1.  Designer Qualifications- The designer must have the appropriate professional license in his/her area of expertise.

_{Good Practice}

2.  Building Occupancy Classification- Occupancy classification is to be based upon an assessment of a projected chemical inventory of the building. Prior to the final design, the campus fire safety organization will need to assign an occupancy class to ensure compliance with the building codes.

_{24 CCR, Part 2 (California Building Code)}

_{24 CCR, Part 9 (California Fire Code)}

3.  Environmental Permits- Project managers must consult with SU EH&S to identify permitting and pollution abatement engineering  requirements for the building. This should be done well before key resource allocation decisions are made.