Building

How to Obtain a Building Permit

Adopted Codes:        

2006 International Building Code
2006 International Residential Code
2005 National Electrical Code
2006 International Mechanical Code
2006 International Plumbing Code

PLANS AND SPECIFICATION ARE REQUIRED WITH ALL APPLICATIONS 

The Building Official may require plans to be prepared by a licensed engineer or architect. All multiple dwellings [more than 4 units per structure], new commercial buildings and commercial remodels over 3000 sq. ft. or when structural changes are necessary, shall require plans prepared by a Utah licensed engineer or architect.

Approvals of Planning and Zoning, Public Works, and the Fire Departments are required before issuance of most building permits.

The following outlines additional requirements. For further information please contact the building department at 1307 Commerce Dr. or call at 766-9793.

  1. Bring in 2 complete sets of Plans and Specifications. The plans must include:
  2. Site and plot plans
  3. Footing and foundation plans
  4. Floor plan for each floor
  5. Elevations
  6. Wall cross section and details
  7. Plumbing, electrical and mechanical layouts
  8. Species and grade of lumber
  9. Model energy code compliance report [2003 REScheck]
  10. Truss manufacturers detail sheet
  11. Fill out building permit application
  12. Plans are reviewed by the City’s Plans Examiner, City Engineer, City Planner.
  13. Plans are then processed. At the present time, single family dwellings can be processed in approximately 10 working days. Commercial plans or more complex plans may take longer.
  14. Purchase all permits. Receive one set of APPROVED plans to be available on the job at ALL timed.

NOTE:  Any changes from the approved set of plans must be resubmitted to the building department prior to making such changes.

The following requirements are the minimum that must be shown on your plans. This check list should be used in conjunction with the sample drawing to assist you in preparing your set of drawings for your permit application. Be sure that all of the requirements are shown clearly on you plans.

If your plans are very complex in regard to loads, bearing points, excessive clear spans, etc., you may be asked to submit Engineered calculations to document your project as meeting the minimum standards of the International Building or Residential Code.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE SHOWN ON ALL DRAWINGS SUBMITTED FOR A BUILDING PERMIT:


1.  SITE PLAN:  Site plan shall include any proposed retaining walls, all permanent structures, north arrows, all easements, sewer and water locations to house, existing and proposed contours on sloped lots. Elevations: Include lot corners, top of foundations, garage slab and driveway curb at street.


2.  FOOTINGS:  We recommend a minimum footing width of 20” with a depth of 10”, with 2 #4 re-bar and continues steps.


3.  FOUNDATIONS: Re-bar per 2006 IRC or engineering. Verticals must extend the full height of the foundation wall.


4. FROST PROTECTION: 30” of coverage to the bottom of the footing.


5. EARTH TO WOOD CLEARANCE AT FOUNDATION WALL: 6” minimum above final grade.


6.  REDWOOD AND PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER FOR FOUNDATION PLATES.


7.  ANCHOR BOLTS: 1\2” diameter, 32” on center imbedded at least 7” into concrete or masonry.


8.   FLOOR PLANS/LAYOUT:

  1. Show all floor including basements. Show all rooms, with their use, overall dimensions and location of all structural elements and openings. Show all doors and windows.
  2. Provide door and window schedules.
  3. All fire assemblies, areas of area and occupancy separation, draft stop, location of fire extinguishers, and related devices, shall be shown.

9 .  WALL SECTIONS SHALL SHOW THE FOLLOWING:

  1. Size and spacing of studs.
  2. Size and spacing of ceiling joists.
  3. Size and spacing of roof rafters.
  4. Truss manufacturers detail sheet.
  5. Wall coverings.
  6. Floor coverings.
  7. Exterior wall covering or sheathing; type and size.
  8. Roof material and sheathing; type and size.
  9. Earth and wood clearance under floor: 18” min. to joists, 12” min. to beams.
  10. Size and space of floor joists.
  11. Insulation of walls and ceilings.
  12. Under floor ventilation.
  13. Attic ventilation.
  14. Floor to ceiling height, minimum requirement 7’6”.

10. BASEMENT LAYOUT AND DETAILS.

  1. Location and type of heating system.
  2. Location and type of water heater.
  3. Location and size of windows.
  4. Proposed use of rooms.

   NOTE:  Bedroom windows must be a MINIMUM of 4’x 3’6”with a MAXIMUM sill height of  44” in order to meet the requirements of the International Building Code.

11. GAS PIPE AND VENT DETAIL.

  1. Show location of gas meter, length and diameter of all gas lines to each gas fired appliance.
  2. Show size, rise and height of each flue vent and vent connector.
  3. Show size and location of combustion air ducts extended to the outside of the building.

                                   
12. STAIRWAY LAYOUT AND DETAIL.

  1. Headroom clearance in all stairways is 6’8” minimum.
  2. 7” maximum rise and 11” minimum run for commercial. 7 3\4” maximum rise and 10” minimum run for residential.
  3. Hand rails: 34”-38” measured from the nose of the tread.
  4. Guardrails:  36” minimum for residential and 42” minimum for commercial.

    NOTE:   Guardrails shall also have a pattern such that a 4” sphere CANNOT pass through in any area.


13.TYPE AND SIZE OF SHEAR BRACING OR LOCATION OF SHEAR PANELS.

PLANS MUST BE DRAWN TO SCALE ON SUBSTANTIAL PAPER AND BE OF SUFFICIENT CLARITY TO INDICATE THAT THE LOCATION, NATURE AND EXTENT OF WORK PROPOSED WILL CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS.