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COMMERCIAL
BUILDING
GUIDE
Customer Guidelines
For Construction Documents
For Commercial & Multi-Family Projects
(more than two dwelling units)
City of St. Petersburg
Construction Services
& Permitting Division
• This packet contains checklists designed
to help you submit the forms and written
plans necessary to receive a permit.
• We have listed items normally needed,
but due to the individual nature of most
projects, additional information may be
requested.
• Locate the checklists appropriate for your
project and fill them out completely.
• Only completed applications can be
accepted and processed.
Revised October 2004
Commercial Customer Building Guidelines
for Commercial & Multi-Family Projects (more than two dwelling units)
City of St. Petersburg Construction Services & Permitting Division
Table of Contents
The following checklists will help you submit the forms
and plans required to obtain a permit.
Reminder: Incomplete submittals/plans will not be accepted.
1)
Completeness Checklist & Maps: additional reviews may be needed prior to your .......... 1-3
submittals for a permit IF your project is located in certain geographical areas of
the City such as a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Neighborhood Design
Review Area (NDR), or require other non-City governmental approvals. Maps of
these areas are included.
2)
Enterprise Zone Information ........................................................................................ 4-5
3)
Checklist of documents needed to submit for Plan Review.............................................. 6-7
4)
Information Required on Cover Sheet of Plans ................................................................. 7
5)
Site Plan Checklist (what’s required on site plan) ........................................................... 8-9
6)
Fire Sprinkler Requirements ..................................................................................... 10-11
7)
Fire Alarm Checklist ..................................................................................................... 12
8)
Special Fire Protections Systems Checklist ...................................................................... 13
9)
Dry-Wet Chemical Extinguishment System Checklist ........................................................ 14
10)
Structure: Building Checklist ......................................................................................... 15
11)
ADA Plan Review/Inspections Checklist .......................................................................... 16
12)
Heating, A.C., Ventilation, and Gas Checklist ............................................................... 17
13)
Electrical Checklist ....................................................................................................... 17
14)
Plumbing Checklist ...................................................................................................... 18
15)
Site: Landscape Plan Checklist ..................................................................................... 19
16)
Traffic Engineering Checklist ......................................................................................... 19
17)
Zoning Checklist .......................................................................................................... 20
18)
Engineering Checklists/Work Permits ............................................................................. 21
19)
FAA Airport Zoning Maps ....................................................................................... 22-24
20)
Dome Industrial Park Area Map ................................................................................... 25
Completeness Checklist
Additional reviews may be required
prior to submittal of plans for review
There are a number of issues which might affect your review process. The staff at the
Development Review Services counter will be able to answer specific questions
about these requirements. The following checklist identifies the most common of these:
U
Property located within a Neighborhood Design Review (NDR) area (see attached map).
U
Historic Designation as Landmark, Landmark Site, or property within a Historic District (see Urban Design & Historic
Preservation Division on the 8th floor).
U
Property located within a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) area (see attached map).
U
Community Residential Home proposal (commonly referred to an ECLF or ALF).
U
If property is to be utilized for a use that requires more parking, as well as some changes of use, this may trigger the need
for staff to review a parking plan to insure that adequate parking is provided. Some of these uses include, but are not limited
to:
• retail/office/studio space to restaurant use;
• warehouse or storage use to wholesaling and/or distribution;
• most industrial uses to service/repair establishments;
• residential to community residential home; or,
• single family to multi-family.
U
Selling or serving alcoholic beverages requires additional approvals.
U
If a proposed project/addition/ancillary equipment does not meet the requirements of the City Code (per Zoning district), then
a variance from various City boards may be required (e.g. small single family/commercial = Board of Adjustment; large
commercial/multifamily = Environmental Development Commission). This review process typically takes about four to six
weeks once a completed application is submitted.
U
Sometimes a project involves a special or conditional use which requires Special Exception/Site Plan Review by the EDC.
These uses are not permitted principal uses, but require a public hearing to determine if the proposed site can adequately
accommodate the proposed use, and that such use will not have an adverse impact to the surrounding area. Such uses may
include but are not limited to:
• Schools;
• Churches;
• Commercial recreation (bowling alley, video games, golf facilities, sports facilities); Community residential homes over
14 clients;
• Government/community uses;
• Automotive sales lots;
• Car washes;
• Drive-through facilities;
• Social service agencies;
• Kennels;
• Veterinarians;
• Temporary employment and temporary labor offices;
• Outdoor sales and display;
• Bed and breakfast establishments;
• Clubs (community service and private); and,
• Outdoor storage yards.
