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February 2, 2015
Mr. Sid Mousavi, M.E., P.E.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Infrastructure Engineers
1815 E. Heim Avenue, Suite 100
Orange, California 92865
Subject: City of Rosemead — Request for Proposal No. 2014-12 (Building
Inspection and Plan Check Services)
Dear Mr. Mousavi:
As you are aware, the City of Rosemead is seeking a qualified firm to provide Consultant
services to administer and operate the Building and Safety Division for the City of
Rosemead. After careful review of Infrastructure's proposal, the City would like to invite
your firm for a formal interview to be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 10:00
a.m. Please contact Pat Piatt, Senior Management Analyst, at (626) 562-2102 by
Monday, February 16, 2015 to confirm your attendance.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to meeting with you.
Sincerely,
Michelle G. Ramirez
Community Development Director
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City of Rosemead
Proposal for:
"Building Inspection and
Plan Check Services"
December 8, 2014
1815 E.Heim Avenue. Suite I00
Orange. CA 92865
Phone 714.910.0100 Fax 714 990
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION I
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3
3. WORK PLAN 4
4. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 9
5. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS I I
6. PROJECT TEAM 12
7. REFERENCES 17
8. COMPENSATION 20
9. INSURANCE 22
10. STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING 22
I I. UNANTICIPATED OR SIGNIFICANT DEVIATIONS 22
PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST (PARTIAL EXAMPLE) APPENDIX A
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I . INTRODUCTION
December 8, 2014
Ms. Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
RE: Request for Proposal — Building Inspection and Plan Check Services
Dear Ms. Molleda:
Infrastructure Engineers is privileged to have the opportunity to respond to the City of
Rosemead's Request for Proposal for Building Inspection and Plan Check Services. We have
prepared this Proposal to demonstrate our exceptional qualifications and express our excitement
to be a corporate partner in a progressive and changing community.
Infrastructure Engineers is a mid-sized multi-disciplinary building & safety and engineering firm.
The company was formed in 1994 and our corporate office is located at: 1815 E. Heim Avenue,
Suite 100, Orange, CA 92865. Our contact person is Mr. Sid Mousavi, email
smousaviQa infeng.co, phone 714-940-0100, ext. 5555.
As a committed professional service provider, one of our pledges to our clients is to offer leading
edge services on a continuous basis. All of our Building and Safety Team Members have been
trained on the new CA Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Energy
Code and the adopted CA Residential Code and Green Building Code. A partial Plan Review
Checklist of our internal control is included for your information in Appendix "A".
Infrastructure Engineers has established a reputation of meeting the expectation of each client by
employing experienced staff members who not only understand Building Inspection and Plan
Check Services, but also have a solid foundation in the inner workings of municipalities.
Infrastructure Engineers has the personnel with knowledge and experience to provide the
requested services. In this response, Infrastructure Engineers has included information about the
firm and its understanding and description of the City's needs and requirements.
We have designated Mr. Robert Chang, P.E., ICBO, to serve as Building Official. He has been
providing plan check services for many years and is available and ready to assume this important
role. The proposed Infrastructure Engineers' team members exhibit the interpersonal skills, level
of integrity, thoroughness, proactive approach and technical competence. Infrastructure
Engineers is also providing information on the background and experience of its personnel and
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subconsultants and has laid out its approach and planned methodology to achieve the services
requested by the City of Rosemead.
Our firm is committed to allocating adequate levels of resources to the requested program of
the City of Rosemead in order to accomplish the City's goals. We believe that successful projects
are the result of a well-managed and motivated team, committed to being accountable and sharing
ownership in the product or service.
We believe our qualifications, in combination with our competitive rates and strong interest in
the City of Rosemead, make Infrastructure Engineers uniquely qualified to provide the City with
professional Building Inspection and Plan Check Services. We look forward to working with the
City of Rosemead and providing our professional services in order to help you meet the City's
goals.
We have examined the RFP thoroughly and are agreeable with the City's contract terms and
conditions. This Proposal shall remain valid for a period of at least 180 days from this date. All
information submitted with the Proposal is true and correct. Infrastructure Engineers can
provide the insurance requirements set in the RFP for this program.
Enclosed are five (5) bound copies and one (1) unbound copy of our Proposal. Also enclosed is
the Infrastructure Engineers Fee Schedule in a format the City requested and our general schedule
of hourly rates.
Thank you again for giving Infrastructure Engineers the opportunity to be of service to the City
of Rosemead. The undersigned will have contractual responsibility with the City. Should you
need additional information please contact me at (714) 940-0100, ext. 5555.
Sincerely,
Sid Mousavi, M.E., P.E.
President and Chief Executive Officer
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Rosemead is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide a wide
range of Building and Safety Services. Services include, but are not limited to providing a full-time
Building Official, a full-time Counter Technician, Building Inspector(s), Plan Checkers, as well as
support personnel to be available on an as-needed basis.
Infrastructure Engineers is a qualified full service municipal engineering firm providing City
Engineering as well as Building and Safety Services to the cities in Southern California since 1994.
Infrastructure Engineers has assigned Mr. Robert Chang, P.E., CBO, to perform as Building Official
for the City of Rosemead. Mr. Chang has over 30 years of experience in Building and Safety, Plan
Check, Inspection, Management and interpretation of Building Codes. He will be supported by
Linda Guzman, the Building Counter Technician, who has been trained and worked with HDL
system permit software.
Based on the workload presented in the RFP for the last few years, we anticipate that the City
of Rosemead will need two Building Inspectors. We have assigned two highly qualified Building
Inspectors for this program.
All Infrastructure Engineers staff assigned to the City Hall will be supported by a team of highly
experienced staff from the headquarters providing plan check and other related support.
Assigned staff to City Hall will work from 7:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m., Monday— Thursday.
We understand that customer services is very important to the City of Rosemead and we have
all employees assigned to this program trained in total client satisfaction programs. We are ready
and available to provide the Inspection Services on Fridays or on weekends on an as-needed basis.
All of our staff assigned to this program are fully certified and licensed in the State of California
to perform the services listed in the RFP.
Infrastructure Engineers has the insurance required to perform the duties assigned and has a large
list of references attesting to the company's ability to take on this very important responsibility.
Infrastructure Engineers' highly qualified staff and their combined technical experience and skills
in working in a City government environment makes Infrastructure Engineers a well-established
firm to carry out the duties listed in this proposal.
In addition, Infrastructure Engineers has very competitive rates that make it even more attractive
to municipalities in this highly competitive economy.
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3. WORK PLAN
In doing our duties in Building and Safety, Infrastructure Engineers'staff will interpret and administer codes
to provide information to the City and the public, offer specialized technical support in support of any
code enforcement, performing on-site inspection services of City's projects when requested, participate
in public and internal staff meetings when directed, provide outstanding customer services at the counter
to all walk-ins and phone and electronic requests, maintain up-to-date files in hard copies, electronically
and on the City's online City View tracking system, examine and improve the Building and Safety operation
to provide more superior service and most importantly work closely with other City departments to
ensure excellent service to internal and external customers. More specifically, Infrastructure Engineers, at
a minimum, will provide the following services in compliance with the RFP.
At Infrastructure Engineers, we understand that the quality of public services is the cornerstone of a
community's trust in its government. As such,we provide building official, building inspection, plan check
services and counter support staff which provide an exceptional level of customer service while applying
City adopted codes, regulations and policies reasonably and fairly to the entire process.
I. Plan Check Services: Infrastructure Engineers will perform construction plan reviews to ensure
compliance with the City's Building Codes and Municipal Code requirements in reference to
disciplines of Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Building Energy Conservation, and all other
applicable elements of the plans. Infrastructure Engineers' plan checkers are all registered in state of
California in their respective fields. As a part of providing superior customer service, Infrastructure
Engineers will provide plan check services that meet and beat the timelines generally expected. This
is our way of letting our customers know that they are the most important part of our work every
day. Additionally in support of the Community Development Departments, Infrastructure Engineers
will review and comments on proposed developments including Development Reviews and
Conditional Use Permit applications to be included as a part of the condition of approval.
