Commercial / Mixed-Use: 383 Issues Found
An anonymized commercial/mixed-use plan review in the Midwest uncovered coordination and code issues across civil, structural, plumbing, and electrical—before permit.
Key findings
Civil: Street section elevations vs ADA ramp slope limits
Civil
Spot elevations table conflicts with PROWAG ramp cross-slope and running slope limits.
Civil: Flood zone note vs FIRM Zone AE delineation
Civil
General note states site not in SFHA (Zone X) while plan shows Zone AE floodway.
Civil: Sanitary structure table vs design guidelines
Civil
Sanitary sewer structure data table format does not match jurisdiction design guidelines.
Civil: Benchmark datum NAVD 88 vs NAD 1983 spec
Civil
Site TBMs and project BM reference NAVD 88; spec requires NAD 1983 datum.
Civil: Water main vs storm sewer vertical separation
Civil
10-ft horizontal / 18-in vertical separation from sanitary and storm sewers not maintained at crossing.
Civil: Spillway elevation vs top of bank schedule
Civil
Section graphic shows spillway elevation below top of bank; schedule values conflict.
Civil/Structural: Manhole anchor bolt detail vs adjustment ring
Structural
Anchor bolt callout (3/8" x 3" SS) vs drill 1/2" anchor holes detail conflict.
Civil: Outside-source details vs Noblesville Standards
Civil
Sanitary sewer details from outside source conflict with direction to use Noblesville Standards only.
Civil: Storm sewer structure invert consistency
Civil
Storm sewer structure inverts and pipe lengths conflict between plan and profile.
Civil: Casing extension past stormwater structure
Civil
Detail shows 6 ft casing extension; note requires at least 8 feet past stormwater manhole.
Issue categories
More example findings
Civil: Street section elevations vs ADA ramp slope limitsCivilCritical
Summary: Spot elevations table conflicts with PROWAG ramp cross-slope and running slope limits.
Why it matters: This issue could cause code violations and may prevent plan approval for Commercial projects.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Civil grading and ADA ramp slope coordination.
Civil: Flood zone note vs FIRM Zone AE delineationCivilCritical
Summary: General note states site not in SFHA (Zone X) while plan shows Zone AE floodway.
Why it matters: Failure to address this issue may result in construction delays and permit rejection.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Flood zone designation and note consistency.
Civil: Sanitary structure table vs design guidelinesCivilCritical
Summary: Sanitary sewer structure data table format does not match jurisdiction design guidelines.
Why it matters: This coordination issue could lead to field conflicts and change orders in Commercial projects.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Sanitary structure table format per local standards.
Civil: Benchmark datum NAVD 88 vs NAD 1983 specCivilCritical
Summary: Site TBMs and project BM reference NAVD 88; spec requires NAD 1983 datum.
Why it matters: Addressing this issue before construction prevents costly rework and ensures code compliance.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Datum and benchmark consistency.
Civil: Water main vs storm sewer vertical separationCivilCritical
Summary: 10-ft horizontal / 18-in vertical separation from sanitary and storm sewers not maintained at crossing.
Why it matters: This issue could cause code violations and may prevent plan approval for Commercial projects.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Water main and storm sewer separation at conflict location.
Civil: Spillway elevation vs top of bank scheduleCivilCritical
Summary: Section graphic shows spillway elevation below top of bank; schedule values conflict.
Why it matters: Failure to address this issue may result in construction delays and costly rework.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Spillway and top of bank elevations.
Civil/Structural: Manhole anchor bolt detail vs adjustment ringStructuralCritical
Summary: Anchor bolt callout (3/8" x 3" SS) vs drill 1/2" anchor holes detail conflict.
Why it matters: This coordination issue could lead to field conflicts and change orders.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Manhole anchor bolt size and hole detail.
Civil: Outside-source details vs Noblesville StandardsCivilCritical
Summary: Sanitary sewer details from outside source conflict with direction to use Noblesville Standards only.
Why it matters: This issue could cause code violations and may prevent plan approval.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Use of jurisdiction standard details.
Civil: Storm sewer structure invert consistencyCivilHigh
Summary: Storm sewer structure inverts and pipe lengths conflict between plan and profile.
Why it matters: This coordination issue could lead to field conflicts and change orders in Commercial projects.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Storm sewer invert and pipe run consistency.
Civil: Casing extension past stormwater structureCivilHigh
Summary: Detail shows 6 ft casing extension; note requires at least 8 feet past stormwater manhole.
Why it matters: Failure to address this issue may result in construction delays and costly rework.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Casing extension dimension at stormwater structure.
Civil: Street high point station vs spot elevationCivilHigh
Summary: High point station and elevation on street section conflict with spot elevation table.
Why it matters: This coordination issue could lead to field conflicts and change orders.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Street profile and spot elevation consistency.
Civil: Sanitary structure INV consistency across sheetsCivilHigh
Summary: Sanitary structure invert elevations conflict between plan callouts and profile.
Why it matters: Addressing this issue before construction prevents costly rework and ensures code compliance.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Sanitary structure invert elevations.
Civil/Plumbing: Water and sewer horizontal separationPlumbingCritical
Summary: Required 10-ft horizontal and 18-in vertical separation from sanitary/storm not maintained.
Why it matters: This issue could cause code violations and may prevent plan approval for Commercial projects.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Water main and sewer separation at crossing.
Structural: Steel splice plate thickness calloutStructuralCritical
Summary: Detail calls out 1/32" thickness; design professional certification and constructability conflict.
Why it matters: This coordination issue could lead to field conflicts and change orders.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Steel splice plate thickness and detail.
Civil: Curve table vs alignment geometryCivilHigh
Summary: Curve table dimension conflicts with alignment PC/PT and temp access road geometry.
Why it matters: Failure to address this issue may result in construction delays and costly rework.
Suggested next step: Review drawings and specifications to resolve this conflict before construction begins.
RFI draft: Please clarify: Curve and alignment geometry consistency.
This is an anonymized example. Findings shown are excerpts for illustration. Actual project details have been modified to protect client confidentiality.
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