Pinellas County Building Department Reviewed : Date: Phone: Owner s Name: Permit Number: CB_ - Property Address: Contractor: Phone: Minimum Requirements For One & Two Family Structures FBC 6 th Edition (07) SECTION A: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF PERMIT APPLICATION (Yes) indicates required and satisfied (No) indicates required and Not satisfied (N/A) indicates item is not required on this project has been Central Permit Application (CPA) Form a. Zoning Desk Sign-off b. Utilities Sign-off Sewer Septic Tank c. Trees Sign-off d. Flood Sign-off e. Setbacks Recorded copies of the recorded survey/site plan with Zoning and Flood Desk review stamps. Florida Energy Efficiency Forms: Provide one () complete sets of Form 0 The front sheets shall contain the signature of the person who performed the calculations and the signature of the owner/agent. ( FBC EC (Energy Conservation) R0.) copies of the manual J form (one fastened to each energy form). (FBC EC R0.7) 6 Building plan reviewers highlighting/identifying the Blower Door & Duct Testing information on the Energy Forms submitted and stapling the Energy Forms and Blower Door Notice to the approved plan sets, the plan reviewers will also identify Blower Door Test in the Work Description on the CPF and in Permit Plus. If addition is a bedroom and/or a bathroom addition and the residence is on septic tank, contractor/agent shall provide Pinellas County Health Department approval for existing septic tank. Contact Health Department. 7 Soil Report (A-Zone optional, V-Zone w/ new or additional pilings mandatory) (FBC R.. R0.) 8 Homeowner affidavit if applicable under Florida Statue 89.0(7).
SECTION B. SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA Is the proposed structure located in a special flood hazard area (SFHA)? YES NO If YES, the following requirements apply: Flood Protection: Flood Damage Control Regulations and minimum standards under the National Flood Insurance Program require new construction, substantial improvements, and remodeling projects to be protected from flood damage. Pursuant to these regulations, the following information must be included with plans submitted for approval for structures built within the Special Flood Hazard Area (for greater detail, please refer to the Flood Application detailed checklist): verification of grade and structural related elevations; certification of materials, ventilation, and flood proofing techniques, area identified for remodeling and the value of construction; and added engineer certifications for construction within a floodway or velocity zone. (Initials has been The permit applicant, and only the permit applicant, shall sign a flood zone construction application, which will indicate the minimum floor elevation required based on the Flood Control Ordinance. (PART III LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE CH 8 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT) If any portion of a structure is located in a SFHA, the entire structure shall be deemed to be located in the SFHA and must meet all the requirements of the Pinellas County Flood Damage Control Regulations. Alternatively, the applicant may submit a sealed survey, which clearly delineates the special flood hazard area. If the sealed survey indicates that the entire structure is located outside of the SFHA, the Flood Damage Control Regulations will not apply. Foundation drawings must include the floor elevation of all areas of the building including attached garage in NAVD Units of Elevation. Enclosed areas below the design flood elevation shall be used solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage. The interior portion of such enclosed area shall not be partitioned or finished into separate rooms except for stairwells, ramps, elevators, and a storage area no larger than 00 square feet with one dimension not to exceed 6 feet. (County Ordinance Section 8-09) Elevation requirements: A ZONE BFE plus foot DFE to lowest floor elevation. V ZONE BFE plus foot or DFE to lowest horizontal structural member (parallel orientation), BFE plus feet or DFE to lowest horizontal structural member (perpendicular orientation) (County Ordinance Section 8-09) 6 A ZONE flood vent requirements. (FBC R..,... as modified ordinance 8) 7 V ZONE Wall below design flood elevation requirements. (FBC R.. as modified ordinance 8) 8 Protection of mechanical and electrical systems located at or above required elevation per item. (FBC R..6) 9 Provide plan note: Structure is located in a special flood hazard area, a FEMA Under Construction Elevation Certificate must be provided at the lintel inspection SECTION C: Forms required for New Structures or Additions to Existing Compliant Flood Zone Structures has been Pinellas County Application for Construction in a Flood Zone All applicable check list items on the Pinellas County Application for Construction in a Flood Zone must be on plans. Attach application to review comments if not completed.
