When you’re working on a mezzanine (or work platform) project, you may be provided P.E. seals and calculations. Here’s why you will get these elements…

What are P.E. Seals and Calcs?

• Calculations are a hard copy document of the checks of the mezzanine structural components
• Seals are a stamp placed on the calculations and drawings certifying that a state registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) has made or reviewed them

Who & Why might you need them?

• To obtain building permits municipalities may require them
• Required by municipality plan checkers to review for code compliance
• The end user may require them to certify review of the structure
• Some companies require them for their records

What is included?

• 3 copies of the drawings and calculations (normal)
• All with a P.E. seal for the state that the mezzanine will be installed

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