Building Inspection Division 221 N Elm Street, Denton, TX 76201

940-349-8360 * Fax 940-349-7208

Residential Alteration Permit Packet and Information Use for: Residential Remodels and Additions: Garages, Sheds, Patios, Cabana, Pergolas, Decks, Retaining Walls,

Foundation Repair, Window Replacement, Etc.

Residential Addition/Remodel Plans Application, details, reports, and engineering that should be submitted when applying for a building permit to remodel, renovate, or enlarge an existing residential structure

Site Plan (for additions only) o Drawn to scale o Dimensions (including dimensions

between structures)

o North arrow

o Easements and building set-back lines o Driveway location o Include all structures on site including:

accessory buildings, fences, sidewalks (include width), retaining walls, air

conditioning unit with screening, etc.

o Identify location of proposed addition

o Legal lot description and lot address o Include % of lot coverage by

impervious surface (area not landscaped)

Foundation Plan

o Show depth and thickness of foundation

and footings

o Show rebar size and spacing in

foundation and footings

o Show rebar size and spacing or welded

wire mesh in slab

o Foundations 400 S.F. or larger require an Engineer’s seal

o Foundation less than 400 S.F. shall

match size and depth of existing

foundation

Floor Plans

o Drawn to scale o Dimensions o Door and window sizes including

windows and doors to be removed or covered

o Rooms adjacent to addition o Room descriptions and ceiling heights o 20 min. or solid core door between

house and attached garage o Gypsum wallboard or sheetrock

separation between house and garage

Elevation Plans (for additions only)

o All sides of structure affected by the

addition, show all architectural features

– exterior finishes, windows, and doors

o Roofing finishes

o Roof pitch o Overhangs (including depth) o Floor elevations and over-all house

height

o Photos of existing structure

Electrical Plans, to include all new installation

of:

o Lights o Switches o Electrical panel location o Smoke detectors o Receptacles o Arc-fault protection in sleeping rooms o GFCI protected receptacles in garage,

bathrooms, kitchen counters, exterior locations

o Exhaust fans

o Meter base location o Furnace and air conditioning unit

location

Roof, Ceiling, & Floor Framing Plans, to

include all new:

o Rafter and joist sizes and lumber grade

or span chart

o Rafter and joist lay-outs o Beams and header sizes

Stairway Section (if applicable)

o Rise and run of stairs o Handrail and guardrail height o Baluster spacing o Headroom o 5/8” type x sheetrock on ceiling and

walls of storage area located under stairs

Wall Section

o Anchor bolt size, spacing and treated sill plate

o Wall stud spacing and wall top plates

o Exterior sheathing o Brick tie spacing and weephole spacing o Footing and slab o Exterior vapor retarder/house wrap o Interior wall finish o Siding o Joists size, spacing, and rim joist size o Rafter size and spacing o Roof type and felt type o Purlin size and brace spacing o Attic ventilation specifications and

soffit vent sizes and spacing

o Wall and ceiling insulation with R-

values

Braced Panel or Wind Bracing Plans

o Braced wall panel types and locations o Alternate braced wall panel design and

hardware and specifications

Energy Code Compliance

Use the following minimum requirements for R-

values, U-values, and SHGC

o Glazing = U-factor 0.350 or less

o Solar Heat Gain Coefficient = SHGC -

0.250 or less

o Attic Insulation = R-value 38 or more

o Cathedral Ceiling with no attic = R-

value 38 or more

o Wall Insulation = R-value 13 or more

o Floor Insulation = R-value 19 or more

o Slab Perimeter = R-value 0 or more

o Crawlspace Wall = R-value 10 or more

o Gas Furnace/AC = AFUE–.8/SEER–

13 or more

o Electric Heat pump/AC = HSPF–

10/SEER–14 or more

o Gas water heater = Energy Factor-.7 or

better

o Electric water heater = Energy Factor-.9 or

better

Required plans (2 copies), application, details, reports, and

engineering that should be submitted when applying for a

building permit to build a new accessory structure (over

120 SF) which may include: detached garage, shed, shop,

gazebo, cabana, detached carport, detached patio cover,

pergola, etc.

