Building Permit Type & Sub-Type Definitions New Any new commercial building and the tenant is known (e.g., New grocery store). Foundation only Allows foundation to be started while the building plans are still in the approval process. An additional 25% of the Building permit fee Shell Core and shell only, tenants are not known Retaining Wall Retaining wall Tenant Finish FIRST TIME the space is being occupied. A Certificate of Occupancy will be issued Remodel Remodel of existing space and the occupancy will not change Minimal finish, tenant is not known, a Vanilla Box Certificate of Occupancy will NOT be issued Commercial Trailer to be used for construction personnel (COM) Construction Trailer only. NO public access Sales Trailer Trailer that will have public access Demolition Demo any portion of existing space/building Change of Occupancy A change in the occupancy of premises, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued Miscellaneous as To be used if your project does not fit in any applicable other category Reroof Reroof of a commercial building Siding Replacement Replace siding material on commercial building Window Replacement Replacement of windows or doors on a commercial property Solar Installation of Solar System for a commercial building/property Apartment More than two dwelling units in the same building and does not meet the Townhouse definition. Typically units are rented and not owned Condominium More than two dwelling units in the same building and does not meet the Townhouse definition. Typically units are owned and not rented and will have Condo plat. Allows foundation to be started while the Multi-Family building plans are still in the approval Foundation Only (MF) process. An additional 25% of Building permit fee Hotel Doors typically face an interior hallway
Motel Exterior facing doors with motor parking Townhouse A single family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with a yard or public way on at least two sides. Basement Finish Finishing any or all of basement Demolition Demolition any portion of interior or exterior Interior Remodel Any interior remodel (e.g., loft conversion, bathroom/kitchen remodel) Builder Added Option Builder added option to production home Model Addition Adding additional sq. footage to existing home (e.g., Garage addition, etc.) Trellis or Roof over Any type of cover being built over a patio or Deck/Patio deck whether connected to the house or not Residential Pool, Spa or Hot Tub Installation of pool, spa or hot tub (RES) Construct, expand or replace a deck. DECK Deck ONLY. A cover would be a separate permit Sales Office in Garage Sales office in Garage of Model Home (Builders Only) Solar Solar System being installed on residential home or property Patio or Deck Enclosure An existing covered deck or patio that will be enclosed Miscellaneous Any project that does not fit into one of the above types Siding Replacement Replacement of any type/amount of siding Reroof Reroof any/all of roof Residential Over Replace existing exterior windows and/or Window Replacement The Counter doors (ROC) Radon System Install Radon Mitigation Passive or Active System Water Heater Replace existing water heater Home Daycare Daycare that will operate out of a residence Single Family Dwelling (SFD) Master Plan Plan review for a Production Home Production Home Multiple single family dwellings to be built off an approved master plan Custom Home House will only be built once Foundation Only 25% of Building permit fee. Allows foundation to be started while plans are still in the approval process
Replace Existing Furnace Replace only existing furnace Residential Replace Existing Furnace/ Furnace and/or Existing Air Conditioner Air Conditioner Replace Existing Furnace (RAC) ADD new Air Conditioner New Air Conditioner Residential Any electrical work not associated with an interior remodel, basement finish, new home or addition (e.g., adding outlets, adding lighting, service change, etc.) Electrical (ELEC) Commercial Sub Contractor Trade contractor for commercial project (e.g. electrical contractor for new grocery store, electrical contractor for Tenant Finish or Remodel) Commercial Stand Alone Not part of a larger project (e.g., the only work is adding an outlet, service change, etc.) Plumbing (PLUM) Residential Any plumbing work not associated with an interior remodel, basement finish, new home or addition (e.g., adding/relocating sink, adding gas line) (Does not include water heater, see Residential Over The Counter Permits) Commercial Sub Contractor Sub-contractor for commercial project (e.g., plumbing contractor for new grocery store, plumbing contractor for Tenant Finish or remodel) Commercial Stand Alone Not part of a larger project (e.g., the only work going on is adding one sink etc.) Mechanical (MECH) Residential Any mechanical work not associated with an interior remodel, basement finish, new home or addition (e.g., Adding gas line, new ductwork)(does not include furnace or A/C, please see Residential Over The Counter permits) Commercial Sub Contractor Sub-contractor for commercial project (e.g., mechanical contractor for new grocery store, mechanical contractor for Tenant Finish or remodel) Commercial Stand Alone Not part of a larger project (e.g., replace RTU, add refrigeration lines)
