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Building Plans

Building Plans. Standards, processes & applications Dh 2005. What is the purpose of the review of building plans?. To protect the public from harm and disease To assure that the plans are accurate and complete Not_to assure a level of quality

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Building Plans

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  1. Building Plans Standards, processes & applications Dh 2005

  2. What is the purpose of the review of building plans? • To protect the public from harm and disease • To assure that the plans are accurate and complete • Not_to assure a level of quality • To assure new buildings and remodels meet the building code – which are the minimum standards of construction

  3. What are included in building plans? • Foundations • Building structures • Mechanical systems • Plumbing • Electrical • Disability access • Fire Prevention • Emergency exiting • Walls & fences

  4. What rules apply to building plans? • International Building code • Building Code • Electrical Code • Mechanical Code • Energy code • Building Advisory board of Appeals • Fire Code • Uniform Plumbing Code

  5. ADA standards • Development Review stipulations • Zoning Ordinance • Water Conservation Ordinance

  6. What is the Green Building Program? • Encourages the use of renewable resources • Minimizes the use of water and energy resources • Improves the indoor health of buildings • Builds for the long term

  7. What are the elements in the Green Building Program? • General guidelines • Incentives • Process • Buyers awareness • Voluntary participation • Public workshops

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