Florida Building Code Practice Exam

The responsibility for signing and sealing the structural steel shop drawings for a prefabricated metal building typically falls on the engineer who prepares those drawings, often referred to as the preparing specialty structure engineer. This professional is appropriately qualified and is responsible for ensuring that the designs comply with applicable codes and standards, ensuring structural integrity and safety. While the contractor, city structural engineer, and architect may be involved in various aspects of the project, they typically do not bear the direct responsibility for the technical accuracy and compliance of the shop drawings dedicated to structural elements. The preparing specialty structure engineer is specifically tasked with this role, as they possess the expertise needed to assess and finalize the structural details in these drawings.