Minimum Submission Documents 

The following is the minimum list documents of documents required for submission. All submissions must be in an electronic format. Learn more about eplans. Acceptance of your permit application will be delayed if your submission package is incomplete. 

• Building plans; see below for specific requirements. 
• Site-related or plan (plot plan) showing location of construction. 
• Evaluation report for unique materials or building products; see below for more information. 
• Construction cost breakdown including materials and labor. 

Building Plan Checklist

This information is the most common and is not representative of all the design and submission requirements you may encounter.

• Footing details including depth below grade (footing depth is 36 inches).
• Framing plan (bird’s eye view) of the size, spacing and length of all posts, joists and beams.
• Guard details.
• Stair and handrail details.
• Details of all connections.
• Hot tub weight requirements, if applicable.
• Decking or guards composed of foreign lumber or plastic must be evaluated by an authorized listing agency.
• Decks shall have a minimum of one electrical outlet along the perimeter of the deck and within 6.5 feet of the floor. 
• Each stairway section shall have a light source that illuminates all stairs and landings. Lights shall be operated from interior switches, motion detectors or timed switches. Low voltage lighting at each stair tread is permissible.
• Evaluation report from a nationally recognized listing agency, such as ICC-ES, when using a unique product or material. The report certifies the product or material meets the requirements of the building code. Examples include guard systems and plastic composites.