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Review and approval from several agencies outside the City government may also be required:
• Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD);
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT);
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP);
• Florida Department of Children and Families;
• Pinellas County Water and Navigation Control Authority;
• Pinellas County Health Department; and,
• Pinellas County Highway Department.
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Map of Community Redevelopment Areas
2
Citywide Map of Neighborhood Design Review Areas
3
Enterprise Zone
SALES TAX CREDIT FOR JOB CREATION
The Program:
Allows a monthly sales and use tax credit to businesses located in the E.Z. on wages paid to new employees who have been employed by the business
for at least 3 full calendar months and are residents of the E.Z. The credit can be either 5%, 1 0%, or 15% of the wages paid to new permanent
part-time or full-time employees.
The Limitations:
The credit amount is limited to the amount of tax due on each monthly return. No refund or carryforward credit is allowed. This credit is not available
if the E.Z. Corporate Income Tax Credit for Job Creation is taken. The credit can be claimed for up to a limit of $1,500 in wages per month per
employee. Applicants may submit for 12 consecutive months per employee.
The Process:
Form DR-15JZ must be submitted to the E.Z. Coordinator for approval within 4 months after the new employee is hired. The business must complete
one form for each new employee. The business must submit the approved credit application with the state DR-15C (Sales Tax Certificate) due the
1st of each month.
CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR JOB CREATION
The Program:
Allows a state corporate income tax credit to businesses located in the E.Z. on wages paid to new employees who have been employed by the business
for at least 3 full calendar months and are residents of the E.Z. The credit can be 5%, 10%, or I5% of the wages paid to new permanent part-time
or full-time employees.
The Limitations:
A five year carry forward provision is available for any unused portion of past credits. This credit is not available if the E.Z. Sales Tax Credit for Job
Creation is taken. The credit can be claimed for up to a limit of $1,500 in wages per month per employee. The federal tax burden may increase
since the state tax liability is reduced. The credit amount must be added back to Florida taxable income.
The Process:
Form F-1157Z must be submitted to the E.Z.
Coordinator for approval. The business must
complete one form for each new employee. The
business must submit the approved credit application
with its income tax return, attached to the corporate
return form (F-1120).
SALES TAX REFUND FOR BUILDING MATERIALS
Allows a refund on the sales tax paid on the purchase
of building materials used to rehabilitate real property
located in the E.Z. From completion of construction
(the date the inspector signs the final inspection), the
applicant has up to 6 months to apply. Only the
property owners are eligible, not the contractor. This
incentive also applies to homeowners.
The Limitations:
The total amount of the sales tax refund must be at least
$500, but no more than the lesser of $5,000 or 97%
of the tax paid per parcel of property. If 20% or more
of the permanent full-time employees of the business
are residents of the E.Z. the refund will be no more than
the lesser of $10,000 or 97% of the tax paid per parcel.
Applicants can apply for this only once per parcel.
The Enterprise Zone Boundariess
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SALES TAX REFUND FOR BUILDING MATERIALS (continued)
The Process:
Form DR-26 and a Building Materials Sales Tax Refund application certified by the E.Z. Coordinator must be filed within six months after the
improvements are certified by the building inspector as being substantially complete. The applicant must submit receipts, and certification form
completed by the building inspector.
SALES TAX REFUND FOR BUSINESS EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY
The Program:
Allows a refund on the sales tax paid on the purchase of certain business equipment, which is used exclusively in the E.Z. such as office equipment
and furniture, warehouse equipment etc. The sales tax refund is 97% of the 6% sales tax paid on the purchase of qualifying equipment.
The Limitations:
The sales tax refund must be at least $100, but no more than the lesser of $5,000 or 97% of the tax paid. If 20% or more of the permanent, full-
time employees of the business are residents of the E.Z., the refund will be no more than the lessor of $10,000 or 97% of the tax paid. The equipment
must be kept in the E.Z. for 3 years.
The Process:
Form DR-26 and a Business Machinery & Equipment Sales Tax Refund application certified by the E.Z. Coordinator must be filed within six months
after the business equipment is purchased. Sales tax receipts can be combined for 60 days at a time.
PROPERTY TAX CREDIT
The Program:
Allows new or expanded businesses located in the E.Z. a credit on Florida corporate income tax equal to 96% of ad valorem taxes paid on the property,
if the new or expanded business has hired five or more new, full-time employees. Any unused portion of the credit may be carried forward for five
years. The credit can be claimed for five years, up to a maximum of $50,000 annually if 20% or more of the employees are residents of the E.Z.,
otherwise the credit is limited to $25,000 annually.
