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City of New Braunfels
Permit Process & Application Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Who Needs Permit
How to Apply for a Permit
Permit Process
Permit Process Flowcharts
Inspections Requirements
Certificate of Occupancy Requirements
Current Building Codes
Contacts Numbers
Who Needs Permit
No person, firm, corporation, or any other entity
shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
modify, excavate, fill, or change any fence, sign,
land, building, structure, or property in the city,
nor cause such work to be done; nor shall any
building or structure be moved, removed,
converted, or demolished without first obtaining
any necessary permit there for from the building
official and complying with all applicable
requirements of the city.
City Ordinance Sec. 14-29 (d)
When in doubt, Please contact the Building
Department were here to help (221-4060)
HOW TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT
• Applications for building permits are
available thought the Building Department
at City Hall.
• In addition to a completed application, the
following materials are required:
Commercial Check List
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Completed Building Permit Application
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Submit 6 complete sets of plans for commercial construction to include the following:
All commercial plans must be submitted on 24 x 36 format
All commercial plans shall be scaled to ¼”=1’ or 1/8”=1’, dimensioned, noted, clear and legible
All projects over $150,000, copies of plans and construction documents must be submitted in electronic format
(CD – two copies)
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Site Plan
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Floor Plan
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Drainage Plan and Reports (1 copy - See pg. 3)
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Elevation Plan
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Electrical Plan
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Mechanical Plan
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Plumbing Plan w/riser diagram showing pipe
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Engineered foundation letter on City form letter (New Construction/Additions over 500 sq
ft)
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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). All projects over $50,000.00
must be registered. Project Registration Confirmation Page
www.license.state.tx.us/abprojectregistration
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Asbestos Abatement Letter (if building is remodeled or demolished)
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COMcheck Compliance Certificate to include Envelope, Mechanical, Lighting, Lighting
worksheet (www.energycodes.gov ) (2006 IECC)
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Foundation Plan (or attach driveway, sidewalk or foundation standard that is going to be
used)
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Landscape Plan (Permits will not be issued without Planning Division approval)
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Environmental Health Division requirements: Food service menu to be provided for all
occupancies offering food or beverages, including alcohol.
If any of the above listed information is not included with the Building Permit Application, application may be
returned to the Contractor and/or Design Professional and may not be accepted until all information is
resubmitted.
Residential Check List
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Verify General Contractor is Currently Licensed & Verify License Restrictions
Verify residence is registered as homestead with Appraisal District and is permanent
residence if Homeowner is making application.
Completed Building Permit Application
Submit two (2) complete sets of plans for residential construction - to include the following
if applicable:
Site Plan
Floor Plan
Elevation Plan
Electrical Plan
Mechanical Plan
Plumbing Plan
RES Check Compliance Certificate (www.energycodes.gov )
Engineered Foundation Letter on City form letter (New Construction)
Foundation Plan (or attach driveway, sidewalk or foundation standard that is going to be
used)
If any information is not included with the Building Permit Application, application may not be accepted
until all information is submitted.
Permit Process
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Planning staff verifies compliance with zoning and platting ordinances,
floodplain compliance and assess impact fees
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Building Department will review building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing
and A/C plans for compliance with local and national codes,
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The Utility Department will review application plans for water, wastewater
and electrical service; water tap locations and other utility services.
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The City Engineer will review drainage plans for all commercial and
subdivision developments.
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The Fire Department will review Fire Code compliance
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The Health Department Compliance with State and Local Health Code
Permit Process
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All developments require access to a State roadway require Texas
Department of Transportation (TXDOT) approval.
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In order to facilitate communication, between City Staff, applicants and
other utility providers, construction coordination meetings may be scheduled
as needed. City staff may place applicants on the agenda for these
meetings, or applicant may request to be placed on the agenda by
contacting the Building Department.
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When all necessary building and utility applications and plans have been
approved, and required fees paid, Building Inspections will issue the
building permit.
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When the Building Department issues the building permit, it will notify the
applicant (contractor/homeowner) that the permit is ready to be picked up.
COMMERCIAL PERMIT PROCESS
Application made with Building Department
Permit application/plans reviewed by:
Planning/Zoning
for:
Zoning \ Platting
Land use regulations
Building Inspections
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Public Works (NBU)
For:
Engineering
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Fire Marshall
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Health Department
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Building Code
Plumbing Code
Mechanical Code
Electrical Code
A D A compliance
Floodplain regulations
Utility locations
Tap Fees
Drainage
(On Commercial,
Platting & Subdivision)
Fire Code
compliance
Compliance with
State and
Local Health Code
After Approval from all Departments is received
Building Department Issue’s building Permit for construction
When the Building Department issues the building permit, it will notify the applicant
(contractor/homeowner) that the permit is ready to be picked up.
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PROCESS
Application made with Building Department
Permit application/plans reviewed by:
Planning/Zoning
for:
Zoning \ Platting
Land use regulations
Building Inspections
for:
Building Code
Plumbing Code
Mechanical Code
Electrical Code
A D A compliance
Floodplain regulations
After Approval from all Departments is received
Building Department Issue’s building Permit for construction
When the Building Department issues the building permit, it will notify the applicant
(contractor/homeowner) that the permit is ready to be picked up.
INSPECTIONS REQUIRED
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Inspections are necessary to protect the public from substandard
construction practices and to enforce building codes and local ordinances.
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Prior to the start of construction erosion control must be in place and
inspected. Engineering Department inspects erosion control. (Commercial)
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During the construction process, the project will be inspected for building,
plumbing, mechanical, electrical and zoning setback compliance. Building
Inspections are requested by calling the Building Department at 608-2114 or
Faxing a request in at 608-2117. You must have your building permit and
approved set of plans available at the time of inspection.
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During construction it is up to the contractor to call the appropriate
department for inspections .
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Inspection can usually be scheduled within twenty-four (24) hours. However,
staff shortages or emergencies may extend this time.
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Only after all required final inspections have been approved, from all
departments will a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS
• The Certificate of Occupancy verifies that the project meets all
required building codes and local ordinances. In many cases a
Certificate of Occupancy is necessary for insurance or financing. A
Certificate of Occupancy is required prior to occupancy and/or use
of the structure or building.
FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
• A change of occupancy or ownership requires that a Code
Compliance Inspection be requested and a Certificate of Occupancy
be issued.
• A Certificate of Occupancy is issued only when all required
inspections have been completed and approved.
CURRENT BUILDING CODES
The City of New Braunfels has adopted the following codes:
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2005 National Electric Code – Adopted by the State of Texas
2006 International Existing Building Code
2006 International Fire Code (when required)
2006 International Energy Conservation Code
2006 Int’l Plumbing code (when required)
2006 Int’l Mechanical Code (when required)
2006 Int’l Building Code (when required)
2006 Int’l Residential Code (when required)
2006 ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003
Texas Architectural Barriers Code (when required)
American Disabilities Act (when required)
CONTACTS NUMBERS
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Building Department
Fire Marshall
Health Department
Planning/Zoning
City Secretary
Engineering
Utilities (NBU)
221-4060
221-4200
221-4070
221-4050
221-4010
221-4020
629-8400