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Required for all Building Permit Applications for New Non-Residential Construction:
- Approved Site Plan
- Estimated value of construction (materials and labor) for the work covered by this permit
- Name and address of any Mechanics Lien Agent involved with this project
- Two sets of complete building plans showing:
- "Use Group(s)" classification of this building
- "Type of Construction" to be used in this building
- Total height of the building and the size (sq. ft.) of each floor
- Proposed occupant loads for each area of this building and the total proposed occupant load per floor
- Indicate if the building will be equipped with a full fire suppression system and/or fire alarm and detection system
- Location and size of all exits
- All design load information including the snow, wind, live and dead loads used in the design
- Size (thickness and width), depth and locations of all footings
- Amount of unbalanced fill around the foundation walls
- If a crawlspace is to be used, show locations of all vents, access doors, and the height of the crawl space.
- Wall construction details including stud size and spacing, window and door header details and exterior wall covering
- "Design numbers and Fire resistance ratings" of all tenant separation walls, fire walls, exit enclosures, floor/ceiling assemblies and other assemblies required to be fire rated by the Code
- Floor construction details including size, span, spacing and wood species of all floor girders, floor joist and subfloor (details of slabs on grade, if applicable)
- Roofing details, including the size, span, spacing, slop and wood species of all rafters. If engineered roof trusses are to be used, indicate this on the plans.
- Provide sealed design information for all engineered structural components
- Riser height, tread depth and handrail information for all stairs
- Locations and number of plumbing fixtures for all bathrooms
- Location of all fuel burning appliances and electric panels
- Structural details of all decks and accessory buildings
- Accessibility details (all structures shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the 2012 VUSBC Chapter 11)
- All plans must include the name, address and occupation of the person who prepared the plans. Some plans may be required to be sealed by a Virginia licensed architect or engineer. Click here to view a table for when an A/E seal is required on the plans.