Plan Submittal Checklist 2015 I-Codes

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1 City of Aurora Public Works Department COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW Plan Submittal Checklist 2015 I-Codes Permit Center E. Alameda Parkway, Ste 2400 Aurora, CO Fax: Project Address Project Title Contact Person Phone Intake Staff Person Date Comments The checklist contains the minimum information required for a commercial project. Review the checklist and verify your drawings contain the minimum required information. Only information applicable to your project will be required. Plans with missing or incomplete information will not be accepted for intake until the deficiencies have been corrected. Pre-Submittal Meetings or Staff Consultations are free and are available upon request to discuss or resolve any code issues related to the project. IMPORTANT: Please note that the Building Division review is separate from the Planning Department review process. The applicant may submit both planning and building plans for review concurrently with each department, but be aware that the Building Division cannot release the permit until you obtain both the site plan and elevation approvals through Planning. CONSIDERATIONS FOR PLAN SUBMITTAL Commercial buildings must provide handicap facilities as specified in Article 5 of Title 9 of the Colorado Statutes. Units must be accessible and adaptable as specified in ICC/ANSI A117.1, 2009 Edition. Provide a copy of the City of Aurora approved site plan with the accessibility Implementation plan as required per CRS that indicates the location of accessible units, accessible parking spaces and accessible garage units. Plans received by mail, online, courier, UPS or otherwise unaccompanied by an applicant not familiar with the project will be checked for completeness per this checklist. If plans are determined to be unacceptable for plan review, the applicant (listed contact person) will be notified that the plans must be picked up within two weeks, or they will be discarded. 1 Commercial Plan Review (Revised 11/2015)

2 CONSIDERATIONS FOR PLAN SUBMITTAL All new commercial structures or additions to existing structures are required to be evaluated for adequate in-building radio coverage at the time of final frame or final electrical inspections. For additional information please contact Mike Dean of the Aurora Building Division at TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (TCHD): All applicants submitting construction plans for retail food establishments, day care centers, preschool programs, group homes, fountain water attractions and public swimming pools are also responsible for meeting the separate requirements of the Tri-County Health Department. For additional information contact: Tri-County Health Department 7000 E. Belleview Ave, Suite 301 Greenwood Village, CO Phone: , Fax: , NOTICE: The building plans will be routed to other internal city departments (Public Works, Aurora Water, Planning Department, etc.) for approval prior to permit release. NOTICE: Separate plan reviews and building permits will be required for the installation of all fire protection systems required to be installed in conjunction with the construction of a building, or addition. These fire protection systems include, but are not limited to: Fire Sprinkler Systems, Standpipe Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems and FM-200, Clean Agent Systems, Dry Chemical Systems and Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems. Hazardous Materials Inventories, High-Piled Combustible Storage Systems, Racking Systems, Above Ground and Underground Fuel Storage Systems. THE CITY OF AURORA HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING CODES* 2015 International Building Code (IBC) 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC) 2015 International Fire Code (IFC) 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGGC) 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) *Amendments to the codes can be found at com (Chapter 22 Building and Building Regulations) (Chapter 66 Fire Prevention and Protection Regulations) 2

