I recently stamped drawings for a residental addition. I specified an engineered lumber beam listing the required Fb and E. The building department came back and said they will not process the permit until I submit a cut sheet for the beam with my P.E. Stamp. This seems like an unnecessary request. Also, it seems to me that this is not a proper use of the stamp. I had nothing to do with the design of the product. Putting my stamp on the cut sheet seem to me like I am certifying the manufacturer's product. Maybe I am just venting. Their other requirement was to have a heating contractor perform heat loss calculations-for a 75 s.f. addition. I would appreciate any input regarding use of the stamp.
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks,
Mark