READ FIRST : This includes what is needed for a building ...



READ FIRST : This includes what is needed for a building permit and answers to some general questions. All of the following information will need to be filled in on the attached application. If something does not apply, please fill in N/A.

Obtain Driveway Recommendations from the Franklin County Highway Department, 1360 Fairfield Avenue, Brookville, Indiana 47012 (located by IMI Concrete and the American Legion in the town of Brookville). If on a state highway you must contact the Indiana Department of Transportation if State Highway (812) 926-0376. If you have an existing driveway you will still need to file an application with the Highway Department. Once you receive recommendations from the Highway Department, you must include the information on the building permit application. Your recommendation can be found at the Highway Department (765) 647-4271, please fill in at bottom of application.

Obtain a Septic Permit for Two (2) suitable septic sites from the Health Department (765) 647-4322 or a letter of availability from the Brookville Lake Regional Waste District (765) 458-7461, if available. If you have an existing system that you wish to use, you must get a signed statement from the Health Department stating that it is ok to use it. You must put the septic permit number and receipt number on the building permit application.

Obtain a Tax Bill ID# (parcel #) along with your legal description (legal description being- Township, Section #, Township #, Range#, acreage and tax bill ID # (parcel #): then fill in the information on the application) from the Auditor’s

Office or from your tax statement.

Submit Two Sets of Plans that are ¼” per foot scale and nothing under 11”x17” in size with a cross section of the foundation plan, stair section, wall section, floor plan, attic access location, smoke detector locations, dimensions and square footage’s. On manufactured Homes (double wides, modulars, single wides, etc.) you must have the information packet showing tie down systems and foundation installation. If an outside contractor will be doing your foundation, that contractor must provide a layout of the foundation that meets state code. One (1) set of plans will be returned to you with any revisions.

Copy of Survey, if a new survey. The Surveyor’s Office can give you an accurate 911 mailing address.

Deed Must Be Recorded in the Recorder’s Office in your name.

Provide a Site Plan The site plan needs to be exact on measurements.

Copy of Both Titles of the mobile homes. This only applies if you are removing your older mobile home and replacing it with a newer or larger manufactured or mobile home.

Approval in writing is needed if there is a Corporation or Property Owner’s Association involved (Example: Brookville Corporation).

GENERAL INFORMATION

Building permit fee for stick built homes (including Modular Homes) is $300.00 plus $5.00 per 100 square feet over 900 square feet minimum including garage and basement, if finished. The fee is $250.00 for a Manufactured Home (Doublewides, etc.). Fees are rounded to nearest whole dollar and are non-refundable under Section 90.11 Forms and Fees states: No part of the fees shall be returnable to the applicant.

Inspections such as Footer, Basement Floor Plumbing, Wall, Rough-In (framing, electrical and plumbing (air test) and permanent electrical service) and Final Inspections are included in the building permit fee, unless an inspection fails. If an inspection fails then a re-inspection fee of $45.00 will be due.

A building permit is good for one (1) year, but work must be started within six (6) months. If a permit is expired and the work is continuing an additional $45.00 will be charged per inspection due to the permit being expired.

Address will be assigned after the building permit is issued.

ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION – property address must be legible and visible from street/road on Final Inspection.

ENERGY CODE – On April 5, 2012, the State of Indiana adopted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The act pertains to updating the Residential and Commercial Energy Code for all new construction/remodeling/commercial. It is suggested that the property owner have a third party inspector provide documentation that all parts of the Energy Code have been done prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy which releases the home for occupancy by the owner.

Certificate of Occupancy will be issued once all inspections are completed, passed and all additional fees are paid, if any.

Code Reference Sheet is attached on common code questions. Detach and keep this for your information.

