USA: what you bring, what you get.

The documents of a US residential project, from the zoning letter and the ALTA survey to the permit set and the construction documents. Not yet available.

What you bring

Optimus Build reads them and flags what is missing

Zoning verification letterDistrict, permitted uses, FAR, height, setbacks, parking

ALTA/NSPS surveyBoundary, easements and encroachments

Topographic surveyGrades, trees, existing utilities

Geotechnical reportSoils, bearing capacity, groundwater

Title commitmentOwnership, liens, recorded restrictions

Utility will-serve lettersWater, sewer, power and gas capacity

FEMA flood mapFlood zone and base flood elevation

Concept

Schematic design

Site capacity and test fitHow many units the zoning allows

Pro formaDevelopment budget, sales or rents, returns

Schematic designSite plan, floor plans, elevations, area tables

Permit

Permit set

Code analysisOccupancy, construction type, egress, rated assemblies

Architectural drawingsPlans, sections, elevations, unit matrix

Structural drawings and calculationsTo IBC and ASCE 7

Mechanical, plumbing, electricalLayouts, equipment schedules, calculations

Energy complianceIECC, ASHRAE 90.1, or Title 24 in California

AccessibilityFair Housing Act, ICC A117.1 units

Statement of special inspectionsRequired to issue the permit

Fire protectionSprinklers and fire alarm to NFPA 13 or 13R and NFPA 72

Construction

CD set

Construction documentsEvery discipline, with schedules, details and enlarged plans

Project manualSpecifications by CSI MasterFormat division

Bid setThe set contractors price from

Who signs

Licensed professionals review and sign what Optimus Build prepares

Architect of recordLicensed in the state

Professional engineersStructural, civil, MEP; some states require an SE license

Building department plan reviewOr a private provider where allowed

Requirements vary by state, county and city code adoption; the final list is set by your building department.

Drawings download as DWG and DXF. Every plan in every set comes from the same model, so the disciplines agree with each other. All countries

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