Department of Development & Permits - Plan Review & Code Compliance Division - Commercial Alterations/Build-Outs

Commercial Interior Alterations Plan Submittal Requirements

Please provide two sets of plans drawn to 1/4” scale with the following list of items on the drawings:

1. The name of the project.
2. The address of the project with a suite number.
3. The full name of the designer on the plans.
4. The address, phone number and fax number of the designer on the plans.
5. The architects and/or engineers seal with signature when required.
6. The address, phone number and fax number of the architect and/or engineer.
7. The date.
8. The design code and the edition of the code.
9. The use and occupancy groups.
10. The type of construction the building was designed under.
11. The area of the building and/or the tenant space.
12. The design occupant load.
13. The occupant load for special areas.
14. If the building is sprinklered or not.
15. The wall, floor and/or foundation detail sections with all bracing shown.
16. The list of fire rated assemblies with full details and an approved test rated number.
17. All accessibility details required by the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility code.
18. The location of the required exit lights.
19. The location of the required emergency lights.
20. The location of the required hi-lo water fountain(s).
21. The location of the required service sink.

Please provide the following items to accompany the drawings:

1. A complete footprint of the building the space is located in with location marked.
2. An asbestos report by an agency licensed in Virginia.
3. A completed building application form available on the department web site.
4. Fresh air calculations for the space and the occupancy type.