The following specifications, drawings and details must be submitted:

• Complete signed and sealed architectural plans, structural plans and material specifications of all work. The first page must be stamped by a State of Michigan licensed professional.
• A site plan including the following information:
  • Size and location of all new construction and all existing structures on the site.
  • Distances from lot lines.
  • Established street grades and proposed finish grades.
• Architectural plans and specifications to include Cover page with:
  • Description of uses and the proposed use group(s) for all portions of the building. The design approach for mixed-uses (as applicable).
  • Proposed type of construction of the building.
  • Fully dimensioned drawings to determine areas and building height.
  • Adequate details and dimensions to evaluate means of egress, including occupant loads for each floor, exit arrangement and sizes, corridors, doors, stairs, etc.
  • Exit signs/means of egress lighting, including power supply.
  • Accessibility provisions.
  • Description and details of proposed special occupancies such as a covered mall, high-rise, mezzanine, atrium, public garage, etc.
  • Adequate details to evaluate fire-resistant construction requirements, including data substantiating required ratings.
  • Details of plastic, insulation, and safety glazing installation.
  • Details of required fire protection systems.
  • Intended occupant load.
  • A complete code summary.
• Structural plans, specifications, and engineering details to include:
  • Soils report indicating the soil type and recommended allowable bearing pressure and foundation type.
  • Signed and sealed structural design calculations, which support the member sizes on the drawings.
  • Local design load criteria, including frost depth.
  • Earthquake seismic zone/effective peak acceleration coefficient.
  • Details of foundations and superstructure.
  • Provisions for required special inspections. (List agency)
  • Applicable construction standards and material specifications (i.e., masonry, concrete, wood, steel, etc.).