Infrastructure Engineers shall check plans for compliance with the California Plumbing Code in relation
but not limited to the following review items:
• Piping layouts and isometrics for domestic water, sewer,gas, and DVVV,
• Plumbing fixture locations and counts,
• Plumbing fixture approval listings,
• Pipe size calculations,
• ADA-related disabled access details.
Infrastructure Engineers shall check plans for compliance with the California Electrical Code in relation
but not limited to the following review items:
• Schematics, single line diagrams, panel schedules, and load calculations,
• Fixture approval listings,
• Title 24 energy compliance calculations,
• ADA-related disabled access details.
Infrastructure Engineers shall check plans for compliance with the California Mechanical Code in
relation but not limited to the following review items:
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• Piping and duct layouts plus sizing for HVAC systems,
• Mechanical fixture and equipment locations, sizing and counts,
• Mechanical fixture and equipment approval listings.
Infrastructure Engineers will provide City Hall with on-site professional staff during regular business
hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday to enhance customer service based on the
needs of the City. However, if additional staff is needed to service the City and the patrons better,
we have staffing available to assign to the City immediately, we will adjust the staff level to provide
excellent service internally to the City Hall Departments and externally to our customers. We will
discuss the need with the City and provide additional support upon authorization by the City.
Upon submittal of project for Plan Check, the plans will be examined by our Plan Checker. If they
are considered minor, plans will then be reviewed in the City Hall. However, the more complex plans
will be sent to be checked in the Corporate Office. Examples of projects that must be sent to
Corporate Office for Plan Check are:
• New multi residential project
• New mix use commercial/residential
• Residential— New/room additions
• Residential alterations
• Commercial —Tenant improvements
• Industrial— New/additions
• Commercial/Industrial —solar
• PME— Commercial/Industrial
• Private School T.I.— New/addition/alterations
• Private Hospital/Clinic/Nursing Homes—New/addition/alterations
• Gas Station —New/remodel/addition
• Car Wash— New/remodel/addition
• Spray Booth
• Pallet Racks
A list of plans to be sent to Corporate Office will be provided to the City for prior authorization
before they are checked.
2. Counter Technician: Communication is essential between the plan checker, applicant, architect or
professional designer. Staff is available to meet, review and discuss the project with the City staff or
directly with the owner and/or designer in order to streamline the process from conceptual design
to approved construction documents and permit issuance. The building permit technician will be
available to log plan checks, issue permits, take all inspection requests,answer common questions and
keep accurate records for the City.The building permit clerk will be available to provide front counter
coverage at all times. All required outside agency reports that are filed and sent as required will be
kept and turned over to City staff.A plan checker will provide plan checking to meet the needs of the
workload. Building inspection services will vary depending on the complexity of the project and
knowledge of construction by the owner/builder or contractor and will be performed 7:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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3. Inspection Services: Upon City's authorization, Infrastructure Engineers will adhere to all procedures
and policies of the City's Building Services Division in reference to:
• Building plan reviews,
• Building permit issuance,
• Building inspections,
• ADA compliance,
• NPDES compliance,
• Investigating complaints of various building code non-compliance,
• Issuance of red tagging for non-permitted construction.
As a part of our services to the City, Infrastructure Engineers will provide highly qualified building
inspectors to perform on-site building inspection timely.Any requests that are received by the Building
and Safety division will be scheduled and completed within one business day. For every project,
Infrastructure Engineers staff will keep a detailed daily records of the projects inspected that will
include each phase of the construction inspected, through approval.
4. Records: Infrastructure Engineers shall maintain the necessary records and files for Building and Safety
Services concerning all construction permits, building code administration and general administration
activities at the Community Development Department or as designated.
5. Reporting: In addition to continuous communication with City staff, we will provide written monthly
reports including plan review to the Planning and Community Development Director. Infrastructure
Engineers will continuously update the City's computer data plan review tracking system to provide
up-to-date and real time reporting of the status of projects.We will also provide the necessary reports
to other agencies as required by law including the development activity reports for compliance with
the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program.
6. Building, Fire and Life Safety Plan Rev ew: Infrastructure Engineers has provided a synopsis of our
procedures and actions that we implement to process a submittal of plans. We have included our
"Plan Check-Check List" of items to be reviewed as part of the plan check process. This check list
highlights the specific building, fire and life safety code section which are mandatory building
requirements for all construction projects requiring permits. The Check List is provided for your
review in Appendix A.
• Submittal Review - Our Building and Safety Division team members will provide a
comprehensive review regiment of the submittal plans including the following elements:
- Application Review - Comprehensive review of the submitted signed application for
building permit in its entirety including address, owner, architect or professional designer
of building or structure, proposed type of occupancy/use, type of construction, fire zone,
square footage, description of work and review/determine the appropriate valuation of
the proposed project.
- Plan Check Review- Determine if the proposed building or structure meets the allowable
design criteria based upon the occupancy and use, square footage, height and type of
construction limitations. The scope of review is related to the level of difficulty of the
project. Plan check review may be basic, moderate or highly advanced.
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Review the submitted plans for completeness including architectural, structural, plumbing,
electrical and mechanical systems, site plan, foundation plan, floor plans, elevations, framing
and roof diaphragm plan, sections and details, structural calculations, soils reports, mandatory
residential and non-residential energy conservation requirements and ADA accessibility
requirements. Also as a routine part of our plan check services, we determine if outside
approvals are required from the local Fire Protection, Health, Environmental, OSHA and/or
Air Quality agencies or other agencies.
Review general notes, specifications, materials, special local considerations, legal description
of the lot, code cycle adoptions and resolutions as adopted by the local authority. All Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) and NPDES regulations are a part of the
documents submitted for review and referred to the Engineering Division for compliance.
Depending upon the duration of the project and size, mitigation standards for storm water
run-off and Best Management Practices (BMP's) may be required. As part of MS4 permit City
must comply with Low Impact Development (LID) Ordinance.
Infrastructure Engineers staff shall report and follow-up on NPDES violations as well as air
quality violations at demolition and construction sites.
Site Plan— Review the footprint of the proposed building or structure and its relationship to
property lines and other buildings or structures, topography of the proposed lot and number
of required handicapped parking spaces and path of accessibility as required.
Foundation Plan — Review all widths, depths, steel reinforcement materials, placement of
anchoring and seismic hardware, concrete stem walls, pads, soil bearing capacity and concrete
strength.
Floor Plan—Review all occupancy separations,egress, light and ventilation,areas, number and
distance of exits, accessibility, corridors, exit discharge, cooking and sanitation facilities,
comfort heat,fire/life safety, window, door and fixture schedules.
Elevation Plan — Review all window and door openings, finished floor to finished roof
dimensions, types of exterior finishes, roof material and pitch.
Framing and Roof Plans — Review allowable proposed building materials, sizing of materials,
spans, fire blocking, draft stops,curtain walls, sheathing and deck assemblies, braced wall lines,
headers, laminated timber, seismic hardware, designed truss systems, steel, steel moment
frames, pour in place tilt up walls and structural connection detail references. Separate
submittals may be required from any pre-fabrication assembly manufacturers for structural
design review.
Cross-Sections and Details — Review mandated energy conservation materials, all interior
finishes, structural materials and sizing/spacing, positive connections, seismic zone
requirements, accessibility ramps and finish details.
Structural Calculations— Review all design considerations, direction of forces, force systems,
statics, dynamics and internal stresses.
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Soils Report — Review the type of soil, special foundation design considerations and
compaction prior to placement of any materials.
Energy Conservation Requirements—Review State of California mandatory building envelope
measures for building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
Green Building Requirements — Review State of California mandatory current requirements
for site development, water conservation, energy efficiency, material conservation and
efficiency and environmental quality. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
practices of the USGBC.
Sub-standard Buildings —Staff has the expertise to advise City staff of mandatory regulations
per the City's adopted codes and ordinances to abate public nuisances as requested. Field
inspections and findings will be documented to process and alleviate any unsafe conditions of
the building(s) and property. Staff will meet with City staff and the City Attorney or
prosecutor as necessary to ensure proper legal procedures and abatement.
