Planning & Development Linn County, Iowa Building Division Linn County Building Code Residential Guidelines Single Family Dwellings Page 1 of 4 Applying for Permits to build a new house in Linn County County Engineer Phone 892-6400 Fax 892-6419 1888 County Home Road, Marion PERMIT FOR DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE PERMIT FOR E-911 ADDRESS (required prior to building permit issuance) Engineer will forward copies of E-911 permit to Building Division *E-911, and driveway (entrance) permits can also be applied for at Linn County Planning & Development during application for a new dwelling permit Public Health Department Phone 892-6000 Fax 892-6099 501 13 th Street NW, Cedar Rapids PERMIT FOR PRIVATE WELL PERMIT FOR ONSITE WASTE TREATMENT (SEPTIC) SYSTEM Public Health will forward copies of well and septic permits to Building Division *Septic and well permits can also be applied for at Linn County Planning & Development during application for a new dwelling permit Planning & Development, Zoning Division Phone 892-5130 Fax 892-5155 935 2 nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids SITE PLAN Submit an accurate site plan for review and approval. Contact the Zoning Division for setback and other zoning requirements. Check the Site Plan Review form under Zoning Info for detailed information. The site plan should include Location of the proposed house and any other buildings or structures on property. Distances from buildings and structures to property lines. Distances between buildings and structures. Easements, drainage, road Right of Way, well and septic system. If all Zoning requirements are met, the Zoning Division will forward the approved site plan and zoning review to the Building Division. (Required prior to issuance of the building permit).
Linn County Planning and Development New Single Family Dwelling Guidelines Page 2 of 4 Planning & Development - Building Division Phone 892-5130 Fax 892-5155 935 2 nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids Prerequisite Approvals: The following are required before issuance of the building permit: Site Plan and Zoning Approval by the Planning & Zoning Division One of the following water and sewer requirements: Private well and septic system permits issued by the Public Health Department or Signed affidavit acknowledging well and septic requirements, their impact on location and construction of the house, and responsibility of the owner to obtain the necessary permits from the Public Health Department or Verification that the house will be connected to public sewer and water supply Plans: Two complete sets of plans and specifications are required when applying for a Building Permit. One set will be retained by the Building Division and one set will be marked JOB COPY and returned to the applicant when the permit is issued. Plans shall be drawn to scale no smaller than 1/4 inch to 1 foot. The following is a guide to the information required: SIZE INFORMATION: (sizes in square feet) Finished area of the basement, first floor and second floor Unfinished area of the basement Garage Porches, screened porches, decks FOUNDATION / BASEMENT PLAN: All footing locations and sizes indicated (including porches and decks). Partition walls, including size and spacing of studs in bearing walls. Room dimensions and overall dimensions. Label rooms. Window locations and sizes (manufacturer and model number). Door locations and sizes. Posts and beams: location, materials, sizes. (Including porches and decks). First floor joist type, material, size, and spacing. Furnace and water heater location. Smoke detector locations. Sump pit location. FIRST FLOOR PLAN: Room dimensions and overall dimensions. Label rooms. Window locations and sizes (manufacturer and model number). Door sizes. Separation between house and garage (gypsum board on garage side and solid wood or hollow metal door). Smoke detector, carbon monoxide alarms, exhaust fan, and attic access locations. Second floor joist type, material, size, spacing. Beam and header sizes, material. Girder truss locations. Indicate any bearing walls. Porches and decks: dimensions, construction methods. Plumbing fixtures, bathroom and kitchen layout.
Linn County Planning and Development New Single Family Dwelling Guidelines Page 3 of 4 SECOND FLOOR PLAN: Same as first floor, when applicable. WALL CROSS SECTION DRAWING: (include size, material, spacing) Footing, foundation, reinforcing, anchor bolts, tile, gravel, damp-proofing, final grade level. Treated sill plate, floor joist, box joist, floor sheathing. Wall framing, wall sheathing, headers. Weather barrier, siding, vapor barrier, interior finishes, ceiling heights. Insulation: basement wall, frame wall, ceiling. Footing and slab at walkout, when applicable. Ceiling joist, rafters, trusses, roof sheathing. Eave ice barrier, roof felt underlayment, roofing, soffit, fascia, attic vents. SECTION DETAIL OF FOOTING AT WALKOUT BASEMENT When applicable STAIR CROSS SECTION DRAWING: Rise, tread (net run), headroom, handrail height, guard spacing, and stair width. Details on winders when applicable. EXTERIOR ELEVATION DRAWINGS OF ALL FOUR SIDES: Show final grade. Porches, decks, landings at doors. Guards and steps at decks. Windows and doors. Siding and/or exterior finishes. ENGINEERING or additional documentation may be required. Design for precast concrete or structural concrete slabs. OTHER PERMITS REQUIRED: Separate Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permits are required. Contractors licensed in the respective trade must obtain these permits and perform the work. Contractors must be licensed in accordance with State of Iowa licensing laws.
