City of Warrensburg

Construction Plans for Plan Review

Construction Plans Needed For Thorough Plan Review

Three sets of the documentation needed for a Building Review

Complete signed and sealed architectural plans, structural plans and material specifications of all work.
Site plan, including distance to lot lines
Soil boring and geotechnical recommendations report, including the description and bearing value.
Structural calculations or other substantiation of structural performance.
General specifications.
Fire resistance rated assembly specifications

Complete Mechanical plans and specifications

Complete Plumbing plans and specifications

Complete Electrical Plans and specifications

Complete Sprinkler Plans and specifications

NOTES:
Any incomplete plan sets will be returned without a review.
Partial or preliminary plans will not be accepted for review.
If you need partial review or wish to submit preliminary drawings you must make an appointment with the Building Official.

ARCHITECTURAL
Design Certification-Submitted plans, specifications and engineering data for each applicable discipline shall be certified in writing as being prepared in conformance with the Jurisdiction’s Building Code. Complete signed and sealed architectural plans, structural plans and material specifications of all work. Such certification shall include the name, signature, state registration number and telephone number for each designer on the project.

Occupancy Group: Show actual floor area for each occupancy group.
Type of Construction: Show type of construction classification for each building. Show design reference numbers of fire-resistive assemblies.
Location on Property: Indicate width of public space, streets or yards on sides of building for use as a basis for allowable area.
Floor Area: Show actual gross floor area with basement listed separately. Show actual floor area of largest story (do not include basement).
Height and Number of Stories: Show actual height and number of stories.
Occupant Load: Show occupant load for each floor and assembly rows where occupancy rating is required. Provide layout for all fixed seating.
Area Separation Walls; If used, show location and fire-resistance rating. Include design reference numbers.
Penetrations of Rated Assemblies: Show method of opening penetrations and note reference listing.
Sprinklers: State whether building is to be sprinklered throughout or identify specific areas to be sprinkled.
Exiting: Show exiting system including rated enclosures, stairways, exit widths, etc.
Accessibility: Show means for providing accessibility for persons with disabilities.

SITE PLAN
Site Plan shall be sealed and signed by an engineer or surveyor registered in the State of Missouri.

STRUCTURAL
Structural calculations shall be furnished for all buildings except one and two family dwellings of conventional frame construction, structures of three stories or less of conventional frame construction complying with the Building Code; or when waived by the Building Official. The following information is required:

Design Load: List design load combination.
Snow loads: Show basis for design P. Include drifted snow and rain-on snow surcharge. Considerations for roof slopes <1/2:\ft.
Live loads. List design floor live loads for each use category. State live load reductions, if any, and show basis.
Seismic Zone Earthquake regulations: State coefficient(s) used.
Design wind loads: State design stagnation pressure q used. State coefficient(s) used.
Foundations: Show that all footings meet or exceed minimum depth of 36 inches. State in soils report or in calculations applicable design soil parameters (i.e. vertical and lateral bearing, sliding, etc.). State basis for design values used (i.e., assumed soils investigation report, etc.).
Materials and Fasteners: Provide materials specifications. Note allowable design stresses.

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
List applicable types of work which require Special Inspections. Identify the Special Inspector for each applicable item and submit qualifications and letter of acknowledgement from the Special Inspector. If unknown, submit time schedule for submission of names. List approved fabricators (if any) for specific types of work.

MECHANICAL PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS

Complete signed and sealed plans and specifications of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning work.
Labeling criteria of all mechanical equipment.
Heating equipment data including the following information:

Equipment capacity (b.t.u.)

Appliance layouts showing location, access and clearances
Disconnect switches
Indoor and outdoor design temperatures

Ventilation data, ductwork and equipment including the following:

Ventilation air rates (c.f.m.) including exhaust and outdoor air intake (c.f.m.)
Layout showing outside air intake
Construction of ducts, including support and sheet metal thickness
Duct lining and insulation materials with flame spread and smoke-developed ratings
Exhaust fan ductwork layout and termination to the outside
Size of louvers and grilles for attic ventilation

Boiler and water heater equipment and piping details including safety controls and distribution piping layout.
Gas and fuel oil piping layout, material, sizing, and valves.
Combustion air intake quantities and details.
Commercial kitchen exhaust equipment details including hood and fan drawings, details of automatic fire suppression, and clearances.
Chimney and chimney connector or vent and vent connector details and connector gages and clearances.
Mechanical refrigeration equipment data and details.
Solid fuel burning appliance details including incinerator and fireplace drawings and details.
Energy conservation equipment data and details.

PLUMBING PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS

Complete plans and specifications of all plumbing work.
Plumbing fixture and piping material specifications including identification of the applicable referenced standard.
Plumbing fixture information to include:

Number and distribution based on the use group
Separate facilities for each sex
Handicapped plumbing facilities and details
Mixed water temperature controls for showers.

