[R.O. 2011 §§40.071 — 40.077; Ord. No. 2235 §1, 3-7-2005; Ord. No. 2250 §1, 6-6-2005; Ord. No. 2317 §1, 12-18-2006; Ord. No. 2540 §1, 10-3-2011]
A. The
following guidelines are provided to assist property owners and contractors
with the orderly construction of residential projects within the provisions
of Savannah Building Codes, Zoning Ordinances and the City of Savannah
Storm Water Management Ordinance.
B. The
City requires permits and inspections for all construction.
