We have an older building and the original Architect who drew up the drawings is now retired and cannot be found. However, I need a stamped drawing also showing the maximum occupancy load. In your proffessional opinion would I need to find a whole new architect and get a whole new set of drawings OR would an architect work with the drawings I have?
proto
Jan 21, 22 6:47 pm
a stamp is indicating that the architect is certifying the drawings submitted, ie independently confirming the information they contain for the purposes of life safety (among other things)
just me, but i wouldn't just stamp someone else's work
my suggestion is that you hire an architect you trust (interview some & review their references), and get that professional to do his due diligence and provide a document that you can hang your hat on
the information you have isn't useless, quite the contrary. The new architect will use that to inform his review and confirm the content.
atelier nobody
Jan 21, 22 7:15 pm
If all you need is a Code analysis, perhaps an architect could do it in letter form, rather than draw plans, with a statement that the analysis is "based on Record Drawings prepared by __________, dated _________."
If a plan is absolutely necessary, it could be as simple as a single-line schematic floor plan, with the same "based on..." statement.
msparchitect
Jan 23, 22 11:50 pm
"...also showing the maximum occupancy load" - this should be on the certificate of occupancy filed at the local building department. At least in NYC it would, I'm not sure about all jurisdictions. Who needs a stamped drawing if it's just the original building with no changes?
atelier nobody
Jan 24, 22 6:36 pm
It sounds to me like they must be applying for a new CofO, maybe with a change of use.
We have an older building and the original Architect who drew up the drawings is now retired and cannot be found. However, I need a stamped drawing also showing the maximum occupancy load. In your proffessional opinion would I need to find a whole new architect and get a whole new set of drawings OR would an architect work with the drawings I have?
a stamp is indicating that the architect is certifying the drawings submitted, ie independently confirming the information they contain for the purposes of life safety (among other things)
just me, but i wouldn't just stamp someone else's work
my suggestion is that you hire an architect you trust (interview some & review their references), and get that professional to do his due diligence and provide a document that you can hang your hat on
the information you have isn't useless, quite the contrary. The new architect will use that to inform his review and confirm the content.
If all you need is a Code analysis, perhaps an architect could do it in letter form, rather than draw plans, with a statement that the analysis is "based on Record Drawings prepared by __________, dated _________."
If a plan is absolutely necessary, it could be as simple as a single-line schematic floor plan, with the same "based on..." statement.
"...also showing the maximum occupancy load" - this should be on the certificate of occupancy filed at the local building department. At least in NYC it would, I'm not sure about all jurisdictions. Who needs a stamped drawing if it's just the original building with no changes?
It sounds to me like they must be applying for a new CofO, maybe with a change of use.
OP leaves a lot out that may affect the answer