COUNTY OF KAUAI

BUILDING DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

4444 RICE STREET, SUITE 175

LIHUE, HI 96766

Telephone: (808) 241-6655                                             Fax Number: (808) 241-6806

UNIFORM BUILDING CODE COMMERCIAL CHECKLIST

APPLICATION NUMBER:_____________________, TAX MAP KEY: _______________________

STREET ADDRESS: __________________________, PROJECT: ____________________________

APPLICANT: _______________________________, PHONE NO: ___________________________

MAILING ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________

PLAN MAKER/
ARCHITECT: ________________________________, PHONE NO: __________________________

MAILING ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________

CODE SEARCH-1991 UBC

OCCUPANCY
GROUP: ___________________________________
(Chapters 6-12)		 TYPE OF
CONSTRUCTION: _______________________
(Chapters 18-22)

ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREAS: (Sections 505, 506)

  1. Basic Allowable Area (Table 5-C)                    ____________________S.F.

  2. Increase for Multi-Story (Section 505 b)            ____________________S.F.

    1. Twice area allowed for 1-story                  ____________________S.F.

    2. Sub Total                                       ____________________S.F.

  3. Increase where yards more than 20 feet wide is provided
    (Section 506 a). Circle one below if applicable.

    1. Separation 2 sides:
      1-1/4% each feet over 20 feet (50% max)
    2. b. Separation 3 sides:
      2-1/2% each feet over 20 feet (100% max)
    3. c. Separation all sides:
      5% each foot over 20 feet (100% max)             ____________________S.F.
    4. Sub Total:                                       ____________________S.F.

  4. Increase for Fire Sprinkler System (Section 506 c)

    1. a. Tripled for 1-Story
    2. b. Doubled for Multi-Story Buildings              ____________________S.F.

  5. Total Allowable Floor Area                             ____________________S.F.

  6. Total Actual Floor Area of Building(s)                 ____________________S.F.

  7. Will Unlimited Area Provisions be used?            Yes ________ No ________
    (Section 506 b)

  8. Any future floor area expansion?                   Yes ________ No ________

ALLOWABLE HEIGHT AND NUMBER OF STORIES:

  1. Height limited by Type of Construction                  ____________________FT.
    (Table No.5-D)

  2. Maximum Height in Stories                               ____________________ST.
    (Table No.5-D)

  3. Increase one story if Fire Sprinklers are used
    and not required by code (Section 507)
    TOTAL NUMBER OF STORIES:                                ____________________ST.

LOCATION ON PROPERTY: Check appropriate answer for compliance.

  1. To determine wall and opening protection requirements, property line shall be established (Section 505 c).

  2. Projections beyond the exterior walls should not extent beyond:

    1. a. 1/3 the distance to the property line
      (Section 504 b, See also Section 1711).           Yes _______ No _______
    2. More than 12 inches into area where openings are prohibited
      (Section 504 b).                                  Yes _______ No _______

  3. Eaves overhangs and similar architectural projections should comply
    with Section 1710.                                     Yes _______ No _______

  4. Exterior exit balconies should not project into area where openings
    are not permitted or where openings are required to be protected
    (Section 3305 i).                                       Yes ______ No _______

  5. Exterior stairs should not project into yards where openings are not
    permitted or protection of openings are required
    (Section 3306 m).                                        Yes ______ No _______

REQUIRED SEPARATIONS:

  1. Area Separation Wall (Section 505 f)                   ____________ HR.

  2. Separation Walls/Common Walls                          ____________ HR.
    (Section 1705 b)

  3. Mixed Occupancy Separation                             ____________ HR.
    (Table No. 5-B)

  4. Attic Separation (Section 3205 & 2516 f)

    1. Unsprinklered every 3000 SF  ______
    2. Sprinklered   every 9000 SF  ______

      Actual maximum attic area                          ____________ S.F.

