, platform sizing, the light and receptacle placement, and the overflow protection. CPC 507.4 & 508.4 e. Provide combustion air design: Show opening sizes and routing of ducts. CPC 506.0 f. Detail the water heater vent installation: Size, routing, slope, and termination location (Minimum 8’ from vertical surfaces). CPC 509.0
g. Gravity vent water heaters may not be installed in the same area with air moving equipment (clothes dryers). Please address.
RESPONSE:_________________________________________________ ______________________
Client Response:
STRUCTURAL COMMENTS – CHARLES RUIZ, [email protected]
57. Please provide calculations for new hood anchorage.
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Client Response:
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Project Description: New SFR with Subterranean Garage, Basement, Pool/spa foundation walls, site walls, new pool/spa inside edge, landscape, vehicular gate/pilasters, water features, new 600 amp, ejector sum pump/foundation pumps, elevator, xerexes 6000 gallon below groun pool Project Address: 20741 Las Flores Mesa Dr
Application/ Permit #: CC 25-0015_0026
Occupancy: R3/U
Type of Construction: VB
Sprinklers: Yes
Stories:
Floor Area (s.f.):
Fire Hazard Severity Zone/ WUI: Yes
Flood Zone: -
Fire Alarm: -
Bureau Veritas has completed the first plan review of the below listed documents on behalf of the City of Malibu Building & Safety Department:
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• This plan review has been provided to verify conformance of the minimum requirements of codes and ordinances adopted by the City of Malibu. Codes in effect for this project include:
Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31), Existing Building Code (Title 33) of the 2023 Los Angeles County Code, adopting the 2022 edition of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. Par t 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations has been adopted as the Energy Code for the City. • Before approval for code compliance or issuance of a building permit, the documents included for construction require the information, revisions, and comments indicated on the following pages. The approval of plans and specifications does not permit the violation of any section of the building code, ordinance, or law.
• Respond individually to each correction item provided on this list. Space has been provided below each comment for your responses. Corrections that do not include a response will remain on this list pending applicant response.
• If red marks are provided with this correction list, responses shall be included in a distinguishable color adjacent to the red mark. Please resubmit all red-marked plans along with the revised plans upon the following submittal to the City. • Cloud all changes made to the revised plans upon each subsequent plan submittal in order to expedite the plan review.
• Notify staff of any significant changes made to the plans that are not a direct result of the correction items provided below.
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IN ORDER TO PROCESS THIS PLAN REVIEW PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME AND
PHONE NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL WHO PREPARED THESE PLAN REVIEW
RESPONSES
NAME: _____________________________________ PHONE: ____________________
Please provide ONE full COMPLETE electronic submittal, with supporting documentation, and answers to ALL comments listed in the comment section and submit to:
City of Malibu, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265
Respectfully Submitted,
Architectural/Structural:
Joe Medina, M.S. | [email protected] | 626.325.9800
Grading/ Landscape/ Irrigation:
Abteen Shirehjini, MSSE, PE | [email protected] | 213.459.0954
Please write the sheet number, detail number, and/or location indicating where the comment is located. Please be specific as to where comment items have been addressed so that recheck may be expedited. To aid in the plan review process—please indicate in the space adjacent to each comment or on a separate sheet, the sheet and the exact location on the sheet where corrections have been made (e.g., Detail S of Sheet 3). Please “cloud” and/or “delta” all revisions made on plans due to this comment list as well as any other design changes.
JURISDICTIONAL COMMENTS
1. Provide a statement on the title sheet of the plans stating that this project shall comply with: Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31), Existing Building Code (Title 33) of the 2023 Los Angeles County Code, adopting the 2022 edition of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations has been adopted as the Energy Code for the City. Update all notes on these plans to show compliance with latest adopted 2023 LA County Building Codes
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2. All sheets of the plans and the first sheet of the calculations are required to be signed by the California licensed architect or engineer responsible for the plan preparation. Please include the California license number, seal, and the date the plans are signed. Section 5536.1, 6735 California Business and Profession Code. This comment will remain until final submittal.
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3. Please provide the City of Malibu Type V sheets on plans.
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4. Deferred submittals.
(Include in cover list)
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a. Fire sprinkler.
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5. Separate submittal:
(Include in cover list)
a. PV system.
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6. Energy Storage system required to be a separate permit. Please include it on the title sheet.
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7. Provide Approved Fire department approval set showing Occupancy Type.
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8. Remove the Not for Construction statement from plans.
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9. Please include Linear feet of Site retaining walls that are being proposed on the scope of work
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10. Please label proposed site walls on site plan to verify with permit description. Additional comments may apply.
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11. Provide a Building Code Data Legend on the Title Sheet. [§ R106.1.1 CRC] Include the following code information for each building proposed:
a. Floor Area ____________________
b. APN # ____________________
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12. Per site plan, a new 7,450 Gallon Microseptic tank is being proposed. Please provide any structural work if being done. Please provide the required documents and permits.
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13. Per civil plan, 2 new 8,000 Gallon tanks are being proposed. Please provide any structural work if being done. Please provide the required documents and permits. Please Additionally, verify that tanks are rated for vehicular load.
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14. A Xerexes 6000-gall underground pool overflow tank is being proposed per permit CC25- 0024. Please provide location, and any structural items related to the proposed item. Such as walls, foundation, connection, etc.
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ARCHITECTURAL COMMENTS
15. Finish grade around the structure/addition shall slope away from the foundation a minimum of 6” for a minimum distance of 10 feet. Include a note on the site plan or show on a foundation detail. [§R401.3 CRC]
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16. Buildings shall be setback from slopes steeper than 3:1 in accordance with CRC R403.1.7.
Show building setbacks from slopes on the site plans where required. Show and specify height of slopes used to determine the required setbacks on the plans. [Figure §R 403.1.7.1 CRC]
a. Show the setback distances from the top and toe of all slopes and the elevations of adjacent lots. Specify the height of the slope. b. Building foundations shall be located clear of the toe of all slopes by a minimum distance of ½ the height of the slope, but need not exceed 15 feet maximum.
c. Building foundations shall be located clear of the top of all slopes or retaining structures by a distance of 1/3 the height of the slope, but need not exceed 40 feet.
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17. For sprinklered dwellings, openings between the garage and residence shall only need to be self-closing, self-latching. [§R302.5.1 CRC] Show for door 01B/01C RESPONSE:
18. Use minimum 26-gage metal ducts, where the wall or ceiling separating the garage from the dwelling is pierced by ducts. Ducts shall have no openings into the garage. [§R302.5.2 CRC]
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19. Other penetrations between the dwelling and the garage shall comply with CRC Sec.
R302.11 Item 4. [§R302.5.3 CRC]
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20. The garage shall be separated from the dwelling unit and its attic area by means of a minimum ½” gypboard applied to the garage/carports side. Show on the floor plan or on a section. [§R302.6 & Table R302.6 CRC]
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21. Garages and/or carports beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above by not less than 5/8” type X gypboard. [Table R302.6 CRC] RESPONSE:
22. Please label separation item (not clear if it’s a wall) of garage to lounge, and lounge to gym. Are these windows? Walls?
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23. See previous comment. If glass is being proposed as separation of garage to lounge, note that this is not allowed per R302.5 CRC
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24. Newly constructed one-family dwellings with attached private garages shall comply with EV infrastructure requirements in accordance with the California Building Standards Code, Chapter 4, Division 4.1. [§R309.8 CRC]
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25. On window/door schedule, please be specific of which window will have safety glazing per section R308.4 CRC. Additional comments may apply after schedule revision RESPONSE:
26. For the window/door schedules, please show type on each corresponding item. Additional comments may apply.
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27. For the window/door schedules, please show U factor and SHGC coordinating with energy report.
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28. Please provide a note on plans that all glazing on showers will be tempered.
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29. Please provide drainage method/ slope for terrace/balconies.
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30. Provide 6” water feature construction detail. Show connections/waterproofing/construction material. Additional comments may apply
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31. Please clarify Bedroom 212 door. Plans show that it leads to a flat roof. Is this roof? Or a terrace/balcony? Please clarify and revise plans.
Please note that this will be used as emergency egress.
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32. Basements shall have not less than one operable emergency escape and rescue opening.[310.1 CRC]
Emergency escape and rescue openings shall be maintained free of any obstructions other than those allowed by this section and shall be operational from the inside of the room without the use of keys, tools or special knowledge. Window opening control devices and fall prevention devices complying with ASTM F2090 shall be permitted for use on windows serving as a required emergency escape and rescue opening and shall be not more than 70 inches above the finished floor. The release mechanism shall be maintained operable at all times.
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33. Provide landings at exterior doors equal to the width of the door and a length in the direction of travel equal to 36 inches. Slope of exterior landings shall not exceed ¼” per foot (2% slope). [§R311.3 CRC]
See red marks on plans.
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34. Landings at doors other than the required egress door shall not be more than 7-3/4” below the top of the threshold. [§R311.3.2 CRC]
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35. Provide light over stairs with switch top and bottom. [§R303.7 CRC] Provide for exterior stairs by study room leading to basement utility pool Exterior stairways shall be illuminated. [§R303.7, 8 CRC] RESPONSE:
36. Provide a minimum of 6 feet 8 inches clear above all portions of the stairs and landings. [§R311.7.2 CRC] This dimension is measured from a plane tangent to the stairway tread nosing.
Provide height for exterior stairs by study room leading to basement utility pool RESPONSE:
37. Provide landing dimensions for spiral staircase by Bath 211. See red mark on sheet A1 -
02. [§R311.7.6 CRC]
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38. Stairway riser height shall not exceed 7.75 inches maximum and minimum run shall be 10 inches. [§R311.7.5 CRC]
Show for details on sheet A5-01 and A5-02
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39. Detail stairway profile to comply with the requirements of CRC Sec. R311.5.
Provide for exterior stairways and steps
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40. Please provide the following on stairways details for all type of stairs. 281
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• Handrails shall be placed between 34 inches and 38 inches above the nosing of treads and landings. [§R311.7.8.1 CRC]
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• The handgrip portion of the handrail shall be either Type I or Type II as described in CRC Sec. R311.7.8.5, or provide equivalent grasp ability.
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• Space between handgrip and wall shall be not less than 1 ½ inches. [§R311.7.8.3 CRC]
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• Spacing between intermediate rails of open handrails serving as required guards shall be less than 4 3/8 inches. [§R312.1.3 CRC Exception] RESPONSE:
• Handrails are required on at least one side of each continuous run of treads with four or more risers. Show stairway railing/handrail on the floor plan. [§R311.7.8 CRC] RESPONSE:
• Stairway handrails shall not project more than 4-1/2 inches on either side of the stairway. [§R311.7.8.2 CRC]
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• Handrail ends shall be returned or shall terminate in newel posts or safety terminals. [§R311.7.8.4 CRC]
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41. Provide plans and specifications for proposed spiral stairs. Show the rise, run, width, headroom, and handrails for stairs. Provide the listing information and manufacturer specification/installation sheets. Provide approved shop plans and verify shop is an approved fabricator by the Building Department. Detail all connections of stair to foundation, walls, decks, etc. Provide structural calculations for all connections. [§R311.7.10.1 CRC] Additional comments may apply.
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42. The walking surface of treads and landings of stairways shall not be sloped greater than 1:48 (2% slope). [§R311.7.7 CRC]
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43. SheetA1-03: Please see red marked item. Is this a skylight? Please clarify. If applicable, please provide ICC listing or similar of the proposed skylight.
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44. Provide drain and overflow drain call outs on roof plans. It’s not clear where the location of the drains.
Applicable for lower roof/terraces if required.
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45. [308.6.3 CRC] For fully tempered or heat-strengthened glass, a broken glass retention screen meeting the requirements of Section R308.6.7 shall be installed below the full area of the glass, except for fully tempered glass that meets Condition 1 or 2 listed in Section R308.6.5.
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46. Unvented attic assemblies must comply with CRC Sec. R806.5. Assembly details and specifications shall be provided on the plans to demonstrate compliance.
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47. It appears that are some small attic areas per section sheet. Please clarify ventilation/access. [§R806.2 CRC]
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48. Provide the following for the Steam/sauna/spa
o Manufacturer specifications/listing number on plans.
o Attachment details to wall/foundation/roof.
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49. Please clarify and label if a fireplace is being proposed per detail IC4/A8-01.
Call out ICC Listing number, manufacturer’s name and model number for manufactured fireplace. [§R106.1.1CRC]
Additional comments may apply.
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50. [§R314.3 CRC] Smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained at all of the following locations:
a. In each sleeping room. Primary bedroom 202 on sheet E-2.4 RESPONSE:
51. The smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed. [§R314.4 CRC]
Exception. Interconnection is not required in buildings that are not undergoing alterations, repairs or construction of any kind.
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52. Carbon monoxide alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection. [§R315.6 CRC]
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53. Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required, the alarm shall be interconnected so that activation of one alarm activates all of the alarms in the individual unit. [§R315.5 CRC]
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54. Note the requirements for carbon monoxide alarm/detection systems and installation on the plans. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed in accordance with UL 2034. 283
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Combination carbon monoxide and smoke alarms shall be listed in accordance with UL 2034 and UL 217. [§R315.1.1 CRC
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55. At least one bathroom on the entry level shall be provided with reinforcement for grab bars, where there is no bathroom on the entry level, at least one bathroom on the second or third floor of the dwelling shall comply with CRC R327.1.1. Provide location and construction details showing compliance with this requirement.
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56. Electrical receptacle outlets, switches and controls (including controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning) intended to be used by occupants shall be located no more than 48 inches measured from the top of the outlet box and not less than 15 inches measured from the bottom of the outlet box above the finish floor. [§R327.1.2 CRC] See exceptions.
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57. At least one bathroom and one bedroom on the entry level shall provide a doorway with a net clear opening of not less than 32 inches, measured with the door positioned at an angle of 90 degrees from the closed position; or, in the case of a two- or three-story single family dwelling, on the second or third floor of the dwelling if a bathroom or bedroom is not located on the entry level. [§R327.1.3 CRC] RESPONSE:
58. Doorbell buttons or controls, when installed, shall not exceed 48 inches above exterior floor or landing, measured from the top of the doorbell button assembly. Where doorbell buttons integrated with other features are required to be installed above 48 inches measured from the exterior floor or landing, a standard doorbell button or control shall also be provided at a height not exceeding 48 inches above exterior floor or landing, measured from the top of the doorbell button or control. [§R327.1.4 CRC] RESPONSE:
59. Please provide keynotes of exterior material on elevations to verify high fire hazard adequacy. What is being proposed? Stucco? Veneer? Etc.
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60. Exterior wall covering shall be approved noncombustible material, ignition-resistant material (the ignition-resistant material shall be labeled for exterior use and shall meet the requirements of Section R337.4.2), fire-retardant-treated wood (the fire-retardant- treated wood shall be labeled for exterior use and shall meet the requirements of Section 2303.2 of the California Building Code). [§R337.7.3 CRC] Provide material proposed.
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61. Roof gutters shall be provided with the means to prevent the accumulation of leaves and debris in the gutter. [§R337.5.4 CRC]
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62. The exposed roof deck on the underside of unenclosed roof eaves shall be approved noncombustible material, ignition-resistant material per section 704A.2, fire-retardant- treated wood labeled for exterior use and shall meet the requirements of Section 2303.2 of the California Building Code, materials approved for not less than 1-hour fire- resistance-rated construction on the exterior side per ASTM E119 or UL 263, one layer of 5/8” Type X gypsum board, or exterior portion of an approved one-hour wall assembly tested in accordance with ASTM E119 or UL 263. [§R337.7.5 CRC] Provide material proposed.
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63. Exterior porch ceilings shall be approved noncombustible material, ignition-resistant material, fire-retardant-treated wood labeled for exterior use per section 2303.2 of the California Building Code, materials approved for not less than 1-hour fire resistance- rated construction on the exterior side in accordance with ASTM E119 or UL 263, one layer of 5/8” Type X gypsum board, the exterior portion of an approved one-hour rated exterior assembly, or have the horizontal underside meet the performance criteria of SFM 12-7A-3 or ASTM E2957. [§R337.7.7 CRC]
Provide material proposed.
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64. Enclosed eaves and eave soffits shall be approved noncombustible material, ignition- resistant material labeled for exterior use and Section R337.4.2, fire-retardant-treated wood per 2303.2 of the Building Code, materials approved for not less than 1-hour fire resistance-rated construction on the exterior side in accordance with ASTM E119 or UL 263, one layer of 5/8” Type X gypsum board, exterior portion of a 1-hour fire resistive exterior assembly applied to the underside of the rafter tails or soffit, or have the horizontal underside meet the performance criteria of SFM 12-7A-3 or ASTM E2957. [§R337.7.6 CRC]
Provide material proposed.
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65. Exposed underside of floor projections over an exterior wall shall be approved noncombustible material, ignition-resistant material, fire-retardant-treated wood labeled for exterior use per section 2303.2 of the California Building Code, materials approved for not less than 1-hour fire resistance-rated construction on the exterior side in accordance with ASTM E119 or UL 263, one layer of 5/8” Type X gypsum board, the exterior portion of an approved one-hour rated exterior assembly, or have the horizontal underside meet the performance criteria of SFM 12-7A-3 or ASTM E2957. [§R337.7.8 CRC]
Provide material proposed.
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66. Exterior doors shall be of approved noncombustible construction or ignition-resistant material, solid core wood having stiles and rails not less than 1-3/8 inches thick with interior field panel thickness no less than 1-1/4 inches thick, shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested according to NFPA 252 or meet the requirements of SFM-7A-1. [§R337.8.3 CRC]
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Show on door schedule
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67. Exterior windows and exterior glazed doors shall be multipane glazing with a minimum of one tempered pane, glass block units, have a fire resistance rating of 20 minutes when tested in accordance with NFPA 257, or meet the requirements of SFM 12-7A-2. [§R337.8.2.1 CRC]
Show on door schedule and window schedule.
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68. Enclosed framing in exterior balconies and elevated walking surfaces that are exposed to rain, snow or drainage from irrigation shall be provided with openings that provide a net-free cross-ventilation area not less than 1/ 150 of the area of each separate space. [§R317.1.3 CRC]
69. Where balconies or other elevated walking surfaces are exposed to water from direct or blowing rain, snow or irrigation, and the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system shall not be concealed until inspected and approved. [§R109.1.5.3 CRC] RESPONSE:
70. Guardrails [§R312.1 CRC]
a. Shall be installed along open-sided walking surfaces, including stairs, ramps, and landings, that are located more than 30” above the floor or grade below at any point within 36” horizontally to the edge of the open side. [§R312.1.1 CRC] b. Shall have a height of not less than 42” measured vertically above the walking surface, or the line connecting the leading edges of the treads. Guards located on the open side of stairs may have a height not less than 34”. [§R312.1.2 CRC] c. Shall be detailed showing adequacy of connections to resist the live loads prescribed in CRC Table R301.5.
d. Openings between railings shall be less than 4”. The triangular opening formed by the riser, tread and bottom element of a guardrail at a stair shall be less than 6”. Guards on the open sides of stairs shall have openings less than 4-3/8”. [§R312.1.3 CRC]
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71. Private residence elevators shall comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44. [§R321.1 CRC] RESPONSE:
72. Provide manufacturer listing number and detailing of elevator proposed. Additional comments may apply.
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73. Please note that multiple red marks are on the plans. See all red marks on plans and provide responses.
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POOL/SPA (Please note that this is applicable for each body of water proposed, exterior and interior)
74. Pools [§3109.4.4.2 CBC] Provide and comply with at least two (state law, Senate Bill No. 442) of the following drowning prevention safety features. https://dpw.lacounty.gov/bsd/lib/fp/Building/Building%20Code%20Manuals/2017/BCM% 203109.4.4%20A1%20Swimming%20Pools,%20Spas%20and%20Hot%20Tubs%20Enc losures%20and%20Safety%20Devices.pdf
a. A pool enclosure in accordance with Section 3109.4.4.3. b. Removable mesh pool fencing meeting ASTM Specifications F2286 standards and a gate that is self-closing and self-latching which can accommodate a key lockable device.
c. An approved safety pool cover meeting requirements of ASTM Specifications F1346-91.
d. Exit alarms on those doors providing direct access to the pool. e. Self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor on doors providing direct access from the home to the swimming pool.
f. Swimming pool alarms that, when placed in pools, will sound upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance in the water meeting ASTM Standard F2208.
75. Show location of the security fence enclosing the pool. [§107.2 CBC] RESPONSE:
76. Clarify utility pool room on basement level. Is this for pool equipment? Additional comments may apply after clarification.
