Department of Permitting Services
Division of Building Construction
255 Rockville Pike, 2nd Floor
Rockville, MD 20850-4166
Phone: 311 in Montgomery County or (240) 777-0311
Fax (240)-777-6262
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/permittingservices
Commercial Building Permit Submittal Requirements
PROJECT INFORMATION
Name of project
AP#
Address of project
Suite
Permit Type
(mark one - each permit type requires a separate application)
New Construction
Addition to Existing Structure
Alteration to Existing Structure (Part E not required)
Change of Use
Drawings provided
(mark all that apply)
Architectural (including Life Safety)
Structural
Electrical
Mechanical
Plumbing
Energy/Green Building
PLANS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS CHECKLIST WILL BE DENIED
Complete all Parts unless otherwise indicated. Indicate the sheet where the required information is
provided. If the information is provided on a series of sheets, indicate the first sheet where the
information is provided. NA (Not Applicable) is only an acceptable response if NA is provided.
PART A ARCHITECTURAL (ALL PROJECTS)
Requirement
On Sheet
1
Written scope of work.
2
Sheet index.
3
List of applicable codes.
4
Code analysis. (see Example A)
The code analysis must address all of the information presented in
Example A, and the following:
IECC Compliance Path (See Part F)
Design live loads per floor
Special use and occupancy conditions
Tabulation of required fire-resistance ratings for various
structural elements and/or assemblies.
5
IBC Height & Area calculations. (see Example B)
6
Mixed use analysis with calculations. (see Example C)
NA
DRAWINGS
7
Key plan with a point of compass.
NA
8
Scaled and dimensioned foundation and floor plans showing the use
of all spaces/rooms and the means of egress arrangement.
NA
9
Scaled and dimensioned plans of handicap accessibility, facilities,
and fixtures.
Provided NA
10
Scaled reflected ceiling plans.
NA
11
Scaled roof plans clearly showing all openings.
NA
EGRESS
12
Occupant load calculations (per IBC and NFPA).
NA
13
Egress plan and analysis.
NA
DETAILS, ELEVATIONS, SECTIONS
14
Clear indication of fire and/or smoke resistance rated partition
locations and ratings, and Use Group separations and ratings.
Include listed/approved design numbers used.
Provided NA
15
Detailed fire rating of all exit stairs and shaft enclosures.
NA
16
Building exterior elevations, showing all openings.
NA
17
Building interior elevations, as appropriate.
NA
18
Complete sections and details for stairways, ramps (including the
guards and hand rails with all dimensions shown), foundations,
floors, walls, and roofs.
Provided NA
SCHEDULES
19
Windows and door schedules, including the hardware type and
description.
NA
20
Room finish schedule.
NA
21
Partition schedule and wall legend.
NA
OTHER
22
For Industrialized Buildings. Copy (picture) of the Maryland State
certification.
NA
23
Legend of symbols used on architectural drawings.
24
Location and ratings of vertical shafts, flues, etc.
NA
PART B STRUCTURAL (ALL PROJECTS)
Requirement
On Sheet
25
Scale: Minimum 1/8.
NA
26
Foundation plans, sections and details.
NA
27
Floor framing plans, sections and details.
NA
28
Roof framing plans, sections and details.
NA
29
Beam (concrete structures), column and foundation schedules.
NA
30
Lateral load resisting elements, schedules and details.
NA
31
Structural notes and specifications.
NA
32
Geotechnical report.
NA
33
Retaining walls.
NA
34
Soil strengthening methods and underpinning.
NA
PART C ELECTRICAL (ALL PROJECTS)
Requirement
On Sheet
35
Electrical site plan, including area lighting and service(s) provided,
loads, and design calculations.
NA
36
Scaled floor plans and reflected ceiling plans indicating lighting and
power wiring diagrams, location of fixtures, outlets and equipment,
clear indication of fixtures on emergency circuits or independent
power source, and exit sign markings.
NA
37
Emergency power generating equipment.
NA
38
Electrical power riser diagram.
NA
39
Ground fault protection.
NA
40
Grounding.
NA
41
Fire alarm riser diagram.
NA
42
List of electrical symbols used on drawings.
NA
43
Schedule for fixtures.
NA
44
Schedule for panels and switchboards.
NA
45
Schedule for transformers.
NA
46
Electrical load and energy designs.
NA
47
Smoke detector, smoke alarm, and carbon monoxide alarm
locations.
NA
PART D MECHANICAL (ALL PROJECTS)
Requirement
On Sheet
48
Clear indication of type of heating equipment (oil, gas, electric, etc.)
and corresponding fuel distribution lines.
NA
49
Clear indication of fuel and its distribution for generators.
NA
50
Reflected ceiling plans, roof plans, and elevations or sections,
indicating size and location of duct work, piping, grilles, fire dampers,
etc.
NA
51
Location and size of air handling equipment and plenums.
NA
52
Location and size of boilers, chillers, and cooling towers.
NA
53
Location of exhaust equipment and associated ducts and fire
dampers.
NA
54
Location of unit heaters, ventilators, rooftop units, heat pumps, duct
heaters, etc.
NA
55
Clear indication of any smoke control system.
NA
56
Equipment schedule.
NA
57
Equipment details.
NA
58
List of mechanical symbols used on drawings.
