Self-Gatekeeping Checklist for Commercial Permitting and Plan Review

Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement 2145 Suttle Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28208 Questions? Contact Customer Service at (980) 314-CODE (2633)

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Date Submitted Date to be Reviewed Date Accepted

Incoming Commercial Plans

Project Name Project Number

Project Address

Contact Person Cell Number

Fax NumberPhone Number Email

I certify, to the best of my professional belief, this submission meets all minimum submittal requirements required by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement and the Plans Submittal Guidelines.

Signature of Seal holder / Designer License #

This form is intended to be used with OnSchedule, Express Review, Rehab and CTAC (Commercial Technical Assistance Center) plan submittals only. It is not intended to be used with Mega plan submittals.

InstructionsEach item should be evaluated and then indicate Included or N/A for each item as applicable. Every project is different and will require different items. This form should be completed by the Seal holder responsible for the submittal package. If a seal holder is not required, it should be completed by the designer responsible for the submittal package. If items are missing from the submittal package that require the review to be stopped, the review will be disapproved and the disapproval will be counted against the A/E Pass Rate. This form must be submitted with the submittal package.

General RequirementsItem # Item

Drawings Packaged per Packaging GuidelinesG1 Included N/A

2012 Appendix B - (Including Schedule of Special Inspection Services) must be reproduced on the plansIncluded N/AG2Completed Permit Application with Estimated Project Cost and Address Verification (one application per building or unit address)Included N/AG3

Plans that are submitted to our office, if they are marked, must be marked "For Construction Only". Cannot be marked as Bid Only, Permit Only, or 80% complete, only.Included N/AG4

A key plan is required to show location for upfit, renovations, and alterations onlyIncluded N/AG5

Estimated Permit Fees are required for OnSchedule, Express Review, RTAP's, and Rehab project submittalsIncluded N/AG6

Zoning Approval from Towns (Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson) if applicableIncluded N/AG7

Planning Commission Approval as requiredIncluded N/AG8

Professional Seals signed and dated as requiredIncluded N/AG9All plan sheets are required to be "authored". Need name, address, phone, and signature of individual responsible for each plan sheet when not done by licensed professional.Included N/AG10

CTAC General RequirementsDrawings Packaged per Packaging Guidelines contained in one file (all trades) including a table of contentsG11 Included N/A

2012 Appendix B - (Including Schedule of Special Inspection Services) must be reproduced on the plansIncluded N/AG12Completed Permit Application submitted by contractor online, including Lien Agent (one application per building or unit address) Identify projects that involve multiple building permitsIncluded N/AG13

A key plan is required to show location for upfit, renovations, and alterations onlyIncluded N/AG14

Revisions to Approved Plans (RTAP)Only the revised sheets from the original drawings needs to be uploaded and listed on the Sheet Index with appropriate dates and revision numbersIncluded N/AG20

If the original approved plans were electronic plans from the old system (pre Feb. 1, 2012) upload the original plans as reference plansIncluded N/AG21

If the original approved plans were electronic plans in the new system (post Feb. 1, 2012) no reference plans are necessary to be uploaded, but will be accessed internally by our staff.Included N/AG22

a: Special Inspections checklist completed on Appendix BIncluded N/AG23

Special Inspection (Chapter 17, www.meck-si.com ) Plan Sheet when Special Inspections are required

c: IT categories 1-19 must be reproduced on the plans with the appropriate items indicated that are required for this project. This information is consistent with Appendix B - see www.meck-si.comIncluded N/AG25

b: Statement of Special Inspections (DPIRC) must be reproduced on the plans - see www.meck-si.comIncluded N/AG24

a: Upload modified Sheet IndexIncluded N/AG26

b: Modified Drawing FilesIncluded N/AG27

c: Written and signed response letter to Reviewers comments and uploaded as fileIncluded N/AG28

Re- submittals - Disapproved plans

Civil / Site PlanType of Occupancy and Land UseN/AIncludedC1

C2 N/AIncluded Vicinity Map / Key Map

C3 N/AIncluded North Arrow and Map Scale

C4 N/AIncluded Property and Street Right of Way Lines with Dimensions

C5 N/AIncluded Existing and Proposed Driveway Connections

C6 N/AIncluded Show All Easements and Right of Ways

Shell with CoreG19 Included N/A

ShellIncluded N/AG18

Structural FrameIncluded N/AG17

Footing / FoundationIncluded N/AG16

Phased Construction (see Plans Submittal Document for additional information)

