Plan Submittal Guidelines
- Drawnings for new structures (or structurally renovated buildings) must include information required by Chapter 16, Section 1606, of the Florida Building Code. Plans and calculations shall have the raised seal and signature of a duly certified design professional per Florida Statute.
In Alachua County the following basic wind speed per figure 1606 shall be used:
- Buildings to be constructed West of Interstate 75: 110 mph
- Buildings to be contstructed East of Interstate 75: 100 mph
NOTE: University of Florida and Alachua County is not a wind borne debris region.
General Requirements
Two (2) complete sets of plans/specs containing location plan, site plan, floor plans, wall schedules, window/door schedules, life safety plan, fire rated systems, foundation/structural plans, floor/roof framing plan or truss layout, reflected ceiling plan, wall sections, and exterior elevations with the following criteria and documents:
All drawings must be clear, concise and drawn to scale (“Optional” details that are not used shall be marked void or crossed off). We prefer drawings no larger than 24”x36”. Square footage of individual areas shall be on plans. Use of building areas shall be indicated with occupant load if applicable. This list is intended to be a guide and is not all inclusive. Additional information may be required. Small projects may not require all items listed.
- Designer’s name and signature on documents (FBC 104.2.1). If licensed architect or engineer, official seal shall be affixed.
- Coversheet code summary to include:
- Code editions, building height, number of stories, and gross floor area in square feet
- Project description and design assumptions
- Occupancy Classification per FBC Chapter 3 and 4
- Minimum Type Construction (FBC Table 500)
- Number of residential units (if applicable
3. Two (2) Copies of site plans showing:
- Building footprint and relation to adjacent buildings or structures
- Fire department access
- Location of FDC
- Location of post indicator valve
- Fire hydrant.
- Property lines, easements, set backs
- Sidewalks
- Dumpster location and details
- Protective bollards
- Parking layout and number of spaces and accessible spaces
Fire Resistant Construction Requirements
Fire or smoke resistant separations (tested systems)
Indicate tenant separations with rated systems
Fire resistant protection for type of construction
Shaft wall systems
Protection of openings and penetrations of rated walls (tested systems)
Fire blocking and draft-stopping
Calculated fire resistance
Life Safety and Fire Suppression
Fire sprinkler layout (indicate existing system – if any – and connections)
Fire alarm system (early warning). If not on contractors plan at time of permitting separate permit required by licensed installer
Smoke evacuation system schematic
Stand-pipes: pre-engineered system & riser diagram
Testing procedures
Occupancy load and egress capacity
Stair pressurization
Systems schematics
Occupancy Load/ Egress Requirements
Occupancy load (gross and net)
Means of egress pathway, travel distance calculated
Exit access, exit and exit discharge
Elimination of dead end corridors
Stair construction/geometry and protection (with handrail/guardrail details)
Doors and required ratings
Seating plans
Furniture plan, laboratory layout
Emergency lighting and exit signs
Specific occupancy requirements
Construction requirements
Horizontal exits/exit passageways
Structural Requirements
Soil conditions/analysis
Termite protection
Design loads
Wind requirements
Building envelope
Foundation
Wall systems
Floor systems
Roof systems
Threshold inspection plan
Material Details
Wood, steel, concrete, masonry, and plastic
Aluminum structures to include appropriate engineering design
Glass/Glazing (mfg details to indicate compliance with design loads including installation and attachments)
Gypsum board and plaster
Insulating – mechanical – type and rating
Roofing (mfg. listed system for wind zone with installation and attachments)
Insulation (type and rating)
Ceiling assemblies
Accessibility
Site plan showing accessible features
Accessible route
Vertical accessibility
Toilet and bathing facilities
Drinking fountains
Equipment
Special occupancy requirement
Signage
Interior Requirements
Interior finishes (flame spread/smoke develop)
Light and ventilation
Sanitation
Special Systems
Elevators & escalators
Lifts
Radon mitigation
Electrical
Wire and conduit size, services, feeders and branch circuits, over-current protection
Grounding, wiring methods and materials, GFCI, arc fault
Equipment such as motors, controllers
Special Occupancies
Emergency Systems
Communication Systems
Low Voltage
Load Calculations
Riser diagram
Panel Schedules
Lighting plan
Power plan
Fire Alarm systems
Plumbing
Minimum plumbing facilities with calculations
Fixtures
Water supply piping
Sanitary drainage and venting
Water heaters
Roof drainage
Backflow prevention
Location and connection of water supply
Grease traps
Plumbing riser diagram
Mechanical
Fleet energy analysis
Equipment and equipment location
Make-up air
Duct systems
Fire dampers
Exhaust systems
Appliances
Ventilation
Boilers
Refrigeration
Bathroom ventilation
Laboratory exhaust systems
Chimneys, fireplaces and vents
Roof mounted equipment and anchoring
Gas Systems
Gas piping layout w/valve locations
Venting
Combustion Air
Chimneys and vents
Appliances
Type of Gas system
LP tank locations
Riser diagram
Demolition
Asbestos survey
Scope of work and site plan