Activity not Requiring EHS FSS Review

Plans DO NOT need to be submitted to EHS FSS for any of the following:

• Tool or storage sheds less than 120 square feet in size, and fences or retaining walls located outside of a building.  However, such structures shall not block fire lanes or building exits, and will generally require review by the Exterior Elements Design Review Committee.
• Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above the adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and not part of an accessible route.  However, projects that affect existing fire lanes or fire department access to a building shall be reviewed by FSS, and review by the Exterior Elements Design Review Committee may be required.
• Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.  This exception DOES NOT apply to fabric, foam plastic, or other similar wall or ceiling finishes.  Also, cabinets and other casework shall not block means of egress.  If there is a question regarding the means of egress, plans shall be submitted to FSS for review.
• Non-fixed and moveable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.  This exception does NOT apply to any fixture or furnishing located in an egress corridor or egress stair. Any installation in a corridor or stair shall be reviewed by FSS.
• Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, and not occupied by the public.
• Swings or other playground equipment. However, such installations shall be reviewed by the University department responsible for the area in question (such as University Housing), and may also require review by University Risk Management.
• Electrical work involving only minor repairs to existing equipment, including replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.  However, all electrical work should be reviewed and inspected in accordance with the requirements of the EHS Code Inspection Group.  Also, any installation of equipment in corridors or egress stairs, or that may potentially obstruct the means of egress from any space, must be reviewed by FSS.
• Installation of portable heating appliances, portable ventilation equipment, portable cooling units, and self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.  However, all portable heating appliances should conform to the EHS Fire Safety Services Space Heater Guideline, and all walk-in refrigerator and/or freezer installations shall be reviewed.  Mechanical work may also require review and inspection in accordance with the requirements of the EHS Code Inspection Group.
• The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and shall be reviewed and inspected by the EHS Code Inspection Group, and/or the City of Ann Public Services Department, as applicable depending on the nature and location of the installation.  Review by EHS Environmental Protection and Permitting may also be required.

The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.  Installation of new fixtures does not require FSS review or inspection, but will require inspection by the EHS Code Inspection Group.