PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL
RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS

Design Criteria

• Seismic Zone 4
• Basic wind speed 80 mph
• Exposure B or C
• Maximum rain intensity (1-½" per hour)
• 1996 edition of the NEC and 1997 editions of the UBC, UPC, UMC and UFC along with the1998 California Code of Regulations, and City of Rohnert Park Building Code Ordinance 652.
• California Code of Regulations Title 24 Accessibility Regulations
• Soils report per UBC Section 1805¹
• July 1999 CEC Energy Efficiency Standards, Climate Zone 2
• Residential Fire Sprinklers per NFPA²

Drawing Criteria

Plans must be wet signed by preparer on each page (unless prepared by owner.) Architects/engineers must affix their seal and wet sign every page of drawings they are responsible for (cover sheet of supporting documents/calculations to be wet signed.)

Submittal Plan Documentation

Legible building plans to include: (Please call the Building Department at 707-588-2239 to find out how many sets of plans need to be submitted for your project.)

• Site plan Architectural plans
• Floor plans
• Roof plans
• Exterior elevations
• Structural plans

  Foundation plan ³

  Cross sections

  Floor framing plan

  Structural framing details

  Roof framing plan

• Relevant information on Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical components.
• Truss layout
• Two sets of structural calculations, when required, stamped and signed by licensed California architect or engineer
• Two sets of truss calculations, when required, stamped and signed by licensed California architect or engineer
• Two sets of energy calculations, signed by designer and/or owner⁴
• One 8-1/2" x 11" (or same size as architectural drawings) floor plan for Assessor

SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE DRAWINGS

General Information/Building Analysis (cover sheet)

• Project name and address as well as project owner's name, address, and phone number (contact person)
• Name, title, address, and phone number of architect or engineer of record
• Assessor's parcel number
• Total square footage of building and improvements (existing and new)
• Vicinity map, location, and north arrow
• Stamp and wet signature of design professional (all sheets) if applicable
• Conditioned floor area
• Electrical service equipment size

Plot/Site Plan

• Lot dimension showing whole parcel and property lines
• Building footprint (provide dimensions to property lines and adjacent buildings)
• Identify building orientation with north arrow
• Direction arrows showing drainage on property
• Show location of:

  Electric meters/service

  Gas metersEasements, rights-of-way, etc.

  Driveway

Architectural and Structural Plans

 

• Foundation plan
• Floor plan (show each floor drawn to scale and fully dimensioned for new and existing, including adjoining rooms):

  Show size of all openings, show existing windows to be removed, swings of doors

  Reference to section details

  Show location of all stairways

  Show locations of items (walls, etc.) to be demolished.

  Identify uses of all rooms

  Smoke detector locations

  Show location of electric panels

• Floor/wall/roof framing plans
• Exterior elevations
• Details architectural/structural:

  Cross sections

  Framing details

  Section details

  Flashing details

  Footing details (piers, grade beams, etc.)

  Tie-in connections for footings

  Bracing details

  Handrails and guardrails along with support details

  Structural material specifications

  Door/window schedules (list size and type)

  Structural connections (hold downs, straps, etc.).

  Tie-in connection details for roof and walls

• Floor plan showing proposed electrical item locations:

  Lighting locations & switching

  Mechanical equipment and disconnects

  Receptacles and GFCI receptacles

  Distribution panel locations

Assessor's Plan

• Floor plan depicting scaled dimensions
• Site/plot plan

Notes:

Multiple information can be combined on plans for simple buildings if clarity is maintained. This is not a complete list of all required submittals, and additional information may be required to facilitate plan review. Other City departments and/or public agencies may have to review and approve plans before permits can be issued.

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1. Soils reports are not required for residential additions less than 500 sq. ft. additional footprint area.

2. Residential Additions that add more than 25% of the original floor area of the building, including all floor levels and garage, must retrofit the entire house with a fire sprinkler system. Contact Fire Services for more details.

³ Foundation Policy for Additions (500 sq. ft. or less)

⁴ Energy Calculations not required for additions less than 300 sq. ft. provided:

PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL
NON-RESIDENTIAL T.I.'s

Design Criteria

• Seismic Zone 4
• Basic wind speed 80 mph
• Exposure B or C
• Maximum rain intensity (1-½" per hour)
• 1996 edition of the NEC and 1997 editions of the UBC, UPC, UMC and UFC along with the1998 California Code of Regulations, and City of Rohnert Park Building Code Ordinance 652.
• California Code of Regulations Title 24 Accessibility Regulations
• Current Soils report per UBC Section 1805¹
• July 1999 CEC Energy Efficiency Standards, Climate Zone 2
• Fire Sprinklers per NFPA²

Drawing Criteria

will not be accepted.

