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  • 1.  Self Certifying Construction Documents

    Posted 11-22-2010 03:58 PM
    I know NY state allows architects to self-certify construction documents within certain parameters (cost threshold, project types-certificate of need etc). 

    What other states allow self certification for construction documents and what are the parameters?

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    Americo Crincoli AIA
    West Orange NJ
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  • 2.  RE:Self Certifying Construction Documents

    Posted 11-23-2010 08:09 AM
    The City of Chicago has a program for Self Certifying of Construction Documents by pre-qualified Architects.
    It's expensive for architects to go through this self-certification process, but on certain projects, this class of architects is sought after by some owners because it expedites the building permit process within the city limits. 
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    Gail Ann Goldstead AIA
    Wheaton IL
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  • 3.  RE:Self Certifying Construction Documents

    Posted 11-24-2010 01:05 PM
    The Massachusetts State Department of Public Health, Div of Healthcare Quality, permits Self Certification when the project conforms to their guidelines.  Of course they reserve the right to further review the project.

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    G. Drake Jacobs AIA
    Melrose MA
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  • 4.  RE:Self Certifying Construction Documents

    Posted 11-23-2010 10:02 AM
    In Texas, the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) allows self certification of almost any hospital project that falls under their licensing jurisdiction.  TDSHS will provide a full plan review, but it can take up to a year; so most renovation and addition projects are self-certified.  TDSHS will provide a plan review conference to look at the broad design decision of the project during the design phases.

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    Perry Harrell AIA, ACHA
    Harrell Architects, LP
    Houston TX
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  • 5.  RE:Self Certifying Construction Documents

    Posted 11-28-2010 12:36 PM
    Nebraska used to have an Architect in the employ of the Department of Health and Human Services.  He would do all of the certifications for healthcare projects in the state.  After he left the position, Architects in Nebraska are required to self certify all healthcare projects.  Submitted with the certifying documents are approvals from the Nebraska State Fire Marshal and any other state inspectors (elevator, electrical, etc.) that have jurisdiction.

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    Kent Steen Assoc. AIA
    Associate, Architectural Designer
    Davis Design
    Lincoln NE