Plumbing piping plan showing layout, pitch of drainage lines, cleanouts, size of traps, and riser diagram
Water supply and distribution plan showing piping sizes, valves, water heater details and temperature-pressure relief valve with discharge pipe
Sanitary drainage and vent system riser diagram showing drainage fixture
Units (dfu), sizes and vent termination details through the roof
Potable water system riser diagram showing piping sizes and provisions for protection of potable water supply
Piping support and installation schedule
Storm drainage details including rain gutter or roof drain sizes and downspout/leader sizes
Health care plumbing and fixture details

ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW

Riser Specifications: Show riser and note equipment amps, wire size and grounding
Current: Show in calculations the available fault current.
Voltage. Note service voltage.
Show service equipment short circuit amp rating.
Provide panel schedules with circuit amp rating.
Provide plan showing equipment and circuits. Specify wire as copper or aluminum and insulation type.
Penetrations of Rated Assemblies: Show method of firestopping and note referenced listing or refer to drawings containing same information.
Grounding: Note service grounding wire size

SPRINKLER PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
In order to perform a thorough Sprinkler Plan Review, the following items shall be submitted prior to installation:

Complete plans and specifications for the sprinkler system and related equipment, stamped by a licensed engineer.
Description and locations of uses within the building.
Design details in accordance with the appropriate reference standard as referenced by the Building Code.
Design calculations indicating the discharge requirements of the system with evaluation of the arrangement and source of the water supply.
Results of a current flow test indicating the location and date of the test.
Working drawings indicating all pipe sizes and the spacing between branch lines and sprinklers on the branch line.
Material specifications and equipment specifications. All materials used should be verified that they are installed in accordance with their listing.
Plans/Design/Installation of sprinkler systems shall be by approved and bonded professionals.
Sprinkler systems shall be tested and witnessed by the Fire Department prior to occupancy or use of the building.

ELEVATOR REVIEW
Plan review and inspections shall be performed by State Elevator Inspector, as per State Law.

KITCHENS, FOOD PREPARATION AREAS
Floor plans showing kitchen equipment layout, location of required plumbing facilities (hand sink, mop sink or curbed janitor’s sink, three compartment sink), employee locker rooms (if provided), floor drains, plumbing connections, drain lines from equipment, etc. A hand washing sink must be installed in the food preparation area, utensil washing area and in, or immediately adjacent to, all restrooms. All such lavatories must be equipped with hot and cold running water under pressure, soap dispensers and sanitary towels.

Indication that floor covering in all food preparation areas, food storage areas, utensil washing areas, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be constructed of smooth durable material such as concrete, terrazzo ceramic tile, durable grades of linoleum, quarry tile, or tight wood impregnated with plastic. Where water-flush cleaning methods are utilized, the junctures between the walls and floors must be covered and sealed.

Indication that walls, including non-supporting partitions, wall coverings, and ceilings of walk-in refrigerating units, food preparation areas, equipment and utensil washing areas and toilet rooms are to are finished with light colored, smooth, nonabsorbent and easily washable materials. Concrete or pumice block walls must be finished and sealed. All fixtures and food preparation equipment shall be easily washable.

Indication that permanently fixed artificial lighting shall be installed to provide a minimum of 20-foot candles of light on all food preparation surfaces and equipment or utensil washing areas.

Indication that all rooms shall be provided with sufficient ventilation to keep the rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors obnoxious odors, smoke and fumes. All rooms from which obnoxious odors, smoke and fumes originate shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside. Restrooms must be completely enclosed, including tight fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms must be vented to the outside.

A dipperwell must be provided if dispensing bulk ice cream and must be provided with running water and a suitable drain.

Appliances and equipment not regularly classified as plumbing fixtures which are equipped with pumps, drips, or drainage outlets, shall be drained by indirect waste pipes discharging into an approved floor drain as required by the Building Code.

Show grease trap, sized for the flow, how configured.

Fire suppression system.

Hood and duct specifications provided.

WATER SERVICE
Location and size of public water main to be used for service line connection.

Tap location and size: The tap must be along the frontage of the lot served, and be perpendicular to the public water main from the main to the meter. Tap size is generally the same as the water service.

Service line type and size: Service line size must be determined by the hydraulic needs of the building to be served. Plans must be clear as to the intended use of a water service, that is, whether it is a domestic service, fire protection, or a combination service (The domestic and fire protection service must be connected separately to the public main for new installations).

Location of water meter: The meter will be located outside in a pit or vault, depending upon the size of the meter.

Size and Type of water meter: The meter size and type must be determined by the applicant based on hydraulic needs of the building to be served. All turbine meters will require approval from the water Quality Division.

Location of stop valve: A stop valve is required on all domestic services immediately upon entering the building.

Type and location of backflow preventer (BFP): The City and Department of Natural Resources require backflow prevention for containment, thus protecting the public water supply from contamination. A reduced pressure zone (RPZ) is required on all high hazard service lines. The (RPZ) will be located just inside the building, after the stop valve before any branch service lines. Unless there is a hazard prior to the line entering the building, a backflow preventer must be installed prior to any hazard. A double check backflow preventer will be required on any low hazard service and a double check is required on fire protection services.

SEWER SERVICE

Location and size of public sewer main to be used for service line connection.
Show location and size of all private sewer connections to existing public sewer mains.
Show location of cleanouts as required per Building Code.
Indicate the type of material/pipe to be used.
Size of Building Sewer: The minimum size of any building sewer shall be determined on the basis of the total number of fixture units drained by such sewer. No building sewer shall be smaller than the building drain.