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Wichita Site / Commercial Plan Review: 102 Issues Found

An anonymized Wichita site/commercial plan review uncovered coordination and code issues, before permit.

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102Potential findings
Flagged
  1. 1Critical · GeneralDrawing Index Audit: 4 missing, 32 mismatched out of 58 sheets
  2. 2Critical · StructuralReinforcement Invalidated by Estimating Purpose Note
  3. 3Critical · StructuralInsufficient longitudinal reinforcement in concrete columns CC1 and CC2

Fig. 1 · Top findings, pinned on the set

Potential findings
102
Disciplines
8
Codes referenced
2
Critical or high examples shown
15
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[ Case summary ]

About this review

InspectMind ran an AI plan review on this project set and returned 102 potential findings across Architectural, Civil, Electrical, General, Landscape, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural. The selected examples below show the document conflict, why it matters, and a suggested next step.

Disciplines
Architectural, Civil, Electrical, General, Landscape, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural
Potential findings
102
Examples shown
15

[ What InspectMind found ]

Key findings

  1. 1

    Drawing Index Audit: 4 missing, 32 mismatched out of 58 sheets

    General

    Critical

    58 index entries | 22 perfect matches | 32 mismatched | 4 missing Mismatched (32): CS: Expected: COVER SHEET (CS) | Actual: COVER SHEET (MP0.1)(p73) A1.1: Expected: ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN (A1.1) | Actual: site plan (A1.1)(p18) A2.1: Expected: OVERALL BASEMENT PLAN (A2.1) | Actual: floor plan (A2.1)(p19) A2.2: ...

  2. 2

    Reinforcement Invalidated by Estimating Purpose Note

    Structural

    Critical

    The general structural notes state that 'CONCRETE REINFORCING BARS SHOWN SHALL BE USED FOR ESTIMATING PURPOSES ONLY.' However, ACI 318-19 Section 26.6.1.1 mandates that the construction documents must explicitly provide the type, size, location, detailing, and embedment length of reinforcement as definitive design information. By marking the...

  3. 3

    Insufficient longitudinal reinforcement in concrete columns CC1 and CC2

    Structural

    Critical

    ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1 requires the area of longitudinal reinforcement in columns to be at least 0.01Ag (1% of the gross concrete area). The Structural Column Schedule specifies column CC1 as 24' x 24' (Ag = 576 sq in) and column CC2 as 12' x 24' (Ag = 288 sq in). Both are scheduled with '#6 BARS EA CORNER' (4 bars total). The area of four...

  4. 4

    Insufficient Longitudinal Reinforcement Area in Concrete Columns CC1 and CC2

    Structural

    Critical

    ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1 requires the area of longitudinal reinforcement in nonprestressed columns to be at least 0.01Ag. The Structural Column Schedule specifies concrete column CC1 as '24' x 24' w/ #6 BARS EA CORNER' and CC2 as '12' x 24' w/ #6 BARS EA CORNER'. Providing only four #6 bars (one at each corner) yields a total steel area of...

  5. 5

    Columns CC1 and CC2 have insufficient longitudinal reinforcement area

    Structural

    Critical

    The Structural Column Schedule details concrete column CC1 as '24' x 24' w/ #6 BARS EA CORNER' (gross area Ag = 576 in²) and CC2 as '12' x 24' w/ #6 BARS EA CORNER' (gross area Ag = 288 in²). Assuming one bar per corner, this provides 4 #6 bars total per column, yielding a steel area (As) of approximately 1.76 in². ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1...

  6. 6

    Concrete columns CC1 and CC2 lack minimum required longitudinal reinforcement

    Structural

    Critical

    According to ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1, the area of longitudinal reinforcement for columns must be at least 0.01Ag (1% of the gross concrete area). The Structural Concrete Column Schedule specifies column CC1 as '24' x 24' w/ #6 BARS EA CORNER'. A 24' x 24' column has a gross area (Ag) of 576 sq in, requiring a minimum of 5.76 sq in of...

  7. 7

    Concrete Columns CC1 and CC2 Lack Minimum Longitudinal Reinforcement

    Structural

    Critical

    The Structural Column Schedule specifies concrete column CC1 (24' x 24') and CC2 (12' x 24') to be reinforced with '#6 BARS EA CORNER' (4 bars total). ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1 requires the area of longitudinal reinforcement to be at least 0.01Ag (1% of the gross cross-sectional area). For CC1, the minimum reinforcement is 5.76 sq in (0.01 ×...