SECTION D: Forms required for Additions/Renovations to Existing Non-Compliant Flood Zone Structures (FEMA 0% Rule) has been Elevation Certificate Substantial Improvement Form Cost Breakdown of Reconstruction/Improvement in a Flood Zone Tax Appraiser s Valuation Report Certified Appraisal (if not using Tax Appraiser s assessed values) (depreciated cost of structure only) SECTION E: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (FBC 07) Plans shall include a minimum of Floor Plan, Foundation Plan, Roof Framing Plan, Floor Framing Plans (as required), Elevation Views, Site Plan, Complete Wall Section Detail, and all supporting details and/or Sectional views to support the design and construction of the structure. (FBC 07.., 07.. ) has been Verify each required page signed and sealed an authorized design professional (FBC 07.) Verify project has been designed to meet Florida Building Code Residential Verify construction address matches the Permit Application on each submitted form. All drawings, specifications, and accompanying data shall bear the name and signature of the person/persons responsible for the design. (FBC 07.) Plans that include multiple options only those options for the building being considered for permit 6 shall be identified. All others shall be removed or crossed out. SECTION F: GENERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS Plans shall have the structural design criteria clearly indicated (i.e., wind loading, floor and roof live and dead loads). ( FBC R0, R0..) The following information related to wind loads shall be shown on the construction plans: has been Applicable Building Code: FBC Residential 6 th Edition (07) Basic wind speed: MPH min per Local Technical Amendment. (Ref. FBC 609., FBC R0..) Building Risk Category (II): (FBC TABLE 60.) Wind exposure category (B, C or D). If more than one () wind exposure category is utilized, the wind exposure category and applicable wind direction shall be indicated. (FBC R0...) Internal pressure coefficient (+-.8 Fully Enclosed, +-. Partially Enclosed, 0.0 Open ) (FBC 60.. ) (ASCE 7-0 TABLE 6..) Components and Cladding. The design wind pressures in terms of PSF., to be used for the design of exterior component and cladding materials not specifically designed the registered design professional. Provide pressures for Roof Zones,, &, Wall Zones & and Roof Overhang Zones &. (FBC R0.. FBC Table R0.() and Local Technical Amendment)
SECTION G: PRODUCT APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS has been Product approval checklist completed. (6G0- F.A.C. FBC R609) Exterior windows and doors meet the design wind load pressures (FBC R0.., R609.) SECTION H: VERIFICATION OF PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: Verify plans indicate required Square Footage Areas: Garage Area: Conditioned Area: (Conditioned Area): SF SF Cover porches and lanais under roof: SF (Total Under Roof Area): SF has been Emergency egress doors/windows in all bedrooms met egress requirements. (FBC R0) Egress doors/paths meet minimum width and height requirements. (FBC R) Minimum first floor elevation complies with zoning and/or flood zone requirements. Floors and landings required at all exterior doors. (FBC R.) SECTION I: FOUNDATION PLAN & SLABS: has been Interior and exterior footing/grade beams size and reinforcement. (FBC R0) Foundation with reinforcement. (Bottom of all footings are at least " below finish grade). (R0..) Requirements for lapping of reinforcement. (FBC R0) Location and specification of foundation dowels and vertical steel. (FBC R 0) Column pad sizes and reinforcement. (FBC R0) 6 Piling composition, dimensions, embedment, height and method of installation. (FBC 80) 7 Crawl space access identified with dimensions. (FBC R08.) 8 Crawl space beams, support pads and columns identified and dimensioned. (FBC R0. ) 9 Crawl space ventilation requirements and method of compliance on plans. (FBC R08. R08.) 0 All wood in contact with concrete/masonry is identified and approved. (FBC R7) Anchor bolt sizes and locations. (FBC R0..6) Termite treatment of soil under slabs. (FBC R8) 6 ml. vapor barrier under slabs. (FBC R06..) Wire mesh or fiber additive in slabs. (FBC R06...) Clean compacted fill under all slabs (soil compaction tests may also be required). (FBC R06.)