Linn County Planning and Development New Single Family Dwelling Guidelines Page 4 of 4 OTHER INFORMATION After application, the building inspector does a thorough plan review and notes any code deficiencies or missing information on the plans. When the plans are approved, the building permit is issued and construction is authorized to begin. A permit packet containing a white permit card, approved site plan, list of required inspections, helpful code information and the approved set of building plans marked JOB COPY is sent to the applicant. The permit packet including the white permit card, JOB COPY set of plans, and site plan must remain on the jobsite and be available to the inspector at all times. The applicant or holder of the permit is responsible for calling for required inspections and for keeping the work open and accessible for inspection purposes. The building must not be occupied until a Final Inspection has been completed and approved and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Building Division. www.linncounty.org/planning 935 2 nd Street SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Phone 319.892.5130 Fax 319.892.5155 Revised 3/19/16
Planning & Development Linn County, Iowa LINN COUNTY ENGINEER, 1888 COUNTY HOME RD, MARION. 319-892-6400 Complete application for address & E-911 sign Complete application for driveway permit Single Family Dwelling Checklist; Permits and Other Required Approvals LINN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, 501 13 TH ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS. 319-892-6000 Complete application for septic permit Complete application for private well permit LINN COUNTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, 935 2 nd ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS. 319-892-5130 *E-911, driveway (entrance), septic, and well permits can be applied for at Linn County Planning & Development at time of application for a new dwelling building permit SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS Draw in North arrow Show actual dimensions of the lot or tract to be built upon Show location of the proposed house & any other proposed/existing structures on property Show size of any proposed buildings Show distance from the buildings to the property lines Label well & septic locations Show driveway location Identify easements or flood plain on the property Include owner s name and address on site plan BUILDING PLAN REQUIREMENTS Submit two (2) complete sets of plans drawn to ¼ inch scale including: Foundation/basement plan and indicate footing and interior pad sizes First floor plan Second floor plan (if applicable) Wall cross section Stair cross section Exterior elevation drawings (all four sides) Framing details including location of point loads, beam sizes, and header sizes, etc. All rooms or spaces labeled by use Room dimensions www.linncounty.org/planning 935 2 nd Street SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Phone 319.892.5130 Fax 319.892.5155 Revised 3/19/16
Front 12 12 12 12 30'-0" GFI Back GFI SCALE: ¼ = 1 foot
West Side 12 10 East Side 12 10 SCALE: ¼ = 1 foot
Sample Basement Plan Sample First Floor, Framing 18"X18"X9" Porch Footings, typical 16"X8" Footings, Typical Basement Wall Insulation, See Cross Section 2 11 7/8 LVL Beam 8'-0" 10'-10" Deck Framing: 2 2 X 10 Beam, 2 X 10 Joists at 24" o.c., typical Egress Window, 5.7 sq. ft. min. openable area casement with egress hardware, 20" wide, min., 24" tall, min. 24" X 24" X 12" 11'-0" 24" X 24" X 12" Future Office 11'-10" 3'-6" 3'-0" Future Workshop 24'-2" 9'-4" Future Bath 24"X24"X12" 24"X24"X12" 8" Foundation Wall at Basement Areas 9'-7" 21'-1 1/16" 24" X 24" X 12" 11'-3" Mechanical 14'-4" 1 11 7/8 LVL Beam Open Web Floor Joists, 24" o.c., sized by Truss Mfgr.; layout to be provided at rough frame inspection Egress Window, 5.7 sq. ft. min. openable area, 20" wide, min., 24" tall, min. 15'-10" Family Room Game Room Exercise 6'-0" 3'-0" 14'-9" 13'-3" 12'-0" 16" X 8" Footings, Typical Crawl Space SCALE: ¼ = 1 foot 6" Foundation Wall at Crawl Space