NFPA 13D Fire Residential construction that requires the installation of a sprinkler system in one or two family dwellings. Fire Suppression (FS) NFPA 13R Fire Multifamily construction that requires the installation of a sprinkler suppression system in buildings with > 2 dwelling units NFPA 13 Fire Construction that requires the installation of a sprinkler suppression system in a commercial building (e.g., Group A-2 w/ an occupant load > 99 people). NFPA 14 Fire Standpipe Systems NFPA 17 Fire Spray Booth Hood Suppression Systems NFPA17A/96 Fire Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems NFPA 2001 Fire Clean Agent Systems Demolition Fire The removal of any suppression system Underground Fire Line Fire The installation of an underground fire line NFPA 72 New Fire New Construction that requires the installation of an automatic fire alarm Notification notification system Systems (NS) NFPA 72 VESDA Fire New Construction that involves the installation of a VESDA System NFPA 72 Remodel Fire Tenant Improvement/Remodel that involves modification to an existing fire alarm system Miscellaneous Fire (MISF) Access Controlled Doors Access control involving delayed egress, free egress, and restricted egress doors in commercial occupancies Bi-Directional Radio Amplification Fire Construction that requires the installation of a bi-directional radio amplification system High-Piled Storage High-Piled Storage that involves the use of racks and where the storage exceeds 12 feet in height Open/Recreational Burn Fire Burns that are recreational or agricultural in nature (non-refuse fires/burns) Photo Egress Path Marking Fire Luminescent identification of egress paths in stairways Smoke Control Systems Fire Smoke control systems that meet the minimum requirements that achieve a tenable environment for the evacuation or relocation of building occupants
Special Amusement Building Fire Buildings that are temporary, permanent, or mobile that contain egress paths that are not readily apparent Temporary Access Road Fire Temporary use that involves the installation of temp access road prior to the installation of all permanent infrastructure Temp Membrane Structure Fire Temporary use that involves the erection of Tents, Canopies, Temporary Membrane Structures including Inflatables Vehicle Access Gate Fire Gates that are placed so as to secure access along on an approved fire department access road Special Hazards (SH) Chemical Safety Data Plan Fire Provide documentation that the Chemical Safety Data Plan has been provided to South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Compressed Gas Systems Fire An assembly of equipment designed to contain, distribute, or transport compressed gases Cryogenics Fire Addresses the use, storage, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids Flammable Finishes Fire Spray applications involving the use of flammable and combustible materials Emergency and Standby Power Systems Commercial generators fueled by diesel or natural gas Explosives/Blasting Fire Explosives used for blasting operations Explosives/Indoor Pyro technique Display Fire Use of pyro techniques before a proximate audience Pyro Technique Special Effects/Theatrical Productions Fire Use of pyro techniques for the purpose of producing special effects in motion pictures, television, theatrical and group entertainment productions Outdoor fireworks displays Explosives/Outdoor Pyro Fire technique Display Mechanical Refrigeration Refrigerant systems that exceed the exempt Systems quantities of the fire code Medical Gas Systems Mad Gas Level I, Level II, or Level III that comply with the requirements of NFPA 99 Propane (LPG) Exchange Fire 20lb. propane bottles stored in cages exchange program Propane (LPG) Tanks Commercial Tanks, installed above/below ground; used to provide fuel for temporary and permanent building systems Spray Booth/Spray Room Booths or rooms used for the purpose of applying spray finishes. Storage Tanks (AST) Fire Aboveground storage tanks (with or without
dispensing) located on residential or commercial properties Storage Tanks (UST) Fire Underground storage tanks (with or without dispensing) located on residential or commercial properties Storage Tank Removal Fire The removal and disposal of tanks used for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids Temporary Heat Temporary use that involves the installation of bulk propane tanks, hose lines and heating equipment uses for buildings under construction VRLA Uses that require the installation of a VRLA Battery System where the electrolyte capacity exceeds 50 gallons