6 Minimum slab thickness and concrete strength requirements specified. (FBC R06.) SECTION J(): FLOOR PLANS (General) shall include the following: circled as applicable to indicate if the line item has been One () Accessible Bathroom (New Structures Only). 9 door clear opening (FBC R0) SECTION J(): FIRST CONDITIONED FLOOR PLAN: circled as applicable to indicate if the line item has been Labels, Sizes and arrangement of all rooms with intended use for each room. (FBC R07, R0, R06) Attic access (" x 0" minimum) for all attic areas. (FBC R807) Verify all stairs risers or more in height have continuous handrails. (FBC R.7.8) All open walking surfaces more than 0 above the surface below have guardrails. (FBC R..) Verify approved location of fireplaces. (FBC R CH0) 6 Location and dimensions of all interior and exterior braced wall panels (shear walls). (FBC R60) 7 Locations of all interior bearing walls, columns, and pads. (FBC R0, R60, R60) 8 All header and lintel sizes, types, ratings, and locations. (FBC R60, R606) 9 All rooms with clothing closets (shelf & rod), however labeled, meet bedroom requirements for egress and smoke detectors. 0 Verify smoke detector requirements for each floor and adjacent to sleeping room areas. (FBC R) Verify Carbon Monoxide Alarm If required must be within 0ft of sleeping room areas. ( FBC R) Check for load bearing columns and/or beams and their identification. (FBC R0, R0) Verify minimum hall widths. (FBC R.6) Verify all applicable fire/separation walls identified. (FBC R0) Under-stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with /-inch (.7 mm) (FBC R0.7) Verify glazing in hazardous locations meet the requirements for safety glazing. (FBC R08.) SECTION J(): SECOND CONDITIONED FLOOR PLAN: circled as applicable to indicate if the line item has been Labels, Sizes and arrangement of all rooms with intended use for each room. (FBC 07, R0, R06) Attic access (" x 0" minimum) for all attic areas. (FBC R807) Verify all stairs risers or more in height have continuous handrails. (FBC R.7.8) All open walking surfaces more than 0 above the surface below have guardrails. (FBC R..) Verify approved location of fireplaces. (FBC R CH0) 6 Location and dimensions of all interior and exterior braced wall panels (shear walls). (FBC R60) 7 Locations of all interior bearing walls, columns, and pads. (FBC R0, R60, R60) 8 All header and lintel sizes, types, ratings, and locations. (FBC R60, R606) 9 All rooms with clothing closets (shelf & rod), however labeled, meet bedroom requirements for egress and smoke detectors. 0 Verify smoke detector requirements for each floor and adjacent to sleeping room areas. (FBC R) Verify Carbon Monoxide Alarm if required must be within 0ft of sleeping room areas. ( FBC R)
Check for load bearing columns and/or beams and their identification. (FBC R0, R0) Verify minimum hall widths. (FBC R.6) Verify all applicable fire/separation walls identified. (FBC R0) Under-stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with /-inch (.7 mm) (FBC R0.7) Verify glazing in hazardous locations meet the requirements for safety glazing. (FBC R08.) SECTION J(): THIRD CONDITIONED FLOOR PLAN: has been Labels, Sizes and arrangement of all rooms with intended use for each room. (FBC 07, R0, R06) Attic access (" x 0" minimum) for all attic areas. (FBC R807) Verify all stairs risers or more in height have continuous handrails. (FBC R.7.8) All open walking surfaces more than 0 above the surface below have guardrails. (FBC R..) Verify approved location of fireplaces. (FBC R CH0) 6 Location and dimensions of all interior and exterior braced wall panels (shear walls). (FBC R60) 7 Locations of all interior bearing walls, columns, and pads. (FBC R0, R60, R60) 8 All header and lintel sizes, types, ratings, and locations. (FBC R60, R606) 9 All rooms with clothing closets (shelf & rod), however labeled, meet bedroom requirements for egress and smoke detectors. 