Plan Check Comments and Building Inspection Correction Notices—The checked prints will
be accompanied by two copies of written correction lists (or City format list). Staff will utilize
standard inspection forms and correction notices. Questions regarding plan check comments
and inspection corrections will be explained to the designer of record and contractor to
clarify proper compliance.
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4. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
We know that the City of Rosemead prides itself as a"business friendly" City. It is, therefore, important
that the consultant selected to provide the Building and Safety Services can maintain and promote the
same business friendly philosophy.
To ensure that business in the City of Rosemead receives prompt and accurate service, the team selected
must be professionals who can embrace the philosophy of proper communication and customer service.
Infrastructure Engineers understands the importance of businesses and residents coming to the City Hall
counter and, therefore, proper communications and timely responsiveness is the core of our business.
Our performance standard is to ensure every single request and/or need of our customers is met in a
professional, timely and expeditious manner. We recognize that by providing great customer service to
our clients, it will create a more comfortable and desirable environment for them to conduct business in.
Our goal is to let our customers know that their needs and issues will be addressed and taken seriously
when they come to the City, and it starts with customer service at the counter.
We will do the following to ensure all clients internally and externally are handled professionally and
expeditiously:
I. All phone call messages are returned in less than 24 hours.
2. Body language of staff must present a willingness to address clients' concerns or questions.
3. Voice response on the phone must be pleasant, professional and tone of voice must be sincere
and represent willingness to address the question.
4. All emails will be responded to within 24 hours.
5. All emails must be in correct grammar and written in a professional manner to present a very
positive image for the City.
6. If the phone or email responder does not have the proper answer, he/she needs to make sure
someone else will properly handle the issue or question in a manner to present a very positive
image for the City.
In order to carry out our philosophy of customer service, Infrastructure Engineers will work very closely
with the City and is committed to carry out the steps outlined above. We anticipate developing a strong
and long-lasting working relationship with the City by providing knowledgeable staff, exceptional customer
service with courtesy and respect at the counter, and making a difference in the community we serve.
Our goal is to make it a seamless effort for all staff and departments involved and our presence is just an
extension of the City staff.
Infrastructure Engineers' Performance Standards are listed as follows:
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Delivery Service—Infrastructure Engineers will provide pick-up and delivery services to the City. In order
to streamline the process we will arrange for fixed pick-up time and delivery; however, our resources
enable us to provide flexible pick-up and delivery services if the need arises. Safeguard of documents by
maintaining a precise Chain of Custody is of extreme importance. Infrastructure Engineers will provide
for this by assigning a designated employee for pick-up and deliveries.
Coordination of Plan Check. Building Inspection and Building Permit Technician — Communication is
essential between the plan checker, applicant, architect or professional designer. Staff is available to meet,
review and discuss the project with the City staff or directly with the owner and/or designer in order to
streamline the process from conceptual design to approved construction documents and permit issuance.
The building permit technician will be available to log plan checks, issue permits, take all inspection
requests, answer common questions and keep accurate records for the City. The building permit clerk
will be available to provide front counter coverage at all times. All required outside agency reports that
are filed and sent as required will be kept and turned over to City staff. A plan checker will provide plan
checking to meet the needs of the workload. Building inspection services will vary depending on the
complexity of the project and knowledge of construction by the owner/builder or contractor and will be
performed 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Inspections shall be performed by the next
working day if requested prior to 3:00 pm, or the same day as the inspection work load
allows.
Expedited Plan Check Service —We are aware that time sensitive projects may occur and our team can
provide fast-track plan check services accordingly when directed by the City. Safeguard of documents by
maintaining a precise Chain of Custody is of extreme importance. Infrastructure Engineers will provide
for this by assigning a designated employee for pick-up and deliveries.
Estimated Plan Review Durations — We are aware of the needs of the City as related to time sensitive
projects; as such Infrastructure Engineers will provide fast-track plan review services when directed by
the City.
Review Times
TYPE OF JOB TURN-AROUND TIME
Single Family Residential Five (5) Business Days
Multi-Family Residential/Light Commercial Ten (10) Business Days
Other Non-Residential (Commercial/Industrial) Ten (10) Business Days
Resubmitted Projects Five (5) Business Days
It is proposed that the assigned staff will work in the City Hall from 7:00 am— 6:00 pm Monday through
Thursday. The hours can be adjusted with City's authorization. While in the office, the Building Official
will respond to counter and phone inquiries and provide minor plan checks in the office. All major plan
checks will be delivered to the Infrastructure Engineers office for examination. A list of sample major plan
checking is included within this proposal. A list of plans to be delivered for plan check will be authorized
by the City.
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5. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
Firm Profile
Infrastructure Engineers is a leader in providing multi-disciplinary building, engineering and related services
to cities throughout Southern California. For over twenty(20)years,we at Infrastructure Engineers have
specialized in serving cities, and have earned a reputation for outstanding quality and client service.
We have a very good understanding of the services requested by the City due to the fact that
Infrastructure Engineers is a team of professionals who know and understand the needs of the City as
every member of our team has had many years and extensive experience working as employees in other
cities in the area.
Infrastructure Engineers is a mid-sized engineering consulting firm with over 35 professionals and is
incorporated under the laws of the State of California. The corporate office is located at: 1815 E. Heim
Avenue, Suite 100, Orange, CA 92865. We can be reached at (714) 940-0100.
Since 1994, Infrastructure Engineers has been providing to public sector clients multi-disciplinary
engineering services. In addition to Building& Safety services, the company also provides services in:
• Green Streets Designs and Construction Management
• Parks and Recreation Improvements
• Sidewalk Improvements
• Storm Drains, Sewers and Water Lines
• Street Light Design
• Land Surveying and Mapping Services
• Grade Crossings and Separations
• General Building Construction/ Rehabilitation
• Street Designs and Reconstruction
• Traffic Signal Systems, Signing and Striping
• Landscape and Irrigation Design
• Assessment Districts
• NPDES compliance
• State and Federal Funding Com
Our list of municipal clients includes:
Anaheim Baldwin Park Bell Gardens Burbank
Chino Hills Diamond Bar El Segundo Fontana
Gardena Hermosa Beach Industry Irvine
Irwindale La Habra La Mirada La Puente
Lake Forest Long Beach Lynwood Malibu
Manhattan Beach Mission Viejo Montebello Moreno Valley
Pasadena Pico Rivera Pomona Redondo Beach
Rosemead San Clemente South El Monte South Gate
South Pasadena Temecula Temple City Torrance
West Covina Whittier Yorba Linda
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6. PROJECTTEAM
Team Members
We have assembled a team of Building Official, Certified Building Plan Checkers, Inspector, Permit
Technician, Licensed Professional Civil Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers and Structural Engineers.
All members of the building inspection and plan review team are trained and updated to fully understand
the scope of services, expectations of City staff, turnaround time standards, applicable standard plans and
specifications, and plan approval process by involved agencies (County, etc). This will ensure a more
refined plan review process.
The team will address the assigned plan review projects from a single family residential addition to a more
complex commercial building project in the most efficient and effective manner. The following
organizational chart identifies the key members of our team.
Phone number for all of our team members below is: 714/940-0100.
Michelle Ramirez
Community Development Director
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Sid Mousavi, ME, PE
Principal-in-Charge
Robert Chang, PE, ICB0
Building Official
Robert g Inspector McColum Linda Guzman an Sam Ghaly, CBO Mehdi Saberi, PE,SE
Sr. Building Inspector Counter Technician Plan Checker
Structural Engineer
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Building Inspector
Parviz Azar, PE Ken Putnam, P.E. Young Park, P.E.
Geotechnical Engineer Grading, Civil Plan Check J NPDES
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SID MOUSAVI, M.S., P.E., Principal-In-Charge:
Sid has over 30 years of experience in engineering projects covering a wide range of municipal
management,civil engineering, transportation,public works,construction management,traffic engineering,
community development and redevelopment, parks and recreation facilities, and public and private land
development.
Sid is responsible for the direction and administration of Infrastructure Engineers internal services, civil
engineering design, city services and other corporate management responsibilities. Prior to joining
Infrastructure Engineers in 1997, his accomplishments include serving as City Manager, Director of Public
Works and City Engineer for various cities in Southern California, with responsibilities for directing and
administering such functional elements as Engineering, Planning, Building&Safety, Facilities and Equipment,
Landscaping, Streets, Environmental Services, Transportation, Transit and other municipal services.
