Obtaining Permits

*** The Uniform Building Code (UBC) states that no building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless separate permits for each building or structure have first been obtained. ***

Seizmic Engineering specializes in the structural analysis of all material handling equipment but also offers different related services including the submittal of plans to cities for permit approval.  They have provided this service for many years and have developed a good reputation and relationship with many city officials, which may help to speed up the permit process; a familiar name and a history of little or no problems may give an official the final push he needs to sign off a permit.  Another benefit of their frequent dealings with cities is that they have been able to gain the “inside scoop” on the different cities and the way they function.  They are familiar with what each individual city requires, looks closely at, overlooks and what their average turnaround time is.  Also, which plan checkers are more likely to sign a permit over the counter while you wait, which ones are most likely to send back corrections, and which cities employ the services of outside consultants for their review. 

Seizmic offers this service in order to make everyone’s job easier and asks that you supply them with the following information in a timely manner so they can submit, pay the fees, make needed corrections and get the permit approved as quickly as possible. 

Seizmic will be responsible for supplying:

• Structural Calculations

• Component Detail Drawings

The Owner (of the product being permitted) will be responsible for:

• All fees required by the city (plan check and permit fees, fire department fees, city business licenses, ect.)

• A detailed site plan/plot plan [ a drawing showing the building on the lot and streets around it fully dimensioned] (Only required by some cities)

• Total valuation of the product (how much is the completed project worth? Include cost of material, labor and any additional costs)

• Contractors/Installers information (name, license #, workers compensation insurance, letter of authorization, city business license).

• Layout drawings (A drawing of the building showing all exit doors, the equipment being permitted and aisles around them, and distance to all exits.)

• A commodities letter (UFC-Article 81): What product is being stored? How is it stored? Is it encapsulated? What is it's classification?

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