FRANKLIN COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING / MANUFACTURED HOME

(FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)

Zone ______________ Permit # ___________________________ Fees$ ____________________ Flood Plain Y OR N

Fine $ ________________ Date _____________________________

(Please Print) OWNER INFORMATION

Name______________________________________ Current Mailing Address ____________________________________________

City _________________________________ ST __________ Zip ___________ Phone # __________________________

BUILDER INFORMATION

SAME AS OWNER (circle) or Name_____________________________________ Address___________________________________

City _________________________________ ST ________ Zip ____________ Phone # _____________________________

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

Township or Corporation ________________________________ Tax Bill ID # _____________________________________________ Section # ______ Township # ______ Range # ______ Acreage _______________ Subdivision ________________________ Lot ______ Do you need a new mailing address Yes or No Street or county road of new residence__________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING

Estimated Cost __________________________ Stories ________ 1st fl sq. ft. ___________________ 2nd fl sq. ft. ________________

Size of Manufactured Home__________________ Year of Manufactured home ______________ Garage sq. ft. ______________ Bedrooms ________ (circle one) Basement / Crawl / Slab Finished Basement ________ Bathrooms _______ Porch size __________

Deck size _________________ Wall Height __________ Septic Permit # & Receipt # __________________ /__________________

Drive recommendations: Inspected by whom: ____________________________Size of Pipe ______________________ and date inspected ____________________ Permit number (if state highway) _________________________________

Chapter 90; Building Code, Section 90.15 Certificate

No certificate of occupancy for any building or structure erected, altered, or repaired after the adoption of this chapter shall be issued unless the building or structure was erected, altered, or repaired in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The electric meter will not be energized until a certificate of occupancy has been issued. Ord. No. 1989-4, passed 17th, April 1989

Chapter 90; Building Code, Section 90.99 Penalty

If any person, firm, or corporation shall violate any of these provisions of this chapter, or shall do any act prohibited herein; or shall fail to perform any duty lawfully enjoined, within the time prescribed by the Building Inspector; or shall fail, neglect, or refuse to obey any lawful order given by the Building Inspector in connection with the provisions of this chapter, for each violation, failure, or refusal, the person, or firm or corporation shall be fined in any sum not more than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00). Each day the unlawful activity continues shall constitute a separate offense. Ord. No. 1998-20, passed 19th, October 1998.

___________________________________________________ _____________________________

Signature of Owner Date

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Print Name of Owner

___________________________________________________ ___________________________________

Signature of Contractor Date

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Print Name of Contractor

You must sign and date the application. Thank you.

;Applicant: __________________________________ Project: ______________________________________________

The following code references apply to the proposed construction for which this permit is issued. Review this sheet and ask any questions you might have prior to construction. These items will be checked when site is inspected. THIS REFERENCE SHEET MUST BE ON SITE WHEN INSPECTIONS ARE MADE.

2003 IRC with Indiana Amendment Effective April 5, 2008

FOOTING:

403.1.4: MINIMUM depth of footing to be 24” below final grade. A min of 12” below undisturbed soil. Footing size based on Table R403.1 with allowable soil pressure of 2,000 pounds per square foot.

403.1.6.: Anchor bolts shall be ½” diameter, within 12” of corners and end of plates and placed MAXIMUM 6’ o.c. Bolts must be grouted 7” into masonry or poured concrete, Foundation anchor straps, spaced and installed as required to provide equivalent anchorage to ½” diameter anchor bolts.

319.3: Fasteners for pressure treated wood.

3508: Requires 20’ of ½” rebar to be utilized as part of the bonding system with approved clamp and #4 solid copper wire.

N 1102.2.8 Slab edge insulation ___________________________________________________________________________________

FOUNDATION: CRAWL SPACE BASEMENT SLAB ON GRADE OTHER_

404.1.1(2) (3) (4): Vertical Rebar as required.

404.1.2: Concrete foundation walls shall be a min. 6” solid or as required in Tables R404.1.1 (1) (2) (3) (4)

405.1: Perimeter foundation drain required 2” stone base covered by 6” min. stone with filtered membrane.

406.2: Exterior foundation walls that retain earth and enclose habitable or usable spaces located below grade shall be waterproofed with a membrane from footing to finished grade.

323.1: Pressure treated lumber plates required. Foundation walls and floor plates and furring below grade.

319.1: Pressure treated lumber plates required. Foundation walls, on slab floor plates & furring below grade.

408.1: Crawlspace ventilation required. 1 per 150 sq. ft. 3’ maximum from corners.

Vapor barrier required (IECC). Crawl space insulated 1102.2.6

408.3: Minimum crawlspace access hole 18” x 24” infloor or 16”H X 24” W WHEN INWALLS.