Residential Alteration Permit Application complete as much information as possible,

including owner’s name, builder’s name,

subcontractor information, etc.

o Available at Building Inspection Department front desk

o Available at

http://www.cityofdenton.com/home/showdocument?id=20088

Site Plan, includes:

o Drawn to scale

o Dimensions (including dimensions between structures)

o Drainage direction arrows o North arrow o Easements and building set-back lines o Driveway location including the

required 18’ x 18’ min. parking pad

o Include all structures on site

including: accessory buildings, fences, sidewalks (include width), retaining walls, air conditioning unit with screening, etc.

o Legal lot description and lot address

o Include % of lot covered by impervious surface such as patios, sidewalks,

driveways, concrete slabs, structures, etc.

o Show that accessory structure is

not located in the front or side

yards (see Denton Development

Code Sec. 35.12.4)

Foundation Plan

o For slab on grade applications:

provide foundation details such as: size, width, depth of footings, and reinforcement type and location

o For non-slab on grade applications:

show post hole size and depth and post anchoring information

o If floor area is over 400 sf, submit

an engineered foundation plan

New Residential Accessory

Structure

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Floor Plans, includes:

o Drawn to scale

o Dimensions o Door and window sizes o Room descriptions and ceiling heights

Elevation Plans, includes:

o Roofing finishes

o Wall finishes o Roof pitch o Overhangs (including depth) o Floor elevations and over-all structure

height

o Show the accessory building is architecturally

compatible with primary structure or will be screened from

o Public rights of way and abutting properties.

(See Denton Development Code 35.12.4)

Electrical Plans, (if applicable) includes:

o Lights o Switches o Electrical panel location o Receptacles (outlets) o GFCI protected receptacles in garage,

Bathrooms, exterior locations (receptacle in exterior locations shall have weatherproof covers)

o Exhaust fans

o Meter base location o Furnace and air conditioning unit location

Roof, Ceiling, & Floor Framing Plans, includes:

o Rafter and joist sizes and lumber grade or

span chart

o Rafter, joist lay-outs, and sheathing type o Beams and header sizes o Post sizes and material type

Stairway Section, (if applicable) includes:

o Rise and run of stairs

o Handrail and guardrail height o Baluster spacing

o Headroom o 5/8” type x sheetrock on ceiling and walls if storage area under stairs

Wall Section, includes:

o Anchor bolt size, spacing and treated sill

plate

o Wall stud spacing and wall top plates o Exterior sheathing o Brick tie spacing and weep hole spacing

o Footing and slab

o Exterior vapor retarder/house wrap o Interior wall finish o Siding o Joists size, spacing, and rim joist size o Rafter size and spacing o Roof type and felt type o Purlin size and brace spacing o Attic ventilation specifications and soffit vent sizes and spacing

o Wall and ceiling insulation with R- values

Braced Panel or Wind Bracing Plans, includes:

O Braced wall panel types and locations O Alternate braced wall panel design,

hardware, and specifications

Energy Code Compliance Report (if conditioned

space) – (2 Copies) IC3 (http://ic3.tamu.edu/), REScheck

(http://www.energycodes.gov/rescheck), Energy Star,

RESNET NCTCOG version, etc.

O Pass the NCTCOG IECC version of IC3

by 4% or more

O Pass the 2012 International Energy

Conservation Code (IECC) requirements by 2% or more

O Energy Star is exempt from the 4% over

requirements

Window Replacement Plans

Floor Plan/Window Rating

O Window locations and sizes

O Window U-factor rating must be .350 or

lower

O Window SHGC shall be .250 or lower

Retaining Walls Plans

For walls retaining a sloped grade (all walls retaining a

sloped grade or surcharge require a permit) or walls

which are over 4’ tall that are retaining a level grade

(4’ tall measured from the bottom of the footing to the

top of the wall)

o Site Plan

o Drainage arrows

o All structures o Engineering specifications

Foundation and Footing Repair

plans o Site and Floor plan

o All structures

o Location of foundation repairs

o Engineering specifications

Residential Building Permit Application

221 N Elm Street * Denton, Texas 76201-4107

(940) 349-8360 * Fax (940) 349-7208

Bldg Permit #

Utility

Date:

All property must be properly platted, zoned and all required public improvements either installed or addressed with three-way contracts before a building permit may be issued. To ensure adequate review, the proper number of plans, site plans, and complete building application submittal

is required. Note that an engineer, when required by the Texas Engineering Practice Act, must seal plans.

New Single Family Townhouse Duplex Remodel Addition Accessory Structure

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Site Address: Project Value: $

Subdivision: Lot: Block: Zoning:

Description of Work: Plan #: No. of Stories: Number of Units:

A/C Area (sf) - 1st Flr: 2nd: 3rd: Other: No. of Bedrooms:

Total Building (sf): Remodel (sf): Garage (sf): Patio/Porch (sf): No. of Bathrooms:

Impervious (covered) Lot Area (sf): Use of Building: Lot Size (sf): (driveway, walks, patio, garage, etc.) Covered Area/Lot %:

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Contact or Applicant: Phone:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Applicant's Signature:

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Property Owner: Phone: E-mail:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Please list General Contractor and all Sub-contractors that will perform work on this permit.

