i am doing demo drawings for a school building. the building is being taken down completely. nothing is being saved. it's not near any other structure. does this require a permit? The only other demo job i've done did require a permit because we were saving part of the building which effected egress.
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demolition of building - permit required?
- Thread starter ccollings
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mtlogcabin
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It is in the building code. However, we do not issue a demolition permit.
[A] 105.1 Required.
Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
[A] 105.1 Required.
Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
We issue demo permits, but only require drawings if a portion of the building is being preserved as mentioned. Often a "demo" permit is requested ahead of a regular permit because they are in plan review and the want to get started early. In those cases we ask for a detailed scope of work that they are requesting to do in advance.
A simple site plan showing streets, prop lines and an outline of the buildings on the site.
thanks.
do you even stamp demo drawings?
Issuing a demo permit is the time to outline the municipalities expectations regarding site safety, capping/removing services, and how the site shall be left after demo such as excavations filled in, all trash removed, etc. Also, asbestos and other hazmat concerns can be dealt with at this time.
Typical of where I have worked includes a site plan showing the location of the sewer lateral cap. A destination for the debris and If there is over a certian amount of debris, a haul route. There is a department for Reuse & Recycle and they have rules. AQMD (Air Quality Management District) might be involved. The Road Department might be involved for any street closures etc.
With smaller projects a permit is required unless the demo is part of a permit to build. Big buildings get a demo permit.
Keep in mind that this is California. An accidental fire takes care of all of it .... no permit required.
With smaller projects a permit is required unless the demo is part of a permit to build. Big buildings get a demo permit.
Keep in mind that this is California. An accidental fire takes care of all of it .... no permit required.
Inspector Gadget
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Dunno about 'Murrican codes, but the Canadian ones have Codes for job site safety; plus, National Fire Code also has requirements for fire safety to among other things
- protect adjacent buildings
- preserve a fire department access
- general fire safety (access to hydrants, fire extinguishers)
- egress
- appropriate handling of materials like old oil tanks, etc.