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Revised 6/2019
TO: Development Services Customers
SUBJECT: INFORMATION BULLETIN 172
Residential and Commercial Foundation Repair Permits
DATE: March 10, 2010/Revised August 22, 2016, September 15, 2016/
September 28, 2018
CREATED BY: Plan Review Division
Purpose:
As a customer service initiative, the Development Services Department (DSD) created this revised
bulletin to update Information Bulletin (IB) 172 to clarify the requirements for residential foundations
repair and/or commercial foundations repair and/or replacement permits. This bulletin has been updated to
include clarification on skirting and ventilation requirements associated with foundation repairs.
Scope:
The Foundation Repair Permit Application and the Assumption of Engineer of Record Letter, as well as any
construction documents, must be submitted to the DSD at time of application. This permit cannot be
obtained using the departments’ on-line permitting system. A double fee will apply for failure to obtain a
permit before starting work. The specific requirements are as follows:
Permit Submittal:
Residential and Commercial Foundation repairs shall be designed by, or performed under the
engineering guidance of a professional engineer licensed by the State of Texas, who shall also perform
inspections. To be granted a permit, submit the following:
1. Assumption as Engineer of Record Letter signed and sealed by a professional engineer
licensed in the State of Texas. (attached)
2. Completed permit application. (attached)
3. Submittal of stamped and sealed engineering construction documents if the foundation
repair is designed by the Engineer of Record.
INSPECTIONS AND SUBMISSION OF ENGINEER”S LETTER
Submission of the Engineer’s Inspection Letter from the Engineer of Record – All foundation repair
permits must be closed out by submission of the Engineer’s Inspection
Revised 6/2019
Letter which must follow the attached template. Only letters from the Engineer of Record will be accepted.
All engineer letters should be standardized using the template attached hereto and submitted to
Planning & Development Services as follows:
Email to callcenter@sanantonio.gov
Hand Delivery to:
Development Services Department Call Center
1901 S. Alamo Street
San Antonio, Texas 78204
ADDITIONAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Some foundation repairs may have additional requirements based on the specific foundation. These
include skirting/ventilation/subfloor access and drainage away from foundations for both residential and
commercial.
Skirting Removal, Repair or Replacement, Drainage, Ventilation, and subfloor access: The
International Residential Code requires that subfloor spaces be provided with adequate ventilation
and subfloor access.
o The engineer shall inspect foundation repairs and submit a letter for the repairs. Any
skirting removed, repaired or replaced along with ventilation, sub-floor access and
drainage will require a final inspection by the building official or an engineer’s letter for
those repairs.
Notification of change of Engineer of Record – In the case that an Engineer of Record changes
after submittal of the application, two items are required to be submitted to The City of San
Antonio, Development Services:
1. A letter from the original Engineer of Record (EOR) stating that he/she is no longer involved
with the project.
2. A new Assumption as Engineer of Record Letter submitted from the new professional
engineer taking responsibility as the EOR.
Summary:
This Information Bulletin is for informational purposes only.
Prepared by: Andrew Espinoza, CBO, MCP Development Services Manager,
Jeremy Camarillo, Development Services Specialist Supervisor
Reviewed by: Richard Chamberlin, Development Services Engineer
Authorized by: Terry Kannawin, Assistant Director
Foundation Repair Permit - Residential and Commercial
See IB 172 for additional information.
Date: ________________ Owner Name: _____________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________ San Antonio, TX __________
Type of Foundation Repair: Full Partial Sq. Ft. of Work: ___________
Residential: Permit Cost $160.00 Commercial: Value of Work: $______________
(Plus 3% Technological Fee and 3% Development Service Fee)
Engineered Construction Plans Submitted?
Y N
Location of Work: Front Back and Right Side (face house) Left Side (face house)
Y N Slab on Grade/Concrete Foundation
Y N Pier and Footing Number of Piers? _______
Repair/Replacement
Y N Wood Sill (Linear Ft.: ______ ) Y N Beam (Linear Ft.: ______ )
Y N Joist (Linear Ft.: ______ ) Y N Removing Skirting
Engineer’s Assumption Letter is required to be submitted at time of application.
