“Simple omission”
Reasons plans were returned to client for corrections.

Ranked by frequency of occurrence and based on a sample of 170, 2003/2004 reviews of residential plans.

107	Special inspection required
93	Show connection details
71	Apply Inclusive Home Design
70	Apply prescriptive shear or provide lateral analysis
63	Stamped engineering required
55	Missing required drawings or sections
51	Provide truss drawings
47	Provide soils report
31	Provide Model Energy Code calculations
27	Provide roof ventilation calculations
26	Provide handrails at stairs
24	List window dimensions and type
23	List square footage of all structures
20	Provide detail for stair dimensions
18	Missing smoke detectors or common circuit
17	Non-adopted code referenced
17	Show roof slope
16	Show garage floor slope
16	Provide foundation detail
10	Demonstrate garage to dwelling separation
8	Glass in doors requires safety type
8	Provide landings at exterior doors
7	Stucco weep screed required
5	Provide contours on site plan

NB: Actual frequencies are under-represented since listed items do not pertain to all plans. When multiple occurrences of the same correction request was noted in a single set of plans, a maximum of two counts were tabulated per plan.