Chad Pasquini
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Could I please have all you Californians weigh in on this, we have a draftsperson submitting for commercial T/I on a regular basis, most of the time the submitted plans are stamped by an engineer, when called out for a new project I was questioned regarding the latter part of the business & professional code. My interpretation is the plans need to be stamped?, your help is appreciated.
§5537
(a) This chapter does not prohibit any person from preparing plans, drawings, or specifications for any of the following:
(1) Single-family dwellings of woodframe construction not more than two stories and basement in height.
(2) Multiple dwellings containing no more than four dwelling units of woodframe construction not more than two stories and basement in height. However, this paragraph shall not be construed as allowing an unlicensed person to design multiple clusters of up to four dwelling units each to form apartment or condominium complexes where the total exceeds four units on any lawfully divided lot.
(3) Garages or other structures appurtenant to buildings described under subdivision (a), of woodframe construction not more than two stories and basement in height.
(4) Agricultural and ranch buildings of woodframe construction, unless the building official having jurisdiction deems that an undue risk to the public health, safety, or welfare is involved.
(b) If any portion of any structure exempted by this section deviates from substantial compliance with conventional framing requirements for woodframe construction found in the most recent edition of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations or tables of limitation for woodframe construction, as defined by the applicable building code duly adopted by the local jurisdiction or the state, the building official having jurisdiction shall require the preparation of plans, drawings, specifications, or calculations for that portion by, or under the responsible control of, a licensed architect or registered engineer. The documents for that portion shall bear the stamp and signature of the licensee who is responsible for their preparation. Substantial compliance for purposes of this section is not intended to restrict the ability of the building officials to approve plans pursuant to existing law and is only intended to clarify the intent of Chapter 405 of the Statutes of 1985.
The draftsperson is citing this section.
per B&PC Sec.
5538. This chapter does not prohibit any person from furnishing
either alone or with contractors, if required by Chapter 9
(commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3, labor and materials,
with or without plans, drawings, specifications, instruments of
service, or other data covering such labor and materials to be used
for any of the following:
(a) For nonstructural or nonseismic storefronts, interior
alterations or additions, fixtures, cabinetwork, furniture, or other
appliances or equipment.
(b) For any nonstructural or nonseismic work necessary to provide
for their installation.
© For any nonstructural or nonseismic alterations or additions
to any building necessary to or attendant upon the installation of
those storefronts, interior alterations or additions, fixtures,
cabinetwork, furniture, appliances, or equipment, provided those
alterations do not change or affect the structural system or safety
of the building.
The only structural are the two headers and susp. ceiling.
Once bid is awarded, installing subs can stamp elec., mech., plumbing
§5537
(a) This chapter does not prohibit any person from preparing plans, drawings, or specifications for any of the following:
(1) Single-family dwellings of woodframe construction not more than two stories and basement in height.
(2) Multiple dwellings containing no more than four dwelling units of woodframe construction not more than two stories and basement in height. However, this paragraph shall not be construed as allowing an unlicensed person to design multiple clusters of up to four dwelling units each to form apartment or condominium complexes where the total exceeds four units on any lawfully divided lot.
(3) Garages or other structures appurtenant to buildings described under subdivision (a), of woodframe construction not more than two stories and basement in height.
(4) Agricultural and ranch buildings of woodframe construction, unless the building official having jurisdiction deems that an undue risk to the public health, safety, or welfare is involved.
(b) If any portion of any structure exempted by this section deviates from substantial compliance with conventional framing requirements for woodframe construction found in the most recent edition of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations or tables of limitation for woodframe construction, as defined by the applicable building code duly adopted by the local jurisdiction or the state, the building official having jurisdiction shall require the preparation of plans, drawings, specifications, or calculations for that portion by, or under the responsible control of, a licensed architect or registered engineer. The documents for that portion shall bear the stamp and signature of the licensee who is responsible for their preparation. Substantial compliance for purposes of this section is not intended to restrict the ability of the building officials to approve plans pursuant to existing law and is only intended to clarify the intent of Chapter 405 of the Statutes of 1985.
The draftsperson is citing this section.
per B&PC Sec.
5538. This chapter does not prohibit any person from furnishing
either alone or with contractors, if required by Chapter 9
(commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3, labor and materials,
with or without plans, drawings, specifications, instruments of
service, or other data covering such labor and materials to be used
for any of the following:
(a) For nonstructural or nonseismic storefronts, interior
alterations or additions, fixtures, cabinetwork, furniture, or other
appliances or equipment.
(b) For any nonstructural or nonseismic work necessary to provide
for their installation.
© For any nonstructural or nonseismic alterations or additions
to any building necessary to or attendant upon the installation of
those storefronts, interior alterations or additions, fixtures,
cabinetwork, furniture, appliances, or equipment, provided those
alterations do not change or affect the structural system or safety
of the building.
The only structural are the two headers and susp. ceiling.
Once bid is awarded, installing subs can stamp elec., mech., plumbing
