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Plan Review

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1. What are the wind, rain, seismic and other design factors used in the City of Grand Terrace?

A. Wind - 70 mph Exposure - C
B. Rain - 2" per hour
C. Seismic - 4
D. Snow load - n/a
E. Climate Zone - 10
F. Soil types - Various, please check with your geotechnical engineer or soils report

2. Who can draw up a set of building plans?

Plans for simple projects such as small single story houses, room additions and garages can usually be drawn up by qualified individuals such as draftsmen. Assuming that these simple projects are constructed within the parameters of the Residential Conventional Construction Requirements, engineering calculations to support the design will not be required. Other projects may require plans prepared and signed by a licensed architect or engineer.

Plans for new commercial buildings, apartments or hotel/motel buildings and changes in the use of existing buildings which cause a change of Occupancy Group generally must be prepared, stamped and signed by an Architect or Engineer licensed to practice in the State of California. Please contact the Building & Safety Division for more information.
Building & Safety Division