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Another noobie question

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MikeC

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As many of you know, I am fairly new to the commercial side of the codes. I am confused because I am typically only receiving one set of plans for review. I was under the impression that there should be 2 sets. One for my records and one to return to the applicant with notations and a stamp. Should I be getting two sets of plans or only one?
 
Your local and or state laws will dictate how many sets. Lacking that a written policy could be implemented.

Does your application form indicate minimum number of sets to be submitted?

Who checks application packages for completeness?

NYS Regulations require a minimum of 2 sets and local law may require more.
 
A minimum of two sets is required here, for the same reason you mention.

We often request up to six sets depending on the number of reviewers that will be looking at plans.
 
We request three

Just start a new policy, and break them in slowly

Maybe a month
 
The Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code doesn't specify an actual number. It does imply that there should be more than one set submitted.

The building code official shall clearly mark any required nondesign changes on the construction documents. The building code official shall return a set of the construction documents with this notation and any required changes to the applicant.
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IBC

[A] 107.1 General.

Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statement of special inspections, geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each permit application.
 
MikeC;

Hopefully your department has concurrent reviews with agencies like planning, public works, etc. With all the agencies typically involved I have seen up to 7 sets necessary for concurrent review with one set going to each agency.
 
Thanks for all the help. I was just a bit confused because I have only been receiving one set of drawings. This is not a problem when they are in electronic format, but I am unable to duplicate paper in that size, not to mention many are copyrighted.

I have mostly been dealing with local engineers and none have argued when a second set was requested. What got me thinking was when I received only one copy from a much larger design firm for a big job. I am sure this firm deals with many different municipalities. I was beginning to think I was wrong. Pennsylvania didn't adopt chapter 1 of the IBC. They replaced it with the PA Uniform Construction Code.

As for coordinating with other agencies, that is not a problem. I am in a municipality of 9,000 people. I see most other agency directors daily in passing and the fire chief is only one door away.
 
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On the eastern side of PA, one code reviewing firm we use requests 3 or 4 sets. One for their records, one for the municipality, and one for the job site. Sometimes they ask for a fourth set for the accessibility review.
 
noobie question

Or

Newbe ?

I require two sets, one for building/planning one for engineering/public works

Separate submittals are required for other agencies
 
mark handler said:
noobie questionOr

Newbe ?

I require two sets, one for building/planning one for engineering/public works

Separate submittals are required for other agencies
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Mark,

Put down the Atari controllers and rotary dial phone and come into modern technology.

""""A person who is new at playing an online game and/or is bad at it. """""
 
cda said:
Mark,Put down the Atari controllers and rotary dial phone and come into modern technology.

""""A person who is new at playing an online game and/or is bad at it. """""
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Is that the definition of "noobe" thought it was related to star wars

Still not into made-up words. ?..

I liked rotary phones.... never had an atari, but did have an apple 2+
 
Wait a minute! you want me to give up playing "space war" on the IBM 360 connected by WATS to my other antique collecting friends?
 
mark handler said:
Is that the definition of "noobe" thought it was related to star warsStill not into made-up words. ?..

I liked rotary phones.... never had an atari, but did have an apple 2+
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Yes

Hay if it is on Al G's internet, it is not made up.

I think you have been setting to close to your vacuum tube television.
 
'Newbie' has been shortened in some circles to 'noob'. Multiple variations can be seen depending on the forum.
 
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