What Do I Need to Submit?

• Three (3) complete sets of plans must be submitted. The plans must be drawn on substantial paper (minimum 24” X 36”) exactly as the building is to be constructed. Defaced, incomplete, indefinite, or faded plans shall not be approved. A separate copy of the site plan and floor plan(s) is required for the Contra Costa County Assessor.
• Two (2) sets of Title 24 Energy Calculations must be submitted and adhered, copied or otherwise affixed to the plans.
• Two (2) sets of geotechnical report.
• Two (2) sets of engineering calculations.

What Information is Required on the Plans?

Title Sheet

• Signature and stamp on all documents by design professional.
• Name, title, registration, address and phone number of design professionals.
• Project name and address, project owners’ name, address and phone number.
• Applicable codes and editions.
• Description of scope of work.
• Occupancy group and type of construction.
• Allowable area calculations.
• Gross area by floor, and building height.
• Index of drawings.
• Scale for all drawings and details.

Site Plan

• Lot dimensions showing parcel, property lines and street locations.
• Building footprint with all projections and distance to property lines.
• Location of easements and utilities.
• Parking layout, driveway locations and sidewalk design. (Fully detail all disabled access features.
• Locate existing fire hydrants within 500 feet of the project.
• Vicinity location map and North arrow.
• Existing and proposed grading plan. (detail top(s) and toe(s) of slopes)
• Pad elevation and ground slope drainage scheme & topographic plan drawn to 5’0” contours.

Landscaping Plans

• Accessory structures, walkways, swimming pools, etc. (Including disabled access features

Architectural Plans

• Architectural floor plans with unit and building plans.
• Disabled access features fully detailed and dimensioned.
• Exit locations, paths and lighting.
• Exterior elevations.
• Window schedule: detail egress, safety glazing locations and skylights with I.C.C. evaluation numbers.
• Door schedule: list sizes and types (detail fire ratings, hardware, closers and thresholds).
• Flashing: Vertical and vertical to horizontal junctures of materials.
• Roof: Eaves, overhangs, rake and gables.
• Cabinet elevations.
• Floor changes, i.e. slab to wood frame flashing detail.
• Handrails, guardrails and support details.
• Details of sound separation. Interior and exterior if a sound study is required.
• Details of fire separations with assembly numbers and sections.
• Details all fire penetrations and openings including assembly numbers.
• Section of fire rated corridor, door ratings and smoke/fire damper locations.
• Stairway rise and run, framing, attachment and dimensions of members.

Structural Plans

• Foundation and structural floor and roof framing plan.
• Structural material specifications.
• Typical cross-sections in each directions ( where necessary)
• Sheer wall and hold down plan, including necessary tables (wall type, nailing, anchor bolts, sill nailing, transfer connections etc.)

Details

• Fireplaces: masonry or prefab fireplaces with I.C.C. numbers.
• Footings, piers and grade beams.
• Post and girder intersections.
• Structural sections with details at foundation, floor and roof level.
• Shear transfer and hold down bolt details.

Trusses

• Roof framing plan w/truss I.D. numbers for each building.
• Specify truss manufacturer.
• Detail truss splices, connections, plate sizes and hangers.
• Stamp and signature by truss design engineer.
• Truss plans and layout to be reviewed and stamped. “No Exception Taken” by building design engineer/architect.

Plumbing

• Site utility plan and sizing calculations.
• Waste and vent plan and sizing calculations.
• Water piping sizing and calculations.
• Roof drain plan and sizing calculations.
• Condensate drain plan and hydronics piping plan.

Mechanical

• HVAC plan (location, size, duct layout and smoke/fire dampers locations.
• Environmental and product conveying duct plan.
• Gas piping and sizing calculations.

Electrical

• Load calculations and panel schedule.
• One line diagram including wire and conduit sizes.
• T-24 Energy: CF-1R & MF-1R completed, signed and printed on plans.
• CF-GR & insulation certificate attached to plans.
• Performance analysis and back-up forms included.

Separate Plans and Permits

• Automatic fire sprinklers, smoke detection systems, fire alarm systems and hazmat.
• Pools and spas.
• Proposed accessory structures.
• Demolition permits for existing structures.
• Additional grading plans, clean water program compliance forms and permits may also be required.