11 LAFAYETTE STREET ST. MARYS PENNSYLVANIA 15857
PHONE (814) 781-1718 www.stmaryspa.gov FAX (814) 834-1304
City of St. Marys, PA
Code Enforcement Department
Residential Building Permit Application Requirements
Permits for Residential projects will not be issued until all forms
& plans are complete. Any area not applicable to your project
should be marked N/A.
To
obtain your permit you will need the following items:
1. Completed Building Permit Application.
2. Two full sets of plans drawn to scale…must be in ink or photocopied.
3. Zoning, sewer/septic & stormwater management permits (if
applicable).
Plans may be drawn by the homeowner or contractor and must be legible
& include all pertinent information. You must also provide copies of any
engineered materials being used (Trusses, LVL’s, floor joist systems, etc.)
11 LAFAYETTE STREET ST. MARYS PENNSYLVANIA 15857
PHONE (814) 781-1718 www.stmaryspa.gov FAX (814) 834-1304
City of St. Marys, PA
Code Enforcement Department
PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR ONE & TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS & ADDITIONS
These guidelines and cross section are designed to assist you with your new
home/addition plans. Please include as much information as possible to speed up the
plan review & building permit process.
Your building plans & cross section should show the following items, views & details:
1. Views of all sides of the building showing doors, windows, etc. (Also indicate final
grade)
2. Floor plan of each level, labeling all rooms/spaces & dimensions. (include
attached garages & decks)
3. Show footer depth, width & thickness…including piers and columns.
4. Indicate foundation wall construction. (ex. 8” concrete block, poured wall etc.)
Full foundation must have a means of egress directly to the outside of home.
5. Concrete floor: Minimum thickness 3-1/2” with reinforcement & vapor barrier.
6. Treated sill plate with ½” diameter x 7” long anchor bolts spaced 4’ on center and
within 12” of corners.
7. Exterior and interior wall framing type, size & spacing on center.
8. Beam, header & joist locations, type, sizes & support.
9. Exterior wall covering materials. (ex. ½” OSB, house wrap, vinyl siding)
10. Roof framing: Trusses or stick-framed sizes & on center spacing.
11. Roof covering materials. (ex. 5/8” plywood w/ H-clips, ice & water shield, 30# felt
paper, asphalt shingles)
12. Chimney & fireplace locations (masonry or factory built, footer size & thickness
where applicable)
13. Energy Code Compliance (REScheck, 2015 IRC Ch. 11, 2015 IECC Ch. 4 or PA
Alternative)
14. Window & door schedules: manufacturer & locations with corresponding
numbers. (Bedroom windows must meet emergency escape & rescue opening
sizes. Bathrooms without a window must have fan/light.)
15. Show stairway details. (stair rise & tread depth) and height of handrail, guardrail
& ballister spacing.
16. If garage is attached to the dwelling unit you must have fire separation: ½
gypsum wallboard applied to the garage side. 5/8” gypsum wallboard applied to
the garage ceiling if garage has living space above. Doors between a garage &
dwelling unit must be 1-3/8” solid wood, steel or 20-minute fire-rated.
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17. Plumbing plan indicating location of fixtures, sizes & type of materials for DWV
piping and water supply lines.
18. Mechanical system plan indicating materials, size & type of heating/cooling
source (Gas/electric, BTU, central air, hot water baseboard, ductwork materials
etc.) Blower Door Test required no more than 5 ACH (Air Changes per Hour)
must provide mechanical ventilation (i.e. HRV, ERV).
19. Electrical plan: Location & size of electric service, conductor types & sizes,
indicate Arc-fault, GFCI locations and interconnected, hard-wired smoke
detector/carbon monoxide detector locations.
Attached building cross section is to help show most information but cannot be
accepted as your only plan. If you are unsure of a code requirement please ask.
11 LAFAYETTE STREET ST. MARYS PENNSYLVANIA 15857
PHONE (814) 781-1718 www.stmaryspa.gov FAX (814) 834-1304
City of St. Marys Residential Building Perm it Application
Owner:____________________________________ Phone: (___)______________
Owner Address:______________________________________________________
Worksite Address:____________________________________________________
Contractor:_________________________________ Phone: (___)_____________
Contractor Address:___________________________________________________
TYPE OF WORK
( ) New Home ( ) Addition ( ) Garage ( ) Deck
( ) Alteration ( ) Pool ( ) Fence ( ) Demolition
( ) Other Description of Work:_______________________________________
Utility Company Work Order # (when applicable):
West Penn Power____________________ National Fuel____________________
NEW BUILDING CHARACTERISTICS
Number of Stories________ New Building Area All Floors__________sq.ft.
Height of Structure________ft. Total Estimated Cost of Project:$___________
As the owner/owner’s agent, I hereby certify that the proposed work will conform to the
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and all applicable laws of this jurisdiction.
Signature:____________________________________ Date:__________________
Office Use Only:
Permit No: __________ Permit Fee:__________
Date Issued: __________ Approved: __________
Plan Review Date:__________ Approved w/changes:__________
Permit Paid Date:_________ Check No:_________ [ ] Cash Receipt No:_________
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