Plan Check Updates, Version 4

 (A Compilation of Current Plan Review Policies)

 

(Based on the 1997 UBC and the 2001 CBC)
UNDER RECONSTRUCTION TO REFLECT
THE 2007 CBC AND CURRENT CITY POLICY

December 10th, 2002

 

    1. Information Required on the Drawings

    2. Procedure For Review of Deferred Submittals

    3. Architect or Engineer of the Record for Buildings with Multiple Design Professionals

    4. Third Party/Consultant Plan Check

    5. Structural Observation

    6. Use Of Computer Software in Analysis and Design of Structures

    7. Voluntary Upgrade of Existing Structures

    8. Change of Occupancy in an Existing Building

    9. Installation of New Equipment in Existing Building

    10. Steel Lateral Force Resisting Systems (LFRS) and Moment Frame Connections

    11. Conventional Wood Framed Construction

    12. Horizontal Distribution of Lateral Forces and Drift Consideration in Wood Diaphragm

    13. Holdown Anchors

    14. Foundation Piers in Single Family Residence

    15. Use of Simpson H1 Type Hardware for Shear Transfer

    16. Trusses and Non-Bearing Walls

    17. Shear walls with Openings

    18. Proprietary Walls and Frames

    19. Use of Proprietary Walls as Alternate Braced Wall Panels

    20. Concrete Structural Slabs Supporting Light Framed Construction

    21. Allowable Mezzanine Area

    22. Occupancy Classification and Construction Requirements for Rowhouses/Townhomes

    23. The Minimum Number of Bathroom Fixtures in Commercial/Industrial Occupancies

    24. Suspended Ceiling Bracing Systems

For questions or comments about any of the above items please contact your plan check engineer