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77. Provide note on plans for suction outlets to be equipped with antientrapment grates. [§3109.2 CBC]
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78. Provide a hydrostatic relief valve. [§107.2 CBC]
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79. Provide information on typical lap splice, standard hook, minimum development length details, etc. on the plans. [§107.2 CBC]
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80. Show location of gas meter, water meter, draft hydrant, electrical panels, etc. on the site plan. [§107.2 CBC]
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81. Provide at least one GFCI receptacle located a minimum of 6 feet and not more than 20 feet from inside of the pool. [§ 680.22 CEC]
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82. If applicable, for the proposed pool pedestrian gate, gate will be required to comply with enclosure requirements. Gate shall swing out, 3’ wide.
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83. Provide location of proposed Sum pump and foundation pumps per permit CC25-0025.
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84. Please label roofs on roof plan coordinating with structural. Label which ones are low roofs and trellises if applicable.
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85. Clarify location of pool equipment on plans. Additional comments may apply.
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GREEN BUILDING COMMENTS
86. For the proposed EV charging:
[4.106.4.1.1 CGBC] The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device for future EV charging as " EV CAPABLE". The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "EV CAPABLE".
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ENERGY COMMENTS
87. Revise key note 6 on sheet M-2.1 to show correct kitchen hood CFM.
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In kitchen specify the local exhaust system vented to outdoors, the minimum exhaust rate shall follow table 150.0-G. At electric range add note on plan: no gas hook up at stove. (BEES 150(o), Exc. 5 to 150.2(a), & ASHRAE Std. 62.2). The minimum duct sizing shall comply with Table 150.0_H
Table 150.0-G:
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88. Clearly show on a section or details the insulation and its R -value. [§R106.1 CRC] Additional comments may apply.
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89. IAQ fan of 403 cfm required per energy report. Please provide location/amount on plans RESPONSE:
90. [CEnC Section §150.0 (t) -(v)] New construction shall comply with the following Electric Readiness requirements:
a. Heat pump space heater ready: if a natural gas or propane furnace is installed, add the following notes on plan [CEnC Section 150.0(t)]:
i. Install dedicated 240-volt, 30 amp branch circuit wiring within 3 ft from the furnace and accessible to the furnace with no obstructions. ii. Reserve space on the main electrical service panel to allow for the installation of a double pole circuit breaker for future furnace installation.
b. Electric cooktop ready: if a gas or propane cooktop serves individual dwelling units, add the following notes on plan [CEnC Section §150.0(u)] c. Install dedicated 240 -volt, 50 amp branch circuit wiring within 3 ft from the cooktop and accessible to the cooktop with no obstructions. d. Reserve space on the main electrical service panel to allow for the installation of a double pole circuit breaker for future cooktop installation. e. Electric clothes dryer ready: if a clothes dryer location has gas or propane plumbing, add the following notes on plan (CEnC Section 150.0 (v)):
f. Install dedicated 240 -volt, 30 amp branch circuit wiring within 3 ft from the clothes dryer and accessible to the clothes dryer with no obstructions.
Reserve space on the main electrical service panel to allow for the installation of a double pole circuit breaker for future clothes dryer installation.
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ELECTRICAL COMMENTS
91. Please verify new outdoor lighting meets Dark Sky requirements. Please specify the specific lighting with specifications on plans to verify Dark Sky requirements are met. See link for more information. https://www.malibucity.org/705/Dark-Sky-Ordinance RESPONSE:
MECHANICAL COMMENTS
92. Provide typical details of HVAC units placed in attic. [§304.4 CMC] Show the following on the plans for heating/cooling equipment installed in the attic:
a. Attic access a minimum of 22”x30” not over 20’ from the equipment. b. Unobstructed passageway 24” wide x 30” high with solid continuous flooring from the access to the equipment/control panel. The passageway shall be at least as large as the largest component of the appliance.
c. A level, unobstructed work platform not less than 30” square in front of the equipment with 30” headroom. [§304 CMC]
d. A 120V receptacle and a light near the equipment. The light switch shall be located at the attic access.
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PLUMBING COMMENTS
93. The city requires a full set of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) plans for new single family residences and its accessory structures 3,000 square feet or greater in total floor area. General requirements for permit issuance are based on the 2023 Los Angeles County Code, adopting the 2022 edition of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
The following list of requirements is not exhaustive. Additional information may be required upon plan review.
• Riser diagrams to be provided for structures greater than one story.
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94. For the plumbing gas diagram on sheet P-1.1, please verify that spa/sauna/steam rooms are being counted if applicable.
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95. Please revise water heater labeling on sheet P-1.1. One of the water heaters shall be WH2 (40 gall per energy report)
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STRUCTURAL COMMENTS
96. CALCULATIONS AND PLANS ARE INCOMPLETE FOR THE PROPOSED WORK.
The correction list reflects only obvious deficiencies and in no way represents a complete correction list. A thorough plan check will be done upon receipt of complete plans and calculations. [§R106.1.1 CRC]
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97. Provide detail callouts on all framing and foundation plans. A thorough plan check will be done upon receipt of complete drawn plans. [§107.2 CBC] See examples on plans.
Please note that red marked call outs shown do not reflect all deficiencies. Multiple call outs are required.
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98. E-tabs Gravity calculations do not show loading for each framing items to verify DL, LL, tributary widths, lengths, earthquake loads, overstrength, etc. Plan check for gravity cannot be performed without the listing items. Provide complete calculations to verify load adequacy. Additional comments may apply.
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99. Please note that multiple beams are not being labeled and some not matching with calculations. Please coordinate with calculations [§107.2 CBC] RESPONSE:
100. Please provide TJI joists and J joists calculations. [§107.2 CBC] RESPONSE:
101. [§107.2 CBC] Provide calculations for the Basement retaining walls. Provide calculations for retrained and cantilevered.
Please be aware that surcharge from pool and water features may be required for some walls
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102. [§107.2 CBC] Provide calculations for the Pool/spa retaining walls (interior and exterior pools)
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103. [§107.2 CBC] Provide calculations for the Driveway leading to basement retaining walls.
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104. [§107.2 CBC] Provide calculations for the Site Retaining walls.
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105. It appears that per calculations (pg. 6 / 108), Ordinary moment frames and special reinforced concrete shear walls are being proposed. Please show location on plans and complete calculations. [§107.2 CBC] Additional comments may apply.
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106. A 6000-gall underground tank is being proposed. Please provide any structural items related to the proposed item. Such as walls, foundation, etc. Please verify that tank is rated for Vehicular load is applicable
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107. Please complete the City of Malibu’s Structural Observation Form. Provide completed form on plans and please have the EOR mark which structural observations will be for the proposed work. [§107.2 CBC]
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108. Structural calculations are required for post support and anchorage if the gate is swinging.
Security Gate [§107.2 CBC]
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109. For the proposed security Gate, please provide complete structural plans. [§107.2 CBC]
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110. Calculations are required for CMU/ concrete posts of any height. If applicable for gate[§107.2 CBC]
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111. For roof / floor diaphragms, please show nailing on schedule. Currently legend does not show reference detail to verify nailing coordinating with structural calculations .
Additional comments may apply.
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112. Please show shear walls on the roof plans showing shear transfer from roof to floors.
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113. Please label and provide details of shear walls landing on basement retaining walls. [§107.2 CBC] Additional comments may apply.
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114. Label size and provide details of all posts on foundation/floor plans . [§107.2 CBC]Additional comments may apply.
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115. Sheet S2-02: Please provide second floor deck framing calculations showing load to verify adequacy of steel trellis loads landing on deck.
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116. Show HSS trellis attachment to wood shear walls below.
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117. Provide concrete columns calculations per detail provided. If not applicable, remove non applicable details. [§107.2 CBC]
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118. S2-03 Clarify lateral system of HSS trellis roof cover. [§107.2 CBC] 292
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119. Provide Foundation /gravity calculations for the proposed spiral stairs . Show attachment for each floor.
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120. Provide the following for the elevator
• Foundation pad calculations
• Hoist beam and gravity design
• Attachment for each floor.
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121. Provide 6” water feature construction detail. [§107.2 CBC] Additional comments may apply
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122. Provide reinforcement for all concrete slabs on F3 keynote on legend. Coordinate with calculations [§107.2 CBC]
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123. Provide suspended slab detailing. Additional comments may apply.
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124. Please coordinate slab thickness from plans with calculation design. [§107.2 CBC]
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125. Typical pile and gradebeams details are being proposed. Please remove non applicable items. [§107.2 CBC]
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126. Provide detailing of location where punching shear check was made. Per calculations. Additional reinforcement was provided. [§107.2 CBC] Provide detail call outs.
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127. Please note that foundation report provided is from 2021, using 2019 CBC code.
Please provide an addendum to show correct code cycle. [§107.2 CBC] Additional comments may apply.
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128. On foundation notes on sheet S1-10, please include all soils report and addendums applicable for the project. [§107.2 CBC]
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129. Provide stamped plans from the soils engineer confirming that the foundation plans, civil plans, retaining walls, slope setbacks, grading plans and specifications have been reviewed and that it has been determined that the recommendations in the soil report are properly incorporated in the plans. [§1803.6.5 CBC] RESPONSE:
130. Please note that multiple red marks are shown on plans. Revise all red marks and provide responses.
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GRADING COMMENTS
131. All sheets of the plans are required to be signed by the California licensed engineer responsible for the plan preparation. Please include the California license number, seal, and the date the plans are signed. [§ 5536.1, 6735 California Business and Profe ssions Code] This comment will remain until final submittal.
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132. C sheets: Remove note from title block, “FOR PLAN CHECK ONLY THESE DRAWINGS ARE NOT INTENDED FO CONSTRUCTION”. [§ 5536.1, 6735 California Business and Professions Code] This comment will remain until final submittal.
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133. Grading Plans Signed by Soils / Geologist Engineers with note that plans have been reviewed and conforms to recommendations of soils engineer/geologic report. [§ J104.3 LACBC] This comment will remain until final submittal.
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134. Provide soils report grading, excavation, drainage, and retaining wall subdrain recommendations on the grading plans. [§ J104.3 LACBC]
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135. Provide supporting documents for cut/fill/over -excavation volumes. [§ 106 LACBC]
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136. Sheet C1.0 `: Clarify geology/geotechnical report numbers and dates. [§ 106 LACBC]
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137. Sheet C1.0: Indicate the WDID number. [§ 106 LACBC] RESPONSE:
138. Sheet C1.0: Include the date for the coastal development permit note.
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139. C sheets: Provide labeled 1-foot contours for slopes <10%. Provide labeled 5-foot contours for slopes >10%. [§ 106 LACBC]
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140. [§ 106 LACBC] The following note shall be added to the grading plan:
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141. Existing/proposed locations of the OWTS do not appear to coincide with the wastewater plans. Please revise grading plans. Identify the treatment tank, present/future seepage pits, and all lines of connection to the residence (indicate for reference only). [§ 106 LACBC]
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142. Identify the limits of disturbance on the grading plans. [§ 106 LACBC] RESPONSE:
143. Identify the limits and depths of over -excavation on the grading plans. [§ 106 LACBC]
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144. Include existing and proposed contour depictions in the legend. [§ 106 LACBC] RESPONSE:
145. Coordinate all grading section callouts with the applicable sheets they are located on. Identify soil types, R&Rs, and foundations on all grading sections. [§ 106 LACBC] RESPONSE:
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146. Identify minimum building foundation setbacks from descending slope surfaces on plan views and grading sections. Provide justifying setback calculations. [§ 1808.7.2 LACBC]
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147. Identify minimum pool foundation setbacks from descending slope surfaces on plan views and grading sections. Provide justifying setback calculations. Provide a grading section for the longitudinal direction of the pool. [§ 1808.7.3 LACBC]
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148. Detail A/C1.0: Indicate minimum keyway depth for benching. [§ J104.3 & J107.3 LACBC]
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149. Retaining wall sub -drains and outlets do not appear to be clearly shown on the grading plan views. Please revise. [§ 106 LACBC]
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150. Sheet C2.1: Indicate stormwater pipe actual slopes on the south side of the building. [§ 1101.2 LACPC]
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151. Sheet C2.1: Clarify slopes away from the building at the red marked locations per the image below. Provide minimum 2% slopes at impervious surfaces and minimum 5% slopes at pervious surfaces. Clarify drainage between the building and retaining wall. [§ 1808.4 LACBC]
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152. Sheet C2.3: Detail 4/3.3 not found. Stormwater size not found. Please clarify. [§ 1101.2 LACPC]
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153. Provide cleanouts for stormwater lines in accordance with LACPC Section 1101.13.
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154. Sheet C2.3: Define proposed drainage scheme around walls. Flows tributary to top of proposed retaining wall(s) must be conveyed around the wall(s) by a concrete swale or an approved drainage system. (i.e. inlet and pipe) Provide details of drainage system or swale. Show flow line elevations, swale, inlet, and outlet details. [§ 106 LACBC] Comment applies to retaining walls shown on the north side of the driveway.
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155. Identify the locations of existing and proposed utilities, such as water, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and sewer. Add note on grading plans/utility plans which labels the utilities are provided for reference only and separate permits may be required. [§ J104.2.3 LACBC]
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156. Provide an erosion and sediment control plan. See the referenced sections and Public Works Conditions of Approval for minimum requirements. [§ J110.8.3 LACBC &
4.106 LACGBC] Additional comments may apply.
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157. Include the following note on the grading plans:
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158. Include the following note on the grading plans:
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159. Provide the Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) and hydrology and hydraulic study.
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160. Provide the Water Quality Mitigation Plan (WQMP).
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161. [§ J103.7.2 MBC] For projects where proposed grading involves more than 1,000 cubic yards, the property owner, or authorized agent, must post with the Building Official a grading permit security (bond).
See the following link for additional information:
https://www.malibucity.org/DocumentCenter/View/4365/Grading-Bond
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Grading Bond Instructions:
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LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION COMMENTS
162. Remove note “NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION” from landscape and irrigation sheets. [§ 5536.1, 6735 California Business and Professions Code] This comment will remain until final submittal.
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163. Indicate manufacturer/model/size of reduced pressure backflow device(s). [§ 603.2 LACPC]
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164. Provide detail callouts on plan views for details shown on sheets IR0.10 and IR0.20. [§ 106 LACBC]
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165. Existing/proposed locations of the OWTS do not appear to coincide with the wastewater plans. Please coordinate plans. (indicate for reference only). [§ 106 LACBC] RESPONSE:
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City of Agoura Hills AHJ Application/Permit #RES-2024-0560 7/23/2024 BVNA#23066560
Applicant Name: Edwin Navarrete Project Description: New Attached JADU Garage Conversion
Address: 3084 Camino Calandria, Thousand Oaks Project Address: 28655 Acacia Glen Street
Phone Number: 562-253-2264 Application/Permit #: RES-2023-0470
Applicant Email: [email protected]
Occupancy: R-3
Type of Construction: V-B
Sprinklers: No
Stories: 2
Floor Area (s.f.): Total: 4,005 Addition: 225
Fire Hazard Severity Zone/ WUI: Yes
Fire Alarm: N/A
Bureau Veritas has completed the first plan review of the below listed documents on behalf of the City of Agoura Hills Building & Safety Department:
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This plan review has been made to verify conformance to minimum requirements of codes and ordinances adopted by the City of Agoura Hills. Codes in effect for this project include the 2022 editions of the California Building Code (CBC), California Green Building Code (CGBC), California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Mechanical Code (CMC), California Electrical Code (CEC), and California Energy Code (CEnC). The CBC is based on the 2021 editions of the International Building Code, which was published by the International Code Council. The CPC and CMC are based on the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, respectively, which were published by IAPMO. The CEC is based on the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Applicable code sections are referenced after each item in this list.
2. These plans and documents have been reviewed for compliance with the applicable code requirements of the jurisdiction. The stamping of these plans shall not be held to permit or be an approval of a violation of any applicable codes and/or standards nor relieve the owner, design professional of record or contractor of compliance with any applicable codes and/or standards. Plan review of documents does not authorize construction to proceed in violation of any federal, state, nor local regulation.
3. The review does not necessarily include errors and omissions. Complete compliance is the responsibility of the designer.
4. All comments shall be resolved on the plans prior to the recommendation to the governing body for approval.
5. The comments identified in other sections of this review require clarifications/corrections before this plan check can be completed.
6. For reference for explanations in the examiner’s comment sections, italic text refers to the initial submittals, bold text on second submittals, and underlined text on third submittals.
7. Please annotate your response in the areas on each comment, please see the comment section,
8. Submit a list showing any changes to the plan or previously submitted documents that are not the result of the plan check comments. Please “cloud” and/or “delta” all revisions made on plans due to this comment list as well as any other design changes.
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IN ORDER TO PROCESS THIS PLAN REVIEW PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME AND
PHONE NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL WHO PREPARED THESE PLAN REVIEW
RESPONSES
NAME: _____________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________
Please provide TWO full new physical sets of plans or ONE full COMPLETE electronic submittal, with supporting documentation, and answers to ALL comments listed in the comment section and submit to:
City of Agoura Hills, 30001 Ladyface Ct., Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Respectfully Submitted,
Glenn Kechejian, M.S.
Plan Check Engineer
250 N. Westlake Blvd., Suite 150, Westlake Village, CA 91362 [email protected]
(805) 230-2888
Please write the sheet number, detail number, and/or location indicating where the comment is located. Please be specific as to where comment items have been addressed so that recheck may be expedited. To aid in the plan review process—please indicate in the space adjacent to each comment or on a separate sheet, the sheet and the exact location on the sheet where corrections have been made (e.g., Detail S of Sheet 3). Please “cloud” and/or “delta” all revisions made on plans due to this comment list as well as any other design changes.
ARCHITECTURAL
GENERAL
1. Provide a statement on the title sheet of the plans that this project shall comply with Title 24 and 2022 California Residential Code (CRC), California Mechanical Code (CMC), California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Electrical Code (CEC), California Green Building Standards Code (CGBSC), and California Energy Code (CEnC).
[§ R106.1.1 CRC]
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
2. Provide an accurate sheet index on the front sheet of the plans. [§ R106.1.1 CRC] Sheets SD2.2, WSWH1, and WSWH2 are missing from index.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
3. Obtain Fire Department approval for proposed addition. Please see link for information on where to submit plans to obtain approval from fire department.
https://epicla.lacounty.gov/energov_prod/SelfService/#/home RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
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INTERIOR FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING FINISH
4. Showers and walls above bathtubs with shower heads shall be finished with a nonabsorbent surface to a height not less than 6 feet above the floor. [§R307.2 CRC] RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
GLASS AND GLAZING
5. [§R308.4 CRC] Show safety glazing in the following locations:
a. Glazing in swinging and sliding doors. Specify for new entrance door on door schedule.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________
MEANS OF EGRESS
6. Provide landings at exterior doors equal to the width of the door and a length in the direction of travel equal to 36 inches. Slope of exterior landings shall not exceed ¼” per foot (2% slope). [§R311.3 CRC] Provide for new sliding door at first floor.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
ROOF
7. A Class A roof covering is required. [§ R902.1 CRC] RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
8. Show attic or enclosed rafter space ventilation calculations on the plans. Minimum vent area is 1/150 of attic area. This may be reduced to 1/300 of the attic area, provided 40-50% of vent area is located within 3 feet of the ridge or the highest point of the space with the balance at the eaves and, if located in Climate Zones 14 or 16, a Class I or II vapor retarder is installed on the warm-in-winter side of the attic insulation. [§R806.2 CRC] Provide for new addition. Eave vents are not permitted unless exceptions are met per section R337.6 CRC. See next comment if an unvented assembly is proposed instead.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
9. Unvented attic or enclosed rafter space assemblies must comply with CRC Sec. R806.5. An example of an unvented assembly is spray foam insulation under roof sheathing in between rafters.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
EXTERIOR WILDFIRE EXPOSURE
10. Where the roof profile allows a space between the roof covering and the roof decking, the spaces shall be constructed to prevent the intrusion of flames and embers, be firestopped with approved materials or have one layer of 72 pound mineral-surfaced nonperforated cap sheet complying with ASTM D3909 installed over the combustible decking. [§R337.5.2 CRC]
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
11. When provided, valley flashings shall be not less than 0.019-inch (No. 26 galvanized sheet gage) corrosion- resistant metal installed over a minimum 36-inch wide underlayment consisting of one layer of 72 pound mineral-surfaced nonperforated cap sheet complying with ASTM D3909 running the full length of the valley. [§R337.5.3 CRC]
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
12. Roof gutters shall be provided with the means to prevent the accumulation of leaves and debris in the gutter. [§R327.5.4]
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
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13. Roof and attic vents shall resist the intrusion of flame and embers into the attic area of the structure, or shall be protected by corrosion-resistant, noncombustible wire mesh with openings a minimum of 1/16-inch and shall not exceed 1/8-inch. [§R337.6.2 CRC]
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
14. Vents shall not be installed on the underside of eaves and cornices, unless the vents are approved to resist the intrusion of flame and embers, the attic space is sprinklered in accordance with CBC Sec. 903.3.1.1, or if the exterior wall and underside of the eave are of ignition resistant materials and the vents are located more than 12 feet from the ground or walking surface. [§R337.6 CRC] RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
15. The exposed roof deck on the underside of unenclosed eaves shall be approved noncombustible material, ignition-resistant material, one layer of 5/8” Type X gypsum board, or exterior portion of an approved one- hour wall assembly. [§R337.7.4 CRC] See exceptions to this sections for other alternatives. Provide details.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
16. Exterior windows and exterior glazed doors shall be multipane glazing with a minimum of one tempered pane, glass block units, have a fire resistance rating of 20 minutes when tested in accordance with NFPA 257, or meet the requirements of SFM 12-7A-2. [§R337.8.2.1 CRC] RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
17. Exterior porch ceilings shall be approved noncombustible material, ignition-resistant material, one layer of 5/8” Type X gypsum board, the exterior portion of an approved one-hour wall assembly, or have the horizontal underside meet the performance criteria of SFM 12-7A-3 or ASTM E2957. [§R337.7.6 CRC] It appears some structural modifications are being done to existing deck/patio cover. Please verify this code section is met. Provide details. Additional comments may apply.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
MISCELLANEOUS
18. Show water-resistive barrier at exterior walls per CRC Sec. R703.2. Provide detail of new exterior wall.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
19. A corrosion-resistant weep screed is required below the stucco a minimum 4”/2” above grade/slab. [§R703.7.2.1 CRC]
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
PLUMBING
20. Show the location of the existing water heater on the floor plans. [§R106.1 CRC] RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
MECHANICAL
21. Show the location of the forced air unit (F.A.U.) and return air grill on the floor plan. [§R106.1 CRC] RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
22. Indicate how the addition is going to be heated. Show the location of new and existing heating units on the floor plans. If the existing system is to be used, show the location of the proposed registers. [§R106.1 CRC]
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
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ELECTRICAL
23. Show on the floor plan or on a separate electrical plan the location of electrical receptacles and lighting fixtures. Generally, receptacles are to be located in a wall every 12 linear feet so that a fixture will not be more than 6 feet from any receptacle. [§210.52 (C)(1) CEC] Show location of existing receptacles in master bedroom to verify this code section is met.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
ENERGY
24. Energy report specifies 0 square feet for additional conditioned floor area, which is not accurate. Please revise energy report to include the 225 square feet addition. Additional comments may apply.
