Section 5 – Types of Plan Review

Once the Building Permit Application and plans have been distributed for Plan Review, the following list is a description of typical reviews performed. Additional reviews may be required based on project scope.

ADA

Review for compliance with the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibilities Standards and the ASU Guidelines – Accessibility Standards. Contact ASU’s Accessibility Compliance Coordinator at 480-965-5167 for additional information.

Asbestos and Lead Review 

All ASU buildings – A review is performed by Asbestos Services to ascertain the presence of asbestos-containing materials prior to the start of any operations that disturb building materials. The process for an asbestos review may be initiated through the ASU project manager and representative or by filling out an online request. Typical building materials suspected of containing asbestos include, but are not limited to: wall materials – gypsum drywall and plaster, ceiling tiles, ceiling-tile adhesives, floor tiles, floor-tile adhesives, sheet-vinyl floorings, cove-base adhesives, pipe insulation, duct-seam tape, fireproofing, gaskets, caulking of all types and ceramic-tile grouts. If it is determined that asbestos sampling is required, the Building Permit will not be issued until sampling results are concluded to be negative for asbestos. If the sampling results are positive for asbestos and abatement is necessary, the Building Permit will not be issued until the abatement process is complete. The asbestos contractor may be required to obtain a 10-day NESHAP Notification form from Maricopa County Air Quality Department 10 days prior to the commencement of a renovation project that requires the removal of some types of asbestos. 

Lead paint – Painting projects that have paint that was applied prior to 1978 will be reviewed to determine if specific work practices need to be implemented. All sampling and abatement that may be required will be performed before clearance is approved. The process for a lead paint review may be initiated through the ASU project manager and representative or by filling out an online request. For additional details, contact ASU’s Asbestos Management Services at 480-229-0181.

ASU Police

Review of Isaac systems, Bluelights and campus security.

Building Code Compliance

Review of life safety requirements, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, drainage structures, stormwater best management practices, energy management, conveyance and other systems based on applicable building codes. Review of use and occupancy, construction types, egress, accessibility, energy efficiency, interior and exterior walls, roof assemblies, structural design, foundations, concrete, grading, safeguards during construction and other procedures.

Enterprise Technology Office – Network Infrastructure Expansion

ET reviews data lines and telephone service installations. ET also manages cabling drop projects which require certified firestop application personnel and asbestos review. Contact 480-229-0181 for additional information.

EHS Fire Safety and Prevention - University Fire Marshal's Office

The ASU Fire Marshal's Office reviews all new construction and tenant improvement projects per agreement with the State Fire Marshal, to include all fire and life-safety systems installations, renovations, upgrades and improvements. Submittals of fire alarm systems/devices and automatic sprinkler systems shall be submitted to EHS Fire Safety and Prevention and must follow Office of the State Fire Marshal (Department of Forestry and Fire Management) submittal requirements and protocols.

Submittals shall include but not be limited to: Calculations for automatic sprinkler and fire alarm systems; piping size; wall locations; room locations for exiting; occupant load per square foot; occupancy group classification; construction type; fire and smoke rated separation compliance and AED compliance.

EHS Fire Safety and Prevention also reviews:

• Automated External Defibrillators orders to ensure compliance with state statute and ASU compliance guidelines. Contact EHS Employee Health.
• Chemical use and storage projects and provides information for the Chemical Inventory Statement and lab registration. If the project is a new lab, the Chemical Inventory Statement may assist with the preparation of the Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement for the State Fire Marshal plan review and permit.
• Knox Box orders to ensure the dual lock Knox Box, and Knox Locking FDC caps are the appropriate size for specific building type and appropriate jurisdiction forms are completed. 

For additional information, contact EHS Fire Safety and Prevention at 480-965-1823 or via email.

Environmental Health and Safety

EHS reviews for industrial hygiene, maintaining environmental and occupational safety and health regulatory compliance. Specific programs include hazardous waste management, industrial wastewater monitoring, underground storage tanks, air pollution, infectious waste management, and general environmental compliance. EHS also review for laboratory safety and compliance, biosafety and select agents, indoor air quality, and industrial hygiene related to occupational health and safety. For additional information contact EHS and review EHS' construction and renovation form.

Facilities Management

Review of university electrical, mechanical, plumbing, elevator, and structural systems; review of landscape and irrigation systems; heating and cooling control systems.

Office of the University Architect

OUA reviews exterior aesthetics and landscape planning. 

Spatial Resources

Space Planning identifies coding of occupant and space type. 

University Facilities Records Management

CADD reviews room numbering which generates information for space data, signage and key plan management and ensures correct room numbering for 911 emergency response, property control, data and telecom. Contact 480-727-8223 for additional information.