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Common Plan Review Deficiencies

Plan Review Courtesy Checklist

The Fire and Life Safety Division of the Central Mat-Su Fire Department will be conducting a review on your building. Below you will find a list of commonly identified deficiencies that reviewers encounter. This list is not all inclusive. If you would like to review our building codes, the topic "Building Codes - 2021 Cycle" under Related Topics on the right side of this website. Thank you for helping us to ensure the safety of our fire service area.

Common Deficiencies

• Incomplete building code studies for new buildings and additions

• Site plans that lack complying emergency fire access roads

• Site plans that do not provide available water flow information, size and location of water mains, and the distance and locations to hydrants

• Fire department connections that are not in an accessible location near the front entry point of the building

• Fire extinguisher classification type and mounting locations are not detailed

• Emergency lights/exit signs

• Two exit paths (occupancy loads)

• Hazardous materials inventory statements are not provided

• Complete information and design details for high-piled storage areas are not provided as outlined in the IFC Chapter 23

• Fire protection systems

• Required fire separations

• Dimensional site plan

• Heating and ventilation systems i.e., BTU's

• Rise and run of stairs, guards, handrails

• Width of stairs and corridors

• Fuel tanks: the UL type, size, and location

• Construction details of foundation, walls, roof, and floor

• Missing structural calculations. If your drawings specify a structural element, there needs to be math supporting it.