25. The insulation shown on the plans does not match the insulation called for in the energy package. [§R106.1.1 CRC] Sheet A-11 specifies R-13 insulation for new roof area. Please coordinate with energy report, which specifies R-30.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
26. Each bathroom that contains a bathtub, shower or similar source of moisture shall have an exhaust fan ducted to the outside with a minimum ventilation rate of 50 cfm. The ducting shall be sized according to ASHRAE Standard 62.2 Table 7.1. [§150(o) CEnC] Provide additional exhaust fan in master bath where shower and tub are located.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
STRUCTURAL
27. Verify existing roof rafter will be able to support new loads from California framing. Please specify size of existing rafters on plans and provide calculations.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________
28. Provide detail to clarify diaphragm nailing attachment to new steel beam. Additional comments may apply.
RESPONSE:___________________________________________________________________________
29. Collector members (drag struts) shall be designed and detailed to transmit tension and compression forces to lateral resisting elements [§12.10.2 ASCE 7] Provide drag straps at red marked locations.
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30. Please submit Geotechnical Reports Questionnaire to verify all requirements are met for not providing a soils report. See link below.
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STRENGTH AND STABILITY OF BV
BV provides full service building administration including plan review, inspection, and code compliance services for numerous agencies. We offer services which range from reviewing a single, complex, or unique project to handling all plan review needs for the City. The firm’s personnel are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service and ensuring all work is in conformance with the requirements of the City and all other applicable codes.
Resources can be adjusted on fast-track projects, as needed, to meet demanding schedules. Personnel assigned to Cityyprojects are available to attend meetings at the City to address questions or discuss issueswith the City staff, design team, and/or construction team which may arise on a project and provide guidance for City staff, applicants, designers, and contractors. Consistency, responsiveness, efficiency, and a positive attitude are key components of the firm’s approach.
As an ISO 9001 certified firm, BV undergoes systematic, independent audits of its management systems to meet rigorous objectives and provide continuous improvement in key areas. The firm consistently incorporates proven best practices and protocols as part of its quality management system to meet and exceed ever-increasing customer requirements. These tools include implementation of an established quality assurance/quality control program using the BV CARE program for the intake, tracking, and review of plans to enhance quality and streamline processing/ approval; electronic plan check to expedite turnaround times which save time and money; and the utilization of web-based document control system which fosters collaboration, 24/7 access to documents and reports, and enhances overall communication.
BV relies on the management and technical excellence of its personnel and a proven QA/QC program. This assures the quality of all work performed under this contract meets Cityapproval. BV has developed and implemented corporate QA policies, consistent with all applicable federal and state regulatory requirements and standards, covering all aspects of project performance, technical quality, and peer review. These policies are implemented at each professional and technical level to provide a well-balanced, independent QA program, which assures the quality of reports, technical reviews, annuals and other documentation prepared by BV. This ensures the product is consistent with the established standards from the standpoint of quality, validity, and legal defensibility.
Identify Client Needs: BV actively listens and maintains sensitivity to unique issues, priorities, and organizational culture to work in partnership to assess diverse needs and special initiatives.
Strategic Planning: BV establishes a clear plan of action to institute priorities, identify stakeholders/processing agencies, formulate communication protocols, and align services with mutually-defined needs and objectives.
Concise Scoping/Implementation: BV assigns expertise which mirrors the clients’ needs and implements best practices to maintain project momentum.
Project Management: BV uses appropriate best practice tools to effectively and efficiently deliver the County’s assignment within budget and schedule. No matter what the need, the firm’s goal is to deliver integrity, impartiality, accountability, efficiency, quality, and transparency.
EXPERTISE
PLAN REVIEW METHODOLOGY
BV’s team will work cooperatively with the City of Palmdale’s internal departments and any and all other outside agencies having jurisdiction. The firm’s team will conduct reviews of any deferred submittals as outlined by the International Building Code or as stipulated on the project documents. The Plan Review team is also able to recommend approval of projects after substantial compliance with the applicable codes has been reached. BV will clearly report all comments to the design team and work with them to efficiently resolve them. Upon completion of the plan review process and when it has been determined all comments have been addressed in the plans, the firm shall issue a letter to the City recommending issuance of the respective permit(s).
BV’s proposed team familiarizes themselves with the requirements of a public agency before beginning a review. The firm has extensive public sector experience, which assures the public’s interests are fully protected. BV believes technical competence, while expected, is not enough. Experience and careful, thorough consideration of issues and impacts is needed in addition to the purely technical considerations. The firm has devoted a great deal of time and effort over the years to refining its approach and developing documentation to assist clients and train staff in understanding plan review procedures.
BV will work to ensure submittals are properly coordinated and tracked by following an established internal plan check coordination process in which each plan received for review is entered into the firm’s TMS database, processed, and returned on time to the City. BV’s plan tracking procedures are designed to track each submittal throughout the review process and maintain accurate and comprehensive records for each submittal. To accomplish this the firm will:
• Screen and log each application to assure they are
routed to all plan reviewers in a timely manner. The
log serves as a tracking device to assure turnaround
times and completeness of the review.
• Submittals are reviewed for compliance with all
relevant state and jurisdictional requirements.
• Plan reviews will be done in accordance with local, state, 306
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and federal regulations with which local jurisdictions
are mandated to enforce as well as all codes and
ordinances in effect by adoption at the time of plan
review. Preliminary consultations will be provided
to the applicant upon request, to assist and guide
them in the design and plans preparation process.
• Information shown on each permit application is verified. • Provide a thorough Building (Structural), Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire (including sprinklers
and alarms) review of design drawings and details
for compliance with the Building Code architectural
provisions, including provisions for safety glazing, building security, and noise insulation performance standards.
Plan Review Management
BV assures that corrections are handled as quickly and as clearly as possible. Our goal is to help the applicant through the plan review process. All corrections are identified based on compliance with specified codes and regulations. Generally, corrections are identified in two ways. Notes are made on plans during electronic review or on hard copy plans if appropriate, and a correction sheet is generated, detailing what items need to be addressed before plans can be approved. The City shall approve the development of any customized correction sheets. Correction sheets for specific projects shall be forwarded to the City along with a cover memo containing at least the following:
• The date(s) plans were received and reviewed
• The date(s) the applicant was notified
of completed plan reviews
• The name and telephone number of the applicant
During the plan review process, BV is prepared to meet with the applicant or architect/engineer, City employees or consultants at any time. Telephone discussions, remote meetings using platforms such as Zoom or other online forums, or meetings at project sites are welcomed to assure any plan check issues are handled efficiently. We propose to meet at the Growth Management Department or at a particular project site. Our goal is to issue approved plans as quickly as possible but in full compliance with laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. Upon completion of the plan review, the following information package is prepared and logged as a minimum:
• Completed plan check documents including sign-offs
• Transmittal letter documenting any conditions
associated with issuance of a permit, if any
• Marked up plan review documents
• Two sets of approved building plans
• Backup documents and reports
• Documents provided in desired City format
INSPECTION METHODOLOGY
The BV team has a two-step approach to ensuring the delivery of high quality services. BV is subject to regular controls and audits by authorities and accreditation bodies to ensure that its procedures, the qualifications of its personnel and its management systems comply with the applicable standards, norms, references or regulations. To maintain the accreditations and certifications, quality assurance methods are built into every function of our service. Quality assurance is achieved through a number of systems and tools.
• Service goals for timeliness, quality and
professionalism are defined and tracked
• Training and education is required
• Random audits are performed
• Documented procedures are accessible,
monitored, and updated
• Utilization of North America Management System (NAMS) and Corrective Action Response System (CARSys)
One of the tools BV uses is NAMS. NAMS is a means to obtain BV’s objectives of quality excellence as prescribed by the BV business model. In order to achieve our goals, BV has implemented processes and procedures intended for application at all levels of the organization.
The management system has been implemented and maintained with the aim of satisfying our customer’s needs and expectations.
In order for NAMS to be effective, the policies and procedures are implemented, continuously monitored and updated.
The customer feedback is provided through a variety of avenues, examples include the use of a satisfaction survey or face-to-face/ on-site communication.
Once the customer feedback has been received, the management team then analyses, measures, and implements the improvements required for quality excellence. The cycle continues until needs and expectations have been satisfied.
BV also utilizes the CARSys Issues Tracking program. CARSys is an improvement tool, which provides a closed-loop process for the management of customer and internal concerns and corrective/ preventative actions that result from the concerns or issues. With the flexibility of CARSys, BV is able to Identify, Act, Implement and Verify issues.
STAFFING FLEXIBILITY & RESPONSIVENESS
Bureau Veritas understands that the City’s development workload fluctuates seasonally and cyclically. Our staffing model provides:
Peak Workload Management:
• Rapid deployment of additional certified plan checkers and building inspectors
• Access to 50+ licensed and certified professionals throughout California
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• Expedited plan review services (7-day initial review, 4-day recheck vs. standard 10-day and 5-day)
• Same-day and next-day inspection response capability
Off-Peak Efficiency:
• Flexible scaling down of resources to reduce costs during slower periods
• Shared resources with other BV clients in the region
• No minimum staffing requirements that would burden the City during low-activity periods
Continuity & Backup:
• Backup staff coverage for vacations, absences, and
emergencies
• 24-hour emergency response capability for urgent inspection requests
• Cross-trained personnel to ensure no service interruption • Dedicated Project Manager (Salvador Gonzalez, C.B.O., CASp) as consistent point of contact
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS &
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
BV associates all share the responsibility for continual improvement of the firm’s quality management process and believe the program, supported by the BV business model and its code of ethics, will ensure the continual delivery of high quality products and services to the City. In doing so, the firm will establish itself as the City’s preferred supplier in conformity assessment and certification services in the fields of quality assurance, health and safety, environment, and social responsibility (QHSE). BV’s quality management system provides the framework for continual improvement of its internal management processes and resources which will in turn add value for the City through the services offered and delivered. In addition, Our quality management system gives the company and the City the confidence that the provision of services and products will be delivered consistently to predetermined high standards worldwide.
Customer Service Philosophy
At Bureau Veritas, the firm’s #1 goal is to meet and exceed the service levels required from its municipal clients. BV’s commitment is to provide staff continuity, close communication, immediate accessibility to staff and information, implementation of best practices, and proactively solve issues not clearly identified in the code. BV fully believes in following a solution oriented philosophy and will proactively ensure exceptional customer service, balance development momentum with code compliance/processing
requirements and seamlessly serve as an extension of the City’s staff. The firm is keenly aware of the desire for high-quality customer service, timely reviews, reliability, responsiveness, and cost-effective solutions. BV’s commitment to providing accurate and appropriate solutions to its clients and its ability to quickly and efficiently meet the needs of the communities the firm serves makes BV an ideal partner for the City.
BV’s philosophy is to take a proactive approach in balancing the workforce with the development activity in order to achieve the City’s goals and serve its community to the very best of the firm’s abilities. Furthermore, the firm is committed to sharing best practices and lessons learned and working with applicants to correct code deficiencies and bring projects to a successful conclusion. To achieve a cohesive and seamless process, the firm has developed the following procedures. BV’s team of professionals are capable of providing the required services in an efficient manner in the best interest of the City and are familiar with the City’s processes and procedures and will provide successful, on-time, and on-budget project delivery.
Example - City of Newport Beach:
When tasked with reviewing plans for large-scale, mixed-use developments, BV faced challenges related to compliance with evolving state energy conservation requirements. By leveraging CALGreen-certified personnel and conducting joint training sessions with city staff, BV streamlined the review process, reducing project delays.
Example - City of Corona:
BV works closely with the City of Corona to ensure a high rate of compliance with the City’s plan check turnaround goals. BV has delivered a 99.4% rate for compliance with plan check due dates. Our team utilizes a web-based system to take in projects electronically. Plans are then reviewed within 24 hours and comments are returned to the applicants. This system assists the City in meeting the requirements of AB 2188 for fast turnaround of small solar energy projects.
“We truly appreciate BV always going above and beyond to help us out. We would be lost without you.”
— Megan Lathrop, Senior Building Permit Technician
City of Corona
“Everyone on the team has been so happy to have you with us.
Thank you for being a great example to the Building team. They are singing your praises.”
— Sheri Bermejo, Community Development Director
City of Monrovia
Accurate, Timely, and Responsive Plan Reviews
BV’s plan check process highlights the tools and techniques the firm will employ to deliver quality, accurate, timely, and responsive plan reviews:
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Reliable and Responsive Service
The Project Manager through the firm’s CARE plan review and processing program, proactive communication, proven project management tools, and best practices will anticipate the City’s needs and quickly respond with accurate and detailed information every step of the way. The firm is available to meet with the City at its convenience to discuss procedures and projects to maintain momentum and schedule.
Efficiently Meet Turnaround Review Schedule and Maintain Development Momentum: A premium will be placed on BV
staff’s already well-grounded knowledge of the City’s processes and requirements to pro-actively facilitate communication and processing. The firm will work to ensure proven quality assurance and schedule control measures are implemented.
Maintain Accuracy and Cost Savings Through Proven Processes and Continuity: BV is able to provide integrated, standardized processes and innovative digital, web-based solutions at no additional cost. Utilized by seasoned staff members who have worked successfully on plan check projects, this helps ensure reviews are consistent, thorough, accurate, and done right the first time. The firm is able to customize its approach for the City based on its needs in order to deliver solutions with positive results.
Customized Check Lists and Tracking Logs: A key to maintaining close communication is the ability to give the stakeholders (including elected officials, City staff, businesses, property owners, and other members of the public) status updates on where projects are in the review process. BV will utilize customized check lists and tracking logs for the City according to its needs to ensure the successful delivery of services.
Budget Controls and Billing Related Quality Assurance - FLEX Budget control is achieved by closely monitoring work assignment labor and direct expenses. Work reports must be completed by each individual and the labor hours must be approved by the project manager before being charged to the City. Similarly, expense reports and other direct expenses must be approved by the project manager prior to entering the cost data system.
To ensure optimal administration of the main functionalities of contract management and the facilitation of billing related quality assurance BV utilizes FLEX. FLEX is a reference repository which is comprised of all billing and contractual information (invoices, work assignments, expenses, labor reports, project reports, etc.).
This advanced system assists BV in implementing and maintaining a number of budget and cost control processes which:
• Ensures data integrity and allows for a
flexible and secure billing process
• Enhances billing efficiency and productivity
• Minimizes revenue leakage by monitoring
its sources through control reports
FLEX ensures contract and budget control via standardized features and alignment of project information in real time. Additionally, the system is designed to promote contract follow up from project outset to closing which helps to establish and maintain optimal communication.
Project Management and Schedule Controls - Quickbase
Protrack
Work assignment schedules will be managed on several levels.
The project manager will maintain regular contact with the City manager to communicate the project status and progress on deliverables. In addition, an internal schedule including critical milestones and deliverable due dates will be established prior to initiating the task work. This allows ample time for editorial and technical review, changes, and assurance in schedule compliance.
In order to efficiently and effectively track project workflow BV employs Protrack, a quality assurance software solution created by Quickbase. This custom-built program was developed specifically to meet the needs of the firm and enhance its project management capabilities in service to its clients. Protrack monitors numerous pieces of project data in real time including, but not limited to, project schedule status, active projects by office, project type, number of active projects per client, weekly number of new projects initiated, and much more. The program’s dashboard allows users to generate reports which can provide an overall snapshot of BV’s current activities or can be filtered to present precise details regarding a specific project or client. The crucial information monitored in Protrack not only aids in maintaining schedules and project turnaround times but also gives the firm the capacity to make decisive course corrections which ensure deliverables of the highest caliber and complete customer satisfaction. Furthermore, Protrack is designed to work collaboratively with BV’s billing and invoicing software, FLEX, to enable the consistent completion of projects on-time and on-budget.
Training
As an ICC-preferred provider, Bureau Veritas stands at the forefront of the building construction and safety industry, embodying the principles and goals set forth by the ICC Preferred Provider Program. Recognizing the complexity of the industry and the diverse expertise required, ICC forged partnerships with reputable training providers, enabling the delivery of comprehensive training in various fields such as science, technology, construction materials, legal, management, and more. The program aims to create an easily accessible network of extensive training opportunities, offering quality education on specialty topics and building products 309
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beyond ICC’s core programs. Bureau Veritas benefits from this program by connecting with ICC’s vast membership base, exposing its services to a broad audience, and participating in the ICC Chapter Education Benefit Program. Our commitment to training excellence aligns seamlessly with the program’s objectives, allowing us to provide valuable, diverse, and high quality education to industry professionals seeking to renew
their ICC credentials. BV can provide Code training for City staff including graphic handout materials upon request.
CLIENT REFERENCES - EXHIBIT G
BV is providing the attached Exhibit G: Client References with the proposal per the notice of request for proposals as-needed plan check services, community development technician services, building inspections and building official services from the City of Palmdale, solicitation number: RFP No. 26-001-6110.
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CLIENT REFERENCES
Exhibit G
The following is a list of four (4) references that most closely reflect similar projects to the scope of services/work of the City of Palmdale within the past three (3) years. References will be asked to complete a questionnaire and asked to return it to the Purchasing Division directly by a designated date and time .
It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure that Reference Contacts are willing to provide a reference.
To expedite the evaluation process the City requests accurate email and/or fax number information be provided.
Reference #1
Name of Organization:
Address:
Email Address: Fax:
Telephone: Contact Name:
Contact Title: Service Dates:
Project Manager: Bid No. (if applicable)
Summary of Project:
Project Cost:
Reference #2
Name of Organization:
Address:
Email Address: Fax:
Telephone: Contact Name:
Contact Title: Service Dates:
Project Manager: Bid No. (if applicable)
Summary of Project:
Project Cost:
County of Los Angeles
900 S. Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803
[email protected] N/A
626.458.6385 Juan Madrigal, P.E.
Assistant Deputy Director, Superintendent of Building2003 - Present Trang Huynh, P.E., CBO N/A
BV provides providing inspection services and building and safety plan review.
These staff members have provided code consulting and training for the County’s structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical plan review sections.
Time and Materials
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
[email protected] N/A
916.851.8886 Mike Frasure
Building Official 2014 - Present
Trang Huynh, P.E., CBO N/A
BV provides building/fire plan review and inspection services for the City on an as-needed basis. Projects include single family residential, multi family residential, commercial tenant improvements, new commercial, additions, and others
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Reference #3
Name of Organization:
Address:
Email Address: Fax:
Telephone: Contact Name:
Contact Title: Service Dates:
Project Manager: Bid No. (if applicable)
Summary of Project:
Project Cost:
Reference #4
Name of Organization:
Address:
Email Address: Fax:
Telephone: Contact Name:
Contact Title: Service Dates:
Project Manager: Bid No. (if applicable)
Summary of Project:
Project Cost:
City of Corona
400 S. Vicentia Ave., Corona, CA 92882
[email protected] N/A
951.736.2250 Chris Milosevic
Building Official 2010 - Present
Trang Huynh, P.E., CBO N/A
BV provides building plan check, building inspection, and counter technician services for residential and commercial properties. We also provide on-site extension of staff as necessary. BV assists the City in providing plan review services for small residential solar energy projects.
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City of La Palma
7822 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623
[email protected] N/A
562.631.1955 Belinda Deines
Planning Manager 2022 - Present
Trang Huynh, P.E., CBO N/A
BV provides Building and Safety Services, including permit technician, building inspection, Building Official, and Plan Check services to the City since 2022. BV also serves as the on-call Building Official.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Plan Review Turnaround TimesPlan Review Turnaround Times Initial Check (working days)
Recheck
(Working days)
Expedited Initial
Review
Expedited
Recheck
Commercial TI 7 5 5 3
Residential Addition and/or Accessory
Building 7 5 5 3
New Residential 7 5 5 3
New Commercial 10 7 7 5
Complex, large, or unusual project 10* 7* 7* 5*
Fire Prevention System 7* 5* 5* 3*
Civil/Grading Review 10* 7* 7* 5*
*Turnaround times for unusually complex or large projects can be negotiated. For other miscellaneous projects, BV will comply with the turnaround times set forth in the RFP .
Inspection Turnaround Times
• Provide inspections on the next day service when the requests come in before 4:00pm on the previous day. • BV inspector will provide inspections after the normal business hours and in the emergency situations or the needed weekend inspections, if needed.
TURNAROUND TIMES
At the City’s request, BV can provide plan review activities on a fast-track basis. Turnaround times for each submittal will relate to the size and nature of the project and its impact on the construction schedule. To reduce turnaround times for plan review, the firm can use electronic submittals, phased submittals, conference calling, and videoconferencing. The firm understands accuracy, efficiency, and integrity in all aspects of professional services are required. Testimony to its professional excellence is the fact it has provided services to many of its municipal clients since their incorporation. Because of the firm’s large pool of accessible resources it is able to assemble experienced personnel in order to help with project schedule recovery when necessary. BV’s team will maintain efficient turnaround times on all reviews as a key measurement of its performance for plan review services. Bureau Veritas commits to initial plan review completion within 14 calendar days of complete submittal, consistent with City requirements.
The plan review schedule presented below is representative of the review times associated with the type of construction the City can anticipate.
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CARE PROGRAM – A PROVEN, FORMALIZED
& INTEGRATED PLAN REVIEW PROCESS
The plan review process we follow for efficient completion of concurrent task management is shown in the flowchart on the next page and managed through our CARE Program, a formalized and integrated process whereby Coordination, Analytical, Review, and Expert management/quality control functions are consistently implemented on each and every project. We will implement a comprehensive program based on best practices to validate that each and every review is thorough, accurate, consistent, and timely. This system’s success is based on thousands of hours of practical, real-world experience by our dedicated personnel and their unique ability to interact quickly and efficiently with your staff. The specific roles of each of our CARE elements include:
Coordinator: Our clerical personnel will handle various administrative functions, such as logging information (project tracking, time budgeting), managing project controls, maintaining and distributing communications, reviewing agendas and
ordinance issues, and fielding calls on project status. The Coordinator is the first line of contact for each project submittal.
Analyst: Our analysts will review submittals, title sheets, and non- design items; maintain files; monitor due dates; monitor contract budget and status tracking reports; and coordinate invoicing. Our analysts also maximize and “right place” personnel resources to meet turnaround times in a quality manner. When assigning resubmittals to staff, our Analyst ensures consistency by passing the project to the same reviewer that performed the previous reviews. Reassignments are done when unforeseen circumstances dictate.
Reviewer: Our experienced building plan reviewers will
routinely review agency standards, ordinances, guidelines, and checklists; create comments letters; coordinate project return with the coordinator; attend review meetings; and communicate questions/solutions to project stakeholders. Because of our depth of resources and project tools (checklists, corrections letters, etc), reassigned projects can be reviewed without missing deadlines or causing unnecessary rechecks.
Expert: BV experts will provide the final quality assurance review of applicable plans, studies, and reports in accordance with all accepted engineering, building codes of different disciplines, and industry professional practices. They will comply with the applicable regulations; visit the client contact regularly; monitor project progress with the reviewer; disseminate project/agency information to the team; train team members; peer review comments letters; and communicate questions/solutions to stakeholders. Additionally, Experts provide quality assurance reviews to each project which minimizes the number of
resubmittals.
Fire & Safety
Services
Civil/Grading
Review
Bureau Veritas
Receives Plans &
Enters Information
Into Web-Enabled
System & Tracking Log
City
Assigns
Project
Submittal Intake
Checklist
Discuss Key
Issues with City
Quality Review
of all disciplines
Prepare
Corrections
Memo
City
Permit
Issuance
Enter
Information
Into Plan
Management
System
Permit
Application
Submittal
Distribute Plans
to Appropriate
Plan Reviewers
& Agencies
C
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Coordinator Analyst Reviewer Expert
Plumbing
Plan Review
Mechanical
Plan Review
Architectural
Plan Review
Structural
Plan Review
Electrical
Plan Review
Building Plan
Review
PLAN REVIEW
PROCESS
CASp Plan
Review
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Beyond technical compliance, Bureau Veritas understands the importance of serving Palmdale’s diverse community with cultural competency and professionalism. Our staff demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills and commitment to representing the City as knowledgeable experts while championing the City’s vision for sustainable development and public safety.
We provide strategic support on complex issues warranting City Council and City Manager attention, ensuring the City benefits from expert guidance on code amendments, architectural review, and special projects that drive economic development while protecting community interests.
UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMMUNITY
We understand that the City of Palmdale is a diverse, densely populated community in Los Angeles County with a population of approximately 58,000 residents, predominantly Latino (97%), with a median household income significantly below county and state averages. The city faces unique challenges common to underserved urban communities, including aging infrastructure, limited municipal resources, and the critical need for responsive, professional building and safety services that protect public welfare while supporting economic development and community growth.
Stability, Capacity, and Resources
BV is in good financial standing and committed to the provision of services of the very highest quality. The firm has the capacity to seamlessly augment its staffing and resources, if needed, to ensure a project is appropriately supported and effectively fulfilled. The firm’s more than 300 professionals in the Western U.S. Region make it possible to have highly qualified plans examiners and inspectors available expeditiously for virtually any project.
The firm will provide all necessary resources, materials, equipment, tools, and technology to its staff. Each office has a substantial library which is continually updated with the most current code books and reference materials. BV professionals are capable of handling the scope of services requested from the City.
Knowledge and Expertise
BV and our proposed, locally-based staff for this contract have a long-established history working for the nearby municipalities to perform in-house and outside plan review, inspections, civil, other building department, and fire and health services. Consequently, we can leverage a breadth of code compliance and permit processing expertise to meet the needs of the City, and offer highly qualified engineers and ICC certified staff who are in close proximity and can quickly respond to the City’s needs.
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EXHIBIT J - COST PROPOSAL - CITY OF PALMDALE
As requested in the RFP , Exhibit J - Cost Proposal shall be submitted separately from the Technical Proposal. Please see the separate submittal for the Cost Proposal.
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NOTICE OF “NO PROPOSAL SUBMITTED”
Exhibit A
Receipt of this completed form will assist us in calling for future solicitations. Please state the reasons why you are not proposing an offer or bidding. Complete and submit this form prior to the closing date and time as shown on the Notice of Request for Proposals.
RFP No. Title:
A Proposal is not being submitted for the following reason(s):
Request for Proposal (RFP)
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
Insufficient time to prepare quote/bid/proposal
We are unable to competitively quote/bid/propose at this time Insufficient information to prepare quote/ bid/ proposal Current client commitments, too busy to respond
The timeframe was too short for us to be able to adequately respond The complexity of the RFP makes a response unreasonable Is there something in the RFP which prevents interest?
If the City has stated a budget, the estimated City budget requirements within the RFP were unrealistic, please state why:
[ ] Specifications are not sufficiently defined
[ ] Cannot obtain raw materials/goods in time to meet delivery requirements [ ] Other reasons or additional comments (please explain below) Comments:
Company Name:
DBA:
Address:
Telephone: Email:
26-001-6110
As-Needed Plan Check, Community Development Technician, Building Inspection, and Building Official Services
Not Applicable
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Form W-9
(Rev. March 2024)
Request for Taxpayer
Identification Number and Certification
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information.
Give form to the
requester. Do not
send to the IRS.
Before you begin. For guidance related to the purpose of Form W-9, see Purpose of Form, below.
Print or type.
See Specific Instructions on page 3.
1 Name of entity/individual. An entry is required. (For a sole proprietor or disregarded entity, enter the owner’s name on line 1, and enter the business/disregarded entity’s name on line 2.)
2 Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above. 3a Check the appropriate box for federal tax classification of the entity/individual whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one of the following seven boxes.
Individual/sole proprietor C corporation S corporation Partnership Trust/estate LLC. Enter the tax classification (C = C corporation, S = S corporation, P = Partnership) ....
Note: Check the “LLC” box above and, in the entry space, enter the appropriate code (C, S, or P) for the tax classification of the LLC, unless it is a disregarded entity. A disregarded entity should instead check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner.
Other (see instructions)
3b If on line 3a you checked “Partnership” or “Trust/estate,” or checked “LLC” and entered “P” as its tax classification, and you are providing this form to a partnership, trust, or estate in which you have an ownership interest, check this box if you have any foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries. See instructions ......... 4 Exemptions (codes apply only to
certain entities, not individuals;
see instructions on page 3):
Exempt payee code (if any)
Exemption from Foreign Account Tax
Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting
code (if any)
(Applies to accounts maintained
outside the United States.)
5 Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.). See instructions. 6 City, state, and ZIP code
Requester’s name and address (optional)
7 List account number(s) here (optional)
Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN, later.
Note: If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1. See also What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter.
Social security number
––
or
Employer identification number
–
Part II Certification
Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:
1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and
2. I am not subject to backup withholding because (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and
3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and
4. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct.
Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and, generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions for Part II, later.
Sign
Here
Signature of
U.S. person Date
General Instructions
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted.
Future developments. For the latest information about developments related to Form W-9 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to www.irs.gov/FormW9.
What’s New
Line 3a has been modified to clarify how a disregarded entity completes this line. An LLC that is a disregarded entity should check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Otherwise, it should check the “LLC” box and enter its appropriate tax classification.
New line 3b has been added to this form. A flow-through entity is required to complete this line to indicate that it has direct or indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries when it provides the Form W-9 to another flow-through entity in which it has an ownership interest. This change is intended to provide a flow-through entity with information regarding the status of its indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries, so that it can satisfy any applicable reporting requirements. For example, a partnership that has any indirect foreign partners may be required to complete Schedules K-2 and K-3. See the Partnership Instructions for Schedules K-2 and K-3 (Form 1065).
Purpose of Form
An individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an information return with the IRS is giving you this form because they Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
5 16800 Greenspoint Park Dr. STE 300S
Houston, TX 77060
06 1689244
1/2/2026
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AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION and NON-DISCRIMINATION
Exhibit D
I hereby swear (or affirm) under the penalty of perjury:
A. The prices in this proposal have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other bidder/proposer or with any competitor; B. Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the bidder/proposer and will not knowingly be disclosed by the proposer prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other prop oser or to any competitor; and
C. No attempt has been made or will be made by the bidder/proposer to induce any other person, partnership, or corporation to submit or not submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition.
D. The Bidder/Proposer does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or person to whom it provides services because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, and that it complies with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and executive orders regarding employment.
In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Bidder or Proposer agrees as follows:
1. The Bidder or Proposer agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or ancestry. The Bidder or Proposer shall take affirmative action to e nsure that employees are treated without regard to their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ancestry.
2. In the event of the Bidder’s or Proposer's non-compliance with this non-discrimination clause, the Bidder or Proposer may be canceled or terminated. The Bidder or Proposer may be declared ineligible for further contracts with the City of Palmdale until satisfactory proof of intent to comply shall be made by the Bidder or Proposer.
3. The contract agrees to include this non-discrimination clause in any sub-contracts connected with the performance of this agreement.
I have read the above stated clauses and agree to abide by its requirements.
Authorized Signature: Printed Name/Title:
Company Name:
Doing Business As:
Craig Baptista, VP - West, Plan Check & Inspection
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
N/A
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CERTIFICATION OF INSURABILITY
Exhibit E
I hereby swear (or affirm) under the penalty of perjury:
As an authorized representative of the proposing company, should our Company be determined to be the Successful Proposer, our Company will promptly provide such proof of insurance to the City within five (5) business days in reply to the CITY’s Notice of Intent to Award. The CITY will remind the Apparent Successful Proposer in the Notice of Intent to Award letter. Proof of insurance requirements may be submitted electronically to the email address below with the RFP Number and Title referenced in the Subject field:
To: [email protected]
Contracts will not be executed until formal proof of all required insurance(s) pursuant to Attachment B – Sample Contract for Services for RFP No. Title:
have been received and approved by the CITY. It is agreed that the Apparent Successful Proposer shall maintain in force at all times during the performance of the engagement all policy or policies of insurance.
If the CITY requires corrections (i.e., limits, endorsements) the Successful Proposer has five (5) days from such request to complete all corrections. Failure to meet these deadlines will allow the CITY the right to reject the Proposer’s proposal as non-responsive and proceed to the next finalist.
I hereby assure City of Palmdale that the company has or is able to procur e the insurance coverage(s) required should the Company be awarded the Contract and shall maintain all the insurance requirements by the submission of this offer.
Proposer Company Name
Signature of Authorized Representative signing on behalf on Proposer Print Name of Authorized Representative of Proposer Company Date
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
Craig Baptista
3/26/26
26-001-6110 As-Needed Plan Check, Community
Development Technician, Building
Inspection, and Building Official
Services
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BIDDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
Exhibit F
The Bidder must provide a declarative (yes/no) answer regarding the following questions. If any answer is affirmative, the Bidder must provide full details about the matter. While not an automatic cause for disqualification, an affirmative answer may result in an evaluation of the Bidder’s responsibility. A decision will then be made based on the seriousness of the matter, the matter’s possible impact on the performance of the contract, and the best interests of the City of Palmdale.
Within the past five (5) years:
ITEM DISCLOSURE STATEMENT YES NO
A. Has the Bidder and/or subject company had a contract terminated for default or cause?
B. Has the Bidder and/or subject company been assessed any penalties, including liquidated damages, under any of its existing or past contracts with any organization or governmental entity?
C. Has the Bidder and/or subject company been the subject of any governmental action limiting the right of the Bidder and/or subject company to do business with that entity or any other governmental entity?
D. Has trading in the stock of the subject company ever been suspended? Give date and explanation.
E. Has the Bidder and/or subject company previously operated as a like-kind business under any other business name and/or taxpayer identification number?
F. Has the Bidder and/or subject company, any company officer, or any owner of a twenty (20%) percent interest or greater in the subject company, filed bankruptcy, reorganization, a debt arrangement, moratorium, or any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, or any dissolution or liquidation proceeding?
By the signature affixed to Exhibit B – Offer Signature / Cover Page of this Solicitation, Respondent hereby certifies that the above information is true and accurate.
This completed form must be returned as part of the bid response. Failure to complete this page may deem your bid not responsive.
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DEVIATIONS and/or EXCEPTIONS FORM
Exhibit H
[ ] Specifications and/or Requirements
[ ] Contract for Services Provisions (No exceptions and/or deviations to insurance requirements allowed) All deviations and/or exceptions to the requirements of this solicitation must be noted below. The City will consider any deviations and/or exceptions indicated in its award decisions. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses based on any deviation and/or exception indicated on this form.
Respondents are cautioned that by taking any exception they may be materially deviating from the RFP .
Please do not attach a company letterhead in lieu of any entry on the section below. In the absence of any entry on the section below, the bidder assures the City of their full compliance with the specification and conditions as listed in this solicitation. The page number, paragraph, and item number should be referenced when deviating from the specification and must be included.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all cost proposals as a result of this RFP and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid proposal received and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective cost proposals received, and to accep t or further negotiate cost, terms, or conditions of any cost proposal determined by the City to be in the best interest of the City even though not the lowest cost proposal. This form may be duplicated if additional pages are needed.
Reference No. Description
Company Name
Printed Name and Title
Authorized Signature
No exceptions taken.
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
Craig Baptista, VP - West, Plan Check and Inspections
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IRAN CONTRACTING ACT VERIFICATION
Exhibit I
(Public Contract Code sec�ons 2202-2208)
Prior to bidding on, submi�ng a proposal or execu�ng a contract or renewal for goods or services of $1,000,000 or more, a Supplier must either: a) cer�fy it is not on the current list of persons engaged in investment ac�vi�es in Iran created by the California Department of General Services ("DGS") pursuant to Public Contract Code sec�on 2203(b) and is not a financial ins�tu�on extending twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in credit to another person, for 45 days or more, if that other person will use the credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran and is iden�fied on the current list of persons engaged in investment ac�vi�es in Iran created by DGS; orb) demonstrate it has been exempted from the cer�fica�on requirement for that solicita�on or contract pursuant to Public Contract Code sec�on 2203( c) or (d).
To comply with this requirement, check the correct op�on below and insert your supplier or financial ins�tu�on name and Federal ID Number. Please note: California law establishes penal�es for providing false cer�fica�ons, including civil penal�es equal to the greater of $250,000 or twice the amount of the contract for which the false cer�fica�on was made; contract termina�on; and three-year ineligibility to bid on contracts. (Public Contract Code sec�on 2205.)
☐ OPTION #1 - THIS PROJECT IS LESS THAN $1,000,000.
By (Authorized Signature) Date Executed
Printed Name and Title of Person Signing
☐ OPTION #2 – CERTIFICATION
I, the official named below, cer�fy I am duly authorized to execute this cer�fica�on on behalf of the suppler/financial ins�tu�on iden�fied below, and the vendor/financial ins�tu�on iden�fied below is not on the current list of persons engaged in investment ac�vi�es in Iran created by DGS and is not a financial ins�tu�on extending twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in credit to another person/vendor, for 45 days or more, if that other person/vendor will use the credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran and is iden�fied on the current list of persons engaged in investment ac�vi�es in Iran created by DGS.
Supplier Name/Financial Institution Federal ID Number (or n/a) By (Authorized Signature) Date Executed:
Printed Name and Title of Person Signing:
(Con�nued on Next Page)
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. 06-1689244 3/26/26
Craig Baptista, Vice President
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☐ OPTION #3 - EXEMPTION
Pursuant to Public Contract Code sec�ons 2203( c) and ( d), a public en�ty may permit a vendor/financial ins�tu�on engaged in investment ac�vi�es in Iran, on a case-by-case basis, to be eligible for, or to bid on, submit a proposal for, or to enter into or to renew, a contract for goods and services.
Supplier Name/Financial Institution Federal ID Number (or n/a) By (Authorized Signature) Date Executed
Printed Name and Title of Person Signing
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COST PROPOSAL
PLAN REVIEW PERCENTAGE OF FEE
65% of City Collected Plan Review Fees
HOURLY RATES
Personnel Classifications Hourly Billing Rate
Building Official / Fire Protection Engineer $165.00
Structural Review $155.00
Sr. Plan Review Engineer (P .E.) $145.00
Plan Check Engineer (P .E.) / Sr. ICC Certified Plans Examiner / CASp Plan Reviewer $135.00 ICC Certified Plans Examiner $130.00
CASp Inspector $150.00
Sr. Building Inspector $110.00 - $120.00
Building Inspector $95.00 - $105.00
Permit Technician $75.00 - $85.00
Administrative / Clerical $60.00 - $75.00
EXHIBIT J - COST PROPOSAL - CITY OF PALMDALE
RFP NO. 26-001-6110 AS-NEEDED BUILDING PLAN CHECK, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICIAN, BUILDING INSPECTION AND BUILDING OFFICIAL SERVICES Bureau Veritas’ pricing reflects our commitment to the success of the City of Palmdale by helping you maintain significant quality and cost saving benefits moving forward. These Include:
• Highly qualified staff familiar with the City’s needs • Reduced plan review turnaround times
• Implementation of electronic plan review processes to help improve efficiency and control costs • Commitment to maintain a proposed rate structure for the life of the initial contract period • Confidence of working with a well-established consultant in operation for 198+ years • Overtime (OT) will be charged at 25% times the standard hourly rate, hours worked on a designated holiday will be charged at the appropriate OT rate. No overtime will be changed without approval. • Rates and cost estimates shown above exclude per diem, and union rates. Should these be applicable, BV will discuss and negotiate fees to account for increased personnel costs.
• Extremely large and/or complex projects can be pre-negotiated. • Hourly fees are subject to an annual adjustment in accordance with the CPI with the City’s prior approval. Prevailing wage subject to increase per DIR guidelines.
• Mileage for employee-owned vehicles used in connection with the work will be at the current IRS rate. • Plan Review will be invoiced after initial review is complete. Hourly services will be invoiced monthly. • Field required services to be invoiced at a 4 hour minimum. • Expedited plan review services can be performed upon request at 1.5x standard rate.
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AGREEMENT NO. A-9965
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALMDALE AND BPR CONSULTING GROUP
This CONTRACT for services (“Contract” herein) is made and entered into by and between the City of Palmdale, a public body corporate and politic, (hereinafter called “CITY”), and BPR CONSULTING GROUP, a S CORPORATION, (hereinafter called “CONTRACTOR”). This Contract shall become effective on the date of the last signatory.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR represents that CONTRACTOR has the expertise and is qualified to perform the services described in this Contract.
NOW THEREFORE, CITY and CONTRACTOR, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
1 City Project Manager
To provide the services required by this Contract, CONTRACTOR shall act under the authority and approval of Economic and Community Development Director/designee, who shall oversee this Contract, the work performed by CONTRACTOR, assist CONTRACTOR with any necessary information, audit billings, and approve payments. The CONTRACTOR shall channel all contacts and requests through the City project manager.
2 Description Of Work
2.1 CONTRACTOR shall provide the following services in a manner satisfactory to CITY:
The selected Consultant(s) shall provide plan check services, building inspections Building Official and community development technician services as requested by the City. Such services shall include enforcement of the City’s building laws and codes and all applicable California Codes; review of construction drawings to assure compliance with City and California adopted laws and codes; interfacing with permit applicants and community development staff; and conducting inspections. Specific projects may include residential, non-residential, and commercial projects, or any other project type as assigned. Any single job may require one or subsequent reviews of submitted plans. Type of proposed plan check work may include new construction, tract housing, ADU’s, remodels, additions, green building, LEED construction, disabled access compliance, flood zone construction, and public nuisance abatement.
1. Plan Review
Consultant, upon request of the City, shall review complex as well as common place commercial/industrial and residential projects for compliance with all applicable California Building Codes as amended by the City of Palmdale, including:
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•Structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; •Green, energy, and accessibility;
•Provide engineering consultation services for non-engineer City plan check staff.Plan review letter comments shall be specific, detailed, complete, and reference plansheet and plan check numbers and code sections where applicable. Consultant shallbe responsible for the following tasks:
•Issuance of written corrections using the City’s Accela/DigEPlan review software; •Provide subsequent oral and written communications with project representatives as needed to provide code interpretations and obtain plan approvals; •Complete initial plan reviews within 14 days of receiving the drawings.Subsequent reviews shall be completed within 8 days;
•Expedited plan review services completed within 5 days of receiving the drawings.
Subsequent review shall be completed within 4 days;
•Complete field inspections and reports within 14 days; •Consultant, upon request of the City, shall attend any required meetings connectedwith the plan review or field inspection of City projects; •Consultant, upon request of the City, shall provide transportation to and from the fieldinspection locations when required.
•Consultant, upon request of the City, shall attend meetings, including but not limited to Development Advisory Board (DAB) meetings, and preliminary submission meetings held for special projects.
When satisfied that the plans comply with the applicable City and State laws, Consultant shall approve plans, stamp the plans, and upload plans to the City's Accela platform for permit issuance. Once uploaded, the Consultant shall notify both the applicant and the City plan reviewers.
2. Building Inspection
Consultant, upon request of the City, shall:
•Provide building inspection services during the course of construction to enforce compliance with the conditions of approval, provisions of the City’s building laws, and code requirements set forth on the approved plans for which a permit was issued. In the performance of such duties, the Consultant shall observe each project at the completion of the various stages of construction for compliance with the appropriate City and State code.
•Specialty field inspections and reports by plan check staff are completed within 3 to 5 days of approved plans.
•Perform technical work in the Economic and Community Development Department’s Building and Safety Division.
•Inspect residential, rental, and commercial/industrial structural building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair to assure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. •Maintain a variety of inspection-related records and reports using the City of Palmdale permit software, Permits Plus, and/or Accela.
•In the event of a catastrophe or emergency, provide inspections to assist the City with building safety assessments and provide emergency plan check and inspection services.
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3. Contract Community Development Technician
Consultant, upon request of the City:
•Calculate fees and issue building, T.I, residential combo, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, sewer, demolition, industrial waste, and combo commercial permits. •Use permitting and plan check software to issue and route plans. •Assist the public on the phone and in person regarding questions or processing permits and questions on local, state, and federal regulations on current City building codes, ordinances, documents, standards, and guidelines.
4. Building Official
Consultant, upon request of the City, shall:
• The Building Official assigned shall be subject to CALPERS reporting requirements. •Serve as the designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations for all buildings and structures; administers the plan review and inspection process of buildingconstruction and alterations.
•Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Building & Safety Division. •Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
•Direct and participate in the development, implementation, and modification of the plan checking and building inspection policies and procedures of the City. •Monitor trends, legislation, and standard practices, and advise the Director of Economic and Community Development on appropriate Building and Safety codes, policies, procedures, and practices to adopt.
•Prepare and process updates to the Building Code and related codes needed. •Provide any other services as may be necessary for the administration and enforcement of the California Building Code and related codes, and application provisions of thePalmdale Municipal Code.
•Assist with and implement new procedures and processes, such as the permit/plan review tracking system.
•Confer with developers, architects, engineers, and others regarding building codes and ordinance requirements.
•Direct and participate in the review and modification of all applicable codes, rules, and regulations.
•Coordinate building safety services, activities, and meetings with other divisions and departments of the City.
•Review engineered plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. •Review and approve all projects prior to permit issuance. •Appear before agencies, business and civic groups, and other organizations in the presentation and discussion of building and safety-related problems, proposals, projects, and policies.
•Serve as staff and provide recommendations to various City and citizen advisory committees, boards, and committees as assigned.
•Direct and participate in the presentation and administration of the department budget.
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•Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
•Perform related duties as assigned.
5. Selection of Work
The City may request the contracted Consultant(s) to provide quotes and/or negotiate prices on larger or specialty projects on a project-by-project basis. The City’s intent is to solicit competitive quotes from contracted Consultant(s) with the lowest price quote for specific projects and services; however, multiple quotes may be requested from several contracted Consultant(s) for a single project and/or the same project and determination will be based on the Consultant’s expertise in specific disciplines, availability of consultant’s staff, specified hourly rate for specific projects, and other related qualifications as determined by the City Building Official and/or Plan Checker.
There is no minimum guarantee of work. The consultant shall be required to provide all invoices for the previous month, no later than the 15th of every month following services rendered to ensure proper billing.
2.2 CONTRACTOR shall have no claim for compensation for any services or work, which has not been authorized by CITY’s Authorization to Proceed.
2.3 CONTRACTOR shall not accept any change of scope, or change in contract provisions, to this Contract unless issued in writing, as a contract change order or amendment and signed by CITY. Any extensions of time must be mutually agreed upon in writing and executed by both parties.
2.4 CONTRACTOR shall maintain in current status all Federal, State, and local licenses and permits required for the operation of the business conducted by the CONTRACTOR as applicable to this contract.
2.5 All work supplied under this Contract shall be fully guaranteed by CONTRACTOR for the duration of the project. Any defects of design, workmanship, or materials that would result in non-compliance with the Contract specifications shall be fully corrected by CONTRACTOR (including parts and labor) without cost to CITY.
The written warranty shall be included with the delivered products to the using Department.
2.6 CITY shall provide to CONTRACTOR, without charge, all data, program information, including reports, records, maps, and other information, now in CITY’s possession, which may facilitate the timely performance of the work. 3 Contractor's Key Personnel
3.1 Key Staff. CITY reserves the right to review and approve CONTRACTOR’S staff including all subcontractors to be assigned to any project by CONTRACTOR during the term of this Contract.
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change nor substitute any of these key staff for work on this Contract without prior written approval by CITY.
CONTRACTOR’s Team and Key Personnel are as follows:
Ron Beehler, Principal in Charge
Bill Rodgers, Project Manager
Roger Peterson, Plan Review Manager
This Services Contract has been awarded to CONTRACTOR based on its representation that those personnel and subcontractors submitted as part of its bid and listed above will perform the portions of the work listed above.
CONTRACTOR shall not deviate nor substitute any of these team members without prior written approval by CITY.
3.2 Subcontractors. During the performance of the Agreement, CONTRACTOR may engage such additional SUBCONTRACTORS as may be required for the timely completion of this Agreement. In the event of subcontracting, the sole responsibility for fulfillment of all terms and conditions of this Agreement rests with CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR shall not enter into any Subcontract under this Contract for the performance of this Contract without the advance written approval of CITY. The subcontract shall incorporate by reference the terms and conditions of this Contract.
3.3 Direct Responsibility. All services required under this Contract shall be performed by CONTRACTOR, or under CONTRACTOR’s direct supervision, and all personnel shall possess the qualifications, permits and licenses required by State and local law to perform such services.
3.3.1 CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work performance of all personnel engaged in performing services required by this Contract, and compliance with all reasonable performance standards established by CITY.
3.3.2 CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for payment of all CONTRACTOR’s employees’ and subcontractor’s wages and benefits and shall comply with all requirements pertaining to the employer’s liability, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and Social Security.
3.3.3 CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY, and its respective officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, demands, damages or costs arising from CONTRACTOR’s acts or omissions with respect to any liability, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature arising from alleged violations of personnel practices.
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compensation and without cost to CITY, except to the extent any such deficiency is directly attributable to deficiencies in CITY-furnished information.
4 Contract Term
The term of this Contract is TWO (2) YEARS, commencing on the effective date, with CITY reserving the option to extend the agreement for 3 additional terms of one year each.
5 Acceptance And Documentation
Each task shall be reviewed and approved by the Contract Project Manager to determine acceptable completion.
5.1 Records. The CONTRACTOR shall retain and shall contractually require each SUBCONTRACTOR to retain all data and other “records” relating to the acquisition and performance of the Contract for a period of five years after the completion of the Contract.
5.2 Property of CITY. All materials, including reports, computer programs and other deliverables, supplied or created under this Contract are the sole property of CITY. CONTRACTOR is not entitled to a patent or copyright on those materials and may not transfer the patent or copyright to anyone else. CONTRACTOR shall not use or release these materials without the prior written consent of CITY.
5.3 Products. All equipment, materials, parts, and other components incorporated in the work or services performed pursuant to this Contract shall be new, or the latest model and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended. All work shall be performed in a skilled and workmanlike manner. 6 Price
CITY shall pay to CONTRACTOR an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand dollars ($750000) for the completion of all the work and services described in Section 2, which sum shall include all costs or expenses incurred by CONTRACTOR, payable as follows:
See ATTACHMENT A, Exhibit J (Fee Schedule)
6.1 An application for payment form must be submitted to CITY which shall include the following: a clear, detailed invoice reflecting work being billed for, a summary sheet showing percentage of work completed to date, amount/percent billed to date and current status of all tasks within a project; any/all backup documentation supporting the above items. Work schedule updates must also be included with the payment requests.
6.2 CONTRACTOR shall maintain adequate records and shall permit inspection and audit by CITY of CONTRACTOR’s charges under this Contract.
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Such records shall be maintained by CONTRACTOR for five (5) years following completion of the work under this Contract unless a longer period of time is required by state or federal law, in which event CONTRACTOR shall retain its records for the time required by such laws.
6.3 Payment. A separate invoice shall be issued for each shipment of material or service performed, and no payment will be issued prior to receipt of material and/or completion of specified services and receipt of a correct invoice. 7 Taxes
7.1 CONTRACTOR shall pay all sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes required to be paid by CONTRACTOR in accordance with state and local laws.
7.2 CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and shall have no power or authority to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of CITY. No person employed by CONTRACTOR or acting on its behalf, in connection with this Contract shall be considered the Agent or employee of CITY.
7.3 CONTRACTOR shall be required to obtain a current City of Palmdale business license, as required by the Palmdale Municipal Code, before an Authorization to Proceed is issued.
7.4 When equipment, materials or supplies generally taxable to CONTRACTOR are eligible for a tax exemption due to the nature of the work, CONTRACTOR shall assist the City in applying for and obtaining such tax credits and exemptions, which shall be paid or credited to the City. 8 Patent Fees And Royalties
CONTRACTOR shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to the use, in the performance of the work or the incorporation in the work of any invention, design, process, program, product or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by others. If a particular invention, design, process, program, product or device is specified in the contract documents for use in the performance of the work and if, to the actual knowledge of CITY, its use is subject to patent rights or copyrights calling for the payment of any license fee or royalty to others, the existence of such rights shall be disclosed by CITY in the contract documents.
CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY and anyone directly or indirectly employed by CITY from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of any infringement of patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in the performance of the work, or resulting from the incorporation in the work of any invention, design, process, program, product or device not specified in the contract documents, and shall defend all such claims in connection with any alleged infringement of such rights. 9 Indemnification
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demand, cause of action, cost, expense, damage, obligation or liability which arises out of or is in any way connected with the performance of any work under this agreement, including any acts or omissions, willful misconduct or negligent conduct, whether active or passive, on the part of CONTRACTOR, or its subcontractors, and regardless of any acts, omissions or negligence (whether active or passive) of any person or entity indemnified hereunder. At their own expense, CONTRACTOR and, as applicable, any subcontractors working on its behalf, shall defend any suit, claim or action against the Indemnified Parties founded upon such loss, claim, demand, cause of action, cost, expense, damage, obligation or liability. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the contract of any subcontractor working under this agreement contain an indemnity agreement, requiring the subcontractor to indemnify and defend the Indemnified Parties pursuant the terms set forth above. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify the Indemnified Parties, and save it harmless from any and all loss, damage, costs, expenses and attorney's fees suffered or incurred on account of any breach of the aforesaid obligations and covenants, and any other provision or covenant of this agreement.
10 Insurance
10.1 CONTRACTOR, at its expense, shall maintain in effect at all times during the performance of work under this Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers listed “A” or better in the Best’s Insurance Guide and authorized to do business in the State of California.
Proof of Insurance, as identified in Section 10.8, must be reviewed and accepted by the City Attorney.
10.1.1 Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability
Workers’ Compensation -- coverage as required by the State of California Employer’s Liability
$1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000.00 policy limit bodily injury
$1,000,000.00 each employee bodily injury by disease
10.1.2 Commercial General Liability
$2,000,000.00 limit on a per occurrence basis
$4,000,000.00 general aggregate limit
10.1.3 Commercial Automobile Liability
$2,000,000.00 combined single limit including owned, non-owned and hired automobile coverage
10.1.4 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions)*
$2,000,000.00 per occurrence
10.1.5 Cyber Liability*
$2,000,000 limit on a per occurrence basis
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10.3 Policies providing for bodily injury and property damage coverage shall contain the following:
A. An endorsement extending coverage to the City as an additional insured, as respects liability arising out of the performance of any work under the Contract.
Such insurance shall be primary insurance, as respects the interest of the City, and any other insurance maintained by the City shall be considered excess coverage and not contributing insurance with the insurance required hereunder. The certificates shall state: “The City of Palmdale, Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale, Housing Authority, Industrial Development Authority, Airport Authority, their officers, agents, employees and volunteers are named as additional insured”.
B. “Severability of Interest” Clause.
10.4 Promptly upon execution of this Contract, and prior to commencement of any work, CONTRACTOR shall deliver to CITY certificates of insurance and endorsements to all required policies demonstrating that CONTRACTOR has the required coverage and showing the required named insured. Within five (5) days of written request from CITY, CONTRACTOR shall deliver to CITY full and complete copies of all insurance policies required by this Contract.
10.5 The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance to be maintained by CONTRACTOR are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify CONTRACTOR’s liabilities and obligations under this Contract.
10.6 Any policy or policies of insurance that CONTRACTOR elects to carry as insurance against loss or damage to its equipment and tools or other personal property used in the performance of this Contract shall include a provision waiving the insurer’s right of subrogation against CITY.
10.7 All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration of this Contract.
10.8 Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
10.8.1 ACORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits, deductibles and insured; and endorsements for all applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or additional insured Form CG20100704 and CG20370704 or equivalent must be provided for general liability coverage. Additional insured form CA0001 must be provided for automobile liability coverage.
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this Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees, or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
10.9 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract, CITY may immediately terminate this Contract if, at any time CONTRACTOR fails to maintain the required insurance for any period of time or fails to comply with any of the insurance requirements listed above.
10.10 CONTRACTOR shall require any and all subcontractors working on its behalf to provide insurance coverages and limits that are based on the scope of work and nature of risk being performed by the subcontractor. Any and all subcontractors working on behalf of CONTRACTOR shall be subject to all other insurance requirements that are stated herein.
Any deviation in this requirement will be CONTRACTOR's sole risk. CONTRACTOR's insurance requirements in Section 10 will not be impacted and/or limited by such deviation.
11 Termination Without Cause
City reserves the right to terminate this Contract or any part thereof for its sole convenience with fifteen (15) days written notice. In the event of such termination, CONTRACTOR shall immediately stop all work hereunder, and shall immediately cause any of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease such work. CONTRACTOR shall also surrender to CITY all finished or unfinished documents, processes, programs and other supplies and materials, which shall be City’s property. As compensation in full for services performed to the date of such termination, the CONTRACTOR shall receive an amount equal to the value of the work completed as of the termination date in accordance with the fee schedule or as negotiated between the parties. In no event shall the amount payable upon termination exceed the total maximum compensation provided for in this Contract.
12 Termination For Cause
If CITY determines that CONTRACTOR has failed to supply an adequate working force, or to provide services of proper quality, or has failed in any other respect to satisfactorily perform the services specified in this Contract, CITY shall give written notice to CONTRACTOR specifying all defaults to be remedied within thirty (30) days.
Such notice shall set forth the basis for CITY’s dissatisfaction and suggest corrective measures. If, after thirty days, CONTRACTOR has failed to implement appropriate corrective measures, CITY may elect to terminate this Contract in whole or in part.
12.1 In the event CITY terminates this Contract, in whole or in part, for cause, CITY may procure, upon such terms and in such manner, as it may deem appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
12.2 CONTRACTOR shall provide all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, software, drawings, programs, processes, maps, photographs, reports, etc., prepared by CONTRACTOR within fifteen (15) working days after notice of termination. Upon such termination, CONTRACTOR shall be paid an amount equal to 10-15Concord - Document ID: 033qAykqI2NGRY1uutEvcn
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the value of the services provided and work performed as of the date of termination, taking into consideration the costs associated with hiring another CONTRACTOR to complete the services. In ascertaining the value of the work performed up to the date of termination, consideration shall be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete documents when such are delivered to CITY, and to authorized reimbursement expenses. The above is in addition to any other remedies available by law or equity to CITY.
12.3 If, after notice of termination of the Contract under the provisions of this Section 12, it is determined, for any reason, that CONTRACTOR was not in default, or that the default was excusable, then the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the notice of termination had been issued pursuant to Section 11. 13 Dispute Resolution
All claims, disputes, and other matters in question between CITY and CONTRACTOR arising out of or relating to this Contract or the breach thereof shall, to the extent reasonably feasible, be resolved through good faith negotiations between the parties. 14 Ownership And Delivery Of Work Product
All documents, data, reports, studies, analyses, field notes, investigations, plans, specifications, software, programs, manuals, instructions, and other materials of any nature, whether complete or incomplete, that are prepared, developed, or produced by CONTRACTOR or Contractor’s subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement (collectively, “Work Product”) shall be the exclusive property of the CITY.
All Work Product shall be delivered to or left with the CITY upon completion, expiration, or termination of this Agreement. Upon request, CONTRACTOR shall provide the CITY with originals and reproducible and electronic copies of all Work Product. Electronic copies shall be provided in an unprotected format that allows the CITY to copy, reproduce, modify, and use the Work Product without restriction. 15 Ownership Of Intellectual Property
The Work Product and all intellectual property rights therein shall be deemed “works made for hire” under the United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.), and the CITY shall be deemed the author and exclusive owner thereof, in perpetuity and worldwide.
To the extent any Work Product does not qualify as a work made for hire, CONTRACTOR hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers, and conveys to the CITY all right, title, and interest in and to such Work Product, including all copyrights, trademarks, patents, and other proprietary rights. CONTRACTOR consents to the use of CONTRACTOR’s name in conjunction with the sale, use, performance, and distribution of Work Product, for any purpose and in any medium.
CONTRACTOR agrees to execute any documents and take any actions reasonably requested by the CITY to confirm or perfect the CITY'S ownership of such rights.
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16 Delegation And Assignment
16.1 CONTRACTOR shall not delegate or assign its duties or rights hereunder, either in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of CITY; provided, however, that claims for money due or to become due to CONTRACTOR from CITY under this Contract may be assigned to a bank, trust company or other financial institution without such approval.
16.2 Any assignment, delegation or subcontract shall be made in the name of CONTRACTOR and shall not bind or purport to bind CITY and shall not release CONTRACTOR from any obligations under this Contract including, but not limited to, the duty to properly supervise and coordinate the work of employees, assignees, delegates and subcontractors. No such assignment, delegation or subcontract shall result in any increase in the amount of total compensation payable to CONTRACTOR under this Contract.
17 Non-Discrimination And Equal Employment Opportunity
17.1 In performance of this Contract, CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any employee, subcontractor, or applicant for employment because of sex, color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition including the medical condition of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or any condition related thereto, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or military and veteran status.
CONTRACTOR will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their sex, color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition including the medical condition of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or any condition related thereto, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or military and veteran status . Affirmative action relating to employment shall include, but not be limited to the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
18 Financial Interest Certification
18.1 CONTRACTOR warrants that no person has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee; and that no officer or employee of the CITY has any interest, financially or otherwise, in CONTRACTOR’s firm.
18.2 For breach or violation of this warranty, CITY shall have the right to annul this Contract without liability or at its discretion to deduct from the Contract Price or consideration, the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.
19 Conflict Of Interest
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will not contract for or accept employment for the performance of any work or services with any individual business, corporation or government unit that would create a conflict of interest in the performance of its obligations pursuant to this Contract or which would cause CONTRACTOR to be “financial interested” (as provided in California Government Code Section 1090 et seq. or 87100 et seq.) in any contract or decision made by CITY on any matter.
19.2 CONTRACTOR shall not employ any City official or employee to perform any work required pursuant to this Contract.
19.3 To the extent required by the City Manager or his designee, CONTRACTOR shall complete and file with the City Clerk a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests disclosing any reportable property interests, income, gifts, investments, or business positions.
20 Compliance With Law
20.1 CONTRACTOR shall comply with all state and federal laws, including but not limited to, the requirement to hire only those persons authorized by federal law to work in the United States. If CONTRACTOR uses any subcontractors to complete this Contract, this same requirement shall be included in all subcontracts and strictly enforced by CONTRACTOR.
20.2 The law of the state of California shall govern this Contract. The venue of any legal action, either formal or informal, shall be the County of Los Angeles.
20.3 If applicable, CONTRACTOR acknowledges and understands it must comply with the prevailing wage requirements as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, as well as the execution of a Worker’s Compensation Certificate attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by reference.
21 Notification And Access Revocation
The CONTRACTOR shall notify the CITY in writing prior to or no later than twenty- four (24) hours after, the termination, expiration, suspension, reassignment, or removal of any Contractor Personnel with access to the Project or Owner Resources.
For Contractor Personnel with Information Technology access, notification must be immediate, or the CITY may consider the CONTRACTOR to be in breach of contract.
Notice shall include the individual’s name, role, effective date and time of termination or removal, and systems or resources accessed.
The CITY reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to immediately suspend or revoke access for any Contractor Personnel upon receipt of notice or upon CITY'S determination that such access is no longer required or appropriate. 22 Notices
Any notice required under this Contract shall be in writing, addressed to the appropriate party at its address on the signature page and given personally or by registered or certified mail postage prepaid, or by a commercial courier service. All notices shall be effective upon the date of receipt.
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23 Entire Agreement And Amendments
23.1 This Contract is the complete Agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior proposals, agreements, and understandings between the parties and may not be modified or terminated orally.
23.2 No attempted waiver of any of the provisions hereof, nor any modification in the nature, extent or duration of the work to be performed by CONTRACTOR hereunder, shall be binding unless in writing and signed by the party against whom the same is sought to be enforced.
23.3 The failure of any party to enforce against another party any provision of this Contract shall not constitute a waiver of that party’s right to enforce such a provision at a later time, and shall not serve to vary the terms of this Contract. 24 Attorney’s Fees
If any action at law or in equity is brought to enforce or interpret any provisions of this Contract, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees, costs and necessary disbursements, in addition to such other relief as may be sought and awarded.
In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed and attested by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.
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CITY OF PALMDALE: BPR CONSULTING GROUP:
Salvado Mendez
City Manager
Ron Beehler
Principal In Charge
ADDRESS FOR NOTICE:
CITY OF PALMDALE
38250 N. Sierra Highway
Palmdale, CA 93550
ADDRESS FOR NOTICE:
BPR CONSULTING GROUP
PO Box 2404
Granite Bay, CA 95746
APPROVE AS TO FORM:
Alexandra Severino
City Attorney
ATTEST: If Corporation
Secretary
ATTEST:
Rochelle Scott
City Clerk
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL ...................................................................................................... 1
ORGANIZATION, STRUCTURE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE Firm Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2 Organizational Structure ............................................................................................... 3 Financial Condition ......................................................................................................... 5 Similar Experience Matrix ............................................................................................... 5 PROPOSED STAFFING AND MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................. 6 Leadership ...................................................................................................................... 6 Primary Key Personnel .................................................................................................... 7 Primary Backup Personnel ............................................................................................. 9 Commitment ................................................................................................................. 12 Organization Chart ........................................................................................................ 13 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL ......................................................................................................... 14 Scope of Work ............................................................................................................... 14 Firm Capabilities ........................................................................................................... 15 Similar Project Experience ........................................................................................... 22 Quality Control .............................................................................................................. 29 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 31 COST PROPOSAL (EXHIBIT J) ......................................................... SUBMITTED SEPARATELY
APPENDIX
Sample Plan Review Letters
Leadership and Key Personnel Resumes
Licenses and Certifications Table – Key Personnel
Firm Financial Information
Exhibits
Exhibit A | Notice of “No Proposal Submittal” (n/a)
Exhibit B | Respondent Signature/Cover Page
Exhibit C | W-9
Exhibit D | Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Non-Discrimination Exhibit E | Certification of Insurability
Exhibit F | Bidder Disclosure Statements
Exhibit G | Client References
Exhibit H | Deviations and/or Exceptions Form
Exhibit I | Iran Contracting Act Verification
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
March 26, 2026
City of Palmdale
Purchasing Division
38300 Sierra Highway
Palmdale, CA 93550
RE: Proposal to Provide As-Needed Plan Check, Community Development Technician, Building Inspection, and Building Official Services Thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal to provide As-Needed Plan Check, Community Development Technician, Building Inspection, and Building Official Services for the City of Palmdale. We understand that the City of Palmdale is looking to partner with a highly qualified firm with the depth of resources and qualified staff to provide the requested building safety services on an as-needed basis. BPR has current experience providing these same services to nearby Southern California communities and a highly qualified team that is very familiar with the City of Palmdale. With a staff of over 120 professionals, BPR has the knowledge, experience, and staffing resources needed to provide the requested Plan Check, Community Development Technician, Building Inspection, and Building Official Services and to support the City in an efficient and professional manner.
Our proposed team is ready to begin providing the requested on-call services immediately. Our proposal provides a detailed introduction to our firm and a clear description of BPR’s ability to enhance responsiveness, reduce turnaround times, and improve customer service for the City of Palmdale. BPR fully understands the scope of work as described in the RFP and is well-equipped to provide the City with the requested services efficiently, economically, and in compliance with applicable industry standards and best practices.
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO will be the primary point of contact through the proposal and agreement process. As a principal of BPR Consulting Group, Ron is authorized to bind the firm to all commitments made in our proposal. Bill Rodgers, SE, also a principal of BPR, will serve as Project Manager. All forms, certificates, and compliance requirements included in RFP No. 26-001-6110 are completed and duly submitted in the proposal response. We will not be using subcontractors to perform any of the requested services. BPR acknowledges that all documents submitted pursuant to this RFP will become a matter of public record. Our proposal remains firm for 120 days following the due date of this submittal, March 26, 2026.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions concerning our qualifications or the services we provide. I can be reached at [email protected] or 916.204.3178. BPR is in receipt of all questions and answers posted on Palmdale’s PlanetBids website. Thank you for taking the time to review our qualifications. We look forward to the opportunity to contribute to and support the community spirit of the City of Palmdale.
Sincerely,
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO | Principal
BPR CONSULTING GROUP
BPR CONSULTING GROUP
2930 Inland Empire Blvd.
#116
Ontario, CA 91764
AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL:
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO
Principal
2930 Inland Empire Blvd. #116
Ontario, CA 91764
P: 916.204.3178
[email protected]
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ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE
FIRM INTRODUCTION
BPR Consulting Group was founded by a
group of experienced veterans of the
building safety industry with the sole focus
of providing all aspects of building
department services including thorough and
efficient as-needed plan check, permit
technician, building inspection, and building
official services on behalf of California
communities. Our leadership team has worked together for nearly 22 years consecutively, since 2021 as BPR, supporting building departments throughout California and collectively possesses more than 100 years of experience providing building safety services to cities, counties, state agencies and other municipal agencies throughout California and the Western United States. Our mission is to support California building departments in a professional manner by providing efficient, timely and superior quality building safety services for the communities we serve.
Our talented staff of experienced ICC certified plans examiners, California licensed engineers and architects, OSHPD and CASp experts, ICC certified building inspectors, ICC certified permit technicians and ICC certified building officials have extensive experience providing the same building and safety division services as those being requested by the City of Palmdale. BPR’s staff members presently provide similar on-call services for numerous public agencies throughout the State of California including the nearby Southern California communities of El Monte, Artesia, Gardena, Maywood, Bell Gardens, Redondo Beach, Ontario, Claremont, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, Eastvale, Murrieta, La Mesa, and the Counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego, to name a few.
Unlike the large national firms, BPR’s services are focused on the delivery of high-quality building safety services, tailored to your community’s specific needs, with the goal of exceeding your expectations by:
Providing all services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Providing a high level of customer service for internal and external customers. Providing qualified and experienced personnel who have the ability to perform thorough plan reviews and inspect all aspects of projects and effectively identify, communicate and explain relevant code requirements to designers, contractors, and owner builders. Work collaboratively and supportively with other City departments.
HEADQUARTERS:
BPR Consulting Group
P.O. Box 2404
Granite Bay, CA, 95746
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
(LOCAL OFFICE SERVING PALMDALE)
2930 Inland Empire Blvd. #116
Ontario, CA 91764
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OFFICE
2130 Professional Dr. #150
Roseville, CA 95661
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OFFICE
1027 Central Place
Madera, CA 93637
OWNERS | PRINCIPALS
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO
Roger Peterson, SE
Bill Rodgers, SE, ICC
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Balancing the need to ensure conformance to standards and regulations with the need for predictability, uniformity, and efficiency.
Adjusting staffing levels to meet service demands.
Our Building Safety team of 120+ professionals consists of the following: California licensed structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection engineers; ICC certified building plans examiners and certified Access Specialist (CASp) professionals, as well as ICC certified building officials, ICC certified permit technicians, and highly experienced administrative personnel.
Building department services that we provide to municipalities and agencies include:
Building safety plan review services
CASp plan review and inspection services
Permit technician and support services
Building department management services
Building inspection services
Building Official services
Fire prevention plan review and inspection services
Civil plan review and inspection services
Planning Services
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
BPR is a California Limited Liability Corporation. No ownership changes have occurred in the past five (5) years. BPR has no parent or subsidiary relationships. All of our offices are fully staffed with licensed engineers and ICC certified plans examiners, multiple well-qualified field inspectors, community development technicians, and building officials are sourced out of each regional office.
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MAJOR FUNCTIONAL AREAS
Below are the primary functional areas relevant to this proposal and the key staff who will lead these areas.
Further details on each individual are provided in the following section, Proposed Staffing and Management Plan, as well. The key staff identified below have the ability to respond immediately to issues related to the services we provide and have a proven track record of doing so as will be confirmed by our client references.
Staff will be available based on the needs of specific staffing requests or plan review assignments to ensure all service requests are addressed in a timely manner.
Project Management
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO, ICC, – Principal in Charge
Bill Rodgers, SE, ICC, – Project Manager
Plan Checking Services
Roger Peterson, SE – Roger will have overall responsibility for delivery of plan review services, ensuring plans are reviewed accurately and on time. Years of performance: 35 Charles Nganga, SE – Lead Structural Plans Examiner. Charles leads our structural plan review team, providing expert plan review services as well as guidance, mentorship and education for our structural plans examiners. Years of performance: 10
Denise Reese, ICC, CBO – Lead Non-Structural Plans Examiner. Denise leads our non-structural plan review team, providing expert life safety plan review services as well as guidance, mentorship and education for our non-structural plans examiners. Years of performance: 16 Building Inspection Services
Mark Berg, CBO, MCP, ICC – Mark will lead the building inspection team. Mark is a highly experienced building inspector for all types of projects both commercial and residential. Mark provides expert guidance for our building inspection team. Years of performance: 31 Permit Technician (Community Development Technician) Services Denise Reese, ICC, CBO – Denise will lead the team of permit technicians providing Community Development Technician Services. Denise began her career as a Permit Technician and provides guidance and management for our permit technician team. Years of performance: 16 Building Official Services
Mark Berg, CBO, MCP, ICC – Mark will serve as lead Building Official. Mark is a highly experienced building official, with extensive experience providing building official services to numerous Los Angeles area and Inland Empire jurisdictions. Years of performance: 31
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO, ICC, - Ron will serve as a back up Building Official. Ron has extensive experience providing building official services for multiple California communities including interim assignments.
Years of performance: 35
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
BPR Consulting Group is financially sound, and we maintain adequate cash reserves to meet the ongoing business needs of our firm. Additionally, BPR has no outstanding debt and neither BPR nor any of its principals have ever filed for bankruptcy. BPR does not have any performance-related litigation, contract defaults, planned office closures, impending mergers, bankruptcies or other conditions related to the financial health of the company. Requested financial information can be found in the Appendix.
EXPERIENCE PERFORMING LIKE SERVICES
The matrix below illustrates key personnel experience with local jurisdictions for whom BPR provides services similar to those requested by the City of Palmdale. Key personnel will be assigned to the City of Palmdale for the duration of the agreement. Descriptions of services provided and specific project examples are provided in the Similar Project Experience section of this proposal.
Project Name
Key Personnel
Ron
Beehler,
SE, CBO
Bill
Rodgers,
SE, ICC
Roger
Peterson,
SE
Mark
Berg,
CBO,
MCP , ICC
Charles
Nganga,
SE
Denise
Reese,
ICC
Andrew
Burke,
CASp,
ICC
Jingpei
Zhang,
PE
Tom
Trimberger,
ICC
Mark
Coco,
ICC
City of Gardena
Building Plan Review
and Inspection
County of Los
Angeles Building
Plan Review
City of El Monte
Building Department
Services
City of Bell Gardens
Building Department
Services
City of Maywood
Building Plan Review
and Inspection
City of Eastvale
Building Plan Review
City of Claremont
Building Department
Services
City of Ontario
Building Plan Review
and Inspection
City of Pomona
Building Plan Review
and Inspection
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PROPOSED STAFFING AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO will serve as Principal-in-Charge and be the primary contact throughout the proposal/contract negotiation period. Our proposed Project Manager, Bill Rodgers, SE, ICC , has decades of direct experience working with Southern California communities, including Palmdale, in the provision and management of Building Safety services. Bill is committed to providing superior service to our customers. Bill values honesty, integrity, and quality workmanship and will guide BPR’s delivery of services beginning with a clear understanding of Palmdale’s protocols, priorities and expectations, informed by previous experience working with the City of Palmdale. Bill will work closely with Roger Peterson, SE, to ensure plan check services are delivered in a timely and professional manner. Bill will also work closely with Mark Berg, CBO, MCP, ICC regarding the delivery of building inspection and building official services. Ron, Bill, Roger and Mark are all excellent communicators with customers as well as with each other and have a proven track record of working quickly to understand and resolve any issues that may arise with the delivery of services.
LEADERSHIP
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO, ICC PRINCIPAL | PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE, BUILDING OFFICIAL Ron is licensed as a Civil and Structural Engineer in California and Nevada, certified by the International Code Council as a Building Official, Plans Examiner and Building Inspector. Ron is uniquely qualified to evaluate and manage all building department services. He utilizes experience gained through more than 35 years of hands-on experience performing life safety, accessibility and structural plan reviews to successfully manage building departments, building department services and high- profile projects on behalf of public agencies throughout California. Ron’s experience includes establishing and coordinating on-site building department services for large multi-building projects and unique fast paced development projects. His background includes the position of Chief Building Official with the City of Sacramento directing a staff of 120 engineers, plan reviewers and building inspectors, Chief of Engineering Design and Construction for the California National Guard and Senior Structural Engineer with the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD).
Ron has extensive OSHPD experience including OSHPD-3 in addition to flood plain experience. Ron has been the designated Flood Plain Manager for several communities. Ron has served as Chief Building Official for multiple California public agencies including interim assignments. Ron recently served as Chairman of CALBO’s Structural Committee. Years of Experience: 35; Years with BPR: 5
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Bill Rodgers, SE, ICC PRINCIPAL | PROJECT MANAGER
Bill is a California licensed Civil and Structural Engineer with 31 years of experience in the field of structural engineering, including 22 years of experience as a plan review engineer. Bill has worked closely with building departments across the State of California and has assisted government agencies with numerous projects of varying size and type. Bill has extensive experience with OSHPD-3 project plan review and inspections. Additionally, Bill is well versed in flood zone requirements.
Under previous employment Bill was instrumental in providing and managing plan review services for the City of Palmdale and is well versed with Accela and DigEPlan systems. His wealth of experience includes managing the delivery of building department services throughout California on behalf of public agency clients and performing structural plan review for commercial and residential projects. Years of Experience: 31; Years with BPR: 5
Roger Peterson, SE PRINCIPAL | PLAN REVIEW MANAGER
Roger is a California licensed Civil and Structural Engineer, and an experienced building safety professional with 35 years of experience in structural design, building plan review and plan review management. Roger has extensive experience with OSHPD-3 project plan review and inspections. Roger is also well versed in flood zone requirements. Roger has managed plan review services for all types of building structures including single and multi-story steel, and concrete-framed buildings, as well as structures utilizing timber, and masonry framing systems. Roger utilizes his detailed code knowledge, extensive design experience and on-site construction project experience to ensure accurate, thorough, and timely plan review services on behalf of municipal client agencies. Roger has many years’ experience working with Accela and DigEPlan software systems. Years of Experience: 35; Years with BPR: 5
PRIMARY KEY PERSONNEL
Mark Berg, CBO, MCP, ICC BUILDING OFFICIAL
Mark is an ICC certified Building Official, Fire Code Official, Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, and Master Code Professional with 35 years of experience performing life-safety, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire reviews in residential, multi-family and commercial projects. Mark has successfully guided department staff with inspection and plan review of all phases of complex construction projects. He is experienced utilizing building department permit tracking software and managing and performing all common building department responsibilities, including plan review, multi-discipline inspections, plan review and inspection scheduling, field supervision, regulatory compliance, code interpretation, and project acceptance. Mark also possesses exceptional skills in complaint resolution, problem solving, damage assessment, and team building. Years of Experience: 35; Years with BPR: 5
Charles Nganga, SE, ICC STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
Charles is a California licensed Structural Engineer with a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He is also an ICC certified Plans Examiner with 10 years of
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experience. His work experience, excellent education and solid commitment to the industry have enabled Charles to develop a solid track record of consistently providing clients with exceptional service. Charles also shares his skill and knowledge with other building safety professionals by developing and teaching building code related classes.
Years of Experience: 10; Years with BPR: 4
Denise Reese, CBO, ICC NON-STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
Denise is an ICC certified Chief Building Official and Life Safety Plans Examiner. She has 16 years of extensive experience performing life-safety, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and minimal structural reviews in residential, multi-family and commercial projects, including OSHPD-3 licensed facilities. This valuable experience is also evident in that Denise specializes in working with applicants, designers and jurisdictions, having successfully served multiple California communities. Years of Experience: 16; Years with BPR: 4 Andrew Burke, CASp, ICC ACCESSIBILITY PLAN REVIEW
Andrew is a Certified Access Specialist and ICC certified Plans Examiner with 14 years of industry experience in plan review, inspection, administration and estimating. Andrew has extensive plan check experience in multi-story mixed use projects and provides in-depth review of accessibility issues to ensure compliance with all California Building Codes. His CASp certification provides him with the ability to ensure all aspects of accessibility have been achieved.