Sample Floor Plan, First Floor 52'-0" 10'-0" Porch 2'-0" R.O. + 2-7 ¼ LVL Header 2'-0" R.O. + 2-2X6 Header 2'-0" R.O. + 2-2X6 Header 6'-0" R.O. + 2-7 ¼ LVL Header 5'-6" R.O. = 2-7 ¼ LVL Header 24'-0" 18'-0" R.O. + 2-2X12 Header 5'-11" 6'-6" 5'-9" 8'-0" 11'-2" 22'-6" 6'-6" 12'-0" Foyer Study 12'-0" 10'-0" 62'-0" 2'-6" R.O. 2 2X6 Header 2'-6" R.O. 2 2X6 Header Master Bedroom 9'-6" 13'-6" 13'-5" Safe 5'-2" 12'-2" 7'-4" 4'-3" 6'-6" ½ Bath Laundry 11'-2" 5'-6" 2'-6" R.O. 2-2x6Header Storage Pantry 2'-6" R.O. + 2-2X6 Header 12'-2" 6'-6" Home Office 3'-0" R.O. 2-2X6 Header 6'-0" Mud Room 3'-0" R.O. 2-2X6 Header 23'-4" 23'-4" 24'-0" 3'-0" R.O. + 2-2X6 Header 2'-6" R.O. 2 2X6 Header Buffet Kitchen 16'-0" Family Room 14'-0" Dining Room 14'-0" 5'-0" R.O. 2 2X6 Header 26'-6" 2'-6" R.O. 2 2X6 Header 19'-6" 11'-0" 1 11 7/8 LVL (14' Span) 10'-6" 5'-6" R.O. = 2-7 ¼ LVL Header 6'-0" R.O. = 2-7 ¼ LVL Header 5'-6" R.O. = 2-7 ¼ LVL Header 10'-0" 40'-0" 5'-0" R.O. 2 2X6 Header 9'-6" Breakfast Nook 11'-0" 5'-0" R.O. 2 2X6 Header 1789 sq. ft. 7'-6" R.O. = 2-2X6 Header SCALE: ¼ = 1 foot 82'-0"
Sample Floor Plan, Second Floor Sample Second Floor Framing 32'-0" 2'-9" R.O. + 2-2X6 Header 17'-6" Attic Attic Kids Playroom 11'-6" 1 11 7/8 LVL (13'5" Max. Span) 42'-0" 2'-0" R.O. 2 2X6 Header 2'-9" R.O. 2 2X6 Header 2'-0" R.O. 2 2X6 Header 12'-8" 11'-2" Bedroom Down 3'-11" 5'-0" 11'-2" Bedroom 11'-2" 13'-5" 2'-0" R.O. 2-2x6Header 2'-9" R.O. 2-2x6Header 2'-0" R.O. 2-2x6Header 42'-0" 13'-5" 5'-4" 1 2X12 Header Open Web Floor Joists, 24" o.c., sized by Truss Mfgr.; layout to be provided at rough frame inspection Family Room Below (Vaulted Ceiling) 14'-0" Attic 1 11 7/8 LVL Beam Decorative Beams, Non-Structural SCALE: ¼ = 1 foot 785 sq. ft.
Dimetional Asphalt Shingles over 2 layers #15 felt R38 Spray Foam 5/8" Gypsum Ice and Water to 24" to warm side min. 6'-8" Minimum Headroom 7'-0" 9'-1/2" Ice And Water Shield Handrail 34-38" above nose ¾ Finished Floor ¾ T&G Plywood Subfloor 2X6 Studs, 24" o.c., (R20 insulation) ½ OSB ½ Gypsum 5/8" Gypsum 11" Open Web Engineered Floor Joists 10" min. Stair Header Approved Hangers for Stringers Tyvek wind barrier 7 ¾ max. 10'-½ Vinyl Siding ¾ Finished Floor ¾ T&G Plywood Subfloor Treated Lumber, typical, all wood in contact with concrete or exposed to weather Deck Ledger Rim Joist 1'-6" Min. or PT 2" Rigid Foam, R10 Minimum, seams sealed 5/8" Gypsum 11" Open Web Engineered Floor Joists Termite Shield Waterproofing 2X4 Framed Wall (R13 Fiberglass Optional 8" Reinforced Concrete Wall ½ Gypsum 4" Concrete Floor 2" Rigid Foam R10 Minimum, Seams Taped 6 mil. Vapor Barrier, Seams Lapped and Sealed. 4" Drain Tile w/ Silt Sock to Sump Pit, Clean Granular Fill Cover Granular Material SCALE: ½ = 1 foot 16" X 8" Footings, Typical
Sample Roof Plan 2 2 X 8 Beam 2 X 8 Porch Rafters, 24" o.c. 15'-5 1/4" 14'-0" 6'-6" 2 X 12 Rafters, 24" o.c., typical 1 11 7/8 LVL (13'5" Max. Span) 26'-10 7/8" 13'-5" 2 11 7/8" LVL Valley Rafters 2 X 14 Ridge Rafter SCALE: ¼ = 1 foot
(20 Sample Site Plan t 2f t) 0. m 1 s E 21 ge a n rai D ft 59.66 Linn County Planning & Development 120 ft. ft SEL DR 79 ft. Well (8 ft Utility Esmt) 147 ft. CAR RO U Deck 228.29 ft I 420.28 ft ay House 47 ft. Septic 21.39 ft D ri vew 217.49 ft Project: New Dwelling & Deck Feet 1 inch = 60 feet Owner: Address: GPN: Front: 25' Rear: 35' Corner Side: N/a Side: 10' ZONING: USR Linn County Linn County makes No warranties, expressed or implied including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Linn County be liable for lost profits or any consequential or incidental damages caused by the use of this map. Linn County Planning & Development 935 2nd St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (319) 892-5300