103.3.5 Design Submittal

Applicable design documents required in Sections 103.3.2, 103.3.3 and 103.3.4 for submittal in this code and other applicable codes under the jurisdiction of the code official shall be submitted to the code official for review. The documents shall be submitted in accordance with the jurisdiction's procedures and in sufficient detail to obtain appropriate permits.

Design documents shall be coordinated by the principal design professional for consistency, compatibility and completeness prior to submittal. Documentation shall be provided to the code official to demonstrate compliance with the performance provisions, including acceptable methods.

The design documents shall clearly indicate those areas of the design that are performance-based and shall be provided to the code official.

The code official shall be provided with sufficient documentation to support the validity, accuracy, relevance and precision of the proposed methods. Copies of referenced documentation shall be made available to the code official.

The design documents shall specify when and where special inspection and testing are required, the standards of acceptance for demonstrating compliance with the design documents, and operations and maintenance requirements for future use of the building.

The submittal shall include appropriate management of change protocol to address how changes in the design documents will be managed for construction, operation and maintenance activities.