Commercial Building Permit Requirements

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 Details
• Floor-Wall-Roof Framing Details
• Floor-Wall-Roof Plan
• Accessible ramp and/or bathroom plans
• Interior Finish Schedule
• Firestop and Draftstop

PLUMBING

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

ELECTRICAL

• Service Equipment location
• Riser diagram (showing all conductor and ground sizes)
• Service/Panel/Feeder over current protection
• Transformer over current protection
• 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/size/location/insulation
• Exhaust fans CFM’s
• Smoke detection and return
• Fire Dampers
• Gas Piping Schematics
• Roof located equipment and accessibility
• All equipment BTU/CFM/Tons, ect.

SPRINKLER SYSTEM

• Standard used (13, 13R, 231, ect).
• Water connection location
• Fire pump data
• Type of system (wet, dry, ect).
• 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 food service usage must be submitted/approved by the Hertford County Health Department before a permit can be issued.
• When located within the Primary Fire District, additional building restrictions may apply.
• When located within a 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 Marshall.
• A Soil sedimentation Control Plan is required if one or more acres is disturbed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUIRED

• One copy of drawings must be submitted with completed application.
• Copy of Workman’s Compensation Coverage.
• Dept. of Insurance review is required in some applications.
• Additional information may be required.