Department of Building Inspection

Commercial Information

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Applying for a Permit

• Commercial building permit fee schedule
• Permit applications and associated forms
• Permit status
• Commerial permits issued
• Commercial projects contact list
• How to convert a house into a business office
• Answers to frequently asked questions

Construction Document Requirements

• General commercial building code information
• New construction and additions to existing buildings
• Alterations and renovations to existing buildings
• Structural information required on all commercial plans
• Requirements for Electrical drawings
• Tent requirements
• Checklist for plumbing and gas
• Mechanical Checklist
• Registered design profession policy for Mechanical and Plumbing
• Registered design profession policy for Electrical

Commercial Inspection Process

• Commercial projects manual
• Preconstruction meeting requirements
• Commercial projects - responsibilities of individuals
• Scheduling of commercial inspections
• Commercial inspections requirements
• Statement of special inspections
• Occupancy requirements for new and existing buildings
• Definitions associated with commercial projects
• Automated Inspection Scheduling System Instructions
• Elevator Information and Forms
• Final Statement of Special Inspections
• Retaining Wall Final Report of Inspections
• Retaining Wall Statement of Special Inspections