  8. 8

    Concrete Columns CC1 and CC2 violate minimum longitudinal reinforcement ratio (0.01Ag)

    Structural

    Critical

    The Structural Column Schedule details column CC1 as 24' x 24' (Gross Area Ag = 576 sq in) and column CC2 as 12' x 24' (Gross Area Ag = 288 sq in). Both are scheduled with '#6 BARS EA CORNER', which equates to 4 total #6 bars. The area of four #6 bars is approximately 1.76 sq in. ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1 requires longitudinal reinforcement...

  9. 9

    Insufficient minimum longitudinal reinforcement in concrete columns CC1 and CC2

    Structural

    Critical

    The Structural Column Schedule details concrete column CC1 as 24' x 24' (gross area Ag = 576 sq in) and CC2 as 12' x 24' (gross area Ag = 288 sq in). Both columns are scheduled with '#6 BARS EA CORNER', providing exactly 4 #6 bars (total area As = 1.76 sq in). This results in a longitudinal reinforcement ratio of approximately 0.003 for CC1 and...

  10. 10

    Insufficient longitudinal reinforcement area for concrete columns CC1 and CC2

    Structural

    Critical

    The Structural Column Schedule specifies concrete column CC1 as 24' x 24' (Ag = 576 sq in) and CC2 as 12' x 24' (Ag = 288 sq in). Both are reinforced with '#6 BARS EA CORNER', which equates to 4 #6 bars per column (totaling approximately 1.76 sq in of steel). ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1 requires the area of longitudinal reinforcement to be at...

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Issue categories

Cat. 01Architectural
Egress, accessibility, room layouts, building code compliance, and finish specifications
Cat. 02Structural
Structural connections, load paths, foundation design, and structural code compliance
Cat. 03Electrical
Electrical systems, panelboards, circuits, and electrical code compliance
Cat. 04Mechanical
HVAC systems, ventilation, exhaust, and mechanical code compliance
Cat. 05Plumbing
Plumbing fixtures, drainage, venting, water supply, and plumbing code compliance
Cat. 06Civil
Site grading, utilities, stormwater, and civil coordination
Cat. 07Landscape
Landscape and site improvement coordination
Cat. 08General
Drawing index, coordination, and general plan review findings

Review details and suggested questions

01
Drawing Index Audit: 4 missing, 32 mismatched out of 58 sheets

General

Critical

Summary: 58 index entries | 22 perfect matches | 32 mismatched | 4 missing Mismatched (32): CS: Expected: COVER SHEET (CS) | Actual: COVER SHEET (MP0.1)(p73) A1.1: Expected: ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN (A1.1) | Actual: site plan (A1.1)(p18) A2.1: Expected: OVERALL BASEMENT PLAN (A2.1) | Actual: floor plan (A2.1)(p19) A2.2: ...

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02
Reinforcement Invalidated by Estimating Purpose Note

Structural

Critical

Summary: The general structural notes state that 'CONCRETE REINFORCING BARS SHOWN SHALL BE USED FOR ESTIMATING PURPOSES ONLY.' However, ACI 318-19 Section 26.6.1.1 mandates that the construction documents must explicitly provide the type, size, location, detailing, and embedment length of reinforcement as definitive design information. By marking the...

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03
Insufficient longitudinal reinforcement in concrete columns CC1 and CC2

Structural

Critical

Summary: ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1 requires the area of longitudinal reinforcement in columns to be at least 0.01Ag (1% of the gross concrete area). The Structural Column Schedule specifies column CC1 as 24' x 24' (Ag = 576 sq in) and column CC2 as 12' x 24' (Ag = 288 sq in). Both are scheduled with '#6 BARS EA CORNER' (4 bars total). The area of four...

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04
Insufficient Longitudinal Reinforcement Area in Concrete Columns CC1 and CC2

Structural

Critical

Summary: ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1 requires the area of longitudinal reinforcement in nonprestressed columns to be at least 0.01Ag. The Structural Column Schedule specifies concrete column CC1 as '24' x 24' w/ #6 BARS EA CORNER' and CC2 as '12' x 24' w/ #6 BARS EA CORNER'. Providing only four #6 bars (one at each corner) yields a total steel area of...

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05
Columns CC1 and CC2 have insufficient longitudinal reinforcement area

Structural

Critical

Summary: The Structural Column Schedule details concrete column CC1 as '24' x 24' w/ #6 BARS EA CORNER' (gross area Ag = 576 in²) and CC2 as '12' x 24' w/ #6 BARS EA CORNER' (gross area Ag = 288 in²). Assuming one bar per corner, this provides 4 #6 bars total per column, yielding a steel area (As) of approximately 1.76 in². ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1...