Responsibilities also included communication with City Council, City Commissions, other City
departments and governmental regulatory agencies, utility companies, contractors, consultants, and the
general public.
Education and Certifications:
• M.E. Civil Engineering— 1984, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
• B.S. Civil Engineering— 1981, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
• B.S. Irrigation Engineering— 1976, Azerbaijan University, Iran
• Master Public Administration (Participant) California State University, Northridge, CA
• Civil Engineer, State of California No. 42645
ROBERT CHANG, P.E., G.B.O., Building Official: Robert has over thirty-five (35) years in the
Building and Safety business. He has worked for multiple jurisdictions during his years of service. He is
registered as a Civil Engineer as well as Certified Building Official while also registered as a Certified Plan
Checker.
Education and Certifications:
• Registered Civil Engineer, California. # 32884
• Certified Building Official, C.A.B.O., # 3029
• American Society of Civil Engineer, A.S.C.E., # 244676
• Certified Plan Examiner, I.C.B.O., # 15237
• Orange Empire Chapter of I.C.B.O., Past President
LINDA GUZMAN, Counter Technician: Ms. Guzman has been trained and performed services for
other municipalities utilizing HDL System Software for permits. She also has extensive experience in
performing the following: calculate plan check and permit fees; issue building, plumbing, mechanical,
electrical, sewer, pool and certificate of occupancy permits; review building permit applications and plans
for compliance with City and other applicable codes and standard; maintain permit and plan check logs;
schedule daily inspections; route plans, coordinate correction lists and other documents associated with
plan review and approval process. She will also prepare daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly Reports for
the Building and Safety activities; provide customer service and a variety of clerical and technical support
to general public regarding permit procedures and policies at the counter and over the phone.
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ROBERT McCOLUM, ICCIICBO, Senior Building Inspector: Robert has over thirty nine (39) years
of experience in building inspection in the private and public sector. Robert also has extensive experience
in all aspects of residential, commercial and industrial construction including structural, fire codes
implementation, electrical, mechanical and plumbing plan review and inspection for private sector and
public sector. He has worked in a variety of cities including Corona, San Bernardino, Moreno Valley,
Gardena, Montebello, Bell Gardens and Lynwood as well as County of Riverside.
Education and Certifications:
• ICC/ICBO Certified, No. 0818638-10 BS, No. 0818638-10 B5
JASON YAGODZINSKI, Building Inspector: Jason has over ten (10) years of experience in building
inspections of all aspects of commercial and residential construction including structural elements, HVAC,
plumbing, electrical and hazardous building abatement.
Education and Certifications:
• Associate of Science in Construction Inspection, Fullerton College, CA
• Currently working towards Bachelor's Degree
• ICC Certified Commercial Building Inspector
• ICC Certified Residential Plumbing Inspector
• PC 832 Certified
• Certified by State of California Governor's Office in Post Disaster Safety Assessment
• Certified Aerial Lift Operator
• Certified Lift Truck Operator
• Certified in OSHA Hazard Awareness and Regulations
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
SAMUEL GHALY, C.8.0., Plan Checker: Sam has over thirty (30) years of experience in plan
checking in the private and public sector. His work experience and educational background provide
excellent qualifications as a Building Official and Plan Examiner. Sam also has extensive experience in all
aspects of residential, commercial and industrial construction including structural, fire codes
implementation, land use, zoning, electrical, mechanical and plumbing plan review and inspection for
private sector and public sector.His experience with multi task project management provides an extensive
support for the plan checking team. Sam has worked with many municipalities in southern California as
Plan Examiner and Chief Building Official including Cities of Gardena,Montebello. Diamond Bar,and Buena
Park.
Education and Certifications:
• Masters of Business Administration. University of Redlands, May 1995
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Alexandria,June 1980
• Graduate Studies in Structural Engineering, Cal. State Long Beach,June 1983
• IAS Certified Lead Evaluator for Building Department Accreditation
• Certificate of Achievement in Building Construction Inspection,June 1985
• California Licensed General Contractor
• Certified Accessibility Specialist Professional CASp#200
• I.C.C. Certified Building Official
• I.C.C. Certified Code Official
• I.C.C. Certified Plans Examiner
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• I.C.C. Certified Building Inspector
• I.C.C. Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
• A.C.I. Certified Concrete field testing technician
• I.C.C. Certified Master Special Inspector
• I.C.C. Certified Special Inspector for Reinforced Concrete
• I.C.C. Certified Special Inspector for Structural Steel and Bolting
• I.C.C. Certified Special Inspector for Structural Welding
• I.C.C. Certified Special Inspector for Reinforced Masonry
• I.C.C. Certified Special Inspector for Fire Proofing
• California Real Estate Broker (Oct. 2015)
• Certified Emergency Inspector# O.C. 144
• CGBP/LEED Certified Green Building Inspector
• State Certified HERS Rater
• Certified PC832 —Code Enforcement
KEN PUTNAM, P.E., Grading, Civil Plan Check: Mr. Putnam has over fifty (50) years of experience
in Public Works Civil Engineering. He has worked extensively on major infrastructure projects as well as
public works management, planning improvements and rehabilitation projects here in Southern California
for various public agencies. His specialty is in water resources and has designed or managed hundreds of
wter main, sewer main, sewer lift station and drainage lift stations.
Education and Certifications:
• B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson,AZ
• Graduate Course Work in Public Administration, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
• Registered Civil Engineer, State of California, C-11733
• American Public Works Association
• American Water Works Association
• American Society of Civil Engineers
YOUNG PARK, P.E., NPDES: Mr. Park has over 27 years of civil engineering experience in public
works and land development for various cities. He is a former city employee and has a deep understanding
of government processes for private and public works projects. He has the knowledge and ability to apply
practices of civil engineering to private land development and public works CIP projects.He is very familiar
with methodology, materials and techniques used in design and construction of public improvements. His
experience with various City municipalities as a responsible engineer has provided a complete knowledge
of municipal engineering and the application of civil engineering for public/private improvements including
the street, sewer, water systems and storm drain, the applicable regulations and rules for design and
construction of public and private projects.
Education and Certifications:
• M.S. in Civil Engineering, California State University, Fullerton, CA
• Registered Civil Engineer, State of California, 54477
• Registered QSP, State of California, Cert. No. 01155
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PARVIS AZAR, P.E., PA & Associates, Inc., Geotechnical Services Subconsultant: PA &
Associates, Inc. is geotechnical engineering, environmental and material inspection consulting company with
more than 20 years of experience. PA&Associates offers a full range of services specializing in cost effective
solutions to engineering and environmental problems related to soil,geologic,material testing and inspection.
Mr.Azar has over twenty(20)years of diversified experience in geotechnical and environmental engineering.
His experience covers all aspects of the consulting engineer's profession including project and staff
management for small and large projects and a comprehensive knowledge and applied use of conceptual,
physical, and numerical modeling for geotechnical and environmental engineering solutions.
Education and Certifications:
• MS. Soil Mechanics and Structural Engineering
• Utah State University, Logan
• B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, Logan
• California, Registered Civil Engineer 37818
• County of San Diego Certified Environmental Consultant
• City of Los Angeles, Registered Professional Soils Engineer
MEHDI SABER!, P,E., S.E., Structural Engineer: Mr.Saberi has over forty(40) years of experience in
the design of major structures. He is experienced in a number of wood frame, steel,and concrete structures
varying in size from one to thirty (30) stories. Other miscellaneous include shoring and underpinning of
existing structures,retaining walls,and a number of earthquake rehabilitation and fire damage repair projects.
He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Structural Engineers Association and has
been on a number of committees in that organization, including the Seismic Response Committee, the
Timber Code Committee, and the Earthquake Hazard Reduction Committee.