The Limitations:
The federal tax burden may increase since the state tax liability is reduced. The amount of the credit must also be added back to Florida taxable
income.
The Process:
The business must file Form 456 with the Pinellas County Property Appraiser’s Office by April 1st of the following year (in which the now or expanded
property was completed). Form F-1158Z must then be certified by the E.Z. Coordinator. Form F-1158Z, along with validated receipt of ad valorem
taxes is attached to the Corporate Income Tax (Form F1120).
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT
The Program:
Allows businesses anywhere in Florida a 50% credit on the Florida corporate income tax or insurance premium tax for donations to an eligible non-
profit corporation conducting a state-approved community development project. The annual amount of the credit is limited to $200,000 per firm
and $2,000,000 for the state. For each dollar donated, a business may receive a 55.5 cent reduction in Florida tax liability (60 cents from the credit,
5.5 cents from the deductibility of the donation).
The Limitations:
A five year carry forward provision is available for any unused portion of past credits. IRS rules for the valuation of donated goods may require
depreciation recapture: therefore, the allowable deduction may be decreased. The federal tax burden may increase since the state tax liability is
reduced.
The Process:
The project sponsor submits a proposal for approval. The sponsor then solicits donations from businesses. Participating businesses file a simple
form, along with proof of donation. Once the donation has been approved, a copy of the approval letter must be submitted with the state tax return.
Additional donations require approval.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Department of Economic Development and Property Management
(813) 393-7100 or St.Petersburg@SearchSmart.USF.edu
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Commercial Plan Review
Application Checklist
For Commercial & Multi-Family Projects
(more than two dwelling units)
City of St. Petersburg Construction Services & Permitting Division
The following is a checklist of documentation required when submitting plans for review. All items on the
checklist, that pertain to your project, must be completed for the application to be processed.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
‘ 1. If any other agency/board approval is required, that approval MUST be submitted with the application
and this check list. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify this information. WE CANNOT
ACCEPT PLANS UNTIL REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY ALL OTHER AGENCIES / BOARDS. EXAMPLES:
EDC, HEALTH DEPT., BOA, CRA, SWIFTMUD, HOTEL AND RESTAURANT COMMISSION.
‘ 2. Building Permit Application and completed worksheets. (plumbing, gas, mechical, electrical, roof, fire
alarm, fire sprinkler, landscape, parking/paving, underground utilities)
‘ 3. Notice of Commencement Form (needed prior to first inspection)
‘ 4. Three (3) completed sets of ENERGY FORMS - signed/sealed
‘ 5. Legal description and property I.D. number (PIN) - (call 582-7652)
‘ 6. Letter showing the Florida Accessibility Code cost breakdown - signed/sealed
‘ 7. ADA Design affidavit from design professional (A/E)
‘ 8. Special Inspection Affidavit/Request form. (If threshold building)
‘ 9. Site Plan Sheet - (see separate Site Plan Checklist) All Submittals
‘ 10. If in flood zone provide Substantial Improvement Package (Form SIP)
‘ 11. Minimum of three (3) complete sets of construction plans (minimum size of 11”x17”), containing the
following information:
A) Designers Name
L) Floor Elevations
B) Company Name
M) Complete Page Index
C) Business Address
N) Single or Multiple Tenant (show each tenant space)
D) Phone and FAX Numbers
0) Job Address and Unit Number
E) Type of Construction
P) Completed Plumbing Checklist
F) Protected/Unprotected
Q) Completed Electrical Checklist
G) Sprinkled/Unsprinkled
R) Completed Gas Checklist
H) Existing/Proposed Occupancy
S) Completed Mechanical Checklist
I)
Total Square Footage Breakdown
T) Completed Fire Checklist
J) Number of Stories
U) Site Plan
K) Building Height
V) Landscape Plan
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Commercial Plan Review Application Checklist continued...
‘ 12.Each construction set shall have a COVER SHEET containing the following information with the
specific page noted:
A) Designers Name
I) Total Square Footage and Breakdowns
B) Company Name
J) Number of Stories
C) Business Address
K) Building Height
D) Phone and Fax Numbers
L) Complete Page Index
E) Type of Construction
M) Single or Multiple Tenant (show each tenant space)
F) Protected/Unprotected
N) Job Address & Unit Number
G) Sprinkled/Unsprinkled
0) Calculations for Minimum Plumbing Fixtures and
H) Existing/Proposed Occupancy
Handicapped Requirements
P) Site Plan
Q) Landscape Plan
NOTICE: When all City review comments are completed, the plans examiner coordinating the review
will contact the applicant/representative to come in and pick up and discuss the comments.