3 MINIMUM PLAN REVIEW DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION An individual plan review submittal package is required for each individual building or building addition. Indicate project name and address on each sheet of plans. Indicate on the cover sheet of plans the name, title, address, and phone number of designer(s)-of record and a complete index of all submitted plans. Plans should be submitted in Adobe PDF format for electronic review and the approved plans will be returned in PDF format. Other formats will not be accepted. Plans with electronic engineer stamps are acceptable. The applicant is responsible to provide a printed set of plans for use in the field. Approved paper plans will not be returned but will be available for download at under property information. For questions contact Customer Service at Each sheet shall be sealed and signed by a Colorado licensed/registered professional designer as required by state law. (Consult with building plan review staff for projects which require professional engineers and registered architects). Plans shall be complete and shall consist of architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, Life Safety and mechanical drawings (where any of these elements occur in the proposed structure), and supportive data. CODE ANALYSIS (on the cover sheet) Occupancy group(s) and Construction Type as defined by the IBC. Allowable area calculations (when needed) and code provisions used to obtain the increases. Actual floor area, number of stories and height of the building. Exit analysis. (Exit width, number of exits). Indicate if new sprinkler system will be installed. Applicable codes, amendments or approved requests for modifications. SITE EVALUATION Provide some form of site drawing, such as a site plan that shows dimensions reflecting the distances to property lines. This document must also show all public or private easements adjacent to the structure. Show the location of all proposed and existing structures with dimensions, including distances to any miscellaneous structures such as fences, dumpster enclosures, mail kiosks, etc. Provide exterior elevations that clearly indicate the final grade adjacent to the structure. ARCHITECTURAL PLANS Provide complete and clearly dimensioned floor layout at each level which identifies the use for each room and the type and location of each wall (including fire-rated). Provide complete and clearly dimension roof plan which indicates all roof slopes and size and location of the primary and secondary (if applicable) drainage systems. Provide complete reflected ceiling plans for each level and clearly specify required location and extent for each type of ceiling. Provide exterior elevations for each side of building which contains clearly dimensioned overall building height and floor-to-floor heights, indicate the location of all doors and glazed openings, and identify all finish materials. Provide building and wall sections which clearly identify the required type and location of all materials for construction of beams, columns, floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs and the corresponding fire-resistance rating if applicable. Clearly detail all required means of egress and exits for each floor level including but not limited to corridors, stairs, doors and ramps. 3 Provide a door schedule which clearly reference doors labeled on the floor plans, indicate the type and size of each door, and specify the applicable fire-resistive rating. Specify required type, size, and location of glass panels corresponding to each glazed opening indicated on the plans. Exits and exit access doors within the structure shall be clearly identified on both the architectural and electrical plans by utilizing a label reading REQUIRED EXIT with an exit sign symbol. Identify the means of egress, common path of travel and the accessible means of egress for each floor level. MINIMUM PLAN REVIEW DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS STRUCTURAL PLAN Provide complete and clearly dimensioned floor framing plan for each level and roof framing plan which indicates the materials, types, sizes, and locations for all structural elements. Clearly identify on the foundation, floor, and roof framing plans with the lateral load-resisting system along two (2) orthogonal directions including but not limited to shear walls, braced frames, and moment resisting frames. Provide complete structural details which clearly indicate the required connections between all wall floor, and roof framing components including anchorage to foundation. All sections, details, and elevations shall be clearly referenced on the foundation, floor, and roof framing plans. Provide complete structural design criteria including but not limited to required design loads, material specifications and structural construction requirements. Provide complete structural calculations for each structure, wet stamped (or digitally stamped) by a Colorado licensed structural engineer.

4 FOUNDATION PLAN AND DETAILS Provide complete and clearly dimensioned foundation plan. Foundation wall and slab details, reinforcing steel sizing and spacing. Soils report. FLOOR PLANS Names and use of all rooms and spaces. Identify all storage areas and contents. Complete dimensions of all rooms and spaces. Complete door and window schedule including door hardware. Wall and ceiling finish materials and specifications. All area and occupancy separations. Existing uses of the space. (If applicable) FRAMING PLANS AND DETAILS Wall, beams, supports, and structural details. (Sizes and locations). Roof construction, venting, openings and materials. Exterior walls and bearing partitions. Truss, joist, rafter size, spacing, and layout. Type and thickness of floors. ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS Exterior elevations. Cross sections sufficient to reflect structural systems. All wall assemblies; indicate the insulation R value of all exterior elements. Location and size of ventilation openings for crawl spaces, attic and roof joist spaces, and soffits. Stair enclosure and/or elevators. Details of construction features such as stairs, balconies, retaining walls, ramps, etc., including specifications of all materials. FIRE RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION Openings or penetrations of fire resistive construction are to be detailed in section view with applied references. Closure construction between fire resistive floors and walls and structural or exterior wall components shall be detailed in section view. Construction details of rated assemblies including corridors, fire walls, horizontal exits, and occupancy separations. LIFE SAFETY Location and method of storage of hazardous materials with a completed Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement completed by a qualified professional. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), if applicable. Identify the type and location of the new or existing fire sprinkler and alarm systems for the buildings proposed use. Fire extinguisher locations and types. Exit lighting, exit signage, and emergency lighting. ELECTRICAL PLANS Plans shall show locations of new/ existing and relocated utilization equipment. (Clearly differentiate new work from existing). Provide available Point-to-Point fault current calculations, that show feeder lengths, at all affected line terminals, for new and existing panel boards. U.L. Series Rated Manufacturer Specification Cut Sheets, with series combination highlighted, and Point-to-Point Motor Contributions muste be included with your plan submittal. Plans shall indicate all affected feeder and service entrance conductor sizes on the 1-line diagrams. 4 Plans shall show all affected electrical panel(s) and service entrance equipment locations relative to the work performed. Plans shall indicate equipment and electrical panel rating, as well as Panel Schedules which include all branch circuit loads. Plans shall include all affected electrical panel and service entrance load calculations. (Clearly define all calculation methods and NEC demand factors used.) Provide complete power and lighting plan for each floor level which indicates the type and location of all branches, receptacles, fixtures, switches, transformers, and panels. MECHANICAL PLANS Provide complete plan for each floor level and roof which indicates the type, size, location of equipment, and fire dampers for each air distribution system. Provide equipment schedule which includes ratings for air flow (cfm), BTU, and energy efficiency. Provide complete calculations for outdoor air ventilation based on the corresponding occupancy classification and occupant load. Provide layout of gas piping on each floor plan with a corresponding riser diagram which indicates the inlet pressure and distance to appliances. Provide the type, size, and location of pipe, and a schedule of connected equipment which indicates BTU (H) demand. Provide complete details for exhaust hoods and associated grease duct systems with cleanout locations and indicate method of supplying makeup air, kitchen air balance/interlocks, hood details and equipment plan.

