Tucson Planning & Development Services Department (PDSD)
Tucson, AZ
Avg Review
20d
Rejection Rate
35%
Skill Files
8
Status
Medium
Ventilation — Tucson Type I Hood
2018 IMC 507 / NFPA 96Type I hoods per IMC. Same codes as Phoenix/Mesa. Desert climate. Exhaust 400 CFM/LF. Makeup air 80-100%. Equipment rated for extreme heat.
Examiner Note: Tucson PDSD follows standard IMC. Desert climate considerations. Fast review.
Common rejection: Makeup air not shown; equipment not rated for heat
Correction: Show makeup air on roof plan rated for desert heat. Include exhaust CFM on M-1.
Fire Suppression — Tucson NFPA 96
NFPA 96 / UL 300 / Tucson Fire CodeUL 300 suppression for Type I hoods. Tucson Fire reviews fire plans. Automatic gas shutoff.
Examiner Note: Tucson Fire reviews as part of PDSD permit. Include fire details in submittal.
Common rejection: UL 300 documents missing
Correction: Include UL 300 documents. Show suppression system on FP-1.
Plumbing — Tucson Grease Interceptor
2018 IPC / Tucson WaterGrease interceptor per IPC. Tucson Water reviews FOG. 3-comp sink. Water conservation critical — Tucson has strict water use requirements.
Examiner Note: Tucson Water has FOG and water conservation programs. Submit interceptor details. Specify water-efficient fixtures.
Common rejection: Water conservation fixtures not specified; interceptor not submitted to Tucson Water
Correction: Submit interceptor to Tucson Water. Specify water conservation fixtures on P-1 per Tucson requirements.
Electrical — Tucson Kitchen Circuits
2017 NECStandard NEC. GFCI within 6 feet of water. Emergency disconnect. AZ follows NEC with minimal amendments.
Examiner Note: Tucson follows standard NEC. Fast review.
Common rejection: GFCI not shown
Correction: Add GFCI within 6 feet of water on E-1. Show emergency disconnect.
Health — Tucson Food Facility
ARS §36-1761 / Pima County Health DeptPima County Health Department reviews food facility plans. Handwash, 3-comp sink, FRP, sealed floors. Separate health permit.
Examiner Note: Pima County Health requires plan review. Standard food facility review process.
Common rejection: Health review not submitted; kitchen finishes incomplete
Correction: Submit food facility plan to Pima County Health. Specify finishes on A-series sheets.
Structural — Tucson Loads
2018 IBC §1607 / ASCE 7-16Seismic Design Category B. Low seismic. No snow. Equipment anchorage. AZ PE required.
Examiner Note: Tucson follows standard IBC structural. AZ PE stamp required.
Common rejection: AZ PE stamp missing
Correction: Provide AZ PE-stamped calculations. Show equipment anchorage on S-1.
ADA — Tucson Accessible Design
2018 IBC Ch. 11 / ADA 2010Standard IBC/ADA accessibility. Accessible route, restroom.
Examiner Note: Tucson follows standard IBC/ADA.
Common rejection: Accessible route not dimensioned
Correction: Show accessible route on A-1. Detail restroom per IBC Ch. 11.
Egress — Tucson Exit Requirements
2018 IBC §1006 / §1017Standard IBC egress. Two exits for 50+ occupants. Travel distance 250/300 feet.
Examiner Note: Tucson follows standard IBC egress.
Common rejection: Occupant load not on plans
Correction: Add occupant load per IBC 1004 on A-1. Show travel distance.