Inspections: All foundation repairs require the submittal of an engineer’s inspection letter to clear the foundation inspection.
Letters may indicate that drainage and ventilation meets the minimum requirements of the City’s current building codes. If drainage
is not addressed by engineer, a DSD building final inspection is required. DSD will verify that skirting meets the current building
code in relation to venting, subfloor access, and drainage.
Work Summary:
Contractor/Homeowner: _______________________________ Contractor ID #: ______________________
Registered Lic. Holder: ________________________________ City Lic. Registration #: ________________
Authorized Agent Name: ______________________________ COSA AC #: ________________________
Escrow: Y N
Phone #: ___________________________ Email: ______________________________
By signing, I understand the following: the limitation to the permit listed above and possible requirement to remove work if non
complaint. A copy of the application must be available at job site with permit. The City of San Antonio only enforces City, State
and Federal zoning and development ordinances and statutes and does not enforce covenants and deed restrictions (CC&Rs). It is
imperative and incumbent upon you the applicant to verify the existence of any CC&Rs that may be applicable to your project. See
Information Bulletin 234 for additional information.
Applicant Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Revised 6/2019
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Engineer’s Name or Letter Head
Assumption as Engineer of Record
Letter
Date)
(Client Name)
(Client Firm Name)
(Client Address)
(Client Address)
Referenced Project: (Project Name)
(Project Address)
San
Antonio,
Texas
78
Property Legal Description: (Legal Description from Bexar Appraisal District Account, Property Survey, Deed,
Etc.)
Dear (Client):
This letter is to acknowledge that I am accepting the role as Engineer of Record for the foundation repair to be
constructed at the above referenced address.
Qualified individuals from my office will visit the site to check the construction stated above for general
conformance with either our design/construction documents or under repairs performed under our engineering
guidance, and for general conformance with the requirements of the currently adopted International
Residential Code for residential sites or the currently adopted International Building Code for commercial
sites.
If you have any questions, please call.
Respectfully,
[Engineer Signature Here]
(Type Engineer Name Here)
ENGINEER
SEAL HERE
Engineer’s or Engineering Company’s Letterhead
Engineer’s Inspection
Letter
(Date)
(Client Name)
(Client Firm Name)
(Client Address)
Referenced Project: (Project Name) (Project Address)
San
Antonio,
Texas
78
City
of
San
Antonio
Building
Permit
A/P
Number:
Dear (Client):
Your construction of the foundation repair for the building located at the above referenced address was
completed with the engineering guidance provided by our office. The Engineer of Record for the foundation
repair is [Engineer's Name] having a Texas Professional Engineer License Number of [Engineer's Number].
Check One:
The foundation repair construction documents were provided to assist in developing the scope of the
repair and to provide guidance on the construction of the new structural members.
The scope of the foundation repair did not require construction documents. Details and specifications
were provided as needed to aid in the construction. The foundation repair was constructed with
engineering guidance or written guidance provided by our office. The following is a description of the
repair work undertaken:
Qualified individuals from this office visited the site to check the construction stated above for general
conformance with our design/construction documents OR engineering guidance and the 2018 International
Residential Code for residential sites or the 2018 International Building Code for commercial sites.
[For slab on grade] A drainage assessment around the building [was/was not] performed by our office.
In my opinion, based on our experience, knowledge, information and belief, the stated construction that we
observed is in general conformance with our design/construction documents OR engineering guidance and the
2018 International Residential Code for residential sites or the 2018 International Building Code for
commercial sites.
As denoted by the engineering seal on any construction documents and on this letter, we believe we have
fulfilled our obligations as an engineer under the Texas Engineering Practice Act pursuant to its requirements to
protect the public health, safety, and welfare in the practice of engineering. We further believe we have met
those requirements insofar as our responsibility for periodic observation of the work for conformance is
concerned.
If you have any questions, please call. Respectfully,
[Engineer Signature Here]
(Type Engineer Name Here)
ENGINEER
SEAL HERE
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