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TABLE 1.3 Council of American Structural Engineers Drawing Review Checklist

Project: Project Manager: Reviewer:
Project No.: Engineer: Date:

Item Yes No N/A Comment

I. General Drawing Format
A. Title block: Sheet tiles match draw-
ing list?
B. Date, column no., and initials
correct?
C. Drawing numbers correct?
D. Graphic scales included, if
required?
E. Firm’s name stamp, if applicable?
F. P.E. stamp, if applicable?
G. Do plans show north arrow for
orientation?
H. Do title blocks match prime con-
sultant’s (project name, location,
font, etc.)?
II. Site Plan/Structural Coordination
A. Verified from site plans that new or
old underground utilities (power,
telephone, water, sewer, gas storm
drainage, fuel line, grease traps, fuel
tanks) have been checked for inter-
ference with foundation?
B. Verified property line and location
of foundations and footings in rela-
tion to property lines/adjacent struc-
ture foundations?
C. Checked retaining walls for loca-
tion, height, and bearing condition?
D. Checked old survey, if available, to
determine if site has been filled in?
E. Is there a geotechnical report and
are recommendations included in
design?
III. Architectural/Structural
A. Are all dimensions checked for con-
sistency in themselves and in agree-
ment with architectural drawings?

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