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Commercial Site Plan
Requirements Checklist
For Commercial & Multi-Family Projects
(more than 2 dwelling units)
City of St. Petersburg Construction Services & Permitting Division
Some items on the following checklist may not be relevant to your project, (for example: preservation
areas, retention ponds, etc.). However, ALL
ALL site plans are REQUIRED
REQUIRED to show (at minimum):
Setbacks, Property Lines, North Arrow, Parking, Roads, Alleys, Fences/Walls, and must be DRAWN
TO SCALE, (not smaller than 1"=50').
‘ Setbacks from property lines to structures
‘ Lot Lines and/or Property Lines
‘ North Arrow
‘ Off-street parking spaces, curbing, wheel stops, driveways, ingress/egress, points, delineated and
handicapped parking spaces (dimensions to scale)
‘ Label streets/roads
‘ Easements with dimension
‘ Buffer walls, fencing with elevations and height
‘ Show all existing and proposed structures (show square footage and current/proposed uses)
‘ Signs: existing and proposed
‘ Indicate all above ground power lines with heights
‘ Trash/Dumpster container/pads, with screening
‘ Retention ponds locations
‘ Any unusual physical features
‘ Preservation areas - show all boundaries of all areas
‘ Legal description of site and address or unit numbers (if combining units or addresses show on
plan); Note: if site is in acreage (meets and bounds), and/or development exceeds 500 sq. ft., a
replat may be necessary
‘ Landscape plans including: existing plant material with location, sizes and species noted, proposed
plant materials with locations, sizes, and species noted, plus indication of method of watering and
maintenance
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Commercial Site Plan Requirements Checklist continued...
‘ Government approval letters: Environmental Development Commission, Board of Adjustment,
Community Redevelopment Agency, Historic Preservation Commission, Florida Department of
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Florida Department of Children and Families,
etc., also property card interpretations
‘ Total project cost and last assessed value
‘ Water meter location and size
‘ Sewer location and size
‘ Fire service & hydrants locations
‘ Irrigation: Well/lake or Meter and location (if well/lake show pump detail)
‘ Tanks: Type of fuel stored, is tank above ground or under ground, show tie down system, dome or
manhole detail
‘ Completed Stormwater Management Utility Data Form
‘ Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Permit or letter of exemption
‘ Civil Plan showing proposed or existing utility service connection locations
‘ Drainage calculations in conformance with the City drainage ordinance
‘ Copies of all other required/applicable governmental permits or approvals including but not
limited to FDOT, FDEP, Pinellas County, etc.
‘ Label use of adjoining property (land use/occupancy)
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Fire Sprinkler Checklist
City of St. Petersburg Construction Services and Permitting
Permit #:_______________ Job Address:___________________________ Job Cost:______________
Contractors Name:___________________________Company:________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sq. Footage:_____________Levels:____________ OCCUPANCY HAZARD CLASS
N.F.P.A. 20____14____13R____13D____13____ Light Hazard
_____
Ordinary (Group 1 & 2)
_____
Extra Hazard (Groups 1 & 2)
_____
Special Occupancy Hazard
_____
Plan Review Criteria
____(a) Name of owner and occupant
____(q) Approximate capacity (in gallons) of each
____(b) Location, including street address
dry pipe system
____(c) North Arrow
____(r) Pipe type and schedule of wall thickness
____(d) Full height cross section, or schematic
____(s) Nominal pipe size and cutting lengths of
diagram, if required for clarity; including,
pipe or center-to-center dimensions
ceiling construction and method of
____(t) Location and size of riser nipples
protection for nonmetallic piping
____(u) Type of fittings and joints and location of all
____(e) Location of partitions
welds and bends. The contractor shall
____(f) Location of fire walls
specify on drawing any sections to be shop
____(g) Occupancy class of each area or room
welded and the type of fittings or forma-
____(h) Location and size of concealed spaces,
tions to be used
closets, attics and bathrooms
____(v) Type and locations of hangers, sleeves,
____(i) Any small enclosures in which no sprinklers
braces, and methods of securing sprinklers
are to be installed
when applicable
____(j) Size of City main in street and whether
____(w) All control valves, check valves, drain pipes,
dead-end of circulating; and, if dead-end,
and test connections
direction and distance to nearest circulat-
____(x) Make, type, model, and size of alarm or dry
ing main. City main test results and system
pipe valve
elevation relative to test hydrant (see A-7-
____(y) Make, type, model, and size of preaction or
2.1)
deluge valve
____(k) Other sources of water supply, with
____(z) Kind and location of alarm bells
pressure or elevation
____(aa) Size and location of hose outlets, hand
____(1) Make, type, and nominal orifice size of
hose, and related equipment
sprinklers
____(bb) Underground pipe size, length, location,
____(m) Temperature rating and location of high-
weight, material, point of connection to
temperature sprinklers
City main; the type of valves, meters, and
____(n) Total area protected by each system on
valve pits; and the depth that the top of the
each floor
pipe is laid below the grade
____(o) Number of sprinklers on each riser per
____(cc) Piping provisions for flushing
floor
____(dd) Where the equipment is to be installed as
____(p) Total number of sprinklers on each dry pipe
an addition to an existing system, enough
system, preaction system, combined dry
of the existing system indicated on the
pipe-preaction system, or deluge system
plans to make all conditions clear
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Fire Sprinkler Checklist continued...
