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.).