Plans must be wet signed by preparer on each page (unless prepared by owner.) Architects/engineers must affix their seal and wet sign every page of drawings they are responsible for (cover sheet of supporting documents/calculations to be wet signed.)

Submittal Plan Documentation

• Five complete sets of legible building plans to include:

  Site plan Architectural plans

  Floor plans

  Roof plans

  Exterior elevations

  Structural plans

  Foundation plan

  Cross sections

  Floor framing plan

  Structural framing details

  Roof framing plan

  Relevant information on Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical components.

  Truss layout

• Two sets of structural calculations, when required, stamped and signed by licensed California architect or engineer
• Two sets of truss calculations, when required, stamped and signed by licensed California architect or engineer
• Two sets of energy calculations, signed by designer and/or owner
• One 8-1/2" x 11" (or same size as architectural drawings) floor plan for Assessor
• Copy of Health Department approval (if applicable)
• Planning Dept approval (Use permit, Planning Commission resolution, etc.)
• Asbestos documentation
• Special Inspection form (if applicable, to be filled out by the Engineer of record)

SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE DRAWINGS

General Information/Building Analysis (cover sheet)

• Project name and address as well as project owner's name, address, and phone number (contact person)
• Name, title, address, and phone number of architect or engineer of record
• Assessor's parcel number
• Total square footage of building and improvements (existing and new)
• Vicinity map, location, and north arrow
• Stamp and wet signature of design professional (all sheets) if applicable
• Conditioned floor area
• Electrical service equipment size
• Type of construction
• Allowable area increase calculations
• Special Inspection requirements
• Occupancy group and Division
• Occupant load calculations
• Deferred submittals
• Known chemicals and/or hazardous materials that will be in use in the building
• Provide list of plumbing fixtures to be added as well as existing plumbing fixtures to be removed

Plot/Site Plan

• Lot dimension showing whole parcel and property lines (not required if interior improvement only)
• Building footprint (provide dimensions to property lines and adjacent buildings)
• Identify building orientation with north arrow
• Show Accessible path of travel from public way to area of alteration (provide slopes, dimensions and references to accessibility details provided on other pages. Show existing and proposed disabled access parking stalls.)
• Direction arrows showing drainage on property (not required if interior improvement only)
• Show location of:

  Electric meters/service

  Gas metersEasements, rights-of-way, etc.

  Driveway

Architectural and Structural Plans

• Foundation plan
• Floor plan (show each floor drawn to scale and fully dimensioned for new and existing):

  Show size of all openings, show existing windows to be removed, swings of doors

  Show location of all stairways

  Identify uses of all rooms

  Reference to section details

  Show location and type of occupancy separations

  Show locations of items (walls, etc.) to be demolished.

  Show location of electric panels

• Floor/wall/roof framing plans
• Exterior elevations
• Details architectural/structural

  Cross sections

  Bracing details

  Framing details

  Handrails and guardrails along with support details

  Stair details

  Section details

  Accessibility details

  Structural material specifications

  Flashing details

  Door/window schedules (list size and type)

  Show tempered window locations on elevations

  Footing details (piers, grade beams, etc.)

  Structural connections (hold downs, straps, etc.)

  Tie-in connections for footings

  Fire-resistive assemblies and associated penetration details

  Tie-in connection details for roof and walls

   

• Electrical load calcs and panel schedule for existing and proposed loads.
• Provide panel schedule for new equipment.
• Reflected Ceiling Plan
• Floor plan showing proposed electrical item locations:

  Lighting locations & switching

  Receptacles and GFCI receptacles

  Mechanical equipment and disconnects

  Distribution panel locations

  Exit signage/lighting locations

Assessor's Plan

• Floor plan depicting scaled dimensions
• Site/plot plan

Notes:

• Multiple information can be combined on plans for simple buildings if clarity is maintained. This is not a complete list of all required submittals, and additional information may be required to facilitate plan review. Other City departments and/or public agencies may have to review and approve plans before permits can be issued.
• The scope of work involved with tenant improvements varies greatly. In some situations, many of the drawings and much of the detailing outlined above may not be necessary. Please feel free to contact our Building Department staff for more specific direction or clarification.

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1. Current soils report means anything within the previous 12 months.