WORK SHEET FORMAT
____(ee) For hydraulically designed systems, the
____(a) Sheet number
information on the hydraulic data
____(b) Sprinkler description arid discharge constant (K)
nameplate
____(c) Hydraulic reference points
____(ff) A graphic representation of the scale used
____(d) Flow in gpm (L/min.)
on all plans
____(e) Pipe size
____(gg) Name and address of contractor
____(f) Pipe lengths, center-to-center of fittings
____(hh) hydraulic reference points on the plan shall
____(g) Equivalent pipe lengths for fittings & devices
correspond with comparable reference
____(h) Friction loss in psi per ft (bars/m) of pipe
points on the hydraulic calculation sheets
____(i) Total friction loss between reference points
____(ii) The minimum rate of water application
____(j) In-rack sprinkler demand balanced to ceiling
(density), the design area of water
demand
application, in-rack sprinkler demand, and
the water required for hose streams both
____(k) Elevation head in psi (bars) between reference
inside and outside
points
____(jj) The total quantity of water and tile pressure
____(l) Required pressure in psi (bars) at each
required noted at a common reference
reference point
point for each system
____(m) Velocity pressure and normal pressure if
____(kk) Relative elevations of sprinklers, junctions
included in calculations
points, and supply or reference points
____(n) Notes to indicate starting points, reference
____(ll) If room design method is used, all
to other sheets, or to clarify data shown
unprotected wall openings throughout the
____(o) Diagram to accompany gridded system
floor protected
calculations to indicate flow quantities and
____(mm) Calculation of loads for sizing, and details
directions for lines with sprinklers operating
of, sway bracing
in the remote area
____(nn) The setting for pressure-reducing valves
____(p) Combined K-factor calculations for sprinklers
____(oo) Information about backflow preventers;
on drops, armovers, or sprigs where
(manufacturer, size, type)
calculations do not begin at sprinkler
____(pp) Information about antifreeze solution used
(type and amount)
SUMMARY GRAPH SHEET
HYDRAULIC SUMMARY SHEET
A graphic representation of tile complete hydraulic cal-
culation shall be plotted on semi-exponential graph
____(a) Date
paper (Q1.85) and shall include the following:
____(b) Location
____(a) Water Supply curve
____(c) Name of owner and occupant
____(b) Sprinkler system demand
____(d) Building number or other identification
____(c) Hose demand (where applicable)
____(e) Description of hazard
____(d) In-rack sprinkler demand (where applicable.)
____(f) Name and address of contractor or designer
____(g) Name of approving agency
WATER SUPPLY
____(h) System design requirements
1. Design area of water application, sq ft
The following information shall be included:
(m2)
____(a) Location and elevation of static and residual test
2. Minimum rate of water application
gauge with relation to the riser reference point
(density), gpm per sq ft (L/min/m2)
____(b) Flow location
3. Area per sprinkler, sq ft (m2)
____(c) Static pressure, psi (bars.)
____(i) Total water requirements as calculated includ- ____(d) Residual pressure, psi (bars.)
ing allowance for inside hose, outside hy- ____(e) Flow, gpm (L/min.)
