Interpretation #7640

Published September 29, 2015

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Original Request

Code Version
2014
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Chapter
Section
107.3.5
Topic
Minimum plan requirements

Question

Is it the intent of section 107.3.5 Minimum plan review requirements, Residential to not require plumbing, gas, mechanical, and electrical plans to be submitted to the AHJ for review as these items are not listed in this section of the Code.

Answer Published 09/29/2015 at 7:58 PM

The items are not required by the code, but the loacal
jurisdiction may require additional documentation per
107.2.1 and 107.1

Commentary

The intent is to set minimum standards for review, however as stated above FBC 107.2.1 allows the building official to require what they deem is necessary to ensure code compliance.