PLAN REQUIREMENTS                                                 INSPECTIONS REQUIRED

         – Commercial Buildings:                                 

 

Plans must state occupancy use group.

 

  1. Plans must be sealed by Architect or Structural Engineer licensed in the State of Illinois.
    1. Structural Certification of Building
  2. Two sets of plans must be submitted.
  3. Site Plan – Sealed by a Professional Engineer, Land Surveyor or Architect licensed in the State of Illinois and showing:
    1. Site location map.
    2. Entire project property with dimensions and bearings.
    3. Location of all structures existing and proposed.
    4. Limits of all paved areas and pavement types existing and proposed.
    5. Location and dimensions of all driveway entrances existing and proposed.
    6. All curbs and cutters existing and proposed.
    7. All sidewalks existing and proposed.
    8. Ground contours at 2-foot intervals existing and proposed.
    9. All utilities existing and proposed; location of water meter, water and sewer taps.
    10. Location of all fire hydrants existing and proposed.
    11. Location of Fire Lanes, if required.
    12. Information, calculations, and permits that must be sealed only by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Illinois include but is not limited to:
      1. All information as required by Article 20 of the Revised Code of Ordinances for the City of Mount Vernon (Storm Water and Erosion Control).
      2. Storm water and erosion control plan showing pipe size and type, grades, invert and top elevation of structures, storm water detention area and erosion control measures.  Submit copies of all storm sewer, drainage and storm water detention calculations.
      3. An NPDES storm water discharge permit from the Illinois EPA is required prior to earth disturbing activities for sites greater than one acre.  Submit copy of storm water pollution prevention plan.
      4. All construction permit applications submitted to the Illinois EPA for water and sewer main extensions.
      5. Driveway entrances on routes controlled by the State of Illinois or other routes such as Federal Aid Urban (FAU) routes controlled by the City.
      6. Other details or calculations as required following plan or calculation review  by City staff.
  4. Foundation Plan
    1. Showing location, depth, width and reinforcement steel.
    2. Cross-section thru footing.
    3. Detail of any key-way.
  5. Elevation Plan
    1. Front view
    2. Rear view
    3. Side view
  6. Floor Plan for each Floor including Basement
    1. Detail Dimensions
    2. Finish Schedule
    3. Door & Hardware Schedule
  7. Structural Plan
    1. Cross Section through building
    2. Wall Sections
    3. Details of Structural Members Connections
    4. Details are required
  8. Plumbing Plan for each Floor
    1. Fixture Location
    2. Fixture schedule
    3. Plumbing Schematic
    4. Sprinkler Plan if required
  9. Electrical Plan for each Floor
    1. Wire size and type
    2. Conduit size and type
    3. Fixture locations
    4. Switch locations
    5. Service entry location and size
    6. Location, size, and type of all Distribution Panels
    7. Location of all Disconnects
    8. Location of Exit Lights
    9. Fire Alarm System if required
    10. Location of Emergency Lighting
  10. HVAC Plan for each Floor
    1. All Duct locations and size
    2. Location of dampers, if required
  11. Excavation Permit

A Permit is required for Excavation or opening of public grounds including curb cuts, sidewalks, water and sewer taps, and storm sewers.

12.  Miscellaneous details as required.

13.  Specifications

These guidelines are the minimum required.  Additional drawings may be required if plans do not provide sufficient detail to complete the City’s review process.

 

 

INSPECTIONS REQUIRED during construction to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy:  Contractor shall give 24-hour notice before each required inspection.

1.     Foundation

After grading is complete and before foundation is poured.

2.     Rough-In

a.     Stud spacing

b.     Rafter spacing

c.     Plumbing

d.     Electrical

e.     Duct Work

3.     Utilities

a.     Sewer Tap

b.     Water Tap

c.     Electric Service Entry

4.     Final Inspection

a.     All work complete; building ready for occupancy.

 

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