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The only exception is when all of the following apply:\nThe proposed work only involves remodeling or alterations of an existing building or structure.\nThe proposed work does not change the building’s structure or means of egress.\nThe person preparing the plans is not compensated for the preparation of the drawings.\nAll drawings must be neatly drawn with clean, crisp lettering --- they must remain legible after reduction for microfilming.\nComputer-generated vicinity maps obtained from web-based services (such as MapQuest) are acceptable, as longs as the roadways or street names are legible and will remain that way after reduction for microfilming.\nWhen photographs (including digital ones) are submitted to show building elevations, the images must be in focus and correctly exposed.\nA Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) permit allowing access to a highway under its jurisdiction is not required at the time that application is made for a UCC building permit. If the highway occupancy permit issued by PennDOT requires a location of the building/structure differing from that approved under the UCC building permit, applicants must send the Department a letter requesting a determination whether a revision of approved plans will be required.\nPage 1\nWhile we understand that many items on this check-list may not be included in minor alteration or renovation projects, we request that all applicants work through the entire checklist to ensure that any necessary items are included. If any item is not necessary, please insert NA (“not applicable”). This will greatly facilitate review and approval of projects.\n___ Two (2) sets of drawings are included in this application package.\n___ Two (2) site plans are included in this application package.\n___ One (1) set of specifications is included in this application package.\n___ Local Municipal Approval\n___ L&I Occupancy Permit for all projects that involve existing buildings.\nSITE PLANS:\n___ a. Site plans shall be prepared to scale (not less than 1”=20’), with legend, north arrow, and separate vicinity (site location) map.\n___ b. Show the correct street address, parcel number and required municipal zoning (if there is local zoning ordinance) on the site plans.\n___ c. Show and identify all property lines and rights-of-way, with distance from property                                    \t\tlines and adjacent buildings on site plans.\n___ d. Show all accessible parking spaces and signage per ICC/ANSI A117.1 and the International Building Code on site plan.\n___ e. Show accessible curb cuts, ramps and access ways to the building.\n___ f.  Show all existing and proposed driveway entrances.\n___ g. Identify adjacent land uses and zoning.\n___ h. Show all easements, flood ways, and required buffers.\n___ i.  Show existing and proposed utilities (with backflow preventers) to serve the site.\n___ j.  Show existing and proposed finish grades.\n___ k. Show details, sections, and elevations needed for construction.\n___ l.  Show all buffer and screening landscaping.\n___m. Show all required parking and loading spaces and calculations.\nARCHITECTURAL PLANS:\n*PROVIDE CODE SUMMARY DESIGN INFO. AS PER IBC CHAPTER 1603\n___ a. Show architectural floor plans of each floor. These pages must be at least 18” x 24” in size (but\nnot more than 36” x 42”), drawn to a scale of not less than 1/8” = 1’. Indicate (or reproduce) the approved, tested hourly rating, number and location of all rated members and assemblies (walls, columns, beams, floor and ceiling, and ceiling and roof fire-rated design assemblies).  Show all fire-rated walls (both existing and new) with their ratings, if not shown elsewhere. Indicate draft stopping and fire blocking details when required.  Drawings submitted withou","cbCaimlv5bS85UCF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimlv5bS85UCF","docx",40862,"English","# General Requirements\n## Drawing, Mapping, and Photo Standards\n## PennDOT Permit Coordination and Letter Request\n## Checklist Completion Instructions\n# Application Package Requirements\n# Local Municipal Approval and L&I Occupancy Permit\n# Site Plans\n## Site Plan Scale, Location, and Zoning\n## Property Lines, Parking, Accessibility, Utilities, Grades\n## Driveways, Easements, Buffers, Landscaping, Calculations\n# Architectural Plans\n## IBC Chapter 1603 Code Summary Design Information\n## Floor Plans, Ratings, Fire-Rated Walls, Room Data\n## Accessibility Details, Door Schedules, Finishes\n## Glazing Schedules, Elevations, Basement Calculations","[{\"question\":\"Who must seal, sign, and date the UCC drawings, and when is the exception allowed?\",\"answer\":\"A licensed architect or engineer must seal, sign, and date all drawings. 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