NA
59
Commissioning plan (See Part F)
NA
PART E SITE (NEW CONSTRUCTION, ADDTIONS, CHANGE OF USE)
Requirement
On Sheet
SITE INFORMATION
60
Vicinity map, north arrow, date and scale (preferred 1’ = 30’).
61
Property lines with bearings and distances.
62
Lot or parcel numbers, block number, and record plat or deed
reference.
63
Calculations of building height, building lot coverage, density, green
area, and parking calculations.
64
Existing topography and proposed grading at contour intervals of not
more than two feet.
65
Bodies of water, water courses, and 100-year floodplains.
NA
66
Vegetative cover/landfills.
NA
67
Locations and names of existing or proposed highways and streets
serving the site, showing center-lines, widths of paving, grades,
median break points and right-of-way lines.
SITE FEATURES
68
Location, height, area, and use of all structures.
69
Front, side, and rear yard setbacks.
70
Location of aboveground & underground fuel storage tanks & similar
containers.
NA
71
Location of recreational areas, green areas, and other open spaces.
NA
72
Location and dimensions of all driveways, loading areas, directional
traffic controls, points of access to surrounding streets, and
walkways.
73
Location of all sewer, water and storm drainage lines, well and septic
systems, and all easements and rights-of-way.
74
Landscape plan for showing all man-made features and the location,
size, and species of all plant material.
FIRE PROTECTION (not required for Change of Use only)
75
Fire department access site plan approved by MC DFRS.
76
Fire flow data demonstration compliance with NFPA 1, Fire Code.
77
Fire hydrant locations within 400’ of the building, sizes of all water
mains feeding fire hydrants and buildings, and static pressure (if
known), along with WSSC contract number and estimated date of
completion (if applicable).
NA
78
Location of all egress doors discharging to the outside
ACCESSIBILITY
79
Accessible route indicated on site plans - unobstructed from parking
to the building, including details of curb cuts, ramps, sidewalks, etc.
80
Parking spaces count analysis, including the number and location of
required and provided accessible parking spaces
PART F IECC COMPLIANCE & GREEN BUILDING
(see Commercial Energy Code information on DPS website)
Requirement
On Sheet
IECC COMPLIANCE
81
IECC Compliance Path (provide in code analysis)
NA
82
Thermal envelope plan
NA
83
Thermal envelope details, including insulation, air barriers, daylight
zones, and duct insulation
NA
84
Fenestration schedule
NA
85
Electrical: lighting and lighting controls
NA
86
Mechanical: system design criteria and economizers
NA
87
Statement of design compliance stamped, sealed, signed, and
dated
NA
88
Energy conservation analysis/computations (e.g. ComCheck) with a
statement of compliance per Part IV of the DPS Commercial Energy
Code requirements document
NA
USGBC INFORMATION (NEW CONSTRUCTION ONLY)
89
USGBC registration number provided.
NA
90
USGBC Rating indicated (Certified Platinum).
NA
COMMISSIONING (NEW CONSTRUCTION ONLY)
90
Mechanical systems commissioning and completion requirements
NA
Commissioning plan provided that includes:
Narrative description of activities during each phase
Listing of specific equipment, appliances, or systems to be
tested, and a description of the tests
Functions to be tested
Conditions under which the test will be perform706657ed
Measurable criteria for performance
NA
91
Statement indicating documents, as specified in the Commercial
Energy Code: Building Envelope, Mechanical, Service Water Heating
and Lighting handout, are to be provided to the building owner within
90 days of receipt of the certificate of occupancy.
NA
92
Name of party who will be conducting the functional testing.
NA
93
Total Building Performance Option. IECC or ASHRAE 90.1
compliance report (Acceptable software: Energy Plus, DOE-2,
BLAST, SPARK) INDICATE ON CODE ANALYSIS (see Example
A)
NA
PART G ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (ALL PROJECTS)
Requirement
On Sheet
Project specifications for complex structures.
NA
Updated 09-18-2015
EXAMPLE A Code Analysis (Requirement 4)
CODE ANALYSIS
Existing Building
Proposed Alteration
IBC
NFPA
IBC
NFPA
IBC occupancy classification(s)
Type of construction
Number of stories above grade
High Rise (Y/N)
Covered Mall (Y/N)
IBC 510 Pedestal Construction (Y/N)
Fully Sprinklered (Y/N)
Fire Alarm (Y/N)
Floor area of renovation
sq. ft
sq. ft.
Occupant load
Energy Compliance Path
EXAMPLE B Height & Area Calculations (Requirement 5)
HEIGHT & AREA
Use 1
Use 2
Use 3
Use 4
Height
Tabular
Sprinkler Increase
Total Allowed
Actual
Area
Tabular
Sprinkler Increase
Frontage Increase
Total Allowed
Actual
EXAMPLE C Mixed Use Calculations (Requirement 6)
SEPARATED MIXED USE
Area
Occupant Load
Separations Req
Use 1
Use 2
Use 3
Use 4
TOTAL
NON-SEPARATED MIXED
USE
Area
Occupant Load
Separations Req
Use 1
Use 2
Use 3
Use 4
TOTAL
PT
1. Name of Project
2. Address of project w/ suite/unit
3. Contact information: Name, mailing address, email address, phone number
4. Architect information: Name, mailing address, email address, phone number
5. Design professional’s seal, signature, and professional certification