F. CODE ANALYSIS:

  • 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

G. STRUCTURAL:

  • 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

H. MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING:

  • 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

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