Land use restrictions

Code footprint

Identify seismic, flooding and hurricane requirements for project location

Identify building area limitations, construction classification, occupancy use, including multiple and special usage's, occupancy load, and egress capacity

Means of egress

Site (ADA) accessibility routes

Design criteria narrative

Structural system description including alternates considered

Single line floor and roof framing plans

Typical bay and member sizes noted

Description of foundation system, compared with geotechnical report

Preliminary HVAC system description to include major support and service rooms, duct chases, single lines showing major duct runs

Design criteria for HVAC narrative including: “U” factors, temperature range, air changes, humidity controls, etc.

Energy sources identified, entrances noted on architectural drawings

Mechanical rooms sized and located on architectural drawings

Vertical shafts and riser spaces sized and indicated on architectural drawings

Special features noted (UPS, generators, etc.)

Plumbing fixture count complies with code/program (drinking fountains, lavatories, urinals, water closets, etc.)

Location of mechanical equipment and rooms, electrical equipment rooms shown on elevations, roof and/or site plans

Fire protection codes and standards narrative in the form of a Fire Safety Plan to address the unique fire and safety issues

General description of fire suppression (if required)

Power requirements stated

Transformers and switchgear room sized and located on plans

Gas, water, sewer, data, etc., service points

Data, telephone and electrical room requirements shown on plan

Lighting outlined on the plan

Design criteria for electrical services, including voltage, number of feeders and whether feeders are overhead or underground. Provide a specific