*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 we also offer different related services including the submittal of plans to cities for permit approval. We 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 permitting process; a familiar name and little or no history of problems may give an official the final push he needs to sign off a permit. Another benefit of our frequent dealings with cities is that we have been able to gain the "inside scoop" on the different cities and the way they function. We 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.  We offer this service in order to make everyone's job easier and ask 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.

WE will be responsible for supplying:

• Structural Calculations

• Component Detail Drawings

YOU will be responsible for supplying:

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

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

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

• Contractor/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 being stored? Is it encapsulated? What is its classification?

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