Best Practices for Project Management, Design, and Construction of ...

addresses, and project Websites, may be useful as determined by the Registered Design
Professional in responsible charge. This information should match that provided in the Application
for Review.
Project Information
Provide a general description of the work (e.g., new, renovation, or addition) as applicable for the
project. Use the Remodel 2010 Code Application Notice (CAN) for projects that include additions,
alterations, or repairs. Include in table form and/or drawing format the following:
• The occupancy classification of the building or portions of the building, related to new
work as well as existing buildings, in accordance with California Building Standards
Code (CBC) Chapter 3, and any specific use or occupancies in accordance with CBC
Chapters 4 and 12;
• The date of construction of the original building(for addition and renovation projects);
• Whether the building is fully or partially sprinklered or unsprinklered. If partially
sprinklered, show boundaries or parts that are sprinklered;
• The type of fire alarm system within the building (i.e., full or partial smoke detection,
etc.);
• The area of the building and number of stories and/or new construction, by occupancy and
construction types, with a description of allowable increases, in accordance with CBSC
Chapter 5;
• The construction type classifications in accordance with CBC Chapter 6 and Table 601;
• The location of the building by Seismic Design Category in accordance with CBC Chapter
16 (or reference to structural information); and
• Reference to OSHPD-accepted requests for Alternate Methods of Compliance, Alternate
Means of Protection, or Program Flexibility, in accordance with CBC Section 104.11 and
Section 1224.2 Exception 2.
Applicable Codes and Regulations
List all codes and regulations that the project is required to meet in its construction, including the
specific state and local regulations. The OSHPD Fire Life Safety Officer has particular interest in
specific National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards, including applicable
editions, pertinent to the project. Refer to CAN 1 for the current listing of enforceable codes and
CBC Chapter 47 for the current applicable editions of the NFPA Codes and Standards.
(OSHPD Best Practices) Page 19 DRAFT FINAL, Sept. 2011