Code books can be purchased from the International Code Council at www.iccsafe.org

Codes can be viewed at www.ecodes.biz.  These pages are for viewing only.

Yes, in fact we encourage you to schedule an appointment with one of our plans examiners prior to submittal.  By doing so, you will aid our office in getting your review done in a timely manner.

The purpose of plan review is to examine the proposed project prior to construction.  This will allow the code department to check for any apparent code violations before the owner or contractor begins work on the project. 

A building code is a set of laws and ordinances that set the minimum safety standards and embraces all aspects of building construction--fire and structural items as well as  plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. 

Yes, the location of the panel is required.  This is to verify that the required working clearance is satisfied and also that the panel is situated in an approved location.

Windows that have a sill height greater than 44 inches are required to have a minimum clear net opening of 5.7 square feet, with the exception of grade floor openings which shall have a minimum clear net opening of 5.0 square feet.  

NOTE: This requirement only applies to basements and sleeping rooms.

YES, you must provide an engineered stamped shop drawing of these trusses at time of submittal for permitting.

The building plan review process may take up to two (2) weeks once all construction documents are submitted and/or necessary approvals are made.

One complete set of drawings are required for plan review.  It is preferred that drawings be submitted in an electronic form.

A building permit is good for 180 days (approx. 6 months).  However, as long as the work is progressing and has not stopped for six months, the permit is active until  the project is completed.