City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department
Residential Plan Submittal Checklist – Page 3 of 10
TRT/DOC/00082
6. Detail and specify basement window wells (area ways) showing a minimum width at egress windows of 36
inches, and a permanent egress ladder complying with IRC R310.2.
7. If basement areaways are adjacent to walkways or patio slabs, guard rails not less than 36 inches in height
are required, or grates.
8. Provide access to each separate attic and crawl spaces. Designate locations on the drawings. Openings
shall not be less than 22 x 30 inches. The location of the attic access shall provide a minimum of 30 inches of
head room. (IRC R807). For garage areas, refer to detail for ¾ inches or 5/8 inches plywood with 5/8 inch
type “X” gypsum board screwed and glued used for access panels resting on 2X framing.
9. Provide separation between garage areas and the residence with a minimum ½” inch gypsum board on the
garage side; garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above by not less
than 5/8 inch Type “X” gypsum board or equivalent per (IRC R302.6) Openings from a garage or a carport
into sleeping rooms shall not be permitted, and other openings between the garage or carport and the
residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 1 3/8” thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors,
equipped with a self-closing device per (IRC R302.5.1).
10. Provide ½ inch gypsum board separation within usable enclosed space under stairs (IRC R302.7).
11. Note and specify that the shower area walls shall be finished with a nonabsorbent surface, to a height of 6 feet
above the floor (IRC R307.2).
12. Show that each water closet is located in a clear space not less than 30 inches wide and has a clear space of
not less than 21 inches in front (IRC Figure R307.1).
13. Detail and specify stair width, rise and run, landing width, handrail heights, guardrail height and intermediate
rail spacing (IRC R311.7).
14. Factory built fireplaces (zero-clearance) and factory built chimneys shall be listed by an approved listing
agency. Specify make and model number, and provide current evaluation report number (IRC R1004 & R
1005). Note combustion air requirements (IRC R1006).
15. For masonry factory built and zero-clearance fireplaces, indicate fireplace location, hearth size, and materials.
Show all proposed hearth elevations (IRC R1001 & R1004). Manual dampers are not permitted in gas fuel-
burning fireplaces (IMC 803.5).
16. Locate skylights, specify materials, and provide an approved current evaluation report number.
17. Comply with IRC R311.3 for landing at doors.
18. Locate and identify braced wall panels where applicable, per IRC R602.10. If conventional bracing does not
comply with IRC R602.10, provide a lateral analysis. Wind design for single story and two story residences
shall use a wind speed of 90 mph. Seismic Design shall use Seismic Design Category B.
19. Locate and identify heights of furred down and vaulted ceilings.
20. Designate the locations of water heaters. Indicate the location of the temperature and pressure relief line from
the water heater to the exterior of the building. Note the temperature and pressure relief line to be full size
steel pipe or hard drawn copper tubing or CPVC, extending to the exterior of the building and terminating in a
downward position not more than 2 feet nor less than 6 inches above grade.
21. Shower area floors shall not be less than 30” in minimum dimension and shall have at least 900 square inches
of interior cross-sectional area. (IRC P2708.1).
22. Show electrical, plumbing, and mechanical layout on separate sheet.
ELEVATIONS:
1. Provide complete drawings of all proposed front, rear and both side elevations, include patio covers, decks
and fireplaces.
2. Indicate all materials used: stucco, concrete block, glass block, roofing systems, siding, veneers, etc.
3. Provide an approved current evaluation report number and manufacturer of all concrete or clay type tile
roofing.