COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
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CHECKLIST
Address Date Received
Submit one copy page 1 and 3 on letter-size bond: completed and signed page 1 of the application and completed page 3 following
instructions for the application fee and application submittal.
Prepare and submit two sets of plans with a pdf that have been prepared in accordance with the following guidelines and the City’s
Code of Ordinances as they relate to the proposed project. Plans will be reviewed by the Building Official and Fire Marshal, and as
applicable, the City of Austin Industrial Waste Inspector and City Engineer. A Building Permit will be issued after all comments have
been resolved. A copy of plans with the Building Official “Approved” stamp will be returned to the applicant with the Building Permit
and Fire Plan Review to be posted on the job site.
For New Construction projects or proposed construction in which the footprint and or roof plan of an existing building or structure on
the property will increase: See Attached Drainage Options and DCM
Attach site plan or survey.
Attach the recorded subdivision plat of the property in compliance with Division 3, sec.107-103
Attach an as-built survey of the property, certified by a licensed surveyor, which includes trees six inches in diameter or greater,
and any improvements constructed or installed on the property.
Plans shall include 1) front, rear and both side elevations, including site sections; 2) impervious cover; 3) masonry percentages;
and 4) building footprint-to-property area ratio.
Provide Res-Check- Energy Compliance Certificate
For renovation or demolition of a public or commercial building, attach letter from architect or professional engineer stating that the
structure contains no asbestos, or if asbestos was present that it has been remediated. Letter from Certified Industrial Hygienist or
Licensed Asbestos Remediator will also be accepted.
For New Construction, Remodels and Additions:
Construction plans must be sealed by a licensed architect or licensed engineer.
Building plan requirements as applicable to the proposed project:
Four dimensioned building elevations Show all emergency fire egress exits
Square footage of total construction area & heated area Window sizes and locations
Electric wiring diagrams sealed by professional No. of stories and area (in sq ft) of 1
st
and 2
nd
story
engineer, load calcs, and one line (riser) diagrams Cross section of intermediate floors identifying components
Electrical specs No. fixture units for water and drain, waste and vent systems
Plumbing schematics and riser diagrams, sealed by a Chart of exterior masonry including table showing %
professional engineer identified
Interior and wall cross sections with components Type of construction according to IBC, latest edition
Interior wall finish with emphasis on rated assemblies Structural framing drawings, details, and specifications sealed
Mechanical plans/specs sealed by a professional by a professional engineer
engineer Height of building
Roof: pitched or shed. Roof material l Reference proper year for building code per RW Ordinance
Structural plans must be sealed by a licensed professional engineer for all public buildings and private buildings that exceed 5,000 sq
ft in gross floor area or have structural spans exceeding 30 ft.
Foundation plans must be sealed by a licensed professional engineer, and demolition plans that include load-bearing walls must be
sealed by a licensed professional engineer.