1.  General notes.
This project is:
-in the FEMA VE-14 Flood Zone
-seaward of the CCCL
   DEP wave crest = 16.5 ft. (NGVD)
   DEP design grade = 5.2 ft. (NGVD)
-in the wind-borne debris region
-in wind exposure category D

Metal roof requires a separate permit.
Unvented attic with spray foam insulation, including raised floor.

3.  Parcel ID Numbers do not match between Application and Clearance Sheet.  Please clarify. 

5.  Pile foundation Affidavit.
Please find the attached Affidavit to acknowledge the requirement for a pile installation report.  Please complete the Affidavit and include it with the resubmittal package.

7.  Piling Inspection Proposal/Report:

Please provide a proposal from the engineer of record or an approved testing agency for the installation inspection of each piling. The final report is to include a foundation plans showing the location of each pile, site conditions, date, time, grout slump, concrete break, total number of installed piles, total length of installed piles, piles installed in accordance with drawings and specifications, blow count if wood, exceptions to pile placements (as built), and description of installation equipment and procedure for installation.

9.  Pile spacing to pile diameter ratio for all piles should not be less than 8:1, per FBC, Section 3109.4, unless designed to resist the additional loads from flood waters and trapped debris.  Please review the pile layout and spacings that are less than 8 ft. clear and verify that the design will resist the above loads with a note on foundation plan.

11.  Garage below BFE.
Garage spaces are below the BFE and metal fasteners and connectors are used.  Please review FEMA Technical Bulletins TB - 2, 5, 6,
8, and 9 for prohibited construction, corrosion protection, and other guidelines and provide details.
All electric and equipment must be above BFE.

All concrete below BFE must be break away.  Please provide details for frangible slab with maximum debris size of 4' x 4'.

01/29/14.
All slabs must be frangible.  Please clarify areas of slabs and unfinished.
Breakaway walls must be constructed of water-resistant materials; the 1/2 gyp brd noted on plans cannot be used. 
Please note, vents are required in these walls. 

02/07/14. Note on plan states that "all metal fasteners below grade are... or otherwise corrosion resistant".  Requirements for increased resistance to corrosion protection apply to entire structure.  Corrosion is not a BFE issue. 

13.  Please specify all porch, garage, and ground floor ceilings and provide separation details per FBC-R302.5 and moisture protection.  Note spray foam insulation requirements.

15.  All mechanical and electrical equipment must be supported to survive any storm event.  Please show support for HVAC equipment, either on piles or supported from structure.

01/29/14.
-Bottom of framing of HVAC equipment deck must be above 16.5 ft. NGVD.
Equipment deck cannot block breakaway walls or prevent breakaway in any way. 
-There are five 6x6 posts, not on piles, that support structure above.  The supported roof and floor structure above must be supported on piles.  The porch and stairs may be breakaway, but details must be provided for a clean breakaway of all porches/decks/stairs.
-Please find all locations where posts are supported by piles and provide details for uplift and lateral connections.

02/07/14. See Comment 10.
-Please indicate elevation of Point A, marked in red on Detail 1/S3
-Please verify that the 20 ft.(plus) 6x6 supporting the roof over the front porch will stay in place and resist lateral loads when the porch structure breaks away.

17.  Window frame material must match between energy sheets and product approval.  Energy sheets state "none" for frame material; please review/clarify.

01/29/14.  Vinyl vs. Wood.  Please clarify.

02/07/14.  Not corrected.  Product Approval states 'Vinyl'; Energy Sheets state 'Wood'.

19.  Please provide the calculations that were used to design the  cantilevered decks, including loads used and deflection; and brace details, including loads at fasteners and cross grain failure at connections.

Please provide details for cantilevered deck extended from open porch. 

01/29/14.
-  Re: Deck joist calculation.  The first live load listed is 10 psf.  Decks are rated at 40 - 60 psf.  This deck also has uplift.  Please clarify.
-  Brace calculations were not found.
-  Details for cantilevered deck extended from open deck were not found.

02/07/14.  A new calculation format was re-submitted instead of correcting the first calculations.  The new format is clearly labled "Demonstration Version.  NOT to be used for professional design purposes".  Additionally, the input and results are not clear.  These calculations cannot be accepted.

General Notes: Your re-submittal should include two complete sets of plans. Please insert the revised pages into the plan sets, and pages removed from the stamped "Job copy" set, should be marked as "old set" and should be included in the re-submittal.
If old "Job copy" drawings, are not resubmitted there will be additional plan review fee charged due to the amount of time necessary to review entire drawing again.
ALL ITEMS changed or revised on plans and documents shall be identified by circling, clouding or identified by some other legible method. ADDITIONAL ITEMS MAY BE REQUIRED - DEPENDING ON NEW INFORMATION AND CLARITY OF FINAL PLANS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW.

02/07/2014.  Additional notes on third submittal.
Follows Comment Numbers above.

2.  Please correct the Wind Exposure Category on Page S1.
10. St. Johns County is a member of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)and is monitered by State and Federal agencies to verify compliance with those regulations.  All elevations, datum, and Flood Plain requirements must be correctly stated on the plans and documents before a permit can be issued. 
12.  Please specify and provide details for all beam materials and label all beams on plans.