Information needed
with permit application
For Homeowners designing their own construction:
Two sets of
construction plans to include:
§
Footing
and Foundation
§
Floor
Plans
§
Wall
Section
§
Elevations
§
Typical
Stair Section
§
All
connectors for High Wind
§
Design
pressure for window
§
Code
designed to (As of August 19, 2007 use 2006 IRC for One and two family
dwellings), For high wind you may use SSTD 10-99 and the wood frame
construction manual)
For remodeling
existing structures include floor plans of existing conditions and floor plans
for after the work is completed.
Each contractor or
sub-contractor must complete his required form from the list above. Electrical
and plumbing contractors must seal their applications. It is suggested that whenever a homeowner is
having a contactor perform work they have that contractor fill out the
necessary application. If you sign as
the contractor you may forfeit your rights to pursue faulty workmanship.
Please include an e-mail address for
faster processing of review comments. If
no e-mail is available please include fax #.
To comply with the Energy Sub Code
go to www.energycodes.gov
Click online Compliance Tools, Click
REScheck-web online Code Compliance.
Input
Click start REScheck web. In notes section put address of project.
Click on envelope, input needed
information for all sections that apply to your project.
Please note that
the space marked for continuous insulation is for use when you are adding additional insulation
above what you are installing in the cavity R value section.
Do not select any
items that do not apply to your project.
Click on the Mechanical section.
Click on type of heat you are currently using or plan to install. In the AFUE Section insert the correct
number. If you have central air conditioning
or plan to install, insert the correct SEER number in that section.
When all information
has been entered click Check Compliance. If you pass, click the printer icon to
printout the report. You will need two
copies for permit. If you do not
pass……you will need to install more insulation, more efficient windows or more
efficient HVAC.
To see if you may be
located in a Flood Zone or Fresh Water Wetlands, go to the Flood Hazard Section
To view Codes adopted
in
Other
Approvals:
q
Zoning
Permit
q Department of
Health permit for septic and well or authorization to tie into public
utilities.
q Department of
Transportation permit if property discharges onto a state highway.
q Survey of property
with proposed location of construction.
q
Two
sets of plans. These must be sealed by a
q
A
Model Energy Code Compliance Certificate is required on all single family
dwellings.
q Department of
Environmental Protection approval in environmentally sensitive areas.
If all of the above information is supplied at the time of
application, this will expedite the issuance of your building permit. Delays
are caused by incomplete applications.