His formal training in ICC codes, as well as on-the-job experience, helps him to provide thorough and accurate commercial and residential plan reviews and inspections. Andrew is an excellent asset to any building department both in the office and out in the field. Years of Experience: 14; Years with BPR: 3 Jingpei Zhang, EE ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW
Jingpei is a licensed Electrical Engineer in California and has 30 years of experience. He holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His extensive experience in designing a variety of facilities and systems lends to his ability to provide excellent plan review services. His experience includes the design of electrical distribution systems for healthcare centers, data centers, commercial and industrial building and educational facilities. Years of Experience: 30; Years with BPR: 5
Thomas Trimberger, ME, CBO, ICC MECHANICAL PLAN REVIEW
Thomas has 43 years of experience working as an engineer and within building departments both successfully providing and supervising virtually all building department functions. Thomas is a California registered Mechanical Engineer, ICC certified Building Official, Plans Examiner and Building Inspector. His extensive experience and knowledge enable him to provide excellent services to our clients. Thomas is skilled at developing relationships with developers, designers and the community to ensure plan reviews, inspections and development review functions are performed in an effective and efficient manner. He continuously assists clients by providing guidance and education on the construction and inspection process. Always helpful, personable, professional and successful in delivering a high level of customer service. Years of Experience: 35+; Years with BPR: 5 Mark Coco, ICC BUILDING INSPECTOR
Mark is an ICC certified Combination Building Inspector with a strong background in residential and commercial construction. He performs inspections across a variety of systems including roofing, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing, ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards. With hands-on experience in home remodeling and special inspections, Mark is well-versed in construction practices such as framing, drywall, tile,
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hardware installation, and finish work. He also brings experience in strategic planning, reporting, and team collaboration to support efficient inspection processes. Years of Experience: 7; Years with BPR: 2 Samantha Barker, ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN Samantha is an ICC certified Permit Technician with 46 years of experience providing permit technician services in support for municipal building departments. Samantha’s experience includes updating databases, data input, permit tracking system management, and report generation. In addition to her technical abilities, Samantha utilizes her excellent customer service skills to assist department customers, applicants, and City staff. Samantha is efficient, detail oriented and possesses the ability to multi-task. Years of Experience: 5; Years with BPR: 5
PRIMARY BACKUP PERSONNEL
Martha Diaz, PE, ICC STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
Martha is a California licensed Civil Engineer with over 17 years of experience providing structural and architectural plan review services for Southern California public agencies. Her background includes residential and commercial projects, with expertise in reviewing plans, calculations, and soils reports for building code compliance. Martha has worked extensively with homeowners, architects, contractors, and design professionals to support efficient project delivery. She brings a thorough, code-focused approach and strong customer service skills to every plan review assignment. Years of Experience: 18
Homayoun Hamedani, PE STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
Homayoun is a California licensed Civil Engineer with over 25 years of experience in structural engineering, including design, analysis, project management, and plan review services. His background includes residential hillside and high-end custom homes, as well as commercial projects such as restaurants, theaters, department stores, retail buildings, parking structures, and concrete podium construction. He has extensive expertise in lateral force resisting systems, foundation design, concrete and steel structures, and shoring systems.
Homayoun is highly effective at ensuring compliance with all applicable building codes, ordinances, and agency requirements, and he brings strong technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and a practical understanding of California Building Codes and seismic requirements. He is known for his thorough approach, sound engineering judgment, and commitment to delivering reliable, code-compliant solutions. Years of Experience: 28
Robert Badmagharian, EIT STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
Robert has 12 years of experience as a Structural Plans Examiner leading complex architectural and structural plan reviews for commercial and residential projects with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, technical assessments, and stakeholder collaboration. Robert brings a proven ability to streamline permitting processes, provide expert consultation, and coordinate across internal and external teams while staying current with industry regulations and best practices. Years of Experience: 12 Maxwell Weninger, ICC, EIT NON-STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
Maxwell has 5 years of experience as an ICC certified Electrical Plans Examiner and is working towards his professional engineering license. Max brings experience reviewing electrical plans for a wide variety of projects including large-scale multistory hotels, large-scale apartment buildings, industrial facilities, large- and small-scale
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residential structures and residential solar projects. Max is an effective communicator and a team player, always striving to make the plan review process as smooth as possible for applicants. Years of Experience: 5 Kevin Brenton, CBO, CASp, ICC NON-STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW Kevin is a California certified Building Official, a CASp professional and Commercial Combination Building Inspector with 27 years in the construction and inspection industry combined. He is an active local chapter member of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and active member of the local chapter of the International Code Council. Years of Experience: 27 Gabriela Scott, ICC NON-STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
Gabriela has 28 years of combined experience as a Plans Examiner, Building Inspector and Building Official. She is skilled in providing plan review, as well as building and fire sprinkler inspections, for residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Gabriela also brings extensive experience regarding Green Building requirements and accessibility issues, and superior customer service skills. Years of Experience: 28 Markos Seven, ICC NON-STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 16 years of experience, Markos’ plan review focus is on mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans and specifications, reviewing documents for compliance with applicable MEP codes, ordinances and regulations. Marcos’ experience includes 16 years in the building construction industry on commercial and residential projects, malls, health care, and airports, with extensive experience with electrical, mechanical, and plumbing (MEP). He has broad experience in strategic planning, the entire project management cycle, defining project constraints, risk assessment, and performance measures.
Markos is diligent, detail-oriented and adept at working with all project stakeholders. Years of Experience: 4 Todd Morris, CBO, ICC BUILDING INSPECTION
Todd has over 30 years of experience in building and safety, project management, and construction oversight, serving in roles such as Building Official, Plans Examiner, Inspector, and Code Enforcement Officer.
He has a strong background in construction codes, plan review, inspections, and municipal operations, with extensive experience coordinating projects, contractors, City departments, utility companies, and the public.
Todd is skilled at providing code interpretation, resolving construction and plan review challenges, and developing efficient, cost-effective solutions across a broad range of projects. He also has experience in staff training and development, budget oversight, and ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and industry standards. Years of Experience: 30
Ben Jackson, ICC BUILDING INSPECTION
Ben is a talented and personable Building Inspector with over a decade of experience in the construction and electrical industry. Ben is an ICC certified Residential Combination Building Inspector, Building Plans Examiner, Residential Electrical Inspector and Combination Commercial Inspector. He is familiar with interpreting blueprints, technical drawings and project specifications to ensure compliance with design standards and codes. Years of Experience: 13
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Luis Gonzales, ICC BUILDING INSPECTION
Luis is an ICC certified Building Inspector with 6 years of related experience and a strong dedication to the construction and inspection industry. Organized and detail-oriented, he approaches every project with reliability and focus. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Luis excels in communication, allowing him to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and ensure projects run smoothly. He is skilled in problem-solving and committed to maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency on every job. Years of Experience: 6 Frank Mendoza, ICC BUILDING INSPECTION
Frank is an ICC certified Building Inspector with 9 years in inspection and over 25 years of experience in residential and commercial construction, including tenant improvements. He inspects and evaluates projects involving metal stud framing, drywall installation, and wood frame construction. Frank is a proficient communicator, fluent in Spanish, who effectively collaborates with contractors, city officials, and team members. He demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and time management skills, and is committed to maintaining safety and code compliance on every project. Years of Experience: 9
ABILITY TO RESPOND
As a full-service building department consulting
company, BPR Consulting Group maintains a staff of 120+ individuals with the experience, aptitude, and
qualifications to perform all aspects of the building
department services the City is requesting. We are a local firm located in the Los Angeles County region with
significant local staff resources. Key personnel
specifically selected to serve the City of Palmdale have many years of experience working together in a
collaborative manner which results in effective and
consistent communication. This type of communication
is an asset to your City and your community, and leads to superior plan review, building inspection, community development permit technician and building official services.
Our significant depth of staff resources allows BPR the ability to address our clients’ needs quickly and seamlessly providing one or multiple building safety professionals to meet requested staffing needs. Our plan review team has the depth of resources necessary to complete all plan review assignments, thoroughly and on time. Our depth of inspection resources allows us the ability to provide experienced and well-qualified building inspectors when needed. Multiple building officials and community development permit technicians complete our team of professionals committed to supporting one another and the City of Palmdale, resulting in building division success and customer satisfaction. We understand our role in the development process and take our work and commitment to our clients seriously.
BPR has experienced and qualified staff to provide substantial benefits to the City of Palmdale. Major strengths of our team include:
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A team of local professionals with high-level experience and skills in successfully providing building plan review and inspection services to communities similar to the City of Palmdale. Staff with a customer service focus and the knowledge and ability to apply building code provisions, building department policies and procedures uniformly and fairly. Promoting cooperation and partnership with other jurisdiction departments and outside agencies. Licensed plan review engineers, ICC and CASp certified plans examiners for thorough and timely plan review services.
Staff with extensive experience working with Accela and DigEPlan software systems for project tracking and plan review.
Extensive experience providing progressive plan review services for major and unique projects. The ability to adjust service levels as required to meet your workload needs. The ability to provide services in a timely and cost-effective manner and to remain within budget constraints.
COMMITMENT OF TEAM
Key personnel proposed will be available to perform the proposed services for the duration of the contract, on-site when requested by the City. BPR acknowledges that no person designated as “key” to the proposed service will be removed or replaced without the prior written concurrence of City. Additionally, BPR understands the City of Palmdale reserves the right to direct BPR to remove any individual, including Key Personnel, assigned to the resultant agreement.
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TEAM MEMBERS / ORGANIZATION CHART
The organization chart below illustrates the BPR team, and the key personnel selected to serve the City of Palmdale, designated in bold text and with ‘ *’. The balance of the staff shown below is available to provide services for the City of Palmdale on an as-neded basis. The entire BPR staff is committed to providing the City of Palmdale with high quality, dependable service.
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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
LEADERSHIP CONTACT INFORMATION
Name Role Email Phone Capacity
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO Principal in Charge [email protected] 916.204.3078 As needed
Bill Rodgers, SE, ICC Project Manager [email protected] 925.255.0100 As needed
Roger Peterson, SE Plan Review Manager [email protected] 916.202.2902 As needed
Note: All BPR employees can be reached through our main number: 916.562.3600.
SCOPE OF WORK
We understand that the Scope of Work identified in Section 3 of the RFP will be incorporated into the resulting contract. BPR is prepared to immediately provide all plan check services, building inspections/building official and community development technician services as requested by the City and described in Section 3.
Highlights of our abilities to provide all requested services include:
Plan Checking
BPR, upon request of the City, will review complex as well as common place commercial/industrial and residential projects for compliance with all applicable California Building Codes as amended by the City of Palmdale, including structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, Green, energy, and accessibility. BPR has multiple experienced CASp professionals and the largest staff of California licensed engineers in the region available for consultation with non-engineer City plan check staff. All BPR plans examiners are competent users of Accela/DigEPlan software.
Throughout the plan review process our dedicated staff will provide continuity and reliability, ensuring effective coordination among all stakeholders. Our professional approach prioritizes customer service, proactive problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail. By maintaining open lines of communication and leveraging our technical expertise, we help facilitate smooth project delivery, maintain quality standards, and reduce schedule risks.
Building Inspection
BPR’s experienced, ICC certified building inspectors will provide building inspection services during the course of a construction to enforce compliance with the conditions of approval, provisions of the City’s building laws, and code requirements set forth on the approved plans for which a permit was issued.
BPR building inspectors will observe each assigned project at the completion of the various stages of construction for compliance with the appropriate City and State codes. BPR’s inspectors are
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experienced in performing Specialty field inspections and qualified to perform technical work in the Economic and Community Development Department’s Building and Safety Division. Contract Community Development Technician
BPR’s experineced, ICC certified permit technicians will accurately calculate fees and issue building, T.I., residential combo, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, sewer, demolition, industrial waste, combo commercial permits using Accela/DigEPlan software. In a knowledgeable and personable manner they will assist the public on the phone and in person regarding questions related to project status, inspection schedules, permit fees, permitting requirements, local, state, and federal regulations,City building codes, ordinances, documents, standards and guidelines. Building Official
BPR’s highly experienced building officials will provide professional, effective building and safety division leadership and administration. They will enforce local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations for all buildings and structures and administer the plan review and inspection process of building construction and alterations. Our building officials have served local Southern California jusrisdictions for many years and will use their experience, connections, and expertise to benefit of the City of Palmdale.
FIRM CAPABILITIES
A detailed list of the services we provide is provided below, including CASp plan review, flood zones and OSHPD-3 facilities.
PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
Our plans examiners have a thorough understanding of
code requirements, are able to read, understand and
interpret construction documents, topography and
grading plans, energy calculations, geotechnical reports, structural calculations, electrical load calculations,
commissioning reports, and other associated design
documents. Our plans examination staff have the ability to prepare well-written plan review letters, communicate effectively orally and in writing and work effectively with City staff, project design teams, contractors and permit applicants. Our plans examiners possess knowledge of
the most current state and local adopted building
standards.
Architectural
BPR’s non-structural plans examiners have provided plan review services for a vast array of projects including large residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, retail, and OSHPD 2, 3 and 5 medical office buildings.
Many of our plans examiners are CASp certified. Completed plan review projects range from single-story
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residential projects to complex high-rise commercial buildings and numerous building additions and remodels.
We are experienced and familiar with the use and application of the most current editions of the following model codes:
California Building Standards Code
(Title 24) Parts 1 through 6 and 9
International Building Code (IBC)
Americans with Disabilities Act
Standards for Accessible Design
ANSI Standards
NFPA Codes & Standards
California Code of Regulations (CCR) Titles 19 and
25 Jurisdiction-Adopted Amendments or Ordinances
California Existing Building Code
California Historical Building Code
Structural
Our structural engineers have extensive experience reviewing and designing building projects subjected to the significant seismic loads necessitated by the geographic location of the City of Palmdale. Our structural engineers have reviewed all types of projects including residential, multi-family, commercial, and multi-story projects including mid-rise and high-rise projects, institutional projects, industrial projects, retail buildings, schools, medical office buildings and court facilities.
Our structural engineers have experience designing and reviewing projects constructed with all building materials including the following:
Wood
Reinforced Masonry
Heavy Timber / Timber Frame / CLT
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
Stressed Skin Panels
Structural Steel
Light Gauge Steel Framing
Straw Bale
Rammed Earth
Insulated Concrete Forms, (ICF)
Our engineers have designed or reviewed a wide array of structural lateral force resisting systems including:
Structural steel moment frames
Buckling-restrained braced frames
Eccentric braced frames
Concentric braced frames
Concrete moment frames
Wood shear wall systems
Masonry shear wall systems
Concrete shear wall systems
Cantilevered column systems
Pre-stressed and post-Tensioned Concrete
Various proprietary lateral force resisting
systems
Our structural engineers and inspectors are experienced with the provisions of most model codes including current versions of:
CCR Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 2 & 2.5
International Building Code (IBC)
AISC 341, 358 and 360
ASCE 7
ASCE 41
AISI Standards for Cold Formed Steel
ANSI / AF&PA NDS for wood framing
ACI 318
ACI 530 / TMS 402/602
California Historic Building Codes
California Existing Building Codes
NEHRP
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Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical
BPR’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineers are well versed in the California Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes. We will review submitted design documents to ensure compliance to the current edition of the following codes:
California Building Code
California Residential Code
California Plumbing Code
California Mechanical Code
California Electrical Code
Jurisdiction-adopted amendments
Energy Compliance
Our engineers and plans examiners are up to date on all California Energy Code requirements as they relate to
both new and remodel construction for all project
types. Our staff have experience verifying California
Energy Code requirements for projects located within
all climate zones. The Energy Efficiency Standards for
Residential and Non-Residential Buildings were
established in 1978 in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California's energy consumption. These
standards have been updated since that time to
address a multitude of building components, systems
and equipment with the goal of having new and updated buildings be more energy efficient, comfortable for building occupants, and less reliant of fossil fuels.
Green Building Standards
BPR’s plans examination staff have a working knowledge of the proper incorporation of CALGreen building criteria into project designs and the resulting potential impact of these standards related to building code compliance and the environment. Our plans examiners will review project documents to verify compliance with adopted Green Building Code Standards as required by state law and local amendments and ordinances.
LEED
Developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a framework for identifying and implementing measurable green building design methodologies, construction, operations, and building maintenance. LEED certification consists of a variety of rating systems applicable to multiple building types including commercial as well as residential. Ratings reflect a measure of how well a building performs across many sustainability metrics including: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, indoor environmental quality, energy usage and the projects impact on the local environment.
Access Compliance & CASp Review
All BPR CASp-certified plan review and inspection professionals are knowledgeable of state and federal accessibility laws and regulations and possess the expertise necessary to promote access to facilities for persons with disabilities. Our staff are experts in the industry, maintaining appropriate certifications
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demonstrating their expertise, and are experienced providing services for building departments in a seamless manner balanced and in coordination with our client’s expectations and needs. We work collaboratively with our clients to address accessibility plan review and inspection related issues as efficiently as possible.
Our plans examiners are fully trained and familiar with California Building Code Accessibility requirements and ADA compliance requirements and are available for plan review and/or inspection services. We offer support to municipalities for compliance enforcement and/or developing transition plans. We can assist our clients in researching and providing interpretations of various specific issues related to access compliance including access compliance obligation, transition plan development, construction costs and phasing, and regulation interpretations.
Flood Zones
BPR’s staff of engineers and plans examiners have experience in providing plan reviews for projects located in FEMA designated flood zones and areas prone to flooding. BPR Consulting Group’s staff has provided numerous plan reviews for projects located in flood zones using FEMA’s Technical Bulletins as well as locally adopted ordinances. Additionally, members of our team have participated in state-sponsored committees to establish guideline and building code requirements for projects planned in areas designated as flood zones.
OSHPD 2, 3 & 5
BPR Consulting Group’s staff of plans examiners and building inspectors have extensive experience providing plan review and inspection services for OSHPD 2, 3 and 5 projects. BPR staff members have sucessfully plan reviewed many OSHPD3 hemodialysis centers, outpatient surgery centers, hyperbaric chamber wound care facilities, and acute psychiatric facilities. BPR maintains an OSHPD certified inspectors on staff specifically to provide inspection services for OSHPD 2, 3, and 5 projects during construction. Our staff is well versed with the OSHPD 2, 3 and 5 requirements included in the California Building Code. Our inspection staff has recent experience providing inspection services for hemodialysis, outpatient surgery, hyperbaric chamber, medical clinics and acute psychiatric facilities.
Large, Unique and Complex Projects
BPR has extensive experience providing and managing plan review and inspection services for complex, multi- discipline projects. Our staff maintain the same level of education, professional licensure, and technical expertise as project designers, enabling effective communication and precise interpretation of code requirements.
BPR Consulting Group understands the specialized process of providing timely, high-quality plan review and expedited construction-phase approvals for large, complex projects such as sports and entertainment arenas, hospitals, airport facilities, parking garages, and judicial buildings. We are experienced in meeting milestone- driven schedules, including rapid plan changes, while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and adherence to the California Building Standards Code and City-specific regulations. Our approach includes detailed plan review, coordination with City departments and inspection staff, pre-submittal guidance, and ongoing support to resolve RFIs or technical questions quickly.
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On-Site Consultant Services & Meeting Attendance
Our plan review staff is available for pre-construction or pre-design meetings, field visits, contacts with the
design team, and support for field inspection personnel in person or virtually as needed. We utilize the efficiency afforded by the many electronic meeting platforms that
have become available in recent years. We find electronic meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
allow for efficient and constructive communication
between parties located throughout the United States
and are an efficient tool for resolution of challenging issues both during plan review and field inspections. Our staff is available to meet with the City, project applicants and their design teams either in person or via electronic platform to resolve plan review issues efficiently and collaboratively.
Customer Service | Responsiveness
BPR’s staff is always available and willing to discuss plan review issues for projects that we have reviewed with Building Division staff, applicants, designers and contractors via in-person or electronic meetings, telephone, or e-mail as required to resolve plan review related issues. We maintain Microsoft Teams, Zoom and GoToMeeting accounts to foster efficient communication with project proponents regardless of their physical location. Voice mails and e-mails will be responded to the same day they are received, if possible, always within 24 hours.
Electronic Document Review
BPR’s staff are thoroughly experienced providing
electronic plan review and will perform electronic plan reviews as requested by the City. Our plans examiners,
building inspectors, building officials and permit
technicians are adept at using the City’s permitting
software, Accela/DigEPlan. BPR will comply with the
City’s established policies and procedures for electronic plan reviews. BPR also maintains an efficient cloud-
based, electronic-document submittal system for
receiving and sending large electronic document files.
