Building Permit Type & Sub-Type Definitions

Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition Any new commercial building and the tenant New Bldg./Fire is known (e.g., New grocery store). Allows foundation to be started while the building plans are still in the approval Foundation only Bldg./Fire process. An additional 25% of the Building permit fee Shell Bldg./Fire Core and shell only, tenants are not known Retaining Wall Bldg. Retaining wall FIRST TIME the space is being occupied. A Tenant Finish Bldg./Fire Certificate of Occupancy will be issued Remodel of existing space and the occupancy Remodel Bldg./Fire will not change Minimal finish, tenant is not known, a Vanilla Box Bldg./Fire Certificate of Occupancy will NOT be issued Commercial Trailer to be used for construction personnel (COM) Construction Trailer Bldg. only. NO public access Sales Trailer Bldg./Fire Trailer that will have public access Demolition Bldg./Fire Demo any portion of existing space/building A change in the occupancy of premises, a Change of Occupancy Bldg./Fire Certificate of Occupancy will be issued Bldg./Fire as To be used if your project does not fit in any Miscellaneous applicable other category Reroof Bldg. Reroof of a commercial building Replace siding material on commercial Siding Replacement Bldg. building Replacement of windows or doors on a Window Replacement Bldg. commercial property Installation of Solar System for a commercial Solar Bldg./Fire building/property Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition More than two dwelling units in the same building and does not meet the Townhouse Apartment Bldg./Fire definition. Typically units are rented and not owned More than two dwelling units in the same building and does not meet the Townhouse Condominium Bldg./Fire 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 Bldg./Fire (MF) process. An additional 25% of Building permit fee Hotel Bldg./Fire Doors typically face an interior hallway Motel Bldg./Fire Exterior facing doors with motor parking A single family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units in which Townhouse Bldg./Fire each unit extends from foundation to roof and with a yard or public way on at least two sides. Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition Basement Finish Bldg./Fire Finishing any or all of basement Demolition Bldg./Fire Demolition any portion of interior or exterior Any interior remodel (e.g., loft conversion, Interior Remodel Bldg./Fire bathroom/kitchen remodel) Builder Added Option Builder added option to production home Bldg./Fire Model Adding additional sq. footage to existing Addition Bldg./Fire home (e.g., Garage addition, etc.) Trellis or Roof over Any type of cover being built over a patio or Bldg. Deck/Patio deck whether connected to the house or not Residential Pool, Spa or Hot Tub Bldg. Installation of pool, spa or hot tub (RES) Construct, expand or replace a deck. DECK Deck Bldg. ONLY. A cover would be a separate permit Sales office in Garage of Model Home Sales Office in Garage Bldg./Fire (Builders Only) Solar System being installed on residential Solar Bldg./Fire home or property An existing covered deck or patio that will be Patio or Deck Enclosure Bldg. enclosed Any project that does not fit into one of the Miscellaneous Bldg./Fire above types Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition Siding Replacement Bldg. Replacement of any type/amount of siding Reroof Bldg. Reroof any/all of roof Residential Over Replace existing exterior windows and/or Window Replacement Bldg. The Counter doors (ROC) Install Radon Mitigation Passive or Active Radon System Bldg. System Water Heater Bldg. Replace existing water heater Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition Home Daycare Bldg. Daycare that will operate out of a residence Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition Master Plan Bldg. Plan review for a Production Home Multiple single family dwellings to be built Single Family Production Home Bldg. off an approved master plan Dwelling Custom Home Bldg. House will only be built once (SFD) 25% of Building permit fee. Allows Foundation Only Bldg. foundation to be started while plans are still in the approval process Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition Replace Existing Furnace Bldg. Replace only existing furnace Residential Replace Existing Furnace/ Bldg. Furnace and/or Existing Air Conditioner Air Conditioner Replace Existing Furnace Bldg. (RAC) ADD new Air Conditioner New Air Conditioner Bldg. Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition Residential Bldg. 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 Commercial Sub Bldg. Trade contractor for commercial project (e.g. (ELEC) Contractor electrical contractor for new grocery store, electrical contractor for Tenant Finish or Remodel) Commercial Stand Alone Bldg. Not part of a larger project (e.g., the only work is adding an outlet, service change, etc.) Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition Residential Bldg. 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 Plumbing Permits) (PLUM) Commercial Sub Bldg. Sub-contractor for commercial project (e.g., Contractor plumbing contractor for new grocery store, plumbing contractor for Tenant Finish or remodel) Commercial Stand Alone Bldg. Not part of a larger project (e.g., the only work going on is adding one sink etc.) Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition Residential Bldg. 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) Mechanical Commercial Sub Bldg./Fire Sub-contractor for commercial project (e.g., (MECH) Contractor mechanical contractor for new grocery store, mechanical contractor for Tenant Finish or remodel) Commercial Stand Alone Bldg./Fire Not part of a larger project (e.g., replace RTU, add refrigeration lines) Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition NFPA 13D Fire Residential construction that requires the installation of a sprinkler system in one or two family dwellings.

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). Fire Suppression NFPA 14 Fire Standpipe Systems (FS) 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 Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition NFPA 72 New Fire New Construction that requires the installation of an automatic fire alarm Notification notification system Systems NFPA 72 VESDA Fire New Construction that involves the (NS) installation of a VESDA System NFPA 72 Remodel Fire Tenant Improvement/Remodel that involves modification to an existing fire alarm system Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition Access Controlled Doors Bldg./Fire Access control involving delayed egress, free egress, and restricted egress doors in commercial occupancies Bi-Directional Radio Fire Construction that requires the installation of a Amplification bi-directional radio amplification system High-Piled Storage Bldg./Fire 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 Miscellaneous stairways Fire Smoke Control Systems Fire Smoke control systems that meet the (MISF) minimum requirements that achieve a tenable environment for the evacuation or relocation of building occupants Special Amusement Fire Buildings that are temporary, permanent, or Building 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 Permit Type Sub-Type Review Type Definition 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 Bldg./Fire Commercial generators fueled by diesel or Power Systems natural gas Explosives/Blasting Fire Explosives used for blasting operations Explosives/Indoor Pyro Fire Use of pyro techniques before a proximate technique Display audience Pyro Technique Special Fire Use of pyro techniques for the purpose of Effects/Theatrical producing special effects in motion pictures, Special Hazards Productions television, theatrical and group entertainment (SH) productions Explosives/Outdoor Pyro Fire Outdoor fireworks displays technique Display Mechanical Refrigeration Bldg./Fire Refrigerant systems that exceed the exempt Systems quantities of the fire code Medical Gas Systems Bldg./Fire 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 Bldg./Fire Commercial Tanks, installed above/below ground; used to provide fuel for temporary and permanent building systems Spray Booth/Spray Room Bldg./Fire 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 Bldg./Fire Temporary use that involves the installation of bulk propane tanks, hose lines and heating equipment uses for buildings under construction Uses that require the installation of a VRLA VRLA Bldg./Fire Battery System where the electrolyte capacity exceeds 50 gallons