Permit Checklist for Building – Commercial Alteration

Plan Reviews:
Building-All Trades, Fire, Planning, Public Works

Inspections:
Notice Of Commencement – Certificate, Pile Log Report- Certificate, Foundation, Termite Treatment - Certificates, Slab, Under Construction - Elevation Certificate, Floodproofing Certificate - Under Construction, Columns, Beams, Framing, Columns, Drywall/Metal Lath, Trusses, Sheathing, Penetration Protection, Fire Stopping Affidavits, Preliminary Fire Safety, Final Elevation Certificate, Elevator Final, Fire Final, Final Floodproofing Certificate - Final, Planning Final, Public Works Final, Final Termite Treatment - Certificate, Final Elevation Certificate, Building Final (last inspection all others must be approved prior to scheduling).

Not all inspections listed may be required.

Required Construction Documents for Submittal: Digitally or Electronically Signed and Sealed Drawings.

Construction Documents Department Review
Site Survey Signed & Sealed Topographic/Boundary Survey All Departments
Civil Plans Public Works
Architectural Plans All Departments
Structural Plans Structural
Electrical Plans Electrical
Elevator plans Public Works
Mechanical Plans Mechanical
Landscaping Plans Planning
Pool plans and/or Water Feature (as needed) All Departments
Fire Protection Plans Fire
Fire Alarm Plans Fire, Electrical
Life Safety Plans Building, Fire
Plumbing Plans Plumbing
Tree survey Urban Forestry Group
  • Site Plan must show setbacks, both existing and proposed structures, property lines, lot dimensions, and grade elevation as per survey. It must also include all proposed structures such as fences/walls, accessory buildings, pool, decks, walkways, mechanical equipment, etc. as may be required for scope.
  • All elevations must include the following in NGVD values: BFE, Grade, Adjusted Grade, Freeboard (if applicable).
  • Review of construction documents may require additional departments

Supporting Documents That May be Required:

Construction Documents Department Review
Phasing Plan Pre-approved by Fire Marshal (if alteration is in an occupied building and proposed work compromises existing life safety systems Fire Marshal, Building
Structural Calculations Structural
Geotechnical Report Structural
Special Inspector Forms Structural
Product Approval with specification on installations Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Planning for the location
Heating/Cooling Sizing Load Calculations (AC replaced not an exact changeout) Mechanical
Energy Calculation Form Mechanical
Tree Disposition (if applicable) Urban Forestry Group
Tree Protection Plan (if applicable) Urban Forestry Group
Approved Tree Removal Permit (if applicable) Urban Forestry Group, Planning
Drainage Calculations Report Public Works
Percolation Test Report Public Works
Public Works – Stormwater Utility Fee Worksheet Public Works
Fire Flow Test Fire
All proposed mechanical equipment and/or allowable encroachments within required yards shall be indicated on setbacks and floor elevation. Planning
Declaration of Restrictive Covenant (if applicable) Planning
Construction Site Sediment and Erosion Control Affidavit Environmental

Required Additional Agency Approval:

Miami-Dade County Approval and Documents to include:

  • DERM Air Quality
  • Drainage Well Permit from DERM (if applicable)
  • DERM Sewer Capacity Certification Letter
  • WASD Ordinance 89-95 Compliance Form and proof of payment
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