5 PLUMBING PLANS Isometric and floor plan view of all water, drainage, waste and vent piping, with location, size, and material. Provide a floor plan showing all locations of fixtures and types. Size, type and location of all water heaters and/or boiler combustion air and flues. Gas meter location and total demand and distance to furthest appliance. Show location of clean-outs, backwater valves, water shutoff valves, back-flow prevention, and sand/oil and grease interceptors. Roof drain details. ENERGY CONSERVATION PLANS Provide 2015 Mechanical Comcheck when installing new mechanical equipment. Provide 2015 Comcheck Lighting Compliance Report when installing new light fixtures. Check the boxes in section 4 of the lighting compliance report to identify the type of controls (mandatory). ACCESSIBILITY A. Accessible route; entrances, areas of refuge. B. Elevator. C. Facilities accessibility (seating and rest rooms, with details). D. Ramps. ELEVATORS/ESCALATORS The City of Aurora Building Division does not review or inspect installation or the alteration of Conveyance systems. As such, a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the State of Colorado issues a Certificate of Operation for each conveyance. All conveyances must be registered with OPS prior to being placed into service. Please contact: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Division of Oil and Public Safety - Conveyance Section th Street, Suite 500 Denver, CO Fax SPECIAL INSPECTIONS Identify all Special Inspections the registered design professional has determined will be needed during the inspection process as required by Chapter 17 of the 2015 IBC. The design professional must complete the Statement of Special Inspections and Approved Fabricators handouts and submit them with construction plans at the time of plans intake. The special inspector(s) assigned to any project shall be identified by the design professional with the inspector(s) applicable certifications for the discipline(s) assigned. The plans shall identify which items are to be fabricated off-site. Approval by the building official, in writing, is required prior to offsite fabrication of structural load bearing members or assemblies. Plan Review Times The City of Aurora Building Division has committed to overall maximum average times for plan reviews. Those plans requiring corrections will be rejected within the time frame listed below and, when resubmitted with all corrections done properly, would receive a plan approval within the time frame listed below. City plan review for code compliance = 26 working days Code corrections by applicant = 12 working days City review of code corrections = 2 working days TOTA L WORKING DAYS = 40 DAYS TOTA L CALENDAR DAYS (WEEKS) = 54 DAYS (7.7 WEEKS) BOARD OF APPEALS: The City of Aurora has created a Building Code and Contractors Appeals and Standards Board. Applicants have the right to have the board hear appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the building code. Any application for appeal to the board shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the building code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. COMMENTS OR CONCERNS: We are always looking for ways to improve the website and our hand-outs for the Building Division. Please permitcounter@auroragov.org with your comments and suggestions. Colorado s Only IAS Accredited Building Department 5

6 City of Aurora STATEMENT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS GUIDELINES International Building Code Permit Center E. Alameda Parkway, Ste 2400 Aurora, CO Fax: Project Address Project Title Inspection Agency Phone Fax Agency Contact Person Phone Fax Design Professional Phone Fax Staff Person Reviewing Submittal Date Company Address Comments A pre-construction meeting is recommended for every project whose elements are subject to special inspections. This meeting can take place at any time either here within the City building or on the job site. Check Required Special Inspections - Per International Building Code, Section 1704: Structural Welding (Steel ) Structural Concrete and Reinforced Steel (1705.3) Anchor Bolts in Concrete (1705.3) Prestressed Concrete and PT tendons (1705.3) Shotcrete (1705.3) Masonry (1705.4) High Load Diaphragms (Wood ) Grading, excavation, and filling (Soils ) Driven Deep Foundations (1705.7) Cast-in-place Deep Foundations (1705.8) Structural load bearing items to be fabricated off-site ( )** Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials ( ) Mastic and Intumescent Coatings ( ) Exterior Insulation and Finish System ( ) Expansion and Adhesive Anchors (1705.3) Smoke Control ( ) Structural Wood (1705.5) Structural Steel ( ) Architectural Components. ( ) Mech. and Elec. Components ( ) Other inspections as required by the Design Professional or the Building Official ( ). **(Note: Off-site special inspection is not required when approved by the building official. See Approved Fabricators Checklist. State of Special Inspections Guidelines (Revised 02/2016)