Education and Certifications:
• M.E. in Civil Engineering, Calif. State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA— 1982
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Calif. State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA— 1980
• Registered Civil Engineer, State of California
• Registered Structural Engineer, State of California
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7. REFERENCES
Similar Projects
cut City of Bell Gardens: Plan Check and Inspection Services
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4 As an exclusive municipal contract provider, Infrastructure Engineers
provides a number of services to the City of Bell Gardens. These Services
include Municipal Engineering, Staff Augmentation, Program Management,
City Bell Gardens Construction Management, Inspection and Plan Checking. More specifically,
Chau Vu Plan Check services provided include: Subdivision Map Checking,
Director of Public Works Improvement Plan Checking, Building, Structural and Architectural Plan
7100 Garfield Ave. Checking and review of various engineering reports. Plan review for all
Bell Gardens, CA 90201 building components and accessibility requirements. Infrastructure Engineers
562-806-7700
2006-Present has served as the City's Building Official for the last eight (8) years.
City of South El Monte: Plan Check Services and On-Call Building
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Inspection Services
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p` WU' `* Infrastructure Engineers provides Building, Architectural, structural and
�m /� subdivision map checking and improvement plan checking. This includes:
,---"/ review for compliance with Subdivision Map Act, review maps for
mathematical accuracy,and review of certificates and statements. Plan review
City of South El Monte for all building components and accessibility requirements, structural
Anthony R.Ybarra
City Manager calculations and soils/liquefaction reports. Our staff, on a continuous basis,
1415 Santa Anita Ave. coordinates its activities with the City's Code Enforcement Division and when
South El Monte,CA 91733 requested, provides code interpretation and inspection services for Code
626-579-6440 Enforcement cases. Infrastructure Engineers has been the City's exclusive
2007-Present Building& Safety Plan Checker for the last five (5) years.
/MQ City of Montebello: Building Official, Plan Check, and other
Support Services
q� Infrastructure Engineers has been serving the City of Montebello for the last
nine (9) years. We provide services that include: Municipal Engineering, Staff
City of Montebello Augmentation, Program Management, Construction Management, Inspection
Alex Hamilton and Plan Checking. More specifically, Plan Check services provided include:
Director of Community Subdivision Map Checking, Improvement Plan Checking, Building& Structural
Development Plan Checking and review of various engineering reports. Plan review for
1600 W.Beverly Blvd.
Montebello,CA 90640 Building Components includes: Foundation, Floor Plan, Elevations,
323-887-1477 Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical Systems, Cross Sections, Framing/Roof
2003-Present Diaphragm Structural Systems, mandatory energy conservation measures,
structural calculations and soils reports.
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07 City of Lynwood: Plan Check, Permit Technician Services, and On-
Call Inspection Services
Infrastructure Engineers has been serving the City of Lynwood since July
City of Lynwood 2012. We provide Plan Check and Permit Technician Services to augment
Jonathan Colin-Director the capabilities of the City staff. When required, Infrastructure Engineers also
Octavio Silva-Assoc.Planner
1 1330 Bullis Road provided inspection services to the City.
Lynwood,CA 90262
310-603-0220
2011 —Present
City of Baldwin Park, Building Official and Plan Check Services
MILLI
Infrastructure Engineers provides building official and plan check services for
BALDWIN a wide variety of land development projects for the City. In addition to
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Building and Safety Services, Infrastructure Engineers provides civil
City of Baldwin Park engineering plan check and sub-division map checking services to the City of
Mr.Mark Castagnola Baldwin Park.
Director of Comm. Development
14403 E.Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park.CA 91706
2005—2008
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City of La Puente, Plan Check and Inspection Services
' °4 As an exclusive municipal contract provider, Infrastructure Engineers
is Puente provided a number of services to the City of La Puente. These Services
include Municipal Engineering, Staff Augmentation, Program Management,
Construction Management, Inspection and Plan Checking. More specifically,
City of La Puente Plan Check services provided included Building & Structural Plan Checking
Carol Cowley
Former City and review of various engineering reports. Plan review for Building
15900 E. Main St. Components includes: Foundation, Floor Plan, Elevations,
La Puente,CA 91744 Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical Systems, Cross Sections, Framing/Roof
310.995.4760 Diaphragm Structural Systems, mandatory energy conservation measures and
2001 —2008 structural calculations.
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faCity of Temple City: Plan Check Services
Infrastructure Engineers provided improvement plan checking as well as,
building and structural plan checking services to the City of Temple City. This
City of Temple City included review maps, and review of certificates and statements. Plan review
Steve Masura for building components includes: Foundation, Floor Plan, Elevations,
Director of Community Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical Systems, Cross Sections, Framing/Roof
Development Diaphragm Structural Systems, mandatory energy conservation measures,
9701 Las Tunas Drive structural calculations and soils/liquefaction reports.
Temple City, CA 91780
626.285.2171
2002—2010
City of West Covina: Plan Check Services
` * Infrastructure Engineers provided building and structural plan checking
services to the City of West Covina. Because of its established record, and
only aker one year of providing service to the City, Infrastructure Engineers
City of West Covina became the primary plan review service provider to the City of West Covina.
Mr.Shannon Yauchzee Plan review for Building Components included Foundation, Floor Plan,
Director of Public Works Elevations, Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical Systems, Cross Sections,
1444 Garvey Avenue Framing/Roof Diaphragm Structural Systems, mandatory energy conservation
West Covina, CA 91790 measures and structural calculations.
626.939.8425
2005—2010
E`tn+ City of Santa Fe Spring, Plan Check Services•h ,• . , 3a`II
Infrastructure Engineers provided plan review for building components
war including foundation, floor plan, elevations, plumbing/mechanical/electrical
systems, cross-sections, framing/roof diaphragm, structural systems,
City of Santa Fe Springs mandatory energy conservation measures, structural calculations, and
Mr. Paul R.Ashworth soils/liquefaction reports.
Director of Planning&Development
11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs,CA 90670
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8. COMPENSATION
In the interest of being a long-term partner with the City of Rosemead, we have developed a discounted
rate schedule for key staff members. All other fees will be in accordance with our Rate Schedule attached
to this proposal.
Discounted Rates for Key Staff Members
Standard Discount Rate for
Hourly Rates Rosemead (20%)
Building Official $139 per hour $1 1 I per hour
Counter Technician $69 per hour $55 per hour
Sr. Building Inspector $89 per hour $71 per hour
Building Inspector $79 per hour $63 per hour
Percentage Fee Structure for Plan Check
Plan Check 45% of the latest City Fee Schedule
Expedited Plan Check 90%of standard Plan Check Fees
Turn-around time for expedited plan check or re-check will not exceed 50% of normal plan check time.
The Plan Check fees include the first plan check and the subsequent 2nd re-check. Additional re-checks
are billed at the hourly rate listed above.
Foundation investigations, geotechnical report reviews and NPDES requirements will be charged based
on the hourly rates listed within the attached "Hourly Rate Schedule."
Pick-up and delivery of the 1st and 2d plan checks are included in the plan check fees. However, third
and any additional pick-ups and deliveries will be billed in accordance with the Infrastructure Hourly Rate
Schedule.
Percentage Fee Structure for Building Inspection Services
Regularly scheduled inspection 45% of Permit Fees
Weekend, holiday and after hours inspection 90% of Permit Fees
After hours inspection includes any inspection work after 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday of
regular business days.
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2014 HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
As of May 1, 2014
Principal in Charge $185 Interim City Manager $185
Assistant/Deputy City Manager $155
Civil Engineering
Project Manager $149 Program Management
Geo-Technical Engineer $139
Senior Engineer $129 Project Director $165
Senior Plan Check Engineer $129 Program Manager $139
Engineering Associate $98 Sr. Program Coordinator $100
Engineering Assistant $85 Program Assistant $69
Engineering Technician $80
CAD Manager $119 Municipal Engineering Support
CAD Operator $85
City Engineer $149
Traffic Engineering City Traffic Engineer $140
Deputy Engineer $129
Principal Engineer $149 Dep.City Traffic Engineer $135
Senior Traffic Engineer $129 Plan Checker $129
Traffic Engineer $119 CIP Manager $129
Plan Checker $105
Engineering Associate $98 Building & Safety
Engineering Assistant $85
Engineering Technician $79 Building Official $139
Transit Planner $120 Plan Check Engineer $130
Senior Building Inspector $89
Surveying Building Inspector $79
Technician $69
Project Manager $149
Survey Analyst $129 Clerical
Plan Checker(Subdivision a Survey Document) $129
Organizer/Supervisor $95
Construction Management Clerk Typist $69
Construction Manager $149 Other Charges
Resident Engineer $129
Scheduler/Controller $98 Delivery $65
Senior Inspector $76 Mileage $0.60/Mi le
Inspector $69 Travel Cost+ 15%
Technician $70 Reimbursements Cost+ 15%
Labor Compliance $79
Additional boring classifications may be added to the above list throughout the year as new positrons are created The above schedule a for
Mr ht Irme. Overtime w4 be at I S tines. Sunda and Halide are at 2.0 tunes the standard lime.
