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Requirements for
Commercial Building Permits
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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
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Plumbing
- Fixtures
- DWV system schematic (traps, cleanouts, vents)
- Water distribution schematic
- Gas Piping schematic
- HWH location
- Special (interceptor, grease traps, etc.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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