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.