City of Montevallo Commercial Construction Permitting. April 2018

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1 City of Montevallo Commercial Construction Permitting April 2018

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4 Urban Core Boundary

5 Scenic Corridor Overlay

6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Commercial Building Permits: How do I submit a building permit application? When do I need a Permit? How do I complete an application? What is required with a permit application? What are the applicable Codes and Regulations? When do I need a Registered Architect, Interior Designer, and/or Engineer? What some additional resources and contacts?

7 Permit Process Concept Building Official City Clerk Urban Core or Historic District? Action Plan DRC Not Approved DRC Approved Application Submittal Code Compliance Fire Zoning Review Comments Compiled Not Approved Approved Permit issued

8 When do I need a Commercial Building Permit? Commercial = Construction other than 1- or 2-Family Dwelling (less than 4 stories) or Accessory to 1- or 2-Family Dwelling, subject to IRC. You do not need a permit for: Fences not over 7 feet high Nursery, agricultural shade cloth structure Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and finish work - Chapter 8 Replacing light bulbs Sealing leaks of exposed/unconcealed plumbing/duct work Operation of portable equipment Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. All construction is required to be Code compliant even if exempt from permitting. Ref: IBC Section 105 Permits

9 When do I need a Commercial Building Permit? Commercial = Construction other than 1- or 2-Family Dwelling (less than 4 stories) or Accessory to 1- or 2-Family Dwelling, subject to IRC. You do need a permit for: Construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolition of a building or structure Change the occupancy classification of a building or structure (i.e. Retail to Restaurant, etc.) Erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system Ref: IBC Section Permits

10 How to Complete an Application

11 How to Complete an Application

12 How to Complete an Application

13 How to Complete an Application

14 How to Complete an Application

15 How to Complete an Application

16 Which Codes and Regulations? International Code Council (ICC), Edition 2015 Building (IBC) Fire (IFC) Plumbing (IPC) Mechanical (IMC) Gas (IFGC) Energy (IECC) per State Code Existing Building (IEBC) National Electrical Code (NEC), Edition 2017 Codes and Standards Referenced therein (International Existing Building Code, Underwriters Labs, National Fire Protection Assoc., etc.) Adoption Cycle - 3 years Shelby Co. adoption starts 1 year after publishing.

17 Do I need an Architect State of Alabama Board for Registration of Architects 770 Washington Avenue, Suite 150 Montgomery, AL (334)

18 Do I need an Architect All buildings 2,500 square feet or larger that are erected, enlarged, or altered require the services of a registered architect, unless the building is a single-family residence, farm building, or utility building. All buildings erected, enlarged, or altered that are intended for the assembly occupancy of people regardless of size require the services of a registered architect. All buildings erected, enlarged, or altered that are intended for use as an education facility regardless of size require the services of a registered architect. If <2,500 sq. ft., Change of occupancy to a more restrictive occupancy type

19 Can I use an Interior Designer? Interior Designer: -Projects up to 5,000 sq. ft. -Not Assembly or Education. Cannot design building systems, modify existing stairwells/shafts, or modify existing occupant loads. The Code of Alabama 1975 Alabama Interior Design Registration Act of 2010 Title 34 Section 15C a registered interior designer may submit sealed, stamped drawings to building officials for a commercial interior project in any space of less than 5,000 contiguous square feet within a building of any size provided that (1) The space may not be intended for use as a school, church, auditorium, or other space intended for the assembly occupancy of people. (2) Unless the drawings utilize, reference, and incorporate documents prepared by architects, engineers, or other related professionals, the drawings may not include the design or modification of architectural and engineering interior construction relating to building systems, such as building structural support, fire rated assemblies, stairwells, means of egress components, elevators, elevator shafts, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, and mechanical and electrical systems, except for the scope of interior services as defined by the NCIDQ or for the coordination of the aesthetic requirements of fixtures.

20 When Do I Need An Engineer Projects that involve a change in system loads where a calculated design is required. Projects that involve evaluation and resolution of unsafe conditions including but not limited to structural, electrical hazards.

21 Resource Documents Zoning Ordinance Shelby County Building Permit Application Subdivision Regulations Land Disturbance Ordinance Sign Regulations Alabama General Contractors Board Alabama Board of Architects Alabama Board of Registered Interior Designers Board of Professional Engineers International Code Council National Fire Protection Association

22 Montevallo Contacts City Clerk - Herman Lehman Fire Marshal - Jonathan Danzer Shelby County Department of Development Services Senior Planner Sharman Brooks Planner Josh Cameron Building Official Phillip Crunk Shelby County Health Department Public Health Environmental Supervisor Harry Edwards