7 STATEMENT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS In accordance to Section 1704 of the International Building Code (IBC), the owner, or the registered design professional in responsible charge acting as the owner s agent, is required to hire an independent testing/inspection agency to perform required special inspections. The design professional shall complete the attached forms and submit them to the Building Division at the time construction plans are submitted for plan review. The special inspectors assigned to any project within the jurisdiction shall be identified by the design professional, and certified for the disciplines assigned. A. Owner Responsibilities 1. The owner or the design professional in responsible charge acting as the owner s agent shall fund special inspection services. The owner is responsible for seeing that these requirements are met. B. Registered Design Professional Responsibilities 1. The registered design professional in responsible charge (engineer, or architect), shall include special inspection requirements and specifications on the plans. 2. Provide structural observation Per IBC Section requirements and specifications on the plans. 3. Prepare the Statement of Special Inspections in accordance with IBC section and identify Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance per IBC section 1708 (when required). The statement of special inspections shall identify items fabricated on the premises of an approved fabricator where special inspections are not required by section Review the special inspection reports and provide corrective action for work that may not conform to the approved plans. C. Contractor s Responsibilities 1. Notify the agency. The contractor is responsible for notifying the inspection agency in sufficient time for scheduling personnel to perform required inspections. 2. Written statement of responsibility. 3. Provide access to city approved plans. The approved plans shall be readily accessible at the job site. 4. Provide access to work. The contractor shall provide reasonable access to all work requiring special inspection. 5. Retaining special inspection reports at the job site. The contractor is also responsible for retaining at the job site all special inspection records submitted by the special inspector, and providing these records for review by the Building Division s inspector upon request. 6. Notify Building Division of special inspections prior to scheduled inspection time. 7. Provide a copy of special inspector s credentials when requested by the jurisdiction. D. Duties of the Special Inspector 1. Observe the work. The inspector shall observe the work for compliance with the jurisdiction approved plans, specifications, and applicable provisions of the IBC. The architect/engineer s reviewed shop drawings, and/or placement drawings, may be used only as an aid to inspections. Continuous Special Inspection The full-time observation of work requiring special inspection by an approved special inspector who is present in the area where the work is being performed. Periodic Special Inspection The part-time or intermittent observation of work requiring special inspection by an approved special inspector who is present in the area where the work is being performed and at the completion of the work. 2. Report non-conforming items. The inspector shall bring non-conforming items to the immediate attention of the contractor, and note all such items in the daily report. If any item is not resolved in a timely manner and is about to be incorporated in the work, the special inspector shall immediately notify the engineer or architect of record. Where an appropriate action is not taken by either the contractor or the engineer or architect of record to correct the non-conforming item(s), the special inspector shall immediately notify the Building Division.

8 3. Furnish daily reports. The special inspector shall complete a daily report for each day s inspections. The daily reports shall remain at the job site with the contractor for the Building Division s inspector. The reports shall include the following: Name of special inspector. Description of the inspections, with locations and tests performed. Listing any non-conforming items. d. Include how items were resolved or unresolved. e. List any changes or corrections to non-conforming issues authorized by the engineer, architect, or Building Division s inspectors. 4. Furnish weekly reports. The inspection agency shall furnish weekly reports of the tests and inspections performed directly to the Building Division, project engineer, architect, and/or others as designated. 5. Furnish final report. The inspection agency shall submit a final signed report to the Building Division stating that all items requiring special inspections and testing were fulfilled, all discrepancies were corrected or resolved, and all work requiring special inspections is in conformance with the approved design drawings and specifications. Any items unresolved or discrepancies in coverage (i.e., missed inspections, periodic inspections when continuous was required, etc.) shall be specifically itemized in this report. E. Jurisdiction The jurisdiction will review the implementation of Structural Tests and Special Inspection requirements. 1. Review special inspections. The Building Division shall review all special inspectors and special inspection requirements found in IBC Chapter Monitor special inspections. Work requiring special inspections, and the performance of special inspectors, may be monitored by the Building Division s inspector. The Building Division s approval must be obtained prior to placement of concrete or other similar activities in addition to that of the special inspector. 3. Issue Certificate of Occupancy. The Building Division will only issue a Certificate of Occupancy after all special inspection reports and the final special inspection report, have been submitted and accepted. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I have read and understand my responsibilities regarding special inspections. Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge: By: Date: BOARD OF APPEALS: The City of Aurora has created a Building Code and Contractors Appeals and Standards Board. Applicants have the right to have the board hear appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the building code. Any application for appeal to the board shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the building code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. COMMENTS OR CONCERNS: We are always looking for ways to improve the website and our hand-outs for the Building Division. Please permitcounter@auroragov.org with your comments and suggestions. Colorado s only IAS Accredited Building Department