  5. Fire Blocks and Draft Stops (Section 2516 f)
    Circle location of required stops if applicable

    a. Walls b. Ceilings c. Floors
    d. Floor/Ceiling Systems e. Roofs
    f. Roof/Ceiling Systems g. Others
  6. Other Special Separations if required:
    ____________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________________________

FIRE RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: (Table No. 17-A, Table No. 5-A)

Provide Fire-Resistive Rating Report(s)/Design Number(s)

Exterior Bearing Walls                            __________________
(Section __03 of Chapters 18-22)

Exterior Non-Bearing Walls                        __________________
(Section __03 of Chapters 18-22)

Vertical Openings _______________    Floors      _______________
(Section 1706)

Roof              _______________    Interior    _______________
                                     Bearing Walls

Exterior          _______________    Structural  _______________
Door/Window                            Frame

Permanent         _______________    Inner Court _______________
Partitions                             Walls

Shafts            _______________

EXTERIOR OPENING PROTECTION: Required ______  Not Required ______

  1. For TYPES I and II Construction (Section 1803 b, 1903 b, Table No. 5-A).

  2. For TYPES III and IV Construction (Section 2003 b, 2103 b).

  3. For TYPE V Construction (Section 504, 2203 b, Table No. 5-A).

  4. The sum of the area of protected openings shall not exceed 50% of wall in each story (Section 504 b).

OCCUPANT LOADS: Determine the Occupant Loads and all portions of a building shall be presumed to be occupied at the same time (Section 3302, Table No. 33-A).

Room        Area      Square Feet     Number of      Number of
(Occupancy) (SF)     Per Person       Person        Exits Reqd.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
                 TOTAL OCCUPANT LOAD  _________________________

EXIT REQUIREMENTS

  1. Number of exits required (Section 3303 a).          __________________
                                                          Required Exit(s)

  2. Total width of exits shall be not less than
    the total occupant load multiplied by 0.3 for
    stairways and 0.2 for other exits
    (Section 3303 b).                                   __________________
                                                          Required Width

  3. Arrangement of exits. If 2 exits are required,
    they shall have a minimum separation of one-half
    the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building
    or area served measured in a straight line
    between exits (Section 3303 c).                      __________________
                                                         Diagonal Dimension

  4. Travel distance to exits (Section 3303 d).

    1. _____Unsprinklered building: Maximum 150 feet to exit.
    2. _____Sprinklered building: Maximum 200 feet to exit.
    3. _____Maximum or 250 feet, when last 100 feet is within corridor.

  5. Access to exits (Section 3305 e), dead end corridors shall not exceed 20 feet in length.

  6. Exits through adjoining rooms (Section 3303 e).
         Check answer for compliance:      Yes _____  No _____

    1. Room shall not exit through more than one adjoining room.
    2. Room shall not have more than one of its required exits through an adjoining or intervening room. Exits from room shall not pass through kitchens, store rooms, restrooms, closet or space used for similar purposes.

  7. Corridors minimum widths (Section 3305 b)

    1. 44" minimum width serving occupant
      load of 50 or more.                 Yes _____  No _____
    2. 36" minimum width serving occupant
      load of 49 or less.                 Yes _____  No _____
      EXCEPTION: 1. Handrails and doors shall not project more than 7" into the required corridor width when fully opened or more than one-half the required width when fully open (Section 3305 d).

                 2. Nonstructural projections and decorative features may project 1-1/2 inches into required width on each side. (Section 3305 d).

  8. Exit Doors (Section 3304).

    1. Shall swing in the direction of exit travel serving any hazardous area or an occupant load of 50 or more
      (Section 3304 b).                    Yes _____  No _____
    2. Double-acting doors shall not be used as exits serving an occupant load of more than 100, door is part of a fire assembly, door is part of a of a smoke-and-draft control assembly or panic hardware is required
      (Section 3304 b).                    Yes _____  No _____
    3. c. Double-acting doors shall have a view panel of not less than 200 square inches
      (Section 3304 b).                    Yes _____  No _____
    4. d. Exit doors shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key, any special knowledge or effort
      (Section 3304 c).                    Yes _____  No _____
    5. Required minimum of an exit doors shall be of a 3-foot by 6-foot 8-inch door with a minimum clear width of 32 inches is provided
      (Section 3304 f).                    Yes _____  No _____
    6. Exit door leaf width should not exceed 4 feet
      (Section 3304 g).                    Yes _____  No _____

  9. Exit Illumination shall comply with Section 3313.

    1. Exit Illumination required (Section 3313 a).
                                           Yes _____  No _____
    2. Separate sources of power required (Section 3313 b).
                                           Yes _____  No _____
    3. Stairway Enclosure Illumination (Section 3313 c).
                                           Yes _____  No _____