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9. INSURANCE
Infrastructure Engineers agrees to comply with the insurance requirements set forth in Attachment "B"
of the RFP. Proof of insurance requirements will be delivered to the City of Rosemead upon execution
of any agreement.
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Sid Mousavi, CEO
10. STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
It is understood that Infrastructure Engineers' function will be all inclusive of Building and Plan Check
services for Residential and Non-residential new construction, additions and remodels, and within the
hours of operation as noted in the RFP. It is further understood that the Infrastructure Engineers staff
work as an extension of the City staff. Although they independently have the necessary knowledge and
experience to manage and run the operation of the Building and Safety Division, the Infrastructure
Engineers staff will keep the City's Department of Community Development informed of all activities via
various reporting procedures. We also understand that close communication with other City
departments and outside agencies, such as County Fire Department, will be a key factor for our success
and ultimately the City's success in providing the services.
I I . UNANTICIPATED OR SIGNIFICANT DEVIATIONS
We understand that in case of emergency, it is our responsibility as the City's contracted Building and
Safety professionals to attend the need of the City when required and authorized by the City. We are
also available to respond to any other service requests from the City Manager which are related to
Municipal Engineering or Building and Safety Services.
From time to time there may be various tasks assigned to Infrastructure Engineers that may be outside of
the scope of this proposal. We understand that as committed public servants, we will take on the
responsibility to address the City's needs.
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APPENDIX "A"
PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST (PARTIAL EXAMPLE)
PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST
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The intent of this checklist is to provide a general guideline for the architectural plan review. This checklist
may not include items related to all possible projects. This checklist may include more items than specific
set of architectural plans may encompass.
`Code section referenced is CBC unless noted otherwise.
Code Requirements Code Req'd
section
Application
Applicable codes shall be 2010 California Building Code(CBC),2010 California
Mechanical Code(CMC),2010 California Electrical Code(CEC),2010 California Plumbing
1 Code(CPC),2010 California Energy Code(CEng,and 2010 California Green Building
Standards(CalGreen).
Engineer or Architect licensed in the State of California shall prepare the plans.The final 2
sets of structural design calculations and plans shall be wet signed and stamped prior to
2 building permit issuance.Plans for elements of the structure designed by others must be
reviewed and signed by the Engineer or Architect of record.[California Business and
Professional Code 5536.1,6735]
3 Applicant shall apply for new building addresses prior to submitting for building permit.
Permit application for the demolition of any structure at the site shall be submitted and
approved either prior to building permit issuance or as a part of the building permit
application.It is highly recommended that demolition permit application be submitted as
soon as possible in order to avoid any delays in building permit issuance.Deferred
4 submittal items shall be listed on the Title sheet of the permit set of plans and shall be
submitted to the Building and Safety Department for review and approval to Building and
Safety Department prior to installation.Submittal documents for deferred submittal items
shall be reviewed by the Architect or Engineer of record with a notation indicating that the
deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and in general conformance with the
design of the building.
Submittal Plan Requirements
5 Show finish floor elevat ions,elevations of finish grade adjacent to buildings,established
street grades,drainage patterns and locations and gradients of cut or fill slopes.
Eini h grade around the structure/addition shall slope away from the foundation a
6 minimum of 5%for a minimum distance of 10 feet Include a note on the site plan or show 1804.3
on a foundation detail.
On graded sites,the top of any exterior foundation detail shall extend above the elevation
7 of the street gutter at point of discharge at the inlet of an approved drainage device a 1808 7.4
minimum 12 inches plus 2%.Provide elevations on the site plan to show compliance.
8 Plans shall be quality blue or black ink line drawings with uniform light background color
22"X17"minimum in sue.
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Code Requirements Code Req'd
section
Provide a separate existing and proposed floor plan for all altered areas within an
existin building.Plans shall bedimensioned or scaled
Chapter 3-Use and Occupancy Classification
10 Structures or portions of structures shall be classified with respect to occupancy inane or
more of the occupancy groups.Specify proposed occupancy classification. 302.1
A room or space that is intended to be occupied at different times for different purposes r
11 shall comply with all of the requirements that are applicable to each of the purposes for 302.1
which the room or space will be occupied.
12 Specify the existing and proposed use of all rooms and areas. r
02.1
Chapter 5-General Building Heights and Areas
Perform an analysis to verify that the maximum building area and height,occupancy and
13 type of construction are in compliance with Table 503,Sec.504&506.Mixed use and
occupancies shall comply with sec SOB The analysis shall be performed for each floor and
for the building as a whole.
14 Clearly show the maximum building height based on the definition in sec.502.
15 Clearly show if the lower level is a basement or story above grade plane,based on the
definitions in sec.502.
16 Indicate how mezzanine complies with area,openness and exit requirements. 505
Chapter 6—Type of Construction
17 The building elements based on type of construction shall have a fire-resistance rating not
less than that specified in Table 601.
18 Exterior wall fire resistance rating and opening protect on shall be determined based on
fire separation distance as defined in sec.702 and Tables 601,602,705 8.
19 Automatic sprinkler system is not permitted to substitute for the 1-hour fire resistance of Table 601
exterior walls note d
C FIRE-RESLSTANCECONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PROTECT1ON SYSTEM
Chapter 7-Fire Resistance Rated Construction
Clearly label and identify on the plans the fire-resistive corridors,fire walls,shaft
20 enclosures,fire barriers,fire partit ions,smoke barriers and smoke partitions along with
their hourly fire ratings.
21 Provide approved assembly numbers for all fire rated assemblies.
Provide details and the approved assembly numbers of the individual fire protection for r
22 structural members required to be fire-resistive that support more than 2 floors or one
floor and roof or support a load bearing or non-load bearing wall more than two stories 7043
high.
23 Provide details to show column impact protection in garages or other areas subject to
impact damage by corner guards or steel jackets around the column to a height of 5 ft.min. 704.9
When two or more buildings are on the same property,the buildings shall have an
assumed property line between them for the purpose of determining the required wall and
24 opening protection and roof cover requirements.An exception is provided if the combined 705.3
area of the buildings is within the limits specified in Chapter 5 for a single building based
on the most restrictive occupancy.
For all walls,at or near a property line or assumed property line,provide a complete wall
25 section from the foundation to the roof and locate the property line or assumed property
line with distance to the building face.
Where building is separated by fire walls,indicate the assumed property line from the
termination of the d re walls at the building exterior wall to the legal property line.Indicate
26 the fi re separation distances from the assumed property line to the building face as Table 705.8
defined in sec.702.Verify compliance of percentage of permitted unprotected openings or
provide protected openings.
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Code Requirements Code
section Req d
Window openings are not perrnitted in fire walls,unless glazing is labeled and tested as Table
41 7155,
part of fl re-res Istance-rated wall assembly
7152
42 No duct and air transfer opening penetrations are allowed in re walls located on the lot L
line. 206.11
43 Provide details of the fire barrier at the floor and roof levels to show how the continuity of 707.5
fire barrier is maintained.
The supporting construction for the fire barriers shall have the same fire resistance rating 7075.1
as the fire barrier supported.
Fire barriers shall be used for shaft enclosures,exit enclosures,exit passageways,
45 horizontal exits,separation of mixed occupancies and incidental use areas.Openings 707.3,
shall be limited to a maximum width of 25%of the fire barrier length with a maximum area 7076
of any single opening of 156 sq.ft.
