HomeMy WebLinkAboutBLDGCKL230013 Tenant Improvement Checklist Revised 110424CITY OF PALM DESERT
Building and Safety Division
73510 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Phone (760)776-6420
Email building@palmdesert.gov ▪ Website: https://www.palmdesert.gov
COMMERCIAL TENANT IMPROVEMENT
PLAN SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
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MINIMUM SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
To ensure a smooth application process, please submit the following information. Missing items listed may
lead to your submission being rejected or delayed. If you have any questions, please contact our team for
assistance with the permitting process.
Please email the permitcenter@palmdesert.gov or call (760)776-6435 for permit fees and estimates.
The construction plans shall include the following, when applicable or required by the plan review team.
Missing any items below may result in the submittal being rejected:
- Completed Building Permit Application.
- Title or Cover Sheet.
- Site Plan for Tenant Space Location, including Parking Area.
- Egress and Existing Plan.
- Floor Plan with Disabled Access Details.
- Floor and Furniture and Storage Rack Layout (if applicable).
- Reflected Ceiling Plan.
- Interior Elevations and Cross Sections.
- Exterior Elevations, if applicable.
- Roof Plan, if roof or equipment alteration is designed.
- Construction Details and Finishes.
- Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Plans.
- California Energy and Green Building Documentation.
- Structural Plans and Calculations, if applicable.
If required, engineering calculations shall include but not be limited to:
- Supporting structural design calculations for both all vertical and lateral load-resisting elements by a
licensed design professional.
- Truss calculations and details and layout showing I.D. numbers and locations. The architect or engineer
of record must approve conformance by applying their conformance stamp to the truss calculations or
an appropriate stamped statement.
Deferrable Items
- Fire Sprinkler and Alarm Plans.
- Riverside County Health Department Plans and approval.
- Coachella Valley Water District Plans and approval.
- Burrtec Waste Disposal approval.
- Truss Calculations.
SUMMARY OF REQUIRMENTS
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The Building and Safety Division's Summary of Requirements is a general guide for creating a minimum
set of plans for plan review and permitting new commercial and light industrial projects. Additional or
supplemental information may be required during the review process.
PALM DESERT ORDINANCE AND DESIGN CRITERIA (2022)
Seismic Design Category: D
Maximum Soil Bearing Pressure: 1500psf (without Soils Report)
Basic Wind Speed: (3-second gust) - (See ASCE Hazard Tool)
Risk Category I – 91 mph
Risk Category II – 97 mph
Risk Category III – 103 mph
Risk Category IV – 108 mph
Wind Exposure:
Country Club Drive – North Exposure C
Country Club Drive – South Exposure B
Rainfall per hour: 2 inches per hour (100-year, 60-minute)
Climate Zone: 15
Fire Hazard Severity Zone: No
Please Note: These are general requirements. Licensed engineers and architects are responsible for
considering all site-specific conditions and code requirements in design documents.
PLAN DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
- All plans shall be digital submissions and have readable clarity.
- Minimum plan size is 11X17.
- Landscape orientation
- Font size relative to printed 12pt font and flattened.
TITLE OR COVER SHEET
- The owner's name, address, and telephone number(s).
- A legal description and address and assessor parcel number (If necessary).
- Type of construction, occupancy classification(s), zoning, sprinkled, and area tabulations.
- A detailed Scope of Work that reflects the Building Permit Application.
- A complete Sheet Index or Table of Contents.
- A vicinity map with a North arrow covering at least a two-block area locating the project. Aerial pictures
must be of sufficient clarity in a digital review environment.
- The name of the person preparing the plans. All plan preparers must sign their portion of the plans.
Digital signatures are required.
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- Incorporated onto the first sheet of project plans (Copy and Paste, if needed.)
2022 California Building Code (CBC)
2022 California Electrical Code (CEC)
2022 California Mechanical Code (CMC)
2022 California Plumbing Code (CPC)
2022 California Energy Code (CEC)
2022 California Fire Code (CFC)
2022 California Green Building Standards Code (CGBC)
Palm Desert Municipal Code (Most current adoption)
- Incorporate onto the first sheet of the plans (Copy and Paste, if needed.)
Palm Desert Municipal Code requirements:
A. Approved temporary sanitary facilities are required (H&S 5416)
B. Contractor and/or owner shall provide a trash bin (PDMC 8.16)
C. Building Materials or Debris Storage shall be on the property of the permit. (PDMC 8.70)
D. The public right-of-way shall always be maintained in a clean condition. (PDMC 8.20)
E. Address numerals shall comply with PDMC 15.28.
F. Each general engineering contractor, general building contractor, and swimming pool
contractor shall furnish the city with a list of each subcontractor under his control or direction,
AND each subcontractor shall have obtained a business license before the final inspection
of a building or structure shall be given by the building and safety department. (PDMC
§5.06.010.)
