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Residential Building Permits

BUILDING PERMIT PROCEDURES

1. Submit a completed Building Permit Application with the following:

a. Two (2) sets of building plans (must be stamped and signed by a licensed engineer)

b. Plot Plan showing layout of building with front, side and rear setbacks

c. Engineered plan sheets and structural calculations (MEC Check - Mechanical Engineering Calculations) must be stamped and signed by a licensed engineer

2. The plans are given to the Building Inspector for review. If necessary, the City Engineer is also given the plans to review.

3. If no corrections are needed from the applicant, the plans are submitted to the City Planner for review and approval.

4. The City Planner will check the plot plan and verify all setback information.

5. When the permit is approved and fees calculated the Building and Safety Department will inform you the permit is ready to pick up at the Centerville City Hall, 250 North Main Street. After the fees are paid, a permit number will be issued.

6. When scheduling inspections for your project, please provide us with the following information: permit number, location/address of project, contact name and number and the type of inspection you are requesting. Please call 292-8232 to schedule inspections. The following is a list of required inspections per the International Residential Codes: Land Use Inspection: check set backs, side yard and sidewalk, water meter box and curb & gutter. Subrough: excavation, footings, foundation, electrical, mechanical and plumbing. Rough: framing (exterior and interior), electrical, power-to-panel, mechanical, plumbing, bond beam, insulation, drywall and shear wall. Final: building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, water meter box, grading/excavation, sidewalk and curb & gutter. Please Note: A re-inspection fee of $47.00 will be collected on any re-inspection or call-back per Centerville City Fee Schedule Summary dated March 22, 2002.

7. If the final inspection is approved and no corrections are necessary, the building inspector will issue a Certificate of Occupancy and release the construction bond. The building can now be occupied.