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106.3 Examination of documents. <br /> The building official shall examine or cause to be examined the accompanying construction <br /> documents and shall ascertain by such examinations whether the construction indicated and <br /> described is in accordance with the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws or <br /> ordinances. <br /> 106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. <br /> When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in <br /> writing or by stamp, as 'Reviewed for Code Compliance." One set of construction documents so <br /> reviewed shall be retained by the building official. The other set shall be returned to the <br /> applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official <br /> or a duly authorized representative. <br /> 106.3.2 Previous approvals. <br /> This code shall not require changes in the construction documents. construction or designated <br /> occupancy of a structure for which a lawful permit has been heretofore issued or otherwise <br /> lawfully authorized, and the construction of which has been pursued in good faith within 180 <br /> days after the effective date of this code and has not been abandoned. <br /> 106.3.3 Phased approval. <br /> The building official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of foundations or any <br /> other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole building or <br /> structure have been submitted. provided that adequate information and detailed statements have <br /> been filed complying with pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of such permit for the <br /> foundation or other parts of a building or structure shall proceed at the holder's own risk with the <br /> building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted. <br /> 106.3.4 Design professional in responsible charge. <br /> 106.3.4.1 General. <br /> When it is required that documents be prepared by a registered design professional, the building <br /> official shall be authorized to require the owner to engage and designate on the building permit <br /> application a registered design professional who shall act as the registered design professional in <br /> responsible charge. If the circumstances require, the owner shall designate a substitute registered <br /> design professional in responsible charge who shall perform the duties required of the original <br /> registered design professional in responsible charge. The building official shall be notified in <br /> writing by the owner if the registered design professional in responsible charge is changed or is <br /> unable to continue to perform the duties. <br /> The registered design professional in responsible charge shall be responsible for reviewing and <br /> coordinating submittal documents prepared by others, including phased and deferred submittal <br /> items, for compatibility with the design of the building. <br /> Where structural observation is required by Section 1709, the statement of special inspections <br /> shall name the individual or firms who are to perform structural observation and describe the <br /> stages of construction at which structural observation is to occur (see also duties specified in <br /> Section 1704). <br /> 12 <br />