Shaft enclosures shall be 2 hr fire-rated when connecting 4 stories o r and lhrfre-
46 rated when connecting less than 4 stories The fire resistance rating shall not be less than 7084
the floor assembly penetrated,but need not exceed 2 hr.
47 Provide detail of the shaft enclosure penetration at the floor level to show how the •
continuity of shaft construction is maintained as required- 7045
48 Doors in shaft enclosure shall he self-or automatic closing by smoke detect on 7087
Refuse and laundry chutes shall terminate in rooms separated from the remainder of the
49 building by a 1 hr fire barrier with%hr opening protectives Openings Into chutes shall not 708.13.1,
he located in corridors.Doors shall be self/automatic closing-Automatic sprinkler system 708.13.4,
shall be installed in refuse chutes and termination rooms. 708.13.6
Access openings for refuse and laundry chutes shall be located in a 1 hr rated access
50 room with%hf fire-rated opening protection Doors in access rooms shall heseltor 708 13 3
automatic closing by smoke detection.
Elevator chutes shall be enclosed in a shaft enclosure.Provide detail of the elevator
51 chutes penetration at floor level to show how the continuity of shaft construction is 7082
maintained. 7085
An enclosed elevator lobby shall be provided to separate the elevator shaft from the
52 corridor on each floor by a 1 hr fire partition when connecting more than the number of 708.14.1
stories specified in sec.708.14.1 based on occupancy group classification.
53 Provide details of fire partition to show that the continuity of the partition is maintained- 709.4
54 The supporting construction for fire partition shall be protected with mini mum 1hr fire
rating. 709 0
55 Smoke barrier shall be minimum 1hr fire rated. 710.3
56 Provide details of smoke barriers to show that the continuity is maintained. 710.4
_ 57 Provide details of smoke partition to show that the continuity is maintained. 7114
58 Doors in smoke partitions shall not include louvers. 711.5.1
59 Air transfer openings in smoke partitions shall be provided with a smoke damper. 7117
Provide approved protection details for through penetrations and membrane penetrations
60 at recessed fixtures on fire-resistive assemblies Also,provide a note on the plans stating 7133&
"Penetrations of fire resistive walls,floor-ceiling and roof ceiling assemblies shall be 7134
protected as required by CBC Sec.713 3&7134."
61 Provide approved assembly numbers for all Ore resistant Joint systems. 714.1
62 Glazing in fi re doors in exit enclosures and exit passageways shall not exceed 100 sq in
unless tested. 715.44.1
Glazing in fire doors in horizontal exits shall not exceed 100 sq.in.without a dimension
63 exceeding 10" 7154.71
64 Glazing in 1-1/2 hr rated fire doors shall not exceed 100 sq.In. 7154.7.1
65 Fire doors shall be self-or automatic closing 7154.8
66 Glazing is not allowed in interior fire partitions and life barriers with fire-a0ng over l hr. 7155.8
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Code
Code Requirements section Req'd
The total area of windows in fire rated walls shall not exceed 25%of the common wall
67 area. 715.5 8.2
Fire dampers,smoke dampers and combination fire/smoke dampers shall be provided at
68 the locations prescribed in sec.716.5.1-716.6 with applicable rating shown on the plans. 7165
69 Provide means of access to the fire and smoke dampers for inspection and maintenance. e7164
Ducts and air transfer openings in fire protected assemblies shall be protected.Hazardous 716 MMC II
70 Exhaust Ducts shall not penetrate a fire wall. 3-2.04
In combustible construction,fi reblocki ng shall be installed to cut off concealed draft e
openings(both vertical and horizontal)and shall form an effective barrier between floors,
between a top story and a roof or attic space Fireblocking shall be installed in the
locations specified in sec.717.2.2.717 2 7.Provide details on plans,or complete notes on
71 the drawings. 717.2
Provide/detail draft stops to subdividefloor/ceiling assemblies so that horizontal floor
72 areas do not exceed 1000 sq ft. 7173.3
Provide/details draft stops to subdivide attic spaces and concealed roof spaces such that
73 any horizontal area does not exceed 3000 sq ft. 717.4.3
Chapter 9-Fire Protection Systems
74 Specify the type of system on the cover sheet(i.e NFPA 13 or 13R).
Provide hardwired listed smoke alarms complying with UL 217 in all locations listed in
75 sec.907.2 11. 907.2.11
Smokeproof enclosure shall consist of an enclosed interior exit stairway and an open
76 exterior balcony or ventilated vestibule.
909.20
The min.dimension of the vestibule to the smokeproof enclosure shall be 44"wide z 72"
77 long,but not less than the width of the corridor leading to the vestibule. 909.20.1
The smokeproof enclosure shall be separated from the remainder of the building by 2 hr
fire barrier and/or horizontal assemblies without openings except egress doors.The
78 vestibule to the smokeproof exit enclosure shall be separated by 2 hr fire rated wall. 909.20.2
The door from the building to the vestibule shall be 90 min rated and from the vestibule to
the smokeproof exit enclosure shall be 20 min.rated.The doors shall be self or automatic
79 closing by smoke detection. 909.20.2.1
D.MEANS OF EGRESS
Chapter 10—Means of Egress
Provide a complete code and exit ng analysis. Identify the path of exit travel on the plans
and indicate the common path of travel distance and max.travel distance.No point in the
building shall exceed the distances from an exterior exit,horizontal exit,enclosed
stairway,exit passageway,exterior exit stair or ramp measured along the path of travel. Table
The travel distance shall include travel within unenclosed stairways.Note.Travel distance 1016.1
80 and common path of egress travel share the same starting point. 1016.1
81 Provide doors hardware schedule on the plans.
Exitdoorwa y shallprovide a min.clear width sufficient for the occupant load per but not
82 less than 32"and a clear height of 6'-8"min. 1008.1.1
Maintain a minimum parking headroom clearance of not less than 7'-0"and 8'-2"for 406.22
83 accessible parking to any ceiling,beam pipe or similar construction. 11298.3
A min.of 7'-6"ceiling height is required in the means of egress system.Protruding objects
shall not reduce the ceiling height to less than 80"and such height shall not exceed 50%of 1003.2
84 the ceiling area of a means of egress. 1003.3.1
When the headroom clearance is less than 80",provide a barrier with the max.height of
85 27"above the floor. 1003.3.1
Horizontal projection between the height of 27"and 80"shall not exceed 4"from either
86 side over a walking surface,except handrails,which may protrude 4.5"max. 1003.3.3
Sloped surfaces shall be used in the means of egress with elevation changes of less than
87 12".
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88 Contrasting floor finish may be used for ramps with elevation change not more than 6"'in x 1003.5
lieu of handrails.
89 Escalators and moving walks shall not be used as a component of egress travel. • 10037
90 Every room that is an assembly occupancy shall have the occupant load sign posted in a t 1004.3
conspicuous place near the main exit or exit access doorway. t
The means of egress width shall not be less than the total occupant load served by the
91 means of egress multiplied by 0.3"per occupant for stairways and 02"per occupant for 1005.1
other egress components,but not less than specified elsewhere in this code.
92 Multiple means of egress shall be sized such that the loss of any one means of egress shall 1005.1
not reduce the available capacity to less than 50%of the required capacity.
93 Doors in the egress path shall not reduce required width by more than 50%in any position s 10052
and 7"in fully opened position. r
94 Indicate the location of emergency means of egress Illumination. 1006.3
In buildings where required accessible floor is 4 or more stories above or below exit
95 10072.1
discharge,at least one elevator shall be provided as accessible means of egress.
96 An accessible exit stairway In non-sprinklered building shall have 48"min.clear width. e 1007.3
Stairways within vertical exit enclosures shall incorporate an area of refuge within 1007.3
97 enlarged floor-level landings without reducing the required means of egress width Stairs 1007.6
serving occupant load of 200 or more shall be provided with two wheelchair spaces. 1007.6.1
Areas of refuge,except those located in vertical exit enclosure,shall be separated from the
98 remainder of the story by a smoke barrier or a horizontal exit 10022
6
99 Each area of refuge shall be provided with two-way communication system,instructions 10078 to
and signage. 1007.11
100 Where an elevator lobby is used as an area of refuge,the shaft and lobby shall be a • 1007.6
smokeproof enclosure.
