AGENCY: Elk Ridge (Utah)

SERIES: 28486
TITLE: Building plans
DATES: 2003-
ARRANGEMENT: None

DESCRIPTION: These are the blueprints and specifications submitted by building contractors or owners when applying for a building permit for the construction of commercial, industrial, apartments, or single family residential structures. The specifications are compiled by the architect for use by the contractor to complete detail work providing type, grade, brand of materials to be used, and general conditions which govern the methods to be employed. They also identify the temporary facilities, job cleanup, security, time limits, deadlines, and responsibilities of the architect, owner and contractor. They are used for determining code compliance and the enforcement of building codes. They are usually arranged by permit number or address.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This series has permanent historical value as representative documentation of the work handled by permitting and inspection staff in municipalities throughout the state. It also has value as documentation of the types of buildings constructed in the time period covered by the series.

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