Design vs. engineering question

[RMorrison]

Micheal

You did make it clear that you were going to use an engineer!
Did you read that Richard?

Eldon,
This is what he said: "I just think most details neither my subs nor myself need to see on plans. Its only local codes that require those details and ask for an engineers stamp"

Whether the OP draws the details or the engineer draws the details is between the OP and the engineer. The point is that in an area of high seismic risk, any builder who believes that he and his subs don't really need any of that detailed engineering is putting the public at greater risk.