G. Construction Hours (PDMC 9.24):
OCTOBER 1st THRU APRIL 30th MAY 1st THRU SEPTEMBER 30th Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - NOT ALLOWED Sunday - NOT ALLOWED
Government Code Holidays - NOT ALLOWED
**Violation of the above work hours is a citable offense under PDMC 9.24.070.
SITE PLAN
- Provide a North arrow.
- Provide a readable Site Plan identifying the location of the tenant space.
- Provide the adjacent business occupancies within the Site Plan.
- Demonstrate accessible elements within the Site Plan. All disabled access parking, walkways, drop-
off areas, and paths of travel from the right-of-way.
FLOOR PLAN OR LAYOUT
- Provide fully dimensioned or scaled floor plan(s) identifying all occupied spaces and their use.
- Demonstrate exits, including width calculations, distance to, the direction of, hardware requirements,
etc., including the corridors.
- Show all fixed construction elements like the walls, partitions, cabinets, fixtures, etc.
- Identify all occupancy separations and indicate each fire-resistive rating.
- Show details of special or unusual construction or materials.
- Provide full dimensions and detailed disable access information.
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REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
Provide a reflected ceiling plan for:
- Ceiling Material Type (acoustic or drywall). The City of Palm Desert requires heavy-duty acoustic
ceiling panels (See END OF DOCUMENT).
- Emergency and Exiting Lighting
- Light Fixtures and HVAC Registers.
- Ceiling elevation changed with dimensions.
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND INTERIOR SECTIONS
- Provide elevations of each orientation, if applicable.
- Show doors, windows, finished floor line, exterior finish, and indicate roof pitch.
- Additionally, if the project was subject to Design Review, indicate all applicable colors and other
requirements of the Planning Division.
- Provide a cross-section (cut view). Demonstrate foundation, wall studs, ceiling joists, rafters, roof pitch,
etc. Indicate the size, spacing, and materials proposed. If the ceiling is vaulted, show cross-section
and structural connections.
ROOF PLAN (IF REQUIRED)
- Identify and demonstrate all new roof equipment, ventilation and exhaust, access, etc. Provide
structural justification for the new area.
- New roof equipment must be screened from a public right of way.
FINISH MATERIALS
Finish materials must be outlined or noted to indicate the ceiling, wall, and floor finish materials and types
as well as the proposed glazing materials, including the frame.
EGRESS AND EXITING – LIFE SAFETY PLAN
The means of egress protection requirements work in coordination with other sections of the code, such
as:
- Protection of vertical openings (see Chapter 7).
- Interior finish (see Chapter 8).
- Fire suppression and detection systems (see Chapter 9) and numerous others impact life safety.
- Chapter 10 is subdivided into four main sections: General (Sections 1003—1015), exit access
(Sections 1016—1021), exit (Sections 1022—1027), and exit discharge (Section 1028).
PLUMBING PLANS
- Provide a plumbing isometric and schematic of the water piping, gas piping, and drain waste and vent
system, along with the size of all lines and materials to be used.
- Provide cross-section drawings with existing firewalls and ceilings.
- Demonstrate compliance with all restroom types (male, female, family, and gender-neutral restrooms
- when applicable).
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MECHANICAL PLANS
- Provide mechanical isometric and schematic of the existing and new duct locations and sizes.
- Show the location of all existing and new return air.
- Show the location of all existing and new fire dampers.
- Show the method and amount of combustion air.
- Show the location of all existing and new HVAC units.
- Provide complete details of any new kitchen hood systems.
ELECTRICAL PLANS
- Provide a single-line diagram that includes service location, feeder sizes, panel locations, conductor
sizes, disconnect size, over-current protection, grounding method, etc.
- Provide a panel schedule with circuit identification.
- Indicate all outlet, fixture, and equipment locations.
- Indicate all hazardous electrical locations, as applicable.
- Provide complete electrical load calculations.
CALIFORNIA ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (CHAPTER 11B)
All spaces, areas, and structures shall show compliance with the code to ensure the barrier-free design is
incorporated in all buildings, facilities, site work, and other improvements.
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMPLIANCE
The City of Palm Desert is within Climate Zone 15. Provide the required forms that correspond to your
project.
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE
The provisions of individual sections of Chapter 5 apply to newly constructed buildings, building additions
of 1,000 square feet or greater, and/or building alterations with a permit valuation of $200,000 or above
(for occupancies within the authority of California Building Standards Commission). Code sections relevant
to additions and alterations shall only apply to the portions of the building being added or altered within the
scope of the permitted work.
