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R.S.A. Title 32, and is practicing within the scope of their profession.  \nPermit applications for the following types of projects shall require drawings to be stamped or sealed:  \n● All new commercial buildings, regardless of occupancy type or size.  \n● All new residential buildings other than one-or two-family dwellings.  \n● Any alteration or addition to an existing commercial or residential structure (other than oneor two-family dwellings) in which any of the following occur:  \n○ Change of occupancy classification or use, as defined in the currently adopted version of the International Building Code (IBC) .  \n○ Major mechanical, plumbing or electrical changes or additions.  \n○ Involves a structure or tenant space greater than 2000 square feet.  \n● Any commercial or residential project where there are structural additions or alterations that are not designed to prescriptive code, or that could potentially affect components of the structural system or safety of the building or its occupants, including new walls, partitions, or alterations that could affect egress.  \n● Per Maine State law, any construction project (other than one-or two-family dwellings) with an estimated construction cost over $50,000.  \n● The City Building Official may require stamped or sealed plans on any project where it is deemed necessary, and may also waive such requirement, under provisions of I BC 107.1.  \n389 Congress Street, Room 315 • Portland, Maine 04101 • 207-874-8703 [permitting@portlandmaine.gov](permitting@portlandmaine.gov) • [www.portlandmaine.gov](www.portlandmaine.gov)  \nRev 8/2025","cbCairlldGt536DF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairlldGt536DF","pdf",298883,"English","# Purpose\n# Who May Prepare and Stamp/Seal Drawings\n# Projects Requiring Stamped or Sealed Drawings\n# Building Official Discretion","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of Portland’s policy on stamped or sealed drawings?\",\"answer\":\"The policy is intended to safeguard life, health, and property, streamline permit review, and ensure the City receives necessary code information for timely plan reviews.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is allowed to prepare, sign, and date stamped or sealed drawings?\",\"answer\":\"Drawings must be prepared, signed, and dated by an architect, professional engineer, or certified interior designer licensed, certified, or registered under M. R.S.A. Title 32 and practicing within their professional scope.\"},{\"question\":\"Which kinds of projects require drawings to be stamped or sealed?\",\"answer\":\"Stamped or sealed drawings are required for specified new commercial and residential projects, certain alterations or additions to existing structures, projects with structural additions or alterations affecting safety or egress, and construction projects over $50,000 under Maine State law (excluding one- or two-family dwellings).\"},{\"question\":\"Can the City Building Official require or waive stamped or sealed plans?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. The Building Official may require stamped or sealed plans on any project deemed necessary and may also waive the requirement under IBC 107.1 provisions.\"}]","CITY OF PORTLAND - Policy on Stamped or Sealed Drawings | PDF"]