drants, and water curtain and exposure sprin- ____(f) Date
klers
____(g) Time
____(j) Limitations (dimension, flow, and pressure) ____(h) Test conducted by or information supplied by
on extended coverage or other listed special ____(l) Other sources of water supply, with pressure
sprinklers
or elevation
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Fire Alarm Checklist
City of St. Petersburg Construction Services and Permitting
Permit #:______________Job Address:_______________________________Job Cost:____________
Contractors Name:_____________________________Company:______________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Sq. Footage:_______________ Levels:________________
N.F.P.A. 101 OCCUPANCY
Assembly
____
Education ____
Health Care ____ Detention
____
Hotel
____
Apartment ____
Lodging
____ Board/Care ____
Mercantile ____
Business
____
Industrial
____ Storage
____
SPECIFICATIONS:
____(a) The address of the protected premises;
____(b) The owner of the protected premises;
____(c) The authority having jurisdiction;
____(d) The applicable codes, standards, and other desian criteria to which the system is required
to comply;
____(e) The type of building construction and occupancy;
____(f) The fire department response point(s) and annunciator location(s);
____(g) The type of fire alarm system to be provided:
____1. Auxiliary
____2. Protected Premises
____3. Supervisory Station
____(h) Calculations (e.g., secondary supply and voltage drop calculations);
____(i) The type(s) of fire alarm- initiating devices, supervisory alarm-initiating devices, and
evacuation notification appliances to be provided;
____(j) The intended area(s) of coverage;
____(k) A complete list of detection, evacuation signaling, and annunciator zones;
____(l) A complete list of fire safety control functions;
____(m) A complete sequence of operations detailing all inputs and outputs;
____(n) Specifications for selected UL devices and components;
____(o) Class, style of wiring method;
____(p) Remote annunciator or location.
Fire Alarm Systems Require Certification and
Acceptance Tests per Chapter 7, N.F.P.A. and Florida
State Fire Marshal Rules and Regulations 4A-48.
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Special Fire Protection
Systems Checklist
City of St. Petersburg Construction Services and Permitting
Permit #:______________Job Address:_______________________________Job Cost:____________
Contractors Name:_____________________________Company:______________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
_____ LOW EXPANSION FOAM
N.F.P.A. 11
_____ MEDIUM + HIGH EXPANSION FOAM
N.F.P.A. 11A
_____ MOBILE FOAM APPARATUS
N.F.P.A. 11C
_____ CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS N.F.P.A. 12
_____ HALON 1301 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
N.F.P.A. 12A
_____ WATER SPRAY FIXED SYSTEM
N.F.P.A. 15
_____ DELUGE WATER FOAM SYSTEM
N.F.P.A. 16
_____ DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM N.F.P.A. 17
_____ WET CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM N.F.P.A. 17A
_____ WETTING AGENTS
N.F.P.A. 18
_____ CLEAR AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
N.F.P.A. 2001
_____ WATER MIST FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
N.F.P.A. 750
The above systems require consultation
prior to plans submission.
Please call (727)893-7691 for an appointment.
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Dry-wet Chemical
Extinguishment System Checklist
City of St. Petersburg Construction Services and Permitting
Permit #:______________Job Address:________________________________Job Cost:____________
Contractors Name:_____________________________Company:______________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
System Designer Name:________________________________________________________________
Equipment Manufacturer:_______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
SPECIFICATIONS
Designate the authority having jurisdiction and indicate whether plans are required.
____
State that the installation conforms to
____
The installer shall certify to the authority
this standard and meets the approval
having jurisdiction that the system has
of the authority having jurisdiction.
been installed in accordance with the
approved plans and the manufacturer’s
____
Indicate that only listed equipment from
listed installation and maintenance
a single manufacturer shall be used.
manual.
Exception: Special auxiliary devices acceptable to ____
Plans shall be drawn to an indicated
the manufacturer and the authority having
scale or be suitably dimensioned and
jurisdiction may be used.
shall be reproducible.
____
Include the specific tests, if any, that
____
Plans shall contain sufficient detail to
may be required to meet the approval
enable the authority having jurisdiction
of the authority having jurisdiction.
to evaluate the protection of the
hazard(s).
____
Indicate the hazard to be protected and
include such information as physical
____
Plans shall indicate all equipment to be
dimensions, cooking appliances,
protected and fuel sources.
energy sources for each appliance, and
air-handling equipment.
____
At least one manual control for
actuation shall be located no more
____
The details on the system shall include
than 5 ft. (1.5 m) above the floor and
the size, length, and arrangement of
be convenient and easily accessible at
connected piping, and the description
all times including the time of fire.
and location of nozzles so that the
adequacy of the system can be
____
Show protection system connected to
determined. Information shall be
fire alarm.
submitted pertaining to the location
and function of detection devices,
____
Portable K class extinguishment.
operating devices, auxiliary equipment,
and electrical circuitry, if used.