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Concrete columns CC1 and CC2 lack minimum required longitudinal reinforcement

Structural

Critical

Summary: According to ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1, the area of longitudinal reinforcement for columns must be at least 0.01Ag (1% of the gross concrete area). The Structural Concrete Column Schedule specifies column CC1 as '24' x 24' w/ #6 BARS EA CORNER'. A 24' x 24' column has a gross area (Ag) of 576 sq in, requiring a minimum of 5.76 sq in of...

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Concrete Columns CC1 and CC2 Lack Minimum Longitudinal Reinforcement

Structural

Critical

Summary: The Structural Column Schedule specifies concrete column CC1 (24' x 24') and CC2 (12' x 24') to be reinforced with '#6 BARS EA CORNER' (4 bars total). ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1 requires the area of longitudinal reinforcement to be at least 0.01Ag (1% of the gross cross-sectional area). For CC1, the minimum reinforcement is 5.76 sq in (0.01 ×...

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Concrete Columns CC1 and CC2 violate minimum longitudinal reinforcement ratio (0.01Ag)

Structural

Critical

Summary: The Structural Column Schedule details column CC1 as 24' x 24' (Gross Area Ag = 576 sq in) and column CC2 as 12' x 24' (Gross Area Ag = 288 sq in). Both are scheduled with '#6 BARS EA CORNER', which equates to 4 total #6 bars. The area of four #6 bars is approximately 1.76 sq in. ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1 requires longitudinal reinforcement...

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09
Insufficient minimum longitudinal reinforcement in concrete columns CC1 and CC2

Structural

Critical

Summary: The Structural Column Schedule details concrete column CC1 as 24' x 24' (gross area Ag = 576 sq in) and CC2 as 12' x 24' (gross area Ag = 288 sq in). Both columns are scheduled with '#6 BARS EA CORNER', providing exactly 4 #6 bars (total area As = 1.76 sq in). This results in a longitudinal reinforcement ratio of approximately 0.003 for CC1 and...

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Insufficient longitudinal reinforcement area for concrete columns CC1 and CC2

Structural

Critical

Summary: The Structural Column Schedule specifies concrete column CC1 as 24' x 24' (Ag = 576 sq in) and CC2 as 12' x 24' (Ag = 288 sq in). Both are reinforced with '#6 BARS EA CORNER', which equates to 4 #6 bars per column (totaling approximately 1.76 sq in of steel). ACI 318-19 Section 10.6.1.1 requires the area of longitudinal reinforcement to be at...

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11
Missing automatic sprinkler system on level of exit discharge

General

Critical

Summary: The basement code footprint shows a seating area with an occupant load of 170. Per Section 303.1.2, since the occupant load is 50 or more, this space cannot be classified as Group B and must be classified as a Group A assembly occupancy. Under Section 903.2.1.3, an automatic sprinkler system is required throughout all stories from the Group A...

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12
Elevator Opening into Stairway Enclosure or Common Shaft

Architectural

Critical

Summary: The SECOND FLOOR NOTATION PLAN shows ELEVATOR #1 and STAIR #1 directly adjacent to each other, both opening into or sharing LOBBY 201. STAIR #1 is shown with stairs leading both up and down, indicating it connects at least three stories, and it carries an 'OPEN BELOW' notation indicating it is an unenclosed floor opening at this level. Because...

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Under-reinforced Structural Concrete Columns (CC1 & CC2)

Structural

Critical

Summary: The Structural Column Schedule specifies concrete column CC1 as '24\' x 24\' w/ #6 BARS EA CORNER' and CC2 as '12\' x 24\' w/ #6 BARS EA CORNER', which provides only 4 #6 bars per column. A #6 bar has a cross-sectional area of 0.44 sq in, yielding a total longitudinal reinforcement area of 1.76 sq in. For the 24'x24' column (gross area 576 sq...

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Insufficient Longitudinal Reinforcement in Concrete Columns

Structural

Critical

Summary: The Structural Column Schedule specifies column CC1 as a 24' x 24' concrete column and CC2 as a 12' x 24' concrete column, both reinforced with '#6 BARS EA CORNER' (4 bars total, yielding 1.76 sq in). Under IBC Section 1901.2, structural concrete must comply with ACI 318, which mandates a minimum longitudinal reinforcement ratio of 1% of the...

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Concrete Columns CC1 and CC2 Below Minimum Reinforcement Ratio

Structural

Critical

Summary: The Structural Column Schedule specifies concrete columns CC1 (24'x24') and CC2 (12'x24') reinforced with '#6 BARS EA CORNER' (4 bars total, providing 1.76 sq. in. of steel area). IBC Section 1901.2 requires structural concrete to be designed per ACI 318, which mandates a minimum 1% longitudinal reinforcement ratio for structural columns. The...

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This is an anonymized example. Findings shown are excerpts for illustration. Actual project details have been modified to protect client confidentiality.