What documents to submit with a building permit application

(a) The following documents shall be submitted with each application for a permit: plans; specifications; engineering calculations; diagrams; soil investigation reports; code search; special inspection and structural observation programs; and other data as may be required by the authority having jurisdiction. (b) Number of sets of documents to be submitted with each application: (1) Two sets for single and two-family dwellings or town houses (R-3 Occupancy); (2) Two sets for accessory structures; and (3) Three sets for all other occupancies. (c) Plans and specifications shall: (1) Be drawn to scale upon substantial paper that is of sufficient size that the plans and specifications when in print form, are legible without magnification; (2) Be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of the construction code and all applicable laws; (3) Display the following information on the first sheet of each set of plans: (A) The tax map key number of the job site; SUPP. 9 (1-2021) 5-18 CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE CODE § 5-4-2 (B) The name and address of the owner as referenced on real property records; (C) The name and address of the person who prepared the plans; (D) The following code search information: (i) The basis of the building design including but not limited to the following: type of construction; occupancy; basic allowable floor areas; separation for mixed occupancy; number of occupants, wind speed (basic, effective), wind exposure, seismic zone, and exposure, etc. In lieu of detailed specifications, the authority having jurisdiction may approve references on the plans to a specific section or part of the construction code or other ordinances or laws; (ii) Calculations, stress diagrams, and other data sufficient to show the correctness of the plans, shall be submitted when required by the authority having jurisdiction; (iii) All plans other than R-3 and U occupancies shall have on the plans information of occupancy, type of construction, floor area computations, allowable area increases, separation wall if used, fire resistive substitution, fire sprinkler, exits, etc.; (iv) Code search information for building design; and (v) Additional forms required in the construction code; and (E) Floor area computations, including major and accessible floor area, that are clearly labeled; and (4) Include a plot plan showing the location of: (A) The proposed building; (B) Every existing building and/or structure on the property, including but not limited to retaining walls, water tanks, pools, etc.; (C) Distances between buildings; (D) Setbacks; and (E) Certified flood zone elevation mark, as applicable. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-4-2