Commercial Submittal Requirements
Applicable codes are required to be notated on plans. Building Codes, Amendments & Division Policies
In order for your permit application to be reviewed and processed properly, the following construction information must be provided. Note: “Preliminary” and/or plans shown as “Not for Construction” or similar are unacceptable.
***All documents are required to be submitted electronically***
Submit to External Agencies
• Submit plans separately to South Metro Fire Rescue. Click here to submit Construction Documents to South Metro Fire Rescue
• Submit to the appropriate Health Department if your project includes:
- Restaurants, grocery stores, and food service establishments.
- Childcare facilities, schools.
- Swimming pools.
- Body art facilities.
- Special or community events serving food (e.g., fairs, carnivals, farmers markets, outdoor movies).
• See links for Arapahoe County Health Department , Jefferson County Health Department , and Douglas County Health Department
Address
• Include the project address on each document.
Code Analysis
• A Sheet Index on the title sheet listing all sheets included with the submittal.
• Plan of exiting conditions.
• Statement of code version(s) used in analysis.
• Use and Occupancy Classification.
• Construction Type.
• Building’s occupant load and any associated calculations.
• Intended energy compliance path as required by IECC Chapter 4.
• Number of stories and height of building.
• Allowable area calculations, including justification for any area increases.
• Identification of new and existing fire suppression systems.
• Plumbing fixture counts with spacing diagrams and proposed new counts.
• Life Safety Plan showing exit routes, lengths, exits, exit discharges, stairs, ramps, elevators, etc.
• Site Plan is required for changes in use, exterior changes, street access modifications, or curb cuts. Provide North Arrow.
Architect’s and Engineer Seals
• The seal of a Colorado Registered Architect is required. A Colorado Professional Engineer seal is required on structural, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing components.
Construction Plans
• Plans shall be dimensioned, drawn to scale, and clearly show all proposed work.
• Scaled Architectural and Structural Plans – sealed by a State of Colorado Architect or Engineer.
• A scaled floor plan.
• Size, span, and spacing of all structural and framing members (sealed by a Colorado PE only – Architect seal not accepted).
• Identified use, location, and size of all rooms.
• Size, location, and type of all doors and windows with SHGC and U-factor details.
• Size and location of all stairways, including rise/run, handrail, and headroom clearance.
• Type of insulation, insulation value, and flame spread rating of insulating materials.
• Fire-rated wall locations, construction types, and approved assemblies.
Electrical Plans
• Sealed by a State of Colorado Professional Engineer.
• Floor plan showing location of all receptacles, switches, lights, alarms, fans, etc.
• Service panel location and load calculations.
• Emergency and exit lighting layout.
• Photometric study and cut sheets for exterior fixtures.
• IECC compliance evidence.
• One-line diagram with load and fault current calculations.
• Service entrance details (new construction).
Mechanical & Plumbing Plans
• Sealed by a State of Colorado Professional Engineer.
• Show size, location, and type of all fixtures, appliances, piping, vents, traps, backflow, etc.
• Isometric drawings for plumbing and gas piping.
• Equipment schedules with performance data.
• Manuals J, S, and D.
• Evidence of IECC compliance.
• For rooftop units, provide structural details confirming load and screening compliance with Municipal Code Title 10.
Energy Code Compliance (IECC)
• Identify room use, size, door and window dimensions (include SHGC/U-Factor).
• Stair and handrail details, insulation types and ratings.
• Thermal envelope and air barrier locations.
• Identify IECC C406 additional efficiency requirements.
• Identify compliance method: Prescriptive or Performance.
• Prescriptive: Provide sufficient plan details and inspection acknowledgment from City.
• Performance: List compliance firm(s) and acknowledge inspection/reporting requirements.
• Show compliance with one of the following:
- Prescriptive R-Value / U-Factor;
- Prescriptive Component Performance Alternative;
- Simulated Building Performance; or
- Energy Rating Index.
South Platte Water Renewal Partners
• Contact: 303-783-3844 or 303-435-0363
• Applies to: food establishments, new builds, remodels affecting sanitary drainage, repair garages, car washes, etc.
Asbestos Requirements
• Contact CDPHE: 303-692-2000 or 303-692-3100 for abatement information for buildings built before 1988 or visit Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Community Development Engineering Division
• Contact: 303-795-3868 for grading, right of way, sewer, traffic, floodplain.
• Denver Water Fees/Application: 303-893-2444.
• New or existing sewer tap details.
• If new sewer tap is required, use the property address to find the Sanitation District.
• Sanitation District is paid first, then City of Littleton.
Additional Permits and Licensing may be required depending on project scope