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Gen Contractor: Phone: E-mail:

Address: City: State: Zip: Registered w/ City

Elect Contractor: Phone: E-mail:

Address: City: State: Zip: Registered w/ City

Plumb Contractor: Phone: E-mail:

Address: City: State: Zip: Registered w/ City

Mech Contractor: Phone: E-mail:

Address: City: State: Zip: Registered w/ City

Energy Rater: Phone: E-mail:

Address: City: State: Zip: Registered w/ City

Driveway Approach and Sidewalk Contractor must also submit copy of $1,000.00 Bond

Contractor Approach & Walks: Phone: E-mail:

Address: City: State: Zip: Registered w/ City

This permit becomes null and void unless a City inspection is performed within six months from the date of issuance. The granting of

a permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any law or ordinances regulating construction. No inspection will be performed unless this permit is displayed on the jobsite and the City approved plans are available to the

inspector on the jobsite at the time of inspection. Applicant is responsible for all work done under this permit, and must follow all applicable codes.

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City of Denton Residential Building Inspections & Miscellaneous Inspections List

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schedule the inspection on the E-Trakit system. To Cancel an inspection please call (940) 349-8360 or (940) 349-8375. If the scheduled inspection is not ready for inspection and is not canceled before the site inspector arrives, a re-inspection fee will be assessed to the inspection. Daily Inspections must be scheduled before 7:00AM to be completed the same day, inspections scheduled after 7:00AM will be scheduled for the next business day. Permit Packets and City Approved Plans must be onsite for all Inspections.

Residential Permit (New Homes) & Residential Alteration

Permits

20- Temporary Power Pole

02- Piers/Footings/Beams

13- Plumbing Rough- Underground plumbing- Water test on D.W.V.

system required

03- Foundation- A copy of the official form board survey must be onsite

for the inspection

08- Sidewalk- See permit comments for requirements

09- Approach- See permit comments for requirements

45- Exterior Sheathing- Before building wrap (Tyvek), Siding or masonry

is installed- Nailing pattern of sheathing

65- Braced Wall- Interior Wind bracing, hold downs, straps, 1x4 or

other installed for wind bracing

66- Brick ties/Lath/Stucco

43- Seconds- Framing, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Rough-Ins, Poly

Seal, Gas Test, Water Test

42- Insulation- Energy Compliance with Insulation, Doors & Windows

40- Sheetrock- Before Tape/Bed/Corners- Garage, Under Stairs,

Showers/Tubs, Nail/Screw patterns

49- Temporary Utilities- Gas Meter & Electric Meter- Air Test on gas

pipe system required

23- Temp Power- Electric Meter only

17- Temp Gas- Gas Meter only- Air Test on gas pipe system required

69- Irrigation Final- Must be inspected & approved on irrigation permit

before Final Building inspection

44- Final- Exterior and Interior

Landscaping, Fence, Site Drainage, Termite Treatment Report, City of

Denton Blower Door/ Duct Blaster Report, Final Irrigation system

Approved and all other outstanding conditions complete.

Miscellaneous & Over the Counter Permits

Miscellaneous Permits

04- Framing- Wood or Steel Construction

05- Fireplace- Masonry, Firebox, Chimney, Etc.

08- Sidewalk

09- Approach

25- Private Storm Drains

35- Landscape

38- Window or Door Replacement- Verify Manufactures detail stickers

51- Sand/Lint Trap

53- Dumpster Enclosure Layout

54- Medical Gas Rough-In

55- Medical Gas Final- 3rd Party testing of complete system required

Plumbing Permits

33- Water Heater 32- Grease Trap- Water Test required 46- Gas Test- Air Test Required 14- Water Line- Air Test or Water connection required 15- Sewer- Water Test required 19- Final Plumbing 18- Final Gas

Electrical Permits

24- Service Update

20- Temporary Power Pole

21- Electrical Rough-In

22- Electrical Underground

26- Final Electrical

Mechanical Permits

34- Vent Hood

73- Grease Duct/Light- Light Test required

74- Grease Duct/Fire- Fire wrap install

28- Final Mechanical

Fence Permits

07- Layout/Fence Post- Before placement of concrete

31- Fence Final

Irrigation Permits

13- Plumbing Rough- Underground pipe before backfill

29- Backflow Preventer- 3rd Party Test report onsite for inspection,

Freeze protection installed for backflow device

69- Irrigation Final- Turn on system, verify zones, verify spray patterns

& Etc. City of Denton Final Checklist complete & signed

Swimming Pool

07- Layout- Verify setbacks

10- Belly Steel- Before gunite, verify drains, rebar & bonding

11- Deck &Electrical Bond

15- Sewer/P-Trap

46- Gas Test- Underground pipe inspection, Air Test required

44- Final Pool- Before plaster-Do not fill pool

Sign Permits

07- Layout- For Ground & Monument signs

02- Piers/Footing/Foundation- Before placement of concrete

22- Underground Electrical- If sign is illuminated & Etc.

06- Final Sign- Sign Survey of sign location onsite for Inspection