The building exterior walls within l0ft horizontally from the exterior area of assisted
101 rescue shall be l hr rated min.with%hr opening protective and shall extend vertically 10077
from the ground to 10 ft above the floor of the assisted rescue area.
102 Show that the exterior area for assists rescue is 50%min.open. 1007.7.1
103 The exterior exit stairways for exterior area for assisted rescue shall have min-48"clear 100772
width.
104 Egress doors shall be side-hinged swinging and shall swing In the direction of egress 1008.12
travel where serving more than 50 occupant load.
Provide level landing on each side of the door with not more than 075"threshold at
105 sliding doors or 0S"for other doors.Raised thresholds and floor level changes greater 1008.17
than 0.25"at doorways shall be beveled with a slope not greater than one unit vertical in
two units horizontal (50%slope).
Provide a landing width not less than the wi dth of the door or the stair served(whichever
is greater(and a length of not less than 44".Doors fully open shall not reduce the width of
106 the landing by more than 7"-When a landing serves an occupant load more than 50.doors
10081.5
in any position shall not reduce the landing to less than one-half its required width.
107 Accessible door hardware shall be centered between 30"and 44"above the floor.
11338 2.5.2
Exit doors from Group A occupancy or assembly areas not classified as an assembly
108
occupancy, and 1-2.1 occupancies having an occupant load of 50 or more and any H 1008.1.10
occupancies regardless of occupant load shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless
it is panic hardware or fire exit hardware.
109 Provide stairway rise and treads details. • 10094
110 Stairways shall have a min.80"headroom clearance. • 1009.2
✓
111 Indicate stair landing dimensions complying with sec.1009.5 1009.5
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Walls and soffits of enclosed usable space under stairs shall be protected on the enclosed
side as required for 1-hr rating or the fire rating of the stair enclosure,whichever is 1009.6.3
112 greater.Access to the enclosed space shall not be directly from within the stair enclosure.
The open space under exterior stairways shall not be used for any purpose.
113 Vertical distance between stairway landings is limited to 12 ft. r 10097
114 Stairways shall have handrails on each side. r 1009.12
115 r e q u i r e d he 1009.13
roof with a penthouse unless the roof has a slope steeper than 4:12. r
Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by approved exit signs.When exits are not
116 readily visible,exit signs shall be located such that no paint in a corridor or exit 1011.1
passageway is more than 100 ft from the nearest visible exit sign.
117 Tactile exit signs shall be provided at locations listed in sec 1011.3. 1011.3
Provide guards at floor and roof openings landings,balconies,and at open sides of stairs, r
118 which are more than 30"above grade or floor below-Guardrails shall be not less than 42" 1013
in height. r
119 Open guards shall have Intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a sphere 4" 1013.3
in diameter cannot pass through.
120 Egress shall not pass through kitchens,storage rooms,closets or spaces used for similar 10142
•urposes.
121 Provide a complete architectural section of the corridor showing all fire-resistive
materials and details of construction for all floor,wall,and roof assemblies.
122 Each tenant space shall be provided with access to the required exits without passing 1014.2.1
through adjacent tenant spaces.
123 The common path of egress travel shall not exceed 75 ft. 1014.3
124 Provide two exits or exit access doorways from any space when one of the conditions as 1015.1
noted in sec.1015.1 exists.
125 Show the dimensions of all exit access aisles and aisle accessways complying with sec- 1017
101].
126 Show that the egress balcony has min.50%open area complying with sec.1019.3. 1019.3
127 Provide adequate exit separation between required exits. 1015.2
128 Exit access travel distance from the most remote point within a story to the entrance to an 1016.1
exit s h a l l not exceed the values s h o w n Table 1016.1.
129 Show that the corridor width is complying with sec 1018.2 1018.2
130 Dead ends more than 20 ft in length are not permitted in a corridor when more than one 1018.4
exit or exit access doorway is required.
Corridor shall have a min.width of 44"with exceptions in sec.1018.2 and be protected 1018.1
131 with 1-hr fire partition as required in Table 1018.1. 1018.2
132 Fire resistance rated corridors shall be continuous and shall not be interrupted by 1018.6
intervening rooms.
Table
133 Provide min no of exits from the building on each floor. 1021.1
Provide 2-hr fire rated enclosure where they connect 4 or more stories and not less than l- 1022.1
134 hr rated enclosures for less than 4 stories.Elevators shall not open into an exit enclosure. 1022.3
The building exterior walls within loft horizontally from the exterior non-rated wall of an
135
exit stairway enclosure at an angle less than 180 degree from the enclosure wall shall be l 1022.6
hr fire rated min.with 14 hr opening protective and shall extend vertically from the ground
to 10 ft above the topmost landing.
Stairways from upper levels extending below the level of exit discharge shall have an
136 approved barrier to preclude exiting into such lower levels.Directional exit signs shall be 1022.]
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Provide stairway Identifications at each floor landing In Interior exit enclosures
137 connecting more than three stories.Tactile floor designation signs shall also be provided 1022.8
in buildings two or more stories.Tactile exit signs shall be provided at locations listed in
sec.1011.3.
Exit passageway shall have a 1-hr fire rated enclosure and shall have a width determined 10232
138 but shall not be less than 44",unless serving an occupant load of less than 50,which may 1022.3
be reduced to 36".
139 No more than X of the total number of exits shall be used as horizontal exits. 1025.1
Clearly identify the location of horizontal exit on the plans and provide the required 1025.2
140 separat ion.Provide calculations to show that the refuge area can accommodate the 10254
required capacity as determined. t
Exterior exit ramps and stairways shall not be permitted for buildi ngs over 6 stories above
141 grade plane or in high-ri sesor Group 10-2 occupancies having occupied floors more than 1026.2
25 ft above thelowest level of fire department vehicle access.
142 Show that the exterior exit ramps and stairways meet the openness requirements. 1026.3
Exits (exterior exit,horizontal exit,enclosed stairway,exit passageway,exterior exit stair
or ramp)shall not be used for any purpose that interferes with its function as a means of 1020.1
143 egress.Exits shall discharge directly to the exterior of the building and provide direct 1022.1
access to grade.Exit discharge shall not reenter a building or provide exit through
corridor.
Exterior balconies,stairways and ramps shall be located at least 10 ft from adjacent lot
Tines and from other buildings on the same lot unless the adjacent building exterior walls
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144 and openings are protected in accordance with sec. 204 based on the fire separation
distance.
145 Provide dimensions of egress court to show compliance with sec.1027.5.
Building that houses Group A occupancy shall discharge on a street or an unoccupied 1028.2
145
space of not less than 20 feet in width that adjoins a public way. 1028
Sec.1133B—Accessibility for Entrances,Exits and Paths of Travel
11148.1.2
147 All entrances and all exterior ground-I cud exits shall be accessible. 113361.1.1
1.
At least one leaf of the double doors shall provide a clear,unobstructed opening width of
148 32„ 11336.2.3.1
149 Revolving doors shall not be used as a required entrance for persons with disabilities.
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A door or gate that is accessible to persons with disabilities shall be provided adjacent to
150
each turnstile exit or entrance. 11336.2 3.4
The level area in the direction of door swing shall beat least 60"In length and the length
151 opposite to the direction of door swing shall be at least 48". 11338.24.2
The width of the level area on the side to which the door swings shall extend 24"past the
152 strike edge of exterior doors and 18"for interior doors. 11336.243
The clear space between two consecutive door openings shall be 48"plus the door width.
153 The doors in series shall swing either in the same direction or away from each other. 11330.2.44
154 Accessible door hardware shall be centered between 30"and 44"above the floor. 11338.2.5.2
155 The bottom 10"of all doors shall have a smooth surface kick plate. 1133B 2.6
156 Every corridor and hallway shall be 44"min.serving an occupant load of 10 or more and 11330.3.1
36"min.serving less than 10 persons.
157 Corridors and hallways over 200ft long shall be 60"wide or have a passing space of 11338.32
60"x60"at 200ft max intervals.
Stairways shall have handrails on each side and an intermediate handrail within 30"of 113384.11
158
required stairway width. 1012.9
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