041-2 Wyo. Code R. §§ 2-1 - Submission of Plans
(a) Except as
provided in
W.S.
35-9-108(q), prior to
beginning any new construction, the remodeling of existing buildings, change of
occupancy/use, modification of any building system, or the installation of
aboveground flammable or combustible fuel storage tanks, plans shall be
submitted for review. The owner or the owner's designated
representative shall submit plans to the Department for review of the proposed
project for compliance with applicable fire and electrical safety standards.
The owner shall be responsible to ensure plans are submitted and approved, with
a permit issued by the Department prior to beginning work.
(b) When plans are submitted to the
Department for review they shall be drawn to scale; and shall be of sufficient
clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and show in
detail that they will conform to the provisions of the statutes and the rules
and regulations of the Department. If plans received do not meet the provisions
of the statutes, rules, and regulations they may be returned as
unaccepted.
(c) Plans which have
been prepared by a professional individual or firm practicing architecture or
engineering shall include the name and Wyoming license number of the
responsible architect or engineer and bear their seal.
(i) Plans submitted must be prepared by a
design professional registered to practice in Wyoming, unless otherwise
exempted from professional plans preparation by Wyoming Statute or Agency
Rule.
(ii) Plans submitted for fire
protection systems and for fire detection and alarm systems, designed by a
NICET III or greater professional, or a design professional registered to
practice engineering in Wyoming. If the system is a manufactured,
pre-engineered system, such evidence shall be submitted for
verification.
(iii) Plans submitted
for public or private fuel dispensing facilities or a Type I Commercial Hood
System must be professionally designed or be pre-engineered by the
manufacturer.
(iv) When determining
the occupant load of a Family Child Care Home (FCCH), a Family Child Care
Center (FCCC) or a Child Care Center (CCC), the floor area in square feet per
occupant shall be calculated by using the occupant load factor of 35.
(d) An application to the
Department shall be required for tank installations, commercial hood systems,
fire protection sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and other fire
suppression systems.
(e) Plans
shall include site plan, drawn to scale, showing the property lines, streets
and alleys, fire access roads, proposed building location, and any other
structures on the site.
(f) Plans
shall further include floor plans, drawn to scale, with all rooms identified,
exterior elevations, wall, ceiling, floor and roof details and complete
mechanical plans. Codes used for justification and their Edition shall be
clearly indicated on the design.
(i)
Electrical Designs: Sufficient information on the plans and in the
specifications shall include but not be limited to, one line diagrams showing
feeders, service and panels, panel schedules, location of all electrical
equipment, devices, classification on hazardous areas, emergency systems, and
short circuit current available at the supply terminals at the service
equipment.
Notes
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