Transporting Plans
For paper submittal documents, we will arrange for all pick-up and delivery of the plan review documents from your office at no additional cost. We utilize specific methods for project document pick-up and delivery with the goal of providing same-day service.
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Communicating Plan Review Results
Plan review comments, when necessary, will be type-
written and refer to specific details, drawings or
supporting documents, and reference applicable code
sections. BPR will provide a clear, concise, and thorough plan review letter itemized by specific discipline such as life safety, accessibility, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, etc., that can be utilized by clients,
designers, contractors, and owners to understand the
noted deficiencies and make necessary corrections to the project documents. At the completion of each plan review cycle, BPR Consulting Group will return a copy of the plan review comment list to the designated applicant and project representative. If requested, we will coordinate plan review re-checks directly with the designated project applicant. Upon completion of the plan review process, we will return completed plan review documents, in either hard copy or electronic format via Accela/DigEPlan as needed, bearing BPR’s plan review stamps and ready for final approval and permit issuance by the jurisdiction.
BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
BPR inspection staff will perform inspection services to verify that the work of construction is in conformance
with the approved project construction documents as
well as identifying issues of non-compliance with
applicable building codes and conditions of approval.
Our field inspection services will include inspection of all portions of projects including project sites as
applicable. Our building inspectors will write legible
and understandable correction notices and field
reports, and will be available to answer in-person,
emailed, or telephone inquiries. All inspection
personnel assigned will be ICC and/or CASp certified as required.
We understand that many municipalities have amended code sections, policies and ordinances that impact the work that is inspected and shown on approved project plans. Our inspection staff will familiarize themselves with local requirements to ensure that the projects we are inspecting are compliant with local and current code requirements. Specifically, our inspectors will ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of the Title 24 California Building Standards Code, Parts 1 through 12, covering structural, fire prevention, life safety, disabled access, energy conservation, green building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations in residential, commercial, industrial, existing, and historical buildings.
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BPR’s ICC/CASp certified inspectors have performed building inspection services on a wide variety of construction projects including master planned developments, single-family production, custom homes, commercial, manufacturing, institutional, assembly, essential service, industrial projects, and historically designated buildings. When necessary for large or fast-paced projects, multiple inspectors can be made available. BPR’s inspectors will inspect projects to verify conformance with approved project drawings and specifications which will include review of the permit documents to verify that onsite conditions are consistent with the approved documents for size, setbacks, heights and other applicable requirements. At the completion of inspections, BPR’s inspectors will update database information and complete necessary forms and documents as required to provide seamless service.
Inspector Qualifications & Certifications: . All BPR inspectors are ICC certified, with many maintaining CASp certification. In addition, BPR employs OSHPD certified inspectors available for inspection of OSHPD designated facilities. Qualified inspectors having experience with inspection of new, existing and historical buildings/sites, building code enforcement, will be assigned as appropriate.
Inspection personnel will have the ability to read, understand and interpret construction plans, truss drawings and calculations, prepare and maintain accurate records and reports, communicate effectively orally and in writing and to work effectively with contractors, permit applicants, homeowners and agency staff. Inspectors will possess knowledge of approved and modern methods, materials, tools and safety used in building inspection and the most current building and fire standards. Our inspectors are familiar with most of the common scheduling and tracking systems utilized by building departments including Permits Plus and Accela.
BUILDING OFFICIAL SERVICES
BPR staff have provided building official services for many California communities. Our building official staff possess experience and are knowledgeable of the laws and regulations associated with building department operations and will use this experience and knowledge to promote efficient services for your department. BPR provides full-time or part-time, on-site building official services as required. We are also able to provide as- needed, remote building official services and/or building official services directly in support of specific major development projects within your community. Our building officials are keenly aware of the importance an efficient and predictable building department has for the economic vitality of the communities we serve.
COMMUMITY DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TECHNICIAN SERVICES
BPR Consulting Group maintains a staff of ICC certified permit technicians available to serve your community.
We understand the importance of the permit technician position. As the first contact by residents and builders alike, the first impression provided by our permit technicians sets the stage for the overall permitting experience. Our permit technicians are knowledgeable of state laws associated with issuance of building permits, have experience with multiple databases utilized by building departments and will quickly learn the unique project routing and approval process used by your department. Additionally, our permit technicians, with minimal training, will use your adopted fee schedules to ensure that plan review and building permit related fees are properly assessed. At the completion of the plan review process, required approvals, from other departments both within and outside the city, will be verified prior to issuance of building permits. All BPR permit technicians are competent users of Accela/DigEPlan software.
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PLAN CHECK REVIEW TIMES
Standard Plan Review Completion Timeframes
BPR will complete all plan reviews within the timeframes shown in the table below for both commercial and residential projects as our standard business practice. We will accommodate any turnaround schedule agreed to with our clients. BPR is also pleased to provide expedited plan review services when requested. Expedited plan reviews will have the initial review completed within 5 working days and back-checks completed within 4 working days..
SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE
BUILDING PLAN CHECK
Below you will find a small sampling of local projects for which BPR’s staff have provided plan check services similar to those being requested by the City of Palmdale.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
New Detached 2-Story ADU and Attached JADU
BPR provided structural and non-structural building plan review for these two additions to an existing building - a new, detached two-story Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and an attached one-story Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU). The two-story ADU features three bedrooms, two baths, and a kitchen/dining/living area. The one-story JADU features one bedroom, one bath, and a kitchen/dining/living area. Both units utilize Type V-B Construction with Occupancy Group R-2. BPR Staff: Bill Rodgers, Kyle Hansen, Medhat Henen
Project Type
Maximum Turn Around Time
(Business Days)
Initial Submittal Backcheck Reviews
Residential (Single Family)
New Construction 10 6
Addition 10 6
Remodel 10 6
Residential Solar 3 6
Non-Residential
New Construction 10 6
Addition 10 6
Remodel, Tenant Improvement 10 6
Large, Complex Commercial or
Residential Multi-Family Projects
12 8
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2-Story Fire Rebuild
In the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, BPR has assisted the County of Los Angeles with building plan review of hundreds of plans to fully or partially rebuild fire damaged homes, ADUs, and commercial businesses. All plan review services were provided on an expedited basis. BPR provided both structural and non- structural review of the rebuild plans for this 6,041 s.f. home which included four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an attached
garage/basement, and an outdoor covered patio. This home has automatic fire sprinklers. The home consists of Type VB Construction with Occupancy Groups R-3 and U. BPR Staff:
Martha Diaz, Kyle Hansen, Medhat Henen, Bill Rodgers
New Commercial Building
BPR provided structural and non-structural building plan review for this new single story commercial building. The 3,987 s.f. building includes two separate tenant spaces for restaurant use, with exterior terrace sitting area, and a trash/utility room.
The building utilizes Type V-A Construction, with Occupancy Group A2. BPR Staff: Kyle Hansen, Medhat Henen
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Bell Garden Cottages
BPR provided complete building and grading plan review
services for this new condominium complex featuring (7) three- story buildings and a total of 48 market-rate residential units on a 2.47-acre site. The townhomes range from 1,338 s.f. for a two- bedroom unit up to 1,743 s.f. for three- and four-bedroom units.
The project includes 121 parking spaces including two spaces per unit in an enclosed multi-level parking structure. The project includes a community open space, shade structure and BBQ grills. The townhomes utilize Type VB Construction with Occupancy Groups R-3 and U. BPR Staff: Denise Reese, Charles Nganga, Tom Trimberger, Andrew Burke , Jingpei Zhang
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Bridgepoint Building
BPR provided complete building and fire plan review services for the partial renovation of an approximately 1,422,500 s.f. building. The building consists of a single-story office/warehouse building plus a mezzanine. The scope of work included the remodel of 55,689 s.f., within the existing building consisting of office space, conference space, gym/locker room, plus shipping and receiving areas. Plan review services included review of all
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on-site improvements. The building utilizes Type III-B Construction and includes Occupancy Groups B, A-2, A-3 and S1. The building is a fully fire sprinklered building. BPR Staff: Denise Reese, Elena Hartsough, Kevin Brenton, Jingpei Zhang, Mark Berg
New Warehouse Buildings
BPR provided complete building and fire plan review services for two new warehouse buildings adjacent to one another on a
5.38-acre site. Each building consists of a single story plus a mezzanine. Building 1 is 62,474 s.f. including a 3,000 s.f. mezzanine and Building 2 is 20,762 s.f. including a 1,500 s.f. mezzanine. Both buildings utilize Construction Type III-B and include Occupancy Groups B and S1. Both are fully fire- sprinklered. The mezzanines in each building contain office space, break room, conference space and restrooms. BPR Staff:
Andrew Burke, Charles Nganga, Kevin Brenton, Jingpei Zhang, Mark Berg
CITY OF EL MONTE
In-N-Out Restaurant
BPR provided complete building plan review services for this new restaurant which included a drive-through canopy, outdoor seating/patio area, trash enclosure, and site improvements. Plan review services included the review of the building’s life safety, structural, mechanical/plumbing/electrical, energy, CALGreen, accessibility and site accessibility components. The 7,001 s.f. building utilizes Type V-B Construction with Occupancy Groups A-2 and U. BPR Staff: Denise Reese, Charles Nganga, Markos Seven, Andrew Burke
CITY OF POMONA
Holt & Main Apartments
BPR provided full plan review services for this six-story, 160- unit, multi-family apartment complex – a 100% restricted affordable public housing project. The three-building complex consists of five levels of residential apartments over a single-level podium (3-hour separation) containing office/common areas and enclosed at-grade parking. Construction is Type IIIA (apartments) and IA (podium) with Occupancy Groups R-2 (floors two through six), B (office/common areas on first floor) and S-2 (parking garage on first floor). BPR Staff: Andrew Burke, Denise Reese, Charles Nganga, Jingpei Zhang, Kevin Brenton
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Pomona Industrial Complex
BPR is currently providing full plan review services for this two- building industrial complex. Services include building safety and on-site civil improvement plan reviews. The buildings are each 9,652 s.f., one-story structures. Construction is Type V-B with Occupancy Groups S-1 (9,378 s.f.) and B (274 s.f.). Both buildings are fully sprinklered and designed for a Special Wind Region (110 mph). BPR Staff: Andrew Burke, Denise Reese, Charles Nganga, Jingpei Zhang, Kevin Brenton.
CITY OF GARDENA
Crenshaw 5-Story Apartment Complex
BPR’s staff provided complete building department plan review services for this new 5-story, 203,055 s.f. apartment complex which sits atop a 2-story podium. The mixed-use podium structure and the apartment units above the podium are fully fire sprinklered. This is the first use of podium style construction within the City of Gardena.
The buildings consist of Type I-A and III-A Construction with Occupancy Groups R-2, B and A. BPR Staff: Roger Peterson, Andrew Burke, Kevin Brenton, Mark Berg
Community Aquatics and Senior Center Project
BPR provided complete building department and grading plan review services for this Senior and Aquatics Center Building which consists of a two-story senior center building and a single- story pool equipment building. The Aquatics and Senior Center project included multiple outdoor pools and associated
amenities. The building is fully fire sprinklered. Site improvements include landscaping, parking lots with accessible parking and paths of travel, signage, BBQ and picnic area, trash enclosure and perimeter fencing. The buildings utilized Type VB Construction with Occupancy Groups A-3, B and S-1. BPR
Staff: Roger Peterson, Andrew Burke, Kevin Brenton, Mark Berg On-Site Improvement Plans – Self Storage Building
BPR provided on-site civil improvement plan review for the project, located on a 284,253 s.f. lot, which includes one new concrete tilt-up and steel stud frame building using a single level podium with three levels of Type V Construction above. On-site civil plan review includes fences, site light, storm drain, erosion control, irrigation and wet utility improvements. BPR Staff:
Roger Peterson, Jingpei Zhang, Andrew Burke, Kevin Brenton, Mark Berg, Don Citbor
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CITY OF EASTVALE
Walmart Supercenter
BPR provided building plan review services , including
onsite water and sewer, for this 170, 537 s.f. new retail store which included retail sales, vehicle repair and tire storage, food prep areas, office, pharmacy, customer services,
training, break, receiving, stock and storage rooms, and fuel station with canopy. The building utilizes Construction Type VB with Occupancy groups A-s, B, F-1, M and S-1. project.
BPR Staff: Denise Reese, Charles Nganga, Kevin Brenton, Gabriela Scott, Medhat Henen, Valentina Olivieri, Markos Seven
CITY OF CLAREMONT
Residential Remodel and Addition
BPR provided complete plan review services for the major home remodel project. The project adds 102 s.f. to the first floor, 488 s.f. to the second floor, a new 88 s.f. front porch and a 146 s.f. second floor deck to the existing 2,054 s.f. residence. Type of Construction is V-B with Occupancy Group R-3.
BPR Staff: Kevin Brenton, Gabriela Scott, Valentina Olivieri, Markos Seven
BUILDING INSPECTION, PERMIT TECHNICIAN and BUILDING OFFICIAL SERVICES Below you will find a small sampling of local projects for which BPR’s staff are currently providing building plan review, building inspection, permit technician and/or building official services similar to those being requested by the City of Palmdale.
CITY OF GARDENA
BPR provides on-site building official , on-site and remote plan review , building inspection, building department management and permit technician services for the City of Gardena. BPR implemented building inspection services to eliminate a three-week inspection backlog. We added inspection staff to eliminate the inspection backlog then reduced staff to a level necessary to meet daily inspection service requirements. BPR provides all building official, building department management, and plan review services to support the building department. Building inspection staff is utilized to meet the inspection demands of the department.
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
BPR provides building department services to the City of Bell Gardens including on and off-site building official, on-site and remote plan review, building inspection and permit technician services, utilizing BPR’s appropriately licensed, certified and experienced building safety staff. Through BPR’s services, the City maintains efficient permitting services for the benefit of the community.
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CITY OF MAYWOOD
BPR provides full-service building department services to the City of Maywood including on and off-site building official, on-site and remote plan review , building inspection, and permit technician, services .
BPR provides services for the community utilizing appropriately qualified licensed and certified building safety staff. Through BPR’s services, the City maintains efficient plan review and inspection services for the benefit of the community for all ongoing construction projects and permit center needs.
CITY OF POMONA
BPR staff provides plan review, building inspection , permit technician and permit technician training services to the City. BPR provides services for the community utilizing appropriately qualified, licensed, and certified plans examination, senior building inspection, and permit technician staff. Through BPR’s services, the City is able to maintain efficient services for all ongoing permit center needs.
CITY OF EL MONTE
Following a very successful transition, BPR provides all building inspection services, on-site and remote plan review services, and permit technician services for the City of El Monte. BPR provides all inspection services for the City utilizing multiple full-time and ICC certified building inspectors. All in-house and counter plan reviews are performed by BPR’s experienced and well qualified in-house plans examiner. All permit technician services for the City are performed by BPR utilizing three full-time ICC certified permit technicians.
CITY OF CLAREMONT
BPR provides building department services to the City of Claremont including plan review, building inspection, inspector of record, and permit technician services utilizing BPR’s appropriately licensed, certified and experienced building safety staff. Through BPR’s services, the City maintains efficient plan review, building inspection, and permitting services for the benefit of the community.
CITY OF ONTARIO
BPR staff provides on-site and remote plan review , building inspection and permit technician services to the City. BPR provides services for the community utilizing appropriately qualified and certified plan review, permit technician and inspection staff. BPR presently provides multiple highly qualified and ICC certified inspection staff to support the city’s inspection needs and multiple ICC Certified permit technicians to support the city’s permitting services. BPR provides on-site and off-site plan review services for all types of projects including residential, multi-family, commercial and industrial projects including CASp plan review and plan review of on-site improvements and associated grading.
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SAMPLE PLAN REVIEW LETTERS
For ease of reading, we have provided sample plan review letters in the Appendix for the requested project types.
New Restaurant
Retail Store
Major Commercial Tennant Improvement Project
New Single-Family Dwelling
Large Addition to a Single-Family Home
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TRACK RECORD / BUDGET CONTROL
BPR has an excellent track record of completing service contracts similar to this in scope, size, and complexity. BPR Consulting Group has extensive experience providing plan review, inspection, and other building and public works department services utilizing multiple types of contract and fee arrangements. We often provide services on a fixed fee basis ensuring a specific fee amount for our clients, allowing them to utilize our services with a predetermined cost for all services. For other projects, we provide services utilizing hourly billing rates with or without project specific not-to-exceed budget amounts. For these types of projects, we closely monitor service costs against project budgets in order to stay within the agreed upon project budget.
QUALITY CONTROL
All of BPR Consulting Group’s plan review services are
closely managed from the moment a project is assigned
to completion of our services. Once a project is assigned it is entered into our custom designed plan review
database. The project documents are then downloaded
and triaged for completeness and to identify if any
documents necessary for plan review have not been
provided. Upon completion of the triage process, plans
examiners are assigned as warranted by the proposed
work associated with the specific project. All projects are closely monitored to ensure assigned staff have the time necessary in their schedules to comprehensively review
assigned projects to maintain completion schedules.
We assign a dedicated team of plans examiners to serve specific clients so your BPR plan review team will remain consistent throughout the term of the agreement. We believe assigning a dedicated team of plans examiners best serves the needs of our clients; with our firm you will not have randomly assigned plans examiners assigned to each project. All plan review services are closely monitored by our plan review supervisors and managers for consistency, thoroughness, and quality. We utilize a discipline approach to our plan review services, assigning a life safety reviewer, structural reviewer, electrical reviewer, mechanical/plumbing reviewer, grading/utility reviewer and fire reviewer, as appropriate, to each assigned project based on the proposed scope of work. We believe utilizing a discipline approach provides a more comprehensive plan review as each reviewer is a specialist in their discipline. Each plans examiner includes their email address and desk phone number with their plan review comments to facilitate direct and efficient communication between project designers and our professional plans examination staff. Our Plan Review Manager reviews each project for thoroughness and accuracy prior to plan review comments being issued or prior to recommendation of approval for permit purposes.
Upon award of a contract, our proposed Project Manager will schedule a meeting with the City’s representative to familiarize the team with the City’s current plan review, plan distribution, and inspection process and methods. BPR’s staff of engineers and plans examiners are experienced in working with multiple jurisdictions and adjusting their services so that they become an extension of your staff. We utilize a comprehensive “New
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Client Checklist” that documents specific requirements of each community we serve. Upon selection and before commencement of services, we schedule a meeting with our new clients to review specific plan review and inspection requirements and systems used by our clients so our services can be integrated in a seamless manner.
Our inspection services will be closely managed by our building official who will work with project applicants to resolve all inspection related issues in an efficient, code compliant, and customer focused manner.
REFERENCES
Over the past 22 years, BPR’s principals have worked diligently to develop a reputation within California for providing top quality, timely, and efficient building safety services in a professional, courteous manner, always in our clients’ best interests, by honoring our commitment to provide timely superior services. We believe our best advertisements are references from current and previous clients and we encourage you to contact our client references provided in Exhibit G in the Appendix.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
STAFF EDUCATION
All of our staff maintain appropriate certifications or professional licenses for the services they provide. We ensure our staff is properly trained and require ongoing training for our staff equal or greater than that required by California Health and Safety Code Section 18949.29. We continually encourage our staff to obtain additional certifications and support ongoing training and education for our staff.
Many opportunities for continuing education for building safety professionals are offered by multiple providers throughout the state and hosted by a variety of providers including California Building Officials, local ICC Chapters, AIA, County Building Officials Association of California, and others. In addition to participating in these opportunities, BPR’s staff members have developed and presented training classes on behalf of many of these professional organizations on building code-related topics including:
Chapter 16 Training in Structural Topics
CBC Chapter 10, Means of Egress in the 2022 CBC
CBC Load Path Fundamentals
CBC Requirements for Wood Framed Building Design
CBC Requirements for Horizontal Diaphragm and Shear-Wall Design
Structural and Non-Structural CRC Requirements
Overview of Wind Load Changes to the CBC
CRC Wall Bracing Requirements
Load Path Systems for Building Structures
Structural Welding and Structural Bolting
Overview of CPC and CMC Requirements for Building Systems Anchorage of Nonstructural Building Components Per ASCE-7 Simplified Structural Design
Plan Check 1 and 2
SAP Training
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT
Additionally, many of our staff members are active members of local professional organizations including local ICC Chapters and have served as officers and in other leadership capacities. Our proposed Building Official, Mark Berg, CBO, MCP, ICC (pictured above), frequently teaches ICC training classes.
CODE QUIZ
BPR Principal Ron Beehler, has authored the well-received monthly Code Quiz for over nine years for multiple California ICC Chapters. The Code Quiz has become an education component of monthly ICC Chapter meetings throughout California. BPR is now the sponsor of the Code Quiz and uses the quiz as an internal training element for our staff. Current year Code Quizzes may be found on our website, www.BPR-GRP.com