CPHD
Checklist for Submittal of Commercial Plans
New Construction (Commercial)
- Minimum page size 11" × 17"
- Four (4) copies of the complete Construction Documents including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans, details and schedules. (Five copies are required if construction documents require Health Department review)
- Nine (9) copies of site plans, grading and landscaping plans.
- Chesapeake Bay Water Quality Impact Worksheet.
Interior Alterations (Commercial)
- Minimum page size 11" × 17"
- Three (3) copies of the complete Construction Documents including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans, details and schedules. (Four copies are required if construction documents require Health Department review.)
- Plans must clearly indicate existing work and work to be modified.
- Two copies of the Accessibility compliance form.
- One copy of the Asbestos certification form.
Addition (Commercial)
- Minimum page size 11" × 17"
- Four (4) copies of the complete Construction Documents including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans, details and schedules. (Five copies are required if construction documents require Health Department review)
- Nine (9) copies of site plans, grading and landscaping plans.
- Two copies of the Accessibility compliance form (PDF Format).
- Chesapeake Bay Ordinance Water Quality Impact Worksheet .
- One copy of the Asbestos certification (PDF Format).
Filing Fee
- A filing fee equal to 35% of the total building permit fee is required at time of submittal. A fee paid to Health Department is required if the plans are required to be reviewed by Health Department.
Mechanical Permits for Air Conditioners
- Minimum page size 11" X 17"
- Three (3) copies of plat showing exterior location.
Underground Fuel Tank
- Three (3) copies of site plan. (Site plan to show location of tanks on site, size of tank and installation detail if new tank.)
Sprinklers; Hoods; Fire Alarms
- Three (3) sets of drawings with application
- If resubmittal, no need to complete second application
NOTE: Sprinkler plans may be walked through review if:
- Addition or relocation of up to 20 heads.
- Tenant changes involving 2,000 square feet or less in business, mercantile, or assembly uses.
- Twenty (20) heads or less as a revision to an approved set of shop drawings.
We recommend that you bring copies of all applicable licenses when applying for permits. It is imperative that you have the property owner's (not the tenant) name, address, phone number and written permission to perform the work. Licensed contractors do not need letter of permission, but must supply owner information.
