§ 8-2-103.2.1. Requirements.  


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  • When required by the code official, two (2) or more copies of drawings drawn to scale with sufficient clarity and detail to indicate the location, nature, character, and extent of the work, shall accompany the application for a permit. When deemed necessary the code official may also require two (2) or more sets of specifications. All such drawings and specifications shall contain information, in such form to fully acquaint the code official with the method of construction, construction details, materials used and of the quality of materials, where quality is essential to conformity with the technical codes. All submitted information shall be specific, and the technical codes shall not be cited as whole or in part, nor shall the terms "in compliance with local Codes," "per Code" or "legal" or equivalents be used, as a substitute for specific information. All information, drawings, specifications and accompanying data shall bear the "live" seal and signature of the design professional. The design professional shall include a statement on the drawings to the effect that "I have researched this chapter and the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code and to the best of my knowledge and belief these drawings are in compliance therewith. I take full responsibility for the contents of these plans". For new construction, additions and substantial improvements the design professional shall state the design wind speed and for residential construction, the high wind design standard criteria on which the design is based must also be stated.

(Ord. No. 22755, § 2, 5-17-06)