0 Verify smoke detector requirements for floor each and adjacent to sleeping room areas. (FBC R) Verify Carbon Monoxide Alarm if required must be within 0ft of sleeping room areas. ( FBC R) Check for load bearing columns and/or beams and their identification. (FBC R0, R0) Verify minimum hall widths. (FBC R.6) Verify all applicable fire/separation walls identified. (FBC R0) Verify glazing in hazardous locations meet the requirements for safety glazing. (FBC R08.) SECTION K: GARAGE AREAS: has been Garage does not open directly into any sleeping area. (FBC R0..) Permitted openings between the garage and the residence shall be equipped with./8 thick solid wood doors, solid or honeycomb core steel doors or 0 minute fire rated doors. (FBC R0..) The garage is separated from the residence and it s attic not less than ½ gypsum board applied to the garage side. (FBC TABLE R0.6) Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above not less than /8 Type X gypsum board or equivalent. Where the separation is a floor/ceiling assembly, the structure supporting the separation shall also be protected not less than ½ gypsum board or equivalent. (FBC TABLE R0.6) SECTION L: CARPORT AREAS: 6 circled as applicable to indicate if the line item has been
Carport is open on at least two sides. Carports not open on at least two sides must be constructed as a garage. (FBC R09.) Carport support beams/columns identified. (FBC 07.., R0) Steps at structure entry doors conform to requirements. (FBC R.7) SECTION M: Provide a detailed cross-section of each wall type from the foundation through the roof, including the following: SECTION M(): WALL SECTIONS GENERAL has been Wall height for each floor identified. (FBC R0) Masonry wall to frame wall connection requirements specified. (FBC R60) One typical wall section for each type of wall construction applicable to the structure. (FBC 07..) ALL WALLS: A continuous load path shall be provided to transmit the applicable uplift forces from the roof assembly to the foundation. FBC R0.. SECTION M(): WALL SECTIONS FIRST FLOOR WOOD FRAME WALLS PER ENGINEER: see FBC R0.., 0.., 0... Pressure treated plate with anchor bolt size (minimum ½ diameter), spacing, embedment, and washer size or approved alternate anchor. (FBC R0..6) Size, grade and species of all structural lumber. (FBC R60.) has been Stud size and spacing, top and bottom connection for bearing walls. (FBC R60. R0..) Minimum inspection area above grade for termite protection.(see exceptions) (FBC R8.7) Minimum wall insulation to meet the requirements of the Energy Form. (FBC EC R0., EC R0) 6 Interior wall covering material, minimum thickness. (FBC R70) 7 Exterior covering requirements including water resistances (FBC R70..) wind resistances (FBC R70..), materials and thickness. If brick or brick veneer is specified, specify additional footing width, tie schedule, and flashing (FBC R70.7). If Stucco finish on sheeting, indicate water resistant barrier (FBC R70.7.) and lath (FBC R70.7.) with 7/8 minimum Stucco thickness. (FBC R70.7., TABLE R70..()) REF: (FBC R70) SECTION M(): WALL SECTIONS (CONT) FIRST FLOOR MASONRY WALLS FBC R606 TMS 0/ACI 0/ASCE. PER ENGINEER: see FBC R0.., 0.., 0... has been Foundation/ Retaining wall / Stem Wall reinforcement).(fbc R0) Reinforcement (FBC R0...) Size of vertical reinforcement showing lap dimensions and embedment into footing, and bond beam FBC R606. 7
Bond beam size, type, location and size reinforcement. Reinforcement to be continuous in multistory construction and terminate in a hook FBC R606. Lintel type dimensions and reinforcement. (FBC R 606.0 6 Size and grade of top plates, including dimensions, and spacing of anchor bolts and washers. (FBC R606., 606..) Indicate all exterior finishes and wall coverings. If brick or brick veneer is specified, specify additional footing width, tie schedule, and flashing. If Stucco finish, indicate / minimum Stucco thickness. (FBC R70, TABLE R70.