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Building Checklist
1) Group (Chapter IV)
2) Allowable Height
3) Type Construction
4) County Health X-Ray (Medical only)
5) Handicap Requirements (see ADA Plan Review & Inspections Checklist)
6) Sprinkling & Standpipes
7) Separation of furnace or boiler room
8) Windows & Glazing
9) Exit Requirements (Chapter XI)
10) Non-combustible stairway requirements (Chapter XI)
11) Hardware of exit doors
12) Foundations
13) Floor
14) Columns
15) Beams
16) Trusses
17) Roof, note overhangs
18) Partitions, corridors (Chapter XI)
19) Exterior walls
20) Protections of wall openings
21) Anchor ties
22) Parpet
23) Exit lights
24) Light ventilation
25) Protection of vertical openings
26) Mixed occupancy separation
27) Heating requirements (Chapter VIII)
28) Fire stopping
29) Drawing/Specifications
30) Architect/Engineering Seal
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ADA Plan Review
& Inspections Checklist
1) A minimum of one accessible route from public sidewalks-streets-HC parking spaces to building
entrances is required.
2) An accessible route curb ramps-slopes-cross slopes 36" min.-ramp 1:12 to 1:20-cross slope 1:50
3) Number, size, location of HC parking spaces, 5 ft. loading aisle is required (location of curb
ramp)
4) Accessible building entrance-level landings. Threshold-maneuvering clearance at door hardware
(lever handles-closers)
5) All required fire exits must be accessible to public way (area of rescue assist-stairs)
6) Vertical accessiblitiy required-elevator-ramps-platform lifts-(stairs)
7) Accessible route within the building-lobby-halls-corridors-work areas-places of public
accommodation is required
8) Doors: clear width, hardware, maneuvering clearance and approach
9) Toilet facilities: location, size of HC stall and/or HC restroom, 60" turning area, plumbing fixtures
minimum clearances-doors-grab bars-accessories-lavatory-W/C-urinal-shower-hi/lo water fountain
10) Signage: detectable warnings, audible/visual alarms
11) Shelves-displays-built-ins-counters: accessible reach ranges, telephones, teller machines, dressing/
fitting rooms
12) Specific building use: Assembly occupancy-restaurant-medical facility-business/mercantile-libraries-
transient lodging (hotels/motel/boarding)-transportation (bus stop-terminals-airport)
Residential (apartments-condos-townhomes): Fair Housing Act Design Guidelines
13) Alteration to Primary Function areas: 20% disproportional cost-ensure HC accessibility to the
maximum extent feasible (accessible entrance-route-restrooms-doors)
DCA - Waivers and variance board
DOJ - ADA questions and complaints
JUD - Fair Housing Act
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Heating, Air Conditioning,
Ventilating, and Gas Checklist
1) Duct layout for heating, air conditioning, or ventilation
2) Return air ducts and plenums, locations, etc.
3) Service and access facilities for all equipment
4) Requirements for fire dampers and fire stats
5) Venting
a) kitchen range hoods
b) toilet room exhaust ducts
6) Combustion and ventilation air for oil and gas fired equipment
7) Vent, flue or chimney, for oil or gas equipment
8) Gas equipment: BTU rating, and location
9) Gas piping, developed length and sizing per NFPA 54
10) Location of equipment relative to property lines
Electrical Checklist
1) Load breakdown
2) Service size, elevation and type
3) Service location
4) Sub-panels, size, and feeder size
5) Residential property locations and number of receptacles
6) Switching arrangement for stairway lighting
7) Emergency lighting
8) Exit lighting and system
9) Installation methods
10) Electrical system in overall perspective
11) Heat strip
12) Engineers seal
13) Legend
14) Ground, grounding conductor size
15) Riser diagram
16) Feeder sizes
17) Outlets located and wired
18) Lighting fixtures including wattage, wiring, and switching
19) Location, voltage, capacity of motors, transformers, fixed appliances
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Plumbing Checklist
1) Pinellas County Health Dept. Environmental Health approval and letter
2) House sewer
3) Water service
a) Size
b) GPM (gallons per minute)
4) Water Meter Size
5) Back flow prevention device
6) House drain
7) Soil and waste stacks (isometric required)
8) Venting (isometric required)
9) Minimum facilities
10) Fixtures (new and relocated)
11) Access Panels
12) Traps: size
13) Indirect wastes
14) Grease interceptors
15) Garbage can washer
16) Air Conditioning condensation drains
17) Water heater, thermal protection, and relief value termination
18) Roof drains
a) size
b) square footage of roof area served
19) Storm drains size
20) Storm sewer size
21) Miscellaneous
22) Industrial Pre-treatment approval from city Public Utilities Department
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Landscape Requirements Checklist
1) Name and size of proposed plant materials
2) Quality of plant material (Fla. Grade #1 or better)
3) Existing trees indicated on plans
a) trees to be removed
b) trees to be protected
4) Tree removal permit No.___________(check with Urban Forester, phone #892-5582)
5) Total number of trees (1 per 30 linear feet or 3 parking spaces along perimeters
6) Size of shade trees 3" diameter at breast height (d.b.h.)