CTAC: Modified drawing files should include the disapproved plan set with the revised sheets at the back of the plan set and amended table of contentsIncluded N/AG29

Construction Phasing Plan with detailed information on the scope of work for each phase along with the appropriate number of permit applications for each phase if applicableIncluded N/AG15

Locations of All Existing and Proposed Structures with Dimensions from Property Lines

Site Lighting PlanIncluded N/AC11

Accessible Curb CutsIncluded N/AC10

Parking Plan, including Accessible Parking, with CalculationsIncluded N/AC9

Locations of All Other Existing and Proposed Site ImprovementsIncluded N/AC8

Included N/AC7

Screening and BuffersIncluded N/AC12

Location, Type and Size of Public/Private Water Lines, Meters and Backflows

Person Responsible for Plan ( Name, Address and Contact Information)Included N/AC19

Owners Name, Address, and Contact InformationIncluded N/AC18

Adjoining Property Owners Names and Land UsesIncluded N/AC17

Storm Drainage / Topography / GradingIncluded N/AC16

Location of Sewer LinesIncluded N/AC15

Fire Hydrants - Public and PrivateIncluded N/AC14

Included N/AC13

Ramps (slope)Included N/AA17

Interior Finish Schedule/ Type MaterialIncluded N/AA20

Door Schedule Including HardwareIncluded N/AA21

Sections through Building (Detailed Wall Sections)Included N/AA22

Firestopping and Draftstopping Included N/AA19

Show toilet room layouts at sufficient scale for dimensions and details to verify for accessibility complianceIncluded N/AA14

Seating Layout - Furniture PlansIncluded N/AA12

Partition Layout/ Fire Ratings with UL/FM #Included N/AA11

Foundation PlanIncluded N/AA4

Floor/ Wall/ Roof PlanIncluded N/AA7

Elevations of building with dimensions (building height, floor to floor, height to ridge and eave)Included N/AA8

Footing Details (sizes & steps)Included N/AA3

Soil Reports or Load Capacity when requiredIncluded N/AA1

Design LoadsIncluded N/AA2

Architectural / Structural / Fire

Rehab Code expenditure log information shown on plans if applicableIncluded N/AA16

NCSBC Chapter 3411.7 Compliance shown on plans if applicableIncluded N/AA15

Show foundation slab details including vapor barrierIncluded N/AA5

Provide basement percentage below grade calculationsIncluded N/AA6

Identify the names and uses of each roomIncluded N/AA9

All penetration details for fire-rated construction including approved agency system informationIncluded N/AA10

Calculations for means of egress widths for occupancy loadsIncluded N/AA13

Wall bracing detailsIncluded N/AA23

Stair Details (risers/treads/handrails)Included N/AA18

Insulation/Energy Form - Comcheck information must be included on plan sheets if usedIncluded N/AA24

Chimney/ Fireplace DetailsIncluded N/AA26

Glass Type - Safety Glass as RequiredIncluded N/AA25

Construction TypeIncluded N/AA28

Gross and Net Floor AreaIncluded N/AA27

Occupancy Category

Fixed Extinguishing Systems (halon/foam)Included N/AA34

Attic ventilation details including overall ventilation calculationsIncluded N/AA33

I-2 occupancy color coded life safety drawings from NC (DHSR)Included N/AA32

High Piled StorageIncluded N/AA31

Hazardous Materials Storage or UseIncluded N/AA30

Included N/AA29

Window Schedule

Details for fabric awnings and canopies including fire-resistance informationIncludedA37

Pre-Engineered Metal Building Details - Option A or B - see Department policy Included N/AA36

Included N/AA35

N/A

Upfits of Multi-Tenant BuildingsIncluded N/AE18

Require Electrical Shell Drawing of BuildingIncluded N/AE19

Lighting Fixtures/ Outlet LayoutIncluded N/AE17

Smoke DetectorsIncluded N/AE16

Exit LightsIncluded N/AE15

Emergency Systems/ LightsIncluded N/AE14

SignsIncluded N/AE13

Hazardous Areas - Show classification of hazardous areas and define all boundaries.Included N/AE12

