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Requirements for
Commercial Building Permits


Building

  • When required by "Code" plans must be drawn and sealed by a Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Summary Sheet Appendix "B"
  • Energy Compliance
  • Soil Bearing and/or Compaction Report
  • Footing Details
  • Foundation Plan
  • Floor-Wall-Roof Framing Detail
  • Floor-Wall-Roof Plan
  • Accessible ramp and/or bathroom plans
  • Interior Finish Schedule
  • Firestop and Draftstop

Plumbing

  • Fixtures
  • DWV system schematic (traps, cleanouts, vents)
  • Water distribution schematic
  • Gas Piping schematic
  • HWH location
  • Special (interceptor, grease traps, etc.

Electrical

  • Service Equipment location
  • Riser diagram (showing all conductor and ground sizes)
  • Service/Panel/Feeder overcurrent protection
  • Transformer overcurrent protection
    (See Electrical Department for sizing)
  • Panel schedules with load calculations
  • Schematic showing all conductor sizes and material type
  • Motor H.P. and disconnects
  • Hazardous locations
  • Emergency systems and lights

Mechanical

  • Equipment type/size/location
  • Ductwork type/sizing/location/insulation
  • Exhaust fans CFM's
  • Smoke detection for return
  • Fire Dampers
  • Gas Piping Schematic
  • Roof located equipment and accessibility
  • ALL equipment BTU/CFM/Tons, etc.

Sprinkler System

  • Standard used (13, 13R, 231, etc.)
  • Water connection location
  • Fire pump data
  • Type of system (wet, dry, etc.)
  • Pipe schedule or hydraulic
  • Total flow and pressure demand
  • Size, location and main riser showing FDC
  • Note any unprotected areas
  • Show and describe evacuation alarm
  • Show and describe electrical connections to central station
  • If Hydraulic Design
         a. design density/area
         b. type and model sprinkler heads
         c. discharge constant (X)
         d. Hazen-Williams C Factor

Miscellaneous

  • Plans for a food service usage must be submitted/approved by the Beaufort Co. Health Dept. before a permit can be issued.
  • When located within the Primary Fire District, additional building restrictions may apply.
  • When located in the Flood Zone, a Flood Elevation Certificate is required.
  • If located within the A.E.C. (Area of Environmental Concern) a CAMA (Coastal Area Management Act) Permit will be required.
  • Sealed Plot plan required, showing all existing and/or proposed structures, including distances from the property lines, if not already on file, a copy of the survey map or county tax map of the property must be submitted.
  • A Fire Permit (sprinkler/alarm) and/or plan review is required from the Fire Marshal.
  • A Soil Sedimentation Control Plan is required if one or more acres is disturbed.

Additional Information May Be Required

  • Three copies of drawings must be submitted with a completed application.
  • Copy of Workman's Compensation Coverage.
  • Dept. of Insurance review is required in some applications.
  • Additional information may be required.

 

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