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C ONSTRUCTION A DMINISTRATIVE C ODE§ 5-4-2 (B) The name and address of the owner as referenced on real property records; (C) The name and address of the person who prepared the plans; (D) The following code search information: (i) The basis of the building design including but not limited to the following: type of construction; occupancy; basic allowable floor areas; separation for mixed occupancy; number of occupants, wind speed (basic, effective), wind exposure, seismic zone, and exposure, etc. In lieu of detailed specifications, the authority having jurisdiction may approve references on the plans to a specific section or part of the construction code or other ordinances or laws; (ii) Calculations, stress diagrams, and other data sufficient to show the correctness of the plans, shall be submitted when required by the authority having jurisdiction; (iii) All plans other than R-3 and U occupancies shall have on the plans information of occupancy, type of construction, floor area computations, allowable area increases, separation wall if used, fire resistive substitution, fire sprinkler, exits, etc.; (iv) Code search information for building design; and (v) Additional forms required in the construction code; and (E) Floor area computations, including major and accessible floor area, that are clearly labeled; and (4) Include a plot plan showing the location of: (A) The proposed building; (B) Every existing building and/or structure on the property, including but not limited to retaining walls, water tanks, pools, etc.; (C) Distances between buildings; (D) Setbacks; and (E) Certified flood zone elevation mark, as applicable. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-4-2 Section 5-4-3. Engineers and architects; work. (a) All plans and specifications relating to work which affects the public safety or health and for which a permit is required shall be prepared, designed, and stamped by a duly licensed architect or professional engineer in the State of Hawai‘i in accordance with chapter 464, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes and section 16-115, Hawai‘i Administrative Rules unless the work is exempt pursuant to section 464-13(b), Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. (b) The following plans and specifications shall be prepared, designed, and stamped by a person who is licensed in the State of Hawai‘i as an architect or professional structural engineer: (1) All wood trusses of more than 24’ - 0” spans; and (2) All pre-engineered trusses and metal trusses. SUPP. 9 (1-2021) 5-19