Plans shall indicate the method of verification of compliance with all applicable CALGreen requirements.
(CGBC § 301.1.3)
OTHER DEPARTMENT OR AGENCIES
Planning Division. Approvals of zoning, lot coverage, setbacks, height, and building design requirements may be in
conjunction with your plan submittal to the Building Department. Please coordinate directly with the Planning
Department at (760) 776-6483.
Riverside County Fire Marshall's Office at (760) 863-8886 or www.rivcoplus.org for plan review or fire sprinkler
questions.
Riverside County Environmental Health at https://www.rivcoeh.org/ for projects such as food establishments.
Coachella Valley Water District: https://www.cvwd.org/437/Sanitation-Service
Burrtec Waste Disposal: https://www.burrtec.com/city/service-location/palm-desert/
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REQUIREMENTS FOR T-BAR CEILINGS
Definitions
• Light-Duty Systems: Used primarily for residential and light commercial structures where ceiling loads
other than acoustical tile or lay-in panels is not anticipated. NOTE: Due to seismic conditions in the City of
Palm Desert, Light-Duty Systems are NOT allowed to be used.
• Intermediate-Duty Systems: Used primarily for ordinary commercial structures where some ceiling loads,
due to light fixtures and air diffusers, are anticipated. NOTE: Due to seismic conditions in the City of Palm
Desert, Intermediate-Duty Systems are NOT allowed to be used.
• Heavy-Duty Systems: Used primarily for commercial structures in which the quantities and weights of
ceiling fixtures (lights, air diffusers, etc.) are greater than those for an ordinary commercial structure.
Main Runners
• Vertical Wire Hangers:
- # 12 gage wire - 4'-0" on center
- # 10 gage wire - 5'-0" on center
Each vertical wire will be attached to the structure above and to the suspension member with a minimum
of (3) turns in the first 3 inches.
• Wires more than 1 in 6 out-of-plumb are not allowed unless counter-sloping wires are provided.
• Obstructions to Direct Suspension:
- A trapeze or equivalent device shall be used.
- For trapeze spans over 48" - use back-to-back 13" cold-rolled channels (or equivalent) minimum.
Perimeter Members
• Main Runners: Supported independently a maximum of 8" from each wall with #12 gage wire or
approved wall support.
• Cross Runners: Supported independently a maximum of 8" from each wall with #12 gage wire or
approved wall support.
• The width of the perimeter supporting the closure angle shall not be less than 2". One end of the ceiling
grid (in each orthogonal horizontal direction) shall be attached to the closure angle. The other end (in
each horizontal direction) shall have a 0.75" clearance from the wall and shall rest upon and be free to
slide on a closure angle.
Seismic Bracing (Where design calculations and alternate restraints are not provided)
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• Horizontal Restraints
- Wires: Four #12 gage wires splayed 90 degrees from each other on the main runner, within 2" of
the cross runner.
- The angle of the wires shall not exceed 45 degrees from the plane of the ceiling.
• Spacing:
- 12'-0" on center in both directions.
- The first point starts within 6'-0" from each wall.
• Vertical Restraints: A strut to resist vertical displacement is required at each seismic splay. The strut
should extent from the grid to the structure above and be fastened at both ends.
• Exception: Lateral force bracing is not required if a ceiling area of 144 square feet or less is surrounded
by walls that connect directly to the structure above.
Light Fixture Supports (Due to seismic conditions, only "Heavy-Duty" ceiling systems may be used)
• All light fixtures shall be attached (with approved screws or clips) to the suspended ceiling grid
systems at two opposing sides.
• Wires required to support the fixture: Fixtures less than 10 lbs: One #12 gage hanger wire from the
fixture housing to the structure above. This wire may be slack.
• Fixtures between 11 to 55 lbs.: Two #12 gage hanger wires connected from the fixture housing to the
structure above. These wires may be slack.
• Fixtures 56 lbs. or more shall be supported directly from the structure above without using the ceiling
suspension system for direct support.
• Pendant-hung fixtures shall be supported with #9-gauge wire without using the ceiling suspension
system for direct support.
Mechanical System Supports
• Ceiling-mounted air terminals or services weighing less than 20 pounds shall be positively attached to
the ceiling suspension main runners or cross runners with the same carrying capacity as the main
runners.
• Terminals or services weighing 20 pounds but not more than 56 pounds, in addition to the above, shall
have two #12 gage wire hangers connected from the terminal or service to the ceiling system hangers
or to the structure above. These wires may be slack.
• Terminal or services weighing more than 56 pounds shall be supported directly from the structure
above by approved hangers.