HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPR-26-0142 (B22-2919) Plan Corrections Rev1 Department of Development Services Paula Daneluk, Director
Curtis Johnson, Assistant Director
7 County Center Drive T: 530.552.3700
Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7785
buttecounty.ca.gov/dds
This cover sheet provides a summary of the concurrent review of the permit application by all
applicable County departments and divisions. Each department has independently reviewed the
submitted documents for code compliance and project feasibility. The review status for each
department is indicated in the checklist below, and any corrections or conditions identified by
reviewers are attached for reference.
Date: 11/6/2026
Applicant Information: MICHAEL SOTO GENERAL CONTRACTOR
BRADLEYBACKS@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Assessor Parcel Number: 022-190-053 Address: 6 Chatfield., Biggs, CA 95917
Building Permit Number: BPR-26-0142 Plan Check Cycle: Review #1
Description: PLAN CHANGE2 FOR B22-2919 - Deck Replacement fpr B22-2919
*See attached correction letters for the contact information for each department.
Department / Division Status
Building Division Pending Corrections with comments
Department of Development Services Paula Daneluk, Director
Curtis Johnson, Assistant Director
7 County Center Drive T: 530.552.3699
Oroville, California 95965
buttecounty.net/dds
November 5, 2026
Michael Soto General Contractor
609 T Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Assessor Parcel Number: 022-190-053
Building Permit Number: BPR-26-0142 Plan Check #1
Description: PLAN CHANGE2 FOR B22-2919 – Deck Replacement
Occupancy Classification: R-3/U
Construction Type: VB
Stories: 1
Elevation: 100’
Decking Area: 155 Sq Ft
WUI Zone: LRA
Fire Severity Zone: NFS
Thank you for submitting your building permit application. We have reviewed your documents and listed the
required corrections below. Please provide a written response addressing each comment. Clear and complete
answers will help us approve your project faster. When you are ready, please submit a complete digital set of
revised plans to DSBuilding@buttecounty.ca.gov You can upload larger files directly to www.bcdds.net/drop.
GENERAL COMMENTS by: Plans Examiner
1. Please respond in writing to each comment by marking this comment list or creating a response letter.
Indicate which detail, specification, or calculation shows the requested information. At minimum, the
following must be included with each plan review response:
1. Page / sheet number(s), detail / specification number(s), etc., and include all applicable code section(s).
2. Briefly explain in writing, how the design is intended to comply with the applicable code sections.
3. Revisions must be identified with a cloud and delta symbol.
Complete and clear responses will expedite the re-check of this project.
2. The plan check fee covers three review cycles. Reviews beyond the third cycle, deferred submittals, and
changes to approved plans will be billed on a time-and-materials basis.
ARCHITECTURAL COMMENTS
3. Clarify the height of deck above grade. Show guards along the open sides of the deck and stairs where the
walking surface is more than 30” above the floor or grade below, measured within 36” horizontally of the edge.
Specify deck guards at least 42” high with openings that do not permit passage of a 4” sphere. Show the stair
guard height and opening limitations. CRC R321.1.
4. Show a continuous, graspable handrail on at least one side of the stairway, located 34”–38” above the tread
nosing’s. Specify the grip profile and return or termination of the handrail ends. CRC R318.7.8 and R320.
5. Dimension the concrete landing at the bottom of the stairs. Provide a landing at least as wide as the stairway
served and at least 36” deep in the direction of travel. CRC R318.7.6.
6. Show the location and swing of the exterior door serving the deck and identify the elevation difference between
the door threshold and finished decking. Demonstrate compliance with the applicable exterior door landing
requirements. CRC R318.3.
7. Please verify there is a GFCI Weather proof outlet and Motion sensor light serving the deck.
STRUCTURAL COMMENTS: by: Michael Main, P.E., Plan Check Engineer
1. CRC section R507.2.1 requires all exterior exposed decks to be constructed of #2 or better material that has
been preservative treated or is approved naturally durable lumber. Please specify the wood species as well as
#2 or better wood grade on the plans.
2. All fasteners at exterior exposed decks shall be hot-dip galvanized, stainless steel or other approved corrosion
resistance per CRC Table R507.2.3.
3. Please specify blocking between joists over all supports.
4. Please specify the girder to post connection.
5. Specify the number, size, and type of stair stringers and their attachment to the deck and the foundation.
6. Handrails and guards must be provided where required per CRC R321.1.1. Handrails and guards must be
designed to resist a single concentrated load of 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point along the top
per 2025 CRC Table R301.5 and footnote d. Please specify connections and spacing of handrail and guard
posts and provide detail(s) that show how to construct this.
7. Please specify footing sizes on the plans adequate to support the loads. Note that footings shall extend a
minimum of 12” below the undisturbed ground surface per CRC R403.1.4 and R507.3.2.
8. Please specify 3,000 psi compressive strength concrete on the plans in accordance with 2025 CRC Section
R404.1.3.3.1. Note the structure may be designed for 2,500 psi concrete (to avoid special inspection of the
concrete) but 3,000 psi concrete shall be installed in Seismic Design Categories Do, D1, and D2 per 2025 CRC
Section R404.1.3.3.1.
The Department of Development Services is currently open to the public from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you wish to
discuss these plan check comments, please call during our business hours or contact us by e-mail at the address
below. Permit status can be tracked by logging on to http://www.buttecounty.ca.gov/dds and clicking Building
Permits Status.
Jordan Debrunner Michael Main, P.E.
Plans Examiner Plan Check Engineer
530.552.3647 530.552.3655
jdebrunner@buttecounty.ca.gov mmain@buttecounty.ca.gov