Lee County

Community Development

CHECKLIST FOR RESIDENTIAL DRAWINGS

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Plans that are prepared by a Florida registered architect or engineer shall be prepared in compliance with Section 1606 and must contain a statement on the plan that the building/structure has been designed according to the 2004 Florida Building Code with the 2006 amendments.  The following information related to wind loads shall be shown on the construction drawings:

1. Basic wind speed, mph, (m/s).

2. Wind importance factor (l) and building category.

3. Wind exposure - if more than one wind exposure is used, the wind exposure and applicable wind direction shall be indicated.

4. The applicable internal pressure coefficient.

5. Components and Cladding.  The design wind pressures in terms of psf (kN/m2), to be used for the design of exterior component and cladding materials not specifically designed by the registered design professional.

If the construction is located in a coastal area specific to the limitations under:

The Lee County Land Development Code

Chapter 14, Article II, Division 2, Sea Turtles;

Chapter 6, Article III Coastal Construction Code, or

Article IV Flood Hazard Reduction,

the architect or engineer shall provide a statement of compliance with those applicable code sections.

If plans are intended to be mastered, the engineer or architect shall indicate by a sealed letter or statement on the plans that he approves of the repetitive use of the plans for permitting or, if a case by case approval (by letter from the architect or engineer) specific to each application is required for permitting.

When applicable (out of a Fire District, requirement for Type of construction, or provision of a Development Order) note compliance with N.F.P.A.13D for fire sprinklers.  Also, plans must show compliance with the State of Florida Administrative Code 61g15-32

DETAILS & SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED ON ALL PLANS

FOUNDATIONS

• FOOTING

  • Size of footing.  Show size of steel, grade, splice length and bends, compressive strength of concrete.

• MASONRY

  • Detail all vertical steel placement, type of mortar and compressive strength of the masonry units.

• WOOD

  • Bolt and shear wall detail and location.

• PILING

  • Size, species and grade of pilings and horizontal members; specify all connections.

FLOOR

• CONCRETE

  • Specify size of wire  mesh, vapor barrier, compressive strength of concrete and indicate if admixture is to be used.

• WOOD

  • Size, species and grade and spacing of floor joists and girders

  • Connection details by manufacturer and model number.

  • Floor sheathing by grade, species and specify nailing pattern, or note Table from Florida Building Code.

TYPICAL WALL SECTION

MASONRY

• WALL

  • Grade of steel, length of splice, type of mortar and compressive strength of the masonry units, bond beam size, steel placement, bends if required, rafter or truss connector by model and number.

  • Specify the type and “R” rating of the ceiling and wall insulation.

  • Wall and roof covering.

• GABLE WALL

  • Same as typical wall section, showing all steel, beams, rakes and connectors and overhang length.

WOOD

• WALL

  • Floor connectors (top and bottom plates to studs) by manufacturer, model number, and nailing pattern if applicable.

  • Size, species, grade and spacing of plate and stud material.

  • Wall and roof covering, sheathing, species, grade, connection details and  nailing.

  • Shear connectors by model and number for foundation to plate at shear wall segments (indicate placement on floor plan).

  • Specify size, species and grade of headers or beams if typical, truss or rafter connector by model number and manufacturer.

  • Top plate splice length, location and nailing pattern at the splice.

  • Specify the type and “R” rating of the ceiling, wall, and floor insulation.

• GABLE WALL

  • Floor connectors by manufacturer's model and number, size, spacing, species and grade of stud material Show on-center spacing of studs.

  • Length of stud material detailed from floor to rake.

  • Connection detail to roof at rake.

  • Connection schedule of studs and nailing pattern of sheathing or note Table from Standard Building Code.

  • Length of overhang.

WOOD TO MASONRY

• Provide details and specify fastener type, size, grade, species, and  spacing of frame construction to CBS construction. Show continuous tie from foundation to roof.

WINDOWS, DOORS AND GARAGE DOORS

• Provide make and manufacturer’s installation details with the application or specify the manufacturers master number and series and provide the windload compliance cut sheets (+/- pressure).

• Provide manufactures installation details verifying windload compliance for the installation of mitered glass, glass block and skylights or provide site specific engineering.

• Detail connection of bucks to building.

• If impact resistant windows are being used for impact protection, information regarding product approval must be on file (mastered) with the Department or must be submitted with each building plan.

• As part of your window/door schedule, identify how each component will be protected.  Include only individual cutsheets for each opening ( generic manuals or booklets will not be acceptable)

SHUTTERS, STORM PANELS

• If shutters are being used for impact protection, information regarding product approval must be on file (mastered)  with the Department or must be submitted with each building plan.

CEILING

• Verify modifications, if other than typical ½ inch drywall, to truss or ceiling joists.

• Specify all ceiling heights.

ROOF

• RAFTERS

  • Size, species, grade and spacing of framing members.

  • Shear (lateral) connection at wall. Wind bracing where required.

  • Collar ties and spacing

  • Connector schedule of rafters addressing all wind uplifts.

  • Ceiling Joists ‑ size, species, grade and spacing of framing members.

  • All bearing walls or supports to be shown.

• TRUSSES

  • Lateral bracing and lateral connectors when required.

  • Connector schedule of trusses and conventional framing members by  connector manufacturer and model number.

  • Manufacturer’s truss layout specifying all uplifts over 1,000 Lbs and reactions over 5,000 Lbs.

  • Truss layout to specify 130 mph windload minimum, specify type of roof covering, and total load (p.s.f.) for roof covering.

  • All bearing walls or supports to be shown.

  • If no truss plan is submitted, provide statement:  Truss plans will be reviewed by architect or engineer prior to fabrication of trusses.  Truss plans must be submitted when mastering plans, statements will not be accepted.

  • Specify sizes of all on site conventional framing.

  • Conventional framed roof systems shall provide all uplifts above 1,000 Lbs, and provide connector schedule to address uplift conditions.

 FLOOR PLAN

•  Specify wood header size if not per typical wall section.

•  All interior bearing walls or header supports.

•  All truss girder bearing points.

•  Egress from all habitable rooms (bedrooms, dens, etc.) that is direct and unobstructed to the outside.

•  Complete square footage breakdown, a/c and non a/c areas.

•  Locate plumbing fixtures, water heater, washing machine, and electrical receptacles, smoke detectors, G.F.I.’s, appliances, lights, fans, a/c condenser and air handler, etc. on this plan or on separate layout sheets.

•  Wood Frame Construction - Specify shear wall segment location and connectors by model # at required locations.

•  CBS Construction - show location of shear wall segments when required.

 GENERAL INFO

•  Stair details, riser and tread size, and connection to the floor framing.

•  Handrail/guardrail details, height, spacing and connection to the floor framing, wall and post.

•  Exterior elevation views of the structure.

•  Complete energy calculations for habitable area (2004 - revised)

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