Commercial Building Permit Application

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS:

• Four (4) copies of the completed set of construction documents are required for plan review.
• Construction documents must be submitted along with completed permit application form.
• An additional set of plans will be required for fire sprinklered buildings
• An additional set of plans will be required for projects which require a health review 

Drawings containing a label such as "not for construction" or "for pricing only" will not be accepted for permit application.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE:

Each drawing and document shall be sealed, signed, dated and designed by a State of Texas Registered Architect, Registered Engineer, Registered Interior Designer, where applicable as required by the State of Texas Engineering and Architect Practice Act.

REQUIRED DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS:

• Drawings must be drawn to scale, dimensioned and of sufficient clarity.
• Site plan¹
• Floor plans and roof plans
• Exterior elevation
• Door schedules, window schedules, hardware schedules
• Construction details; interior elevations and interior finish schedules
• Structural plans must include: foundation plans, roof and floor framing plans, wall sections and details
• Mechanical, electrical and plumbing site plans and schedules
• Plumbing plans (including riser diagram)
• Mechanical plans
• Electrical plans (including riser diagrams)
• Certified Energy Compliance Report²
• Asbestos Survey (for renovation or demolition permits)³
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation architectural barriers project registration information⁴

City Building Inspection Department may request additional information if necessary.

1. The Plat must be approved and the Site plan must be released by the Planning/Engineering Department before a permit will be issued.
2. U.S. Department of Energy
3. Texas Department of Health, Asbestos Program Branch (512) 834-6600
4. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (800) 803-9202