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Blueprint QA Checklist for California Commercial TI — Free Download
Get your plans permit-ready, faster. We built a Blueprint QA Checklist specifically for California commercial tenant improvements, so your drawings clear plan check and field coordination with fewer RFIs and change orders.
Who IS it for
General contractors & estimators aligning scope, assumptions, and add/alt pricing
Architects & designers sanity-checking code, accessibility, and coordination before submittal
MEP & FP subs verifying details that affect installation and inspections
Owners/PMs looking for predictable approvals and fewer surprises
What’s inside
Admin/Cover — code editions, occupancy & construction type, deferred submittals, special inspections (CBC Ch. 17)
Life Safety — egress calcs, rated assemblies, UL details, exit/emergency lighting & signage
Path of Travel — accessible route from public way/parking; curb ramps and striping notes
Demo/Phasing — clear scope, occupied conditions, egress during construction, hazmat notes
Architectural — dimensioned plans, RCPs, millwork details, door/hardware schedules, ADA elevations
Structural — openings, slab cuts/infills, anchors (ICC-ESR), epoxy with special inspection, seismic bracing
Mechanical — O/A and DCV, economizers, duct/fire-smoke dampers, control sequences, Title 24 ties
Plumbing — DWV/water/gas risers, fixture counts, interceptors, backflow, ADA clearances
Electrical/FA/LV — one-line, load calcs, lighting zones, UL 924 for EM, FA riser and sequence
Fire Protection & Hoods — sprinkler scope (or deferred), hood interlocks and clearances
Title 24 (Part 6) — NRCC in set; NRCI/NRCA deliverables; daylighting zones; acceptance testing
Accessibility (ADA/CBC 11B) — POT 20% worksheet; door/thresholds; restroom & counter dims; signage
Health Dept (if food service) — NSF fixtures, indirect waste, finishes, hoods & MUA
Coordination & QC — clash checks, explicit ADA dims, headroom & protrusions, load data for anchorage
Submittal Package — portal checklists, bookmarked PDFs, contacts, licenses, and required worksheets
How to use it
Pre-submittal: run the checklist across A/E/GC/MEP sheets; plug gaps before plan check.
Plan check: include Title 24 NRCC, POT (20%) allocation reference, and any AHJ checklists.
Construction: hand the checklist to field supers for quick verifications on doors, ADA clearances, anchors, and controls.
Closeout: keep photos + dims in your as-builts; match acceptance/testing forms to what’s on drawings.
FAQ
Does this replace an architect’s or engineer’s code analysis?
No—it’s a practical QA tool to reduce misses and streamline approvals.
Is it specific to California?
Yes—geared to CBC, ADA/CBC 11B, Title 24 (Part 6), and common AHJ expectations for commercial TI.
Can I share it with subs?
Please do. It works best when designers, GC, and subs review the same list.
About Kubus LLC
Licensed General B contractor delivering code-compliant, efficient, and accessible TI across Southern California—fewer COs, tighter schedules, first-pass approvals.
