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Building plans should include the following:
____ 6a. Engineered Structural Plans: Provide plans shall include the following:
___ Roof Plan: Include all beam and joint sizes. If roof trusses are used, provide the truss package
from the truss manufacturer (this includes a truss layout plan and individual truss
profiles). The truss package needs to be stamped, signed and dated by an engineer
licensed by the State of North Dakota. If engineered products are used provide span
tables and data from the manufacturer that the members are adequately sized.
____ Floor Plans: For upper floor and floors on a crawlspace show all beam and joint sizes. If
engineered products are used (floor trusses, glulam beams or laminated veneer lumber
etc.) provide span tables, and data from the manufacturer that the members are
adequately sized. If floor trusses are used provide the truss package from the truss
manufacturer (this include a truss layout plan and individual truss profiles).
____Foundation Plans: Show the width, depth and length of all footings and foundation walls, include
the size and spacing of the reinforcing steel.
___Wall construction details.
___Roof and Floor diaphragm construction and connection details.
___Details including how diaphragm connections transfer shears to vertical shear resisting elements
____6b. Architectural Floor Plans:
___ Code analysis summary 2012 IBC
___Area of building
___Height and number of stories
___Type of construction
___Whether building is fire sprinklered/fire alarm as required
___Occupancy group
___Occupant load
___Complete egress plan per floor including travel distance
___ Floor plans clearly indicating specific uses of all areas. Show the location of walls, doors, and
windows. Show the usable area for each floor, include covered porches, and roof overhangs.
___ Location of area and occupancy fire separations
___ Elevations
___ Stair details for all interior and exterior stairs
___ Handrail and guardrail details
___ Wall sections completely labeled and detailed
___ Roofing and roof drainage plan
___ Disabled access provisions including details for ramps, areas of refuge, bathrooms, maneuvering
clearances, etc.
____6c. Mechanical Plans:
___ Include the location of appliances and furnaces. Indicate if items are electric, fuel or gas supplied.
___ Fire sprinkler locations and riser diagrams
___ Fire sprinkler shop drawings
___ Plumbing fixture locations and riser diagrams
___ Mechanical plans including smoke and fire damper locations
____6d. Electrical Plans:
___ Exit signage
___ Emergency lighting plan
