Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-11-.07

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 535-X-11-.07 - Construction Plan Requirements

(1) Manufacturers making application for plan review will be required to submit plans showing all elements relating to a specific basic model on a sheet or sheets properly identifiable as such. Any alternate method of construction to the basic model (structural, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical) must be shown on separate plan sheets and also be identifiable as such.

(2) The manufacturer or a legally constituted officer must submit a written statement in letter form and notarized that the manufacturer is manufacturing according to the plans submitted to the Commission.

(3) Complete plans and specifications are to be submitted with the stamp and written signature of a registered architect and registered engineer as required by the rules of the Board of Registration of Architects and the Alabama Board of Engineers. A written statement in letter form and notarized shall be included with the submittal requirements stating that the registered professional has drawn the plans according to the codes adopted by the Commission.

(4) All copies of plans shall indicate the manufacturer's name, address, and location.

(5) Indicate or designate all work to be performed on site, including connections of all systems.

(6) All plan drawings must:

(a) Provide details for and show method of field connection of units or modules to each other and foundations.

(b) Show all exterior elevations.

(c) Provide elevations and details of elevations, walls, or sections thereof providing resistance to vertical loads or lateral forces.

(d) Provide a complete floor plan and floor framing plan.

(e) Provide complete details of the framing system showing direction of face grain of plywood, blocking, connections, etc.

(f) Provide vertical load calculations.

(g) Provide lateral force calculations and indicate maximum wind speed.

(h) Provide complete details of all structural connections such as chord splices, corner and wall intersection details, post and beam connections, beam splices, etc. Both in-plant and on-site connections must be shown.

(i) Provide complete roof framing plan showing method of framing, direction of face grain of plywood, connections, etc. Show roof covering material and roofing specifications on drawings.

(j) Provide cross sections as necessary to identify major building components.

(k) Provide information on plans for plywood when used, such as thickness, index number, grade, etc. Lumber grades should also be listed using the national design specifications for stress grade lumber and its fastenings.

(l) Indicate details of flashing, such as at openings and at penetrations through roof. Indicate flashing material and gauge to be used.

(m) Show attic access and attic ventilations.

(n) Indicate exterior wall and soffit material as well as finish.

(o) Indicate interior wall and ceiling finish.

(p) Provide fire separation details, where required by code.

(q) Show opening treatment for doors and windows including door swings.

(r) Show all foundation vents and under floor access when an element of manufactured building.

(s) Describe all structural steel materials, sizes, finish, and connection details in accordance with the American Institute of Steel Construction Design Manual.

(t) Describe all reinforcing, concrete and mesh materials, strengths, grades, sizes, spacings, and details in accordance with American Concrete Institute Building Code AC 318-71.

(u) All drawings must be noted as to all work that is required on the job site.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-11-.07

Filed February 6, 1990. Amended: Filed November 5, 2007; effective December 10, 2007.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 01, October 31, 2018, eff. 11/23/2018.

Author: Elwyn Thomas

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 24-4A-3, 24-6-4.