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Plans smaller than 11”x17”(ledger) will not be accepted.  \n􀀀 Name, address, and signature of the person responsible for the design shall be included on the cover sheet of the plan set (2018 NC Administrative Code , Section 106.2. 1) .  \n􀀀 Plans must be prepared in accordance with the 2018 North Carolina Building Code and/or 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code.  \n􀀀 Completed Building Code Summary ** Note Life Safety Plan Requirements.  \nPlan Contents  \n􀀀 Foundation/Footing Plan and details  \no Dimensions, thickness, depth below grade, reinforcement  \no Crawl space foundation ventilation calculations, crawl access size and location  \no Foundation anchor bolts, size, and location  \n􀀀 Floor Plan (each floor level) . Identify each room’s dimensions and use  \n􀀀 Framing Plan:  \no Section details and all structural details shown  \n▪ Exterior finish material  \n▪ Building wrap  \n▪ Exterior sheathing including soffit detail  \n▪ Flashing for windows, doors, and roof  \n▪ Insulation-walls and roof  \n▪ Framing materials used (Engineered products require stamped, sealed drawings) .  \n▪ Interior finish and flame spread shown  \no Roof framing plan with load points shown  \n􀀀 Stair details, showing rise/run, handrails and guardrails (if applicable)  \n􀀀 Exterior elevations (four sides) including the finished elevation above grade  \n􀀀 Window and door schedule showing energy ratings; hazardous location glazing; emergency egress; fire ratings (if required)  \n􀀀 Roof access with size and location shown  \n􀀀 Structural drawings for steel frame, designed concrete, or wood truss drawings. Data and layout provided by the manufacturer. All engineered products require sign and seal of design engineer  \n􀀀 Roof ventilation calculations (if applicable) and roof covering materials, including flame spread  \n􀀀 Energy code compliance information. Plans shall identify prescriptive requirements or include copy of 2018 NCECC COMcheck (2018 NC Code Compliant Version)  \n􀀀 Accessibility Details (when applicable)  \n􀀀 Fire protection details and plans  \n􀀀 Mechanical drawings and equipment information  \n􀀀 Electrical drawings and equipment information  \n􀀀 Plumbing drawings and equipment information  \nAlterations  \nGeneral Plan Requirements  \n􀀀 Plans must be in blue or black ink or plotted to allow for reproducing (pencil is not acceptable) .  \n􀀀 Plans shall be drawn to an architectural scale (Example 1/8” = 1’) (2018 NC Administrative Code, Section 106.2. 1) .  \n􀀀 It is preferred that all submitted plan sheets be of the same size and measure 18”x24” or 24”x30”. Plans smaller than 11”x17”(ledger) will not be accepted.  \n􀀀 Name, address, and signature of the person responsible for the design shall be included on the cover sheet of the plan set (2018 NC Administrative Code, Section 106.2. 1) .  \n􀀀 Plans must be prepared in accordance with the 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code.  \n􀀀 Completed Building Code Summary ** Note Life Safety Plan Requirements.  \nPlan Contents  \n􀀀 Clearly identify the location within the building of the space you are conducting work  \n􀀀 Floor Plan of existing layout and proposed layout (including a narrative of the scope of work within said areas) . Identify each room’s dimensions and use.  \n􀀀 Window and door schedule showing energy ratings; hazardous location glazing; emergency egress; fire ratings (if required)  \n􀀀 Energy code compliance information. Plans shall identify prescriptive requirements or include copy of 2018 NCECC COMcheck (2018 NC Code Compliant Version)  \n􀀀 Accessibility Details (when applicable)  \n􀀀 Fire protection details and plans  \n􀀀 Mec","cbCaid3780W7rqHK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaid3780W7rqHK","pdf",110058,"English","# General Plan Requirements\n# New Buildings or Building Additions\n## Plan Contents\n# Alterations\n## General Plan Requirements\n## Plan Contents\n# Repairs\n## Plan Contents for Repairs","[{\"question\":\"What are the general requirements for commercial building plan submittals?\",\"answer\":\"Plans must be clear and legible, drawn to an architectural scale, and prepared according to the applicable 2018 North Carolina Building Code/Existing Building Code. 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