Fixed Electric HeatIncluded N/AE11

Separately Derived Systems GroundIncluded N/AE10

Ground Fault ProtectionIncluded N/AE9

Transformer Overcurrent ProtectionIncluded N/AE7

Feeder Overcurrent ProtectionIncluded N/AE6

Panel Overcurrent ProtectionIncluded N/AE5

Service Overcurrent Protection - Identify service mains, ratings and characteristicsIncluded N/AE4

Grounding Electrode ConductorIncluded N/AE3

Riser DiagramIncluded N/AE2

Number of Services and Equipment Physical LocationsIncluded N/AE1

Electrical

MechanicalEquipment (types, sizes, & location)Included N/AM1

Fuel-Vent or Chimney Size and LocationIncluded N/AM2

Combustion/ Ventilation, Air, Size and Location with CalculationsIncluded N/AM3

Ductwork (sizing, locations & insulation)Included N/AM4

Supply & Return Air Outlet, Inlet Locations, and Exhaust TerminationsIncluded N/AM5

Type of Duct MaterialsIncluded N/AM6

Fire Alarm Devices, Riser Diagram and Sequence of OperationsIncluded N/AE20

Included N/AE8 Panel Schedules with NEC 220 load summary for all new and/or affected panels and services

Exhaust Fans (CFM's)Included N/AM8

Show all fire-rated and smoke-rated walls (both existing and new) with their ratings on the Mechanical PlansIncluded N/AM7

Smoke Detection for Return Air

Kitchen Hood IncludedM11

Fire Dampers with applicable type noted; Static or DynamicIncludedM10

IncludedM9 N/A

N/A

N/A

HVAC Condensation Drain and termination / discharge location

BTU's/ CFM/ Tons of EquipmentIncluded N/AM18

Accessibility of EquipmentIncluded N/AM17

Structural Support Detail for RTU's > 500 lbsIncluded N/AM16

Rooftop Equipment DetailIncluded N/AM15

Gas Piping Detail Material, Size, Loads (Existing & New) and Total Equivalent Pipe LengthIncluded N/AM14

Energy Form (2012 NCECC 506 Requirements)Included N/AM13

Included N/AM12

Type System (wet, dry, etc.)Included N/AS5

Pipe Schedule or Hydraulic Included N/AS6

Total Flow & Pressure DemandIncluded N/AS7

Size, Location, & Main Risers and FDCIncluded N/AS8

Location of Private MainsIncluded N/AS9

If Hydraulic Design provide: a) Design/ Density/ AreaN/AIncludedS11

If Hydraulic Design provide: b) Type & Model SprinklerS12 Included N/A

System Standard (NFPA 13, 13R, 231 etc)Included N/AS1

Location of Water ConnectionS2 Included N/A

Test Data (Static, Residual, Flow)S3 Included N/A

Fire Pump DataIncluded N/AS4

SprinklerMinimum Facilities with calculationsIncluded N/AP14

Interceptors - sizing and calculationsIncluded N/AP13

PlumbingFixture (location)Included N/AP1

Drainage, Waste and Vent System Pipe Diagram Sizes (isometric & floor plans) and MaterialsIncluded N/AP2

TrapsIncluded N/AP3

CleanoutsIncluded N/AP4

Water Distribution Diagram and Piping MaterialsIncluded N/AP5

Pressure Reducing ValvesIncluded N/AP6

Backflow Preventers (Fixtures and Appliances)Included N/AP7

Equipment AccessibilityIncluded N/AP8

Leaders and Storm Drains with storm sizing calculations and design criteriaIncluded N/AP9

Connector to City Water/ SewerIncluded N/AP10

Connection to Private Well/ Septic TankIncluded N/AP11

Water Heater Details and LocationIncluded N/AP12

Note Any Unprotected AreasIncluded N/AS10

If Hydraulic Design provide: c) Discharge Constant (X)Included N/AS13

If Hydraulic Design provide: d) Hazen-Williams C. FactorIncluded N/AS14

Evacuation AlarmIncluded N/AS15

Electrical Connection to Central StationIncluded N/AS16

Sprinkler Riser DetailIncluded N/AS17

Sprinkler Information (alterations, renovations, and upfits- Reflective ceiling plan head locations)Included N/AS18