  10. Exit Signs shall be provided in conformance with Section 3314.

    1. Exit signs required (Section 3314 a).
                                           Yes _____  No _____
    2. Illumination of signs required (Section 3314 c).
                                           Yes _____  No _____
    3. Separate sources of power required (Section 3314 d).
                                           Yes _____  No _____

MEZZANINE FLOOR: (Sections 414, 505(d) & 1717)

Maximum allowable area is 1/3 the area of the room in which is it located.
                                          Yes _____  No _____

GUARDRAILS:

Guardrails for stair, balconies, landings and opening should conform to Section 1712.

Height:   3'-6 ________    3'-0" ______

Spacing:  4" O.C. _____    6" O.C. ____   12" O.C. ____

STAIRWAYS:

  1. Minimum width of 44" for occupant load of 50 or more. _________
    (Section 3306 b).
    Minimum width of 36" for occupant load of 49 or less. _________
    (Section 3306 b).

  2. Handrail should not project more than 3-1/2" into each side of the required width. (Section 3306 b).
    Specific actual projection: ______inches.

  3. Risers not less than 4" or exceed 7 (8) inches and runs should not be less than 11 (9) inches. (Section 3306 c).
    Maximum 7" risers, minimum 11" runners ______.
    Maximum 8" risers, minimum 9" runners  ______.

  4. Stairway landings should not be less than the required width of the stairway, but not exceed 44" when the stair has a straight run. (Section 3306 g).
    Actual landing dimension: ______inches.

  5. Handrails required on both sides of a stairway if the width of the stairs is more than 44". (Section 3306 g).
    Actual width of stairway: ______inches.

  6. Top of handrails shall be placed not less than 32" or more than 38" above the nosing of treads. (Section 3306 i).
    Actual height of handrailing: ______inches.

  7. Handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space not less than 1-1/2" between the wall and handrail. (Section 3306 i).
    Provide actual dimensional clearance: ______inches.

  8. Handgrip portion of handrails shall have a cross-sectional dimension or shape of not less than 1-1/4" or more than 2". Handgrip shall have a smooth surface with no sharp corners. (Section 3306 i).
    Provide actual dimension: ______inches.

  9. At least one handrail shall extend at least 6" beyond the top and bottom risers and returned or terminated in newel post or safety terminal. (Section 3306 i).

  10. Headroom clearance for stairway shall be not less than 6'-8". Dimension should be specified on plans. (Section 3306 o).
    Specified on plans: Yes ______No ______.

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GENERAL CHECK LIST OF OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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  1. Architectural or Structural Stamp and Certification. (Section 302 b).
          Required ______  Not Required ______

  2. Energy Conservation "Article 6 & Administration Policy" compliance certification letters. Architectural ______  Electrical ______   Mechanical ______

  3. Requirements for Electrical Plans. The following information should be provided on electrical drawings.

    1. Symbols and abbreviations as applicable.    Yes _____ No ______
    2. Overhead Service ______ Underground Service ______.
    3. One-Line distribution diagram.              Yes _____ No ______
    4. Floor Plan with circuit numbering.          Yes _____ No ______
    5. Branch circuit panel location.              Yes _____ No ______
    6. Panel schedule with total calculated load.  Yes _____ No ______
    7. Service equipment elevation and location.   Yes _____ No ______
    8. Electrical engineer stamp & certification required for total load exceeds 35 K.V.A.
                                                  Yes _____ No ______
    9. Lighting Efficiency Standard for Energy Conservation.
                                                  Yes _____ No ______

  4. Requirements for Mechanical Plans. The following information should be provided on mechanical drawings.

    1. Plumbing floor plan drawings.                Yes _____ No ______
    2. Sanitary piping isometric diagram.           Yes _____ No ______
    3. Water piping isometric diagram.              Yes _____ No ______
    4. Available water pressure at meter.           Pressure ______

  5. Other data may be required by the Building Official to complete the review and processing of the permit application.

    _____________________________________________________________________________
       Submitted By:                                    Telephone/Fax Numbers

    _____________________________________________________________________________
       Mailing Address:

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