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Structural Deferred Submittals
Structural deferred submittals are portions of the design requiring structural engineering that are not submitted at the time of the permit application but must be submitted to the building official at a later date. All deferred submittals must be approved by the building official before installation.
Shop Drawings and Engineer Requirements
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Shop drawings for any building component not designed by the Structural Engineer of Record (SER) or not fully specified in the project construction documents must be:
- Prepared by a Specialty Structural Engineer (SSE)
- Signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer registered in the state where the project is being built
- Qualified to perform the work specified
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Exceptions:
- Products tested and certified by an approved agency (e.g., ICC) do not require a PE seal.
- Components fabricated by a certified fabricator that does not require sealing according to the approving agency (e.g., Steel Joist Institute for open web steel joists) are also exempt.
SSE Responsibilities
The SSE must:
- Include a cover page on the shop drawings stating that they are the Structural Engineer Responsible for the Deferred Submittal.
- Confirm that the drawings comply with their design and calculations.
SER Review
Before submitting to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or releasing for fabrication:
- All deferred submittals must be reviewed by the SER.
- The SER must mark the submittal as either “No Exceptions” or “Exception Noted”.
Examples of Deferred Submittals
Structural deferred submittals for this project include (unless using certified/tested products or assemblies):
| Component | Notes |
|---|---|
| Stairs, Guardrails, Handrails, Grab Bars, Ladders | Not required if using certified/tested products |
| Curtainwall, Storefront, Windows | Not required if using certified/tested products |
| Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses | All designs must be submitted and reviewed |