780 CMR, ch. 110.00, 780 CMR 110R3, 110.R3.6

Current through Register 1538, January 3, 2025

Subsection 110.R3.6 - Certification of Plans

110.R3.6.1General. Plans for newly constructed or recertified product shall meet the requirements set forth in this section and are to be evaluated for compliance with 780 CMR 110.R3 and certified accordingly by the TPIA. Certified plans along with a fee are to be submitted to the Office for review and approval.

110.R3.6.2Construction Documents. All documents submitted with the application shall be identified to indicate the manufacturer's name, office address and address of the manufacturing facility and shall contain as a minimum the following information:

1. Plans shall be submitted showing all elements relating to specific details on properly identifiable sheets.

2. Each plan application shall bear the signature and seal of a registered design professional certifying that the plans comply with the applicable codes and standards, where applicable.

3. All work to be performed on-site, including connection of all systems, equipment and appliances, shall be identified and distinguished from work to be performed in the manufacturing facility.

4. Grade, quality and identification of all material shall be specified.

5. Design calculations and test reports shall be specified.

6. Drawings shall be drawn to scale and be legible and indicate the location of the data plate and shall be dated and identified. The number of sheets in each set shall be indicated.

7. Plans for product shall provide or show, but not be limited to, the details listed below including the method of their testing or evaluation, or both. These requirements shall apply to the plans for building components only to the extent deemed necessary to permit a proper evaluation of the building component.

a. General.

i. Details and methods of installation of product on foundations and/or to each other.

ii. All exterior elevations.

iii. Cross sections as necessary to identify major building components.

iv. Details of flashing, such as at openings and at penetrations through roofs and subcomponent connections. Indicate flashing material and gauge to be used.

v. Attic access and attic ventilation.

vi. Exterior wall, roof and soffit material as well as finish.

vii. Interior wall and ceiling finish material.

viii. Fire separation walls.

ix. Sizes, locations and types of doors, windows and fire/smoke detectors.

x. Recommended foundation plans, vents and underfloor access.

b. Building Classification.

i. Occupancy or use group.

ii. Area, height, and number of stories.

iii. Type of construction.

iv. Fire resistance ratings.

c. Space and Fire Safety.

i. Details of fire resistance rated assemblies for all stairway enclosures, doors, walls, floors, ceilings, partitions, columns, roof and shaft enclosures and how continuity will be maintained at all horizontal and vertical junctions.

ii. Detail of fire protection systems.

iii. Details as to width of all aisles, exits, corridors, passageways and stairway enclosures.

iv. Toxicity and flame spread classification of finished materials.

d. Structural Detail Requirements.

i. Engineer's calculations of structural members, where appropriate.

ii. Structural and framing details of all floors, roof and walls.

iii. Details and stress diagrams of roof trusses.

iv. Details of reinforcing steel.

v. Complete loading schedule.

vi. Column loads and column schedule.

vii. Lintel schedule.

viii. Size, spacing and details of all structural elements.

ix. Grade or quality of all structural elements (lumber, steel, etc.).

x. Elevation of structural elements, walls or sections thereof, providing resistance to vertical loads or lateral forces.

xi. Complete details of all structural connections.

e. Mechanical Detail Requirements.

i. Location of all equipment and appliances. Indicate equipment and appliances

ii. listed or labeled by approved agencies.

iii. Heat loss and heat gain calculations or approved prescriptive method.

iv. Manufacturer's name, make, model, number, BTU, input and output rating of all equipment and appliances, as appropriate, or the equal thereof.

v. Duct and register locations, sizes, and materials.

vi. Clearances from combustible material or surfaces for all ducts, flues and chimneys.

vii. Method of providing required combustion air and return air.

viii. Location of flues, vents and chimneys and clearances from air intakes and other vents and flues.

ix. Details regarding dampers in ducts penetrating fire separations.

x. Complete drawings of fire sprinkler system, standpipe system or smoke/fire alarm system as required.

xi. Detail of elevator or escalator system, including method of emergency operation.

xii. Duct and piping insulation thickness.

xiii. Ventilation air calculations.

f. Plumbing Detail Requirements.

i. Plan or schematic drawing of the plumbing layout including, but not limited to, size of piping, fitting, traps and vents, cleanouts and valves, gas, water, and drainage system.

ii. Plumbing materials, and location of all equipment and appliances to be used. Indicate fixture unit capacity of system(s) and the make, model, and rating/capacity of equipment and appliances. Indicate equipment and appliances listed or labeled by approved agencies.

iii. Make and model of safety controls (such as for water heaters), their location, and whether listed or labeled by approved agencies.

iv. How piping is to be supported and intervals of support.

v. Location of vents above roofs and required clearances including, but not limited to, clearances from air intakes, other vents and flues.

vi. Methods of testing.

g. Electrical Detail Requirements.

i. Plan of service equipment, including service entrance, conductors, service raceway and clearances above ground and above structures.

ii. Method and detail for grounding service equipment.

iii. Single line diagram of the entire electrical system.

iv. Load calculations for service and feeders.

v. Sizes of all feeders and branch circuits.

vi. Size, rating and location of main disconnect/overcurrent protective devices.

vii. Method of interconnection between product and location of connections.

viii. Location of all outlets and junction boxes.

ix. Method of mounting fixtures and wiring installations.

x. Lighting power calculations.

780 CMR, ch. 110.00, 780 CMR 110R3, 110.R3.6

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1532, eff. 10/11/2024.