NEW CONSTRUCTION
**Do Not Return This Form with Application- Please Supply
Construction Documents**
FOOTER:
Size of rebar
Number of rebar
Depth and width of footer
PSI of concrete
Height of building to be constructed
How will new footer tie into existing footer (additions/renovations)
FOUNDATION:
Type of wall material
Thickness of wall
Amount/type of reinforcement
CRAWL SPACE:
Ventilation detail
Access opening to crawl space- give dimensions
Height of crawl space
Give detail/location of flood openings if in flood area
List any mechanical, plumbing or electrical items to be in crawl space & give
detail of their location, connection & installation specifications
How will crawl space tie into existing foundation
WALLS:
Lumber size of interior and exterior walls
Interior and exterior wall covering
Spacing of framing lumber
Insulation value
Header sizes of windows and doors
Vapor barrier
ROOF:
Type- Truss or Rafters
1. Truss- manufacturers specifications must be submitted
2. Rafters - lumber size
- lumber spacing
-span
-pitch
-attachment
1. location of attachments
2. size of attachments
3. how a new roof will tie into an existing
roof(additions/renovations
3. type of roofing material- flashing, ice guard
4. type and size of sheathing
5. underlayment
6. snow load and wind load
INTERIOR:
All dimensions of rooms and proposed use of each room
Window and door sizes
Floor joist size and spacing
- if pre-engineered, manufacturers specifications must be
submitted
HVAC:
Gas unit
1. show location of furnace and hot water heater
2. show where vented to
3. size of vents
4. location of make-up air vents
5. clearance around unit if in an enclosed room
6. location of gas shut off
Electric unit
1. identify BTU
2. show location of unit
3. location of disconnect switch
ELECTRICAL:
Show runs
Indicate branch circuits
Show location of panel box
Specify amp service
Identify wire sizes
Mark GFCI locations
Show smoke detectors and how they will be wired in
PLUMBING:
Identify drain line size
Specify vent size and location
Show where the sewer line goes
DRIVEWAYS and PARKING:
Dimensions of parking and/or driveway
Locate where driveway and/or parking area will be
Type of covering-note PSI of concrete if being used
RETAINING WALLS
Locate where retaining wall will be using site plan
Detail thickness of wall, batter of wall
Elevation of wall showing footer elevations and height of wall
Elevation of existing and proposed grades
DECKS/PORCHES:
Show all dimensions of deck
Show height of structure from ground up
Provide lumber sizes for posts, joists, beams as well as spacing for each
Show footing detail- location, size, depth, circumference and material/fill
Give handrail height and spindle spacing(must be under 4”)
Show stair detail- include rise and tread of stairs
Detail attachments- to house, joist to beams, rails to post
Include its location on site plan with distances to property lines
RAMPS:
Indicate location of ramp
Give sizes of material
Note any spacing and/or footing detail
Show and detail attachments
Detail rise/run
SITE PLAN:
Indicate property lines
List actual dimensions, size, square footage, and shape of the lot
Name adjacent streets
Show the location, square footage, and dimensions of the proposed and existing
structures
Indicate the location of the lot with respect to adjacent right-of-ways and
easements
Note setbacks around structure to property lines
Show dimensions of structures
Illustrate the height of the structure
Record the location and dimensions of off-street parking and means of ingress
and egress for such space
Note the existing and proposed use of the structure and land
Detail storm water discharge plan and erosion/sediment control plan
GRADING:
a) Minor Grading (less than 1,000 square feet)
Note property lines and adjacent property information (including streets)
Show existing contours and proposed finished grade
Specify any slopes and nature of existing soils
Detail existing and proposed structures
Designate type/source of fill to be used if needed
Storm water & erosion management plan
Give plan for re-vegetation
b) Major Grading (more than 1,000 Square feet)
Note property lines and adjacent property information (including streets)
Show existing contours and proposed finished grade
Show existing grade on adjoining properties
Specify any slopes and nature of existing soils
Detail existing and proposed structures
Designate type/source of fill to be used if needed
Storm water & erosion management plan
Give plan for re-vegetation
Must have Evidence of the application and approval from the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection as follows:
i. For development(s) between 1 acre and less than 3 acres a Notice
of Intent (NOI) Construction Stormwater WV/NPDES General
Permit is required
ii. For development(s) 3 acres or more a WV/NPDES Permit is
required
**Floodplain application may be required
** Geotechnical report may be required
** Registered Design Professional may be required
**Performance Bond may be required
City of Morgantown Application
Plan Review
Submittal Date
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Type of Work: Demo Asbestos New SFD New COMM
Garage Addition Deck Sprinkler Fire Alarm Grading
Remodel or Repair Shed Other
Property Information
Street Address Where Work will be done:
Morgantown, WV
Contact EMAIL:
Square ft of Build Cost of Project Sprinkler Head Count
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT ADDRESS OF APPLICANT
PRINT NAME PHONE
OFFICE USE ONLY
New SFD:
FIRE New COMM:
New COMM:
Sprinkler:
Garage:
Fire Alarm:
Addition:
Sign:
Site Plan:
Other:
Application Processed By:
DATE
PERMIT:
Total Fee
City of Morgantown Application for Building Permit
Application Date
___/___/____
Type of Work:
New Construction SFD Garage- attached
SFD Addition Garage- detached
New Construction Rental/Commercial
Rental/Commercial Addition
Is Applicant
Owner?