408.4: Underfloor space shall be cleaned or all vegetation, debris, etc.

408.6: Crawlspaces are to be graded so as to direct any water to a central point where a drain or sump pit 18” dia. By 24” deep is to be provided.

703.7.(5),(6); Masonry veneer support. Weep holes 33” max spacing and 3/16” min size. Flashing shall be located beneath the first coarse above grade. 1” air gap required.

506.1 Site preparation for concrete slabs, min. compressive strength 2400 psi, 6 mil vapor barrier, 4” base, 3.5” min. slab thickness

308.4 Glazing, hazardous locations.

FRAMING & DESIGN: ______ Number of bedrooms for this project, as shown on plans.

310.1: Sleeping rooms are required to have at lease one emergency egress opening of min. net clear opening 5.7 sq. ft. and not more than 44” from floor. Grade floor openings shall be a min. of 5.0 sq. Ft. sill height shall not be more than 44” from the grade level. Minimum net clear opening height 22” and min. width 20”.

602.8 Fireblocking shall be provided to cut off all concealed vertical and horizontal draft openings at 10’ intervals in stud walls and around all openings at pipes, vents, ducts, at ceiling and floor level.

502.5: allowable girder spans meet values in Tables R502.2 (1),(2) or beams to be engineered.

802.(4),(5): Ceiling joists, rafter & purlin size to meet allowable span requirements from tables.

802.10: Truss design and bracing requirements. Truss shall not be cut, notched, drilled, spliced or altered.

Certified engineered truss specifications required.

802.11: Roof tie downs (hurricane ties)

807.1: Attic access opening to areas that exceed 30 square feet with a 30” height shall have an opening 22” x 30” minimum.

502.8.1: Manufactured floor systems are to be engineered and installed per manufacturer’s inspections. Cuts, notches and holes are to be as per manufacturers specifications.

1102.2.1 Raised Heel Truss ______________________________________________________

STAIRWAYS AND LANDINGS:

311.4.3: The width of each landing shall be not less than the door or stairway it serves and 36” min in direction of travel. Exception: non required exterior doors of 2 or fewer risers may have tread of 11 ¼”

Exception: 3 or fewer risers at non required exit door allowed if door does not swing over stairs.

311.5: All stairways (with 4 or more risers) must have one handrail having MINIMUM and MAXIMUM heights of 34” and 38” measured from the tread nosing. Open side of decks and balconies which are more than 30” above grade or floor must have guardrails at least 36” in height. Spindle separation to be less than 4”. Headroom clearance must be 6’8” or more. Stairway width 36” minimum. Rise 8 ¼” max run 9” min.

311.2.2: Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall be protected by minimum ½” gypsum board.

N 1102.4.1 Areas for air leakage (building thermal envelope)

GARAGES:

309.2: Garages attached or within 6’ of residence shall be separated from the residence and its attic area by not less than ½” gypsum board. Where the separation is a floor ceiling assembly, the structure supporting the separation shall also be protected by not less than 5/8” type X gypson board or equivalent.

309.1: Door entering the residence from the garage shall be a solid wood or honeycomb steel door not less than 1 3/8 thick or 20 minute fire rated door.

309.3: Garage floor surfaces shall be of approved non combustible material and sloped to facilitate the movement of liquids to a drain or toward the main vehicle entry door.

309.4: Garage floors shall be sloped toward the main vehicles entry doorway, or to central drain.

602.7: Garage door header requirement to be engineered or comply with Table 502.5 (1).

N1103 Programmable thermostat (70 and 78 degrees setting) _______________________________________________

SMOKE DETECTORS:

313: Detectors shall be installed in each room area, outside each separate sleeping area in the vicinity of the bedroom and on each additional story of a buildings. Smoke detectors shall be hard wired, equipped with battery back-up power and shall be interconnected so as to operate simultaneously. Additions or alterations to existing buildings may require smoke detector protection for entire structure.

MINIMUM number required for this structure ______.

N1104.1 Lighting equipment (sealed fixtures)_____________________________________________

INSULATION:

As per Indiana Energy Conservation Code (IECC 1992) TYPICALLY

Vapor barrier required

R-38 Ceiling R-20 Walls R-10 Basement Walls interior or exterior

Other R-7.5 Perimeter Foundation Insulation and at basement walkouts

R-10 Crawlspace Wall or Floor Above Attic Insulation Markers

ELECTRICAL:

3501.6.2: Service disconnecting means to be located at a readily accessible location either outside of building or structure, or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors.

