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Today we will take a look at different codes that typically apply to construction projects. There are a number of different reviews that will apply, but in general these are divided into two main areas: Building Codes and Zoning Codes. These codes are quite different in nature, but when people think of building permits, most people only think about the building codes and setbacks.
TUP stands for temporary use permit, and it is a type of permit that allows short-term activities that may not meet the current development and zoning codes, but since it is temporary in nature, it is allowed under these special circumstances. This type of temporary permit is not necessarily a building permit but often is a zoning permit.
Why do contractors need to register? In general, local building departments are tasked with ensuring that the building codes and local regulations are followed by the businesses and residents of the city. As part of the process, they also have to ensure that the person applying for a permit is a legitimate contractor and has the proper documentation as required by the State or local government.
Remodels are an interesting type of permit; in my opinion they are easy and simple to process, but the simplest remodels can generate a lot of comments from the reviewers. When I did plan review, I often preferred to work on a large projects rather than the smaller ones, because very often the larger projects had less comments than the simple ones.
What is a plan check? And why does one have to be done?
When you submit a building permit application you are telling the building department what you would like to build at your house or in your building. The person reviewing your documents are called plans examiners, and they are tasked with ensuring the proposed plans meet the current building code.
What to look for when buying a house… from a permitting point of view.
It is important to understand that when you buy a house, the new owner becomes responsible for any and all potential issues that the house may have, including unpermitted work that may have been done by the previous owner or even a couple of prior owners.
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Exposure B.For buildings with a mean roof height of less than or equal to 30 feet (9144 mm), Exposure B shall apply where the ground surface roughness, as defined by Surface Roughness B, prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of at least 1,500 feet (457 m). For buildings with a mean roof height greater than 30 feet (9144 mm), Exposure B shall apply where Surface Roughness B prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of at least 2,600 feet (792 m) or 20 times the height of the building, whichever is greater.
Exposure C.Exposure C shall apply for all cases where Exposure B or D does not apply.
Exposure D.Exposure D shall apply where the ground surface roughness, as defined by Surface Roughness D, prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of at least 5,000 feet (1524 m) or 20 times the height of the building, whichever is greater. Exposure D shall also apply where the ground surface roughness immediately upwind of the site is B or C, and the site is within a distance of 600 feet (183 m) or 20 times the building height, whichever is greater, from an Exposure D condition as defined in the previous sentence.