Yes
No
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Street address: __________________________________ Map# ____ Parcel# ____ Ward ____ Zoning ____
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION:
Name: _______________________________________ Business name: _______________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________Phone: ____________________
Email: _________________________________ property owner contractor
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:
TYPE:
Contractors Business Name
City License Number
Architect/Engineer
General Contractor
Excavation
Concrete
Carpentry
Electrical
Plumbing
Sewer
Mechanical
Roofing
Masonry
Drywall/Lathing
Sprinkler
Paving
Fire Alarm
Est. value of building $_____________ Electrical value $_____________
Square footage of build ____________ Square footage of grading ____________
***Must attach detailed construction plans and site plan***
I here by certify that I am the owner of record of the named property, or that the proposed work is authorized by the owner of record and that I have been
authorized by the owner to make this application as his authorized agent and I agree to conform to all applicable laws of this jurisdiction. In addition, if a permit for
work described in this application is issued, I certify that the code official or the code official’s authorized representative shall have the authority to enter areas
covered by such permit at any reasonable hour to enforce the provisions of the code(s) applicable to this permit.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT ADDRESS OF APPLICANT PHONE
PRINT NAME:
Detailed Description of Work to be Done:
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STRUCTURAL FRAME INFORMATION:
Steel Masonry Concrete Wood Other (identify) _____________________
EXTERIOR WALL INFORMATION:
Steel Masonry Concrete Wood Other (identify) _____________________
Street Frontage (FEET)
Stories (NUMBER)
Lot Area (SQ. FT.)
Front Setback (FEET)
Bed Rooms (NUMBER)
Total Building Area (SQ. FT.)
Rear Setback(FEET)
Full Baths (NUMBER)
Parking Area (SQ. FT.)
Left Setback (FEET)
Partial Baths (NUMBER)
Living Area (SQ. FT.)
Right Area (FEET)
Garages (NUMBER)
Basement Area (SQ. FT.)
Height Above Grade (FEET)
Windows (NUMBER)
Garage Area (SQ. FT.)
New Residential Units (NUMBER)
Fireplaces (NUMBER)
Office/Sales Area (SQ. FT.)
Existing Residential Units (NUMBER)
Enclosed Parking (NUMBER)
Service Area (SQ. FT.)
Elevators/Escalator (NUMBER)
Outside Parking (NUMBER)
Manufacturing Area (SQ. FT.)
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION:
Size of underground conductor _____________________
Size of grounded conductor _____________________
Size of grounding conductor _____________________
Type of grounding system (water pipe, ground rods, etc) _____________________
Size of conduit used _____________________
Electrician license number _____________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
APPROVALS:
Engineering Department Approval Notes:
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Signature of person reviewing: ______________________________________________________________
DATE
Planning Department Approval Notes:
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Signature of person reviewing: ______________________________________________________________
DATE
Code Enforcement Approval Notes:
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Signature of person reviewing: ______________________________________________________________
DATE
Fire Department Approval Notes:
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Signature of person reviewing: ______________________________________________________________
VALIDATION:
Permit Number:
Fee
Electrical:
Fee
Other:
Fee
Other:
Fee
Stop Work Order:
Fee
Application Accepted and Processed By:
Approved By:
DATE
Signature of Person Picking Up Building Permit:
DATE
Print Name of Person Picking up Permit:
Total Fee