Overcurrent device (Service Panel) shall not be located in clothes closets or bathrooms and shall have proper working clearances 36” x 30” x 6’8”.

3508: Requires 20 feet of ½” rebar in footer for ground. Approved clam & #4 solid copper wire

3801: Dwelling unit outlets shall be placed so that no point on continuous wall space (2’ or wider) is more than 6’ from an outlet. Countertop outlets in kitchens and dining areas are required to be located so that no place along the wall is more than 24” from an outlet. Island and peninsular counter tops with short dimension 12” or greater and long dimension 24” or greater need an outlet. Bathrooms require GFCI protected outlet adjacent to each basin installed.

3903.11: Clothes closet light fixtures must be a closed-globe type or fluorescent with required horizontal clearance for shelving.

3805.8: Ceiling fan outlet boxes must be listed and identified for fan support.

3902.(8), (9): Fixtures in wet or damp locations to be marked suitable for such locations.

3904.9: Recessed fixtures (can lights) must be IC rated.

1101.0 Certificate of Insulation place on electrical panel._________________________________________

PLUMBING – HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING:

2803.6.1: Water heater discharge pipe/pressure relief valve max temp 210 degrees to be of approved material and terminate not more than 6” above the floor into an air gap into an indirect waste receptor.

2005.2: Gas water heater shall not be installed in closets used for storage.

2406.2: Fuel fired appliances shall not be located in or obtain combustion air from Sleeping rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms, storage closets.

1307.3: Appliances having an ignition source shall be elevated 18” or more above the floor in garages

2419: Condensation drip leg required in gas piping.

2420.5: Accessible shutoff valves shall be within 6 feet of appliance and in same room or space.

1801.1: Fuel burning appliances shall be vented to the outside in accordance with listed instructions.

1403.2: Supports and foundations from outdoor units of heat pumps shall be raised at least 3” above ground.

2603.5 Soil or waste pipes to be sleeved passing through foundation wall or under footing.

2439.5.1: Maximum length of clothes dryer exhaust not to exceed 35 feet.

2603.2: Drilling & notching not in middle 1/3 or closer than 2” from top or bottom or exceed 1/6 in depth.

1103.2.2 Duct Tightness (sealed joints) __________________________________________________________

BATHROOMS:

303.3: Light and ventilation requirements 3 sq. ft. or 50 cfm. Vent to outside (soffit not considered outside).

308.4: Glazed areas within 60” of tub/shower drain level to be tempered glass.

307.2: Bath tubs and shower shall have nonabsorbent surface 6’ above floor.

2705.1: Centerline of water closets not less than 15” from wall- partitions with 21” clearance in front.

2720.1: Whirlpool tubs shall have access to motor-pump assembly and be on a GFCI circuit.

N 1103.3 Piping Insulation-HVAC line/circulating hot water.__________________________

FIREPLACES:

1001.16 Fireblocking requirements for chimney chases.

1003.1: Masonry chimney construction requirements with footings of 12” thick min.. with crossed rebar 6” o.c.

1003.9: 1001.15: Chimney clearances and hearth extensions.

1004.1: Factory built fireplaces shall be listed and labeled and shall be installed in accordance with the conditions of the listing.

1001.6: Chimneys shall extend at least 2 feet higher than any portion of the building within 10 feet, but shall not be less than 3 feet above the point where the chimney passes through the roof.

2420.5: Gas supplied log lighter and gas logs are to have a listed shut-off outside the fire box within 6’ of the box and in the same room as the fireplace.

N 1102.4.3 Fireplaces (gasketed doors)________________________________________________

SUBJECT to compliance with all applicable Rules and Regulation of the Franklin County Code. MUST COMPLY with I.R.C. One and Two Family Dwelling Code & National Electrical Code.

(revised 5/2011)

Plan Review: __________________________________ Date : ___________________________________

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________

OWNER/ APPLICANT OR CONTRACTOR: ___________________________________________________________IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT: THE FRANKLIN COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT (765) 647-5731

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