()) 7 Minimum wall insulation to meet the requirements of the Energy Form. (FBC EC R0., EC R0) 8 Interior wall covering material, minimum thickness. (FBC R70) SECTION M(.) OTHER WALL TYPES has been For IFC walls reference FBC R608 For SIP walls reference FBC R60 Exterior Windows and Doors. FBC R609 SECTION M(): WALL SECTIONS (CONT) TWO/THREE/FOUR STORIES All of the one-story information plus: has been Floor system including material, size of joists, spacing of joists, Band joists, blocking, floor sheathing. (FBC R0., R0) Verify wall insulation specified as required the Energy Form. (FBC EC R0., EC R0) Connections to wall above and below. (FBC R0..) Continuous load path from the roof truss to the foundation. (FBC R0.., R80..R80.) SECTION M(): WALL SECTIONS (CONT) CEILING/ROOF SECTIONS has been Indicate conventional framing FBC 80. or Pre-engineered roof trusses. (FBC R80.0) Indicate roof anchoring to top of walls. (FBC R80.) Roof Sheathing material. (FBC R80.) Roof Underlayment material. (FBC R90..) Roof Covering material. (FBC R90) 6 Soffit design, material and method of venting. (FBC R806) 7 Ceiling insulation complies with energy form (FBC EC R0., EC R0) 8 Ceiling covering specified. (FBC R80., ref R70) 8
SECTION N: INTERIOR BEARING WALL SECTIONS has been Specify the design of bearing walls. (FBC R60., ref R0) Specify and show all foundations, connections to foundation, and connections to ceiling structure. (FBC R07, R0, R60.) Indicate on floor plans the location of interior bearing walls. (FBC 07, R0, R60.,) SECTION O: GABLE END SUPPORT All sheathing, nailing schedules for sheathing (FBC R60), lateral bracing (FBC R80.0.), and connections to wall below. (FBC R80.) has been Connections for uplift and lateral load. (FBC R0.., 80.) SECTION P: POSTS, COLUMNS, AND BEAMS All wood post/column materials specified and connections at top and bottom specified with anchorage and connection details. (FBC R0.., R60.) All wood beam/header materials specified and connections at each end specified with anchorage and connection details. (FBC R0.., 60.) All masonry/concrete post/column materials, reinforcement and fill material specified, and connections at top and bottom specified with anchorage and connection details. (FBC R0.., R60.) All masonry/concrete beam/lintel materials, reinforcement and fill material specified, and connections at each end specified with anchorage and connection details. (FBC R60.) has been SECTION Q(): FIRST STORY FLOOR FRAMING PLAN Type and size or pre-engineered members and/or size, grade, and species of conventional framing. (FBC R0 Floor Truss 0.) has been Direction, span, and spacing of floor structural members. (FBC R0) Required hangers, connectors, and fasteners of structural members. (FBC R0, 0.9) Type and thickness of floor sheathing including nailing schedule. (FBC R0) 9
SECTION Q(): SECOND STORY FLOOR FRAMING PLAN Type and size or pre-engineered members and/or size, grade, and species of conventional framing. (FBC R0 Floor Truss 0.) has been Direction, span, and spacing of floor structural members. (FBC R0) Required hangers, connectors, and fasteners of structural members. (FBC R0, 0.9) Type and thickness of floor sheathing including nailing schedule. (FBC R0) SECTION Q(): THIRD STORY FLOOR FRAMING PLAN Type and size or pre-engineered members and/or size, grade, and species of conventional framing. (FBC R0 Floor Truss 0.) has been Direction, span, and spacing of floor structural members. (FBC R0) Required hangers, connectors, and fasteners of structural members. (FBC R0, 0.9) Type and thickness of floor sheathing including nailing schedule. (FBC R0) SECTION Q(): CEILING FRAMING PLAN (CONVENTIONAL FRAMING) Type and size or pre-engineered members and/or size, grade, and species of conventional framing. (FBC R80, Roof Trusses 80.0) has been Direction, span, and spacing of ceiling structural members. (FBC R80, Roof Trusses 80.0.) Type and thickness of ceiling covering. (FBC R80 ref R70) SECTION Q(): ROOF FRAMING PLAN has been Direction, span, and spacing of roof structure. (FBC R80, Roof Trusses 80.0) Size, grade, and species of lumber for all framing including rafters, hip rafters, ridge boards, ridge beams and any boxed openings. (FBC R80, Roof Trusses 80.0) Type and thickness of roof sheathing including nailing schedule. (FBC R80.) Roof framing layout plan indicating truss locations, specifications of connectors (manufacturer's designation). (FBC R80.0, 80.) SECTION R(): ROOF ASSEMBLIES has been Specify underlayment for roof deck. (FBC R90.. Table R90.. 0
Specify roof Covering.(FBC R90.-R90.) Shingles R90., Tile 90., Metal Shingles 90., Metal Panels 90.0 Photovoltaic Systems. FBC 90.6-90.