7) Required planting area (minimum 25 sq. ft. /min. 5 ft. dimension for trees)
8) Required perimeter planting strip with or without wall ( 5 ft. minimum) containing
a) Hedge Stock (18" minimum height) planted leaf to leaf
b) Ground Covers (type) 75 % coverage required for end and interior islands
9) Interior Landscaping required:
a) 5 ft. by 19 ft. end planting islands with one 3" d.b.h. shade tree and ground covers
b) 9 ft. by 19 ft. interior island (1/10 pk. spaces created) with one 3" d.b.h. shade tree and
ground covers
10) Approval for trees to be planted in public right of way (R.O.W.)
11) Utility service, power lines indicated with heights noted (tree species selected to not interfere with
power lines)
12) Automated, timed irrigation system (note source of water)
13) Greenyard requirement noted
14) Back flow preventer to be screened on 3 sides with 30" inch tall dense evergreen hedge
15) If abutting residential (zoned or use) property, 5 ft. decorative masonry wall or 6 ft. stained solid
wood fence of a neighbor-friendly design
Traffic Engineering Checklist
1) Property lines indicated
2) Legal description
3) Sidewalks width shown
4) Sidewalks
a) existing
b) proposed
5) Driveways
a) existing, to remain
b) existing, to be eliminated
c) proposed
d) curb-cut width indicated
6) Layout of parking lot spaces with dimensions, direction of traffic flow, etc. indicated
7) EDC/BOA/CRA/Staff site plan conditions/requirements
8) Handicapped parking shown
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Zoning Checklist
1 Permitted principal uses and structures (check with Zoning)
2) Permitted accessory uses and structures indicated
3) Indicate (give file number) if Site Plan review by:
EDC
CRA
HPC
BOA
NDR
4) Survey/scaled site plan with property lines indicated
5) Minimum lot required
6) Minimum yard (building setback) requirement
7) Maximum height of structure
8) Minimum parking required
9) Subdivision Ordinance requirements
10) Indicate all structures on lot
11) Roof overhang with dimensions
12) Location of ancillary equipment with setback indicated
13) Buffer walls, if required
14) Indicate greenyard required with dimensions
15) Indicate Handicapped parking spaces
16) Indicate total cost of project and existing assessed value (for landscape threshold)
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Engineering Plan Submittal Checklist
The following items must be submitted or completed
prior to Building Permit approval:
•
Stormwater Management Utility Data Form
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Southwest Florida Water Management District Permit or Letter of Explanation
•
Other applicable governmental permits (i.e., FDOT, Pinellas County, FDEP, etc.)
•
Minor Easement Application (where applicable)
•
Drainage Calculations (where applicable)
•
Civil Site Plans
Engineering Work Permits
Work permits are issued to regulate encroachment and to assure the
integrity of improvements or alterations within any street right-of-way,
utility easement, or city property. The types of permits issued include:
1. Right-of-Way Permits
•
Utility Connections
•
Commercial Driveways (residential driveway apron permits are issued by the Zoning
Department)
•
Franchised Utility Extensions/Modifications
•
Sidewalk Permits
•
Potable Water Transmission Main
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Minor Easement (covers private encroachments placed within city right-of-way or easement)
2. Miscellaneous Permits/Seawall Permits
•
Construction within or across a City Potable Water Transmission Main Easement
•
Seawall/Rip-Rap
3. Developer Permits
•
Utility Extensions (City maintained utilities)
•
Roadway Extensions/Modifications
•
Overall site development (multiple right-of-way permits are combined into one permit type)
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Height Limitations for Airport Imaginary Surfaces
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Map of Airport Noise Impact Zones
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FAA Notice of Construction or Alteration
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Dome Industrial Park Plan Area Map
For inquiries and/or projects in this area, please contact Charles Ray of the Economic
Development Division at 892-5288.
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