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Construction and
Operational Permit Application Requirements
General Requirements
All plans review may take up to ten working
days.
The Permit Application must be completed,
signed and dated by the submitting individual. (Only completed and signed
applications will be processed)
Upon completion of the plans review the
individual on the application will be contacted.
A minimum of three sets of drawings are to be
submitted (One will be kept by reviewer).
Plans to be either blue or black line
drawings, clear and legible.
The plans are to be prepared by a registered
design professional.
Provide list of contractors with a copy of
their licenses.
Provide list of sub-contractors with a copy
of their licenses.
Projects may proceed above grade level when
all fires lanes and required fire protection lines have been reviewed and
released by the Fire Marshal Office.
A separate permit is required for all
temporary construction trailers.
Payments for Plans Review will be due upon submission of Plans Sets and the Application for Permit.
Check are to be made payable to “Denton
County”.
There are additional requirements for
specific types of permits. Refer to each section below for more information.
The
Permit Fee Schedule
 will have the fee amount for each listed
Construction or Operational Permit.
Construction Permits
For the list of required permits
Construction Permits List
The
Application for Construction Permit
is a multi use form. The
information area for the Project Name and Submitting Company Name should be
filled out completely. The following areas should be completed only for the
set and/or type of plans that are to be submitted for review. (*) are
required areas to be checked.
Permit Information.
should have at least one box checked (all may apply in some
cases). This area is for Site & Building Plans.
Plans Type.
Check only the boxes that apply to set of plans that are to be submitted.
This area will apply to Fire Systems Plans submittals.
*Construction Method.
Only one box should be checked.
*Occupancy Type.
Check the box that identifies the occupancy type for the project.
*Construction Type.
Check the box that identifies the construction type of the structure.
Special Features.
Check any box that applies to the project that may need additional review of
plans or documentation.
Site and Building Plan Submittals
Plans shall include interior walls and rooms,
with the use of all rooms identified on plan.
All submittals shall include a site plan.
(Three copies)
Site plan shall include building orientation.
Construction documents for proposed fire
apparatus access, location of fire lanes, types of construction,
fire-resistance rated construction, location of fire hydrants, fire
protection systems, hydraulic calculations for fire hydrant systems and fire
protection systems, fire hazards and means of egress shall be submitted for
review and approval.
Inquiries should be made for any additional
requirements to the following processes involved in the construction
project:
Flammable & Combustible Liquids Storage and
Usage
Hazardous Materials
LP-Gas Storage and Usage
Spraying or Dipping
Fire Systems Plan Submittals
Fire Alarm Systems
Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
Fixed Extinguishing Systems
Standpipe Systems
Private Fire Hydrant Systems
Only one set of specification/submittal book
for fire alarm systems calculations and equipment specifications is
required.
Only one set of specification/submittal book
for fire suppression systems hydraulic calculations and equipment
specifications is required.
Type of construction and occupancy
classification shall be indicated.
All submissions shall be signed by a
certified design professional.
Oil/Gas Well Construction Sites
There is a specific
Construction Application for Oil Gas Well Drilling Permit
with specific requirements
related to the industry.
Required Documentation
Oil/Gas Well Development Plat and/or Survey
A copy of the Texas Railroad Commission Permit (or current application to
RRC)
Approved Insurance and Security Documentation
A copy of the Hazardous Materials Management Plan
A copy of the Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement
A copy of the Emergency Response Plan
Provide a copy of the site plan showing proposed tank battery and above
ground pipes
Make separate Application for an Above Ground
Storage Tank (Associated product collection and/or Tank Batteries) under an
Operational Permit
.
Operational Permits
Check List for any required Operational
Permits that may apply to your project.
Operational Permits List
The
Permit Fee Schedule
will have the fee amount for each listed
process.
Open Burning has a specific Application for
Permit. See
Application for Open Burning Permit
and
Open Burning Regulations
.
Frequently Ask Questions
may assist with general questions about
open burning in the un-incorporated county.
Retail Sales of Fireworks must file an
Application for Operational Permit
for use of a Temporary Structure
for each “Stand” during the two fireworks sales seasons.
See
Permit Fee Schedule
section for fireworks stands and fireworks
displays.
Project
Inspection Requirements
Inspection Phases
Fire Lanes and Emergency Access
Framing/Brick, Rough-in
Sheetrock inspection (Fire Walls Only)
Fire Prevention Systems
Visual/Hydro acceptance testing
Fire Alarm acceptance testing
Fixed Extinguishing System acceptance testing
Underground Fire Systems Visual/Hydro, witness Flush of System prior to
Riser connection.
Fire Prevention Final Walk-through, Building Fire Final
for Certificate of Occupancy
A request for inspection can be called in for scheduling
an appointment or a fax can be sent. If faxing in a request please use the
Request for Inspections
. Please allow 48 hour for request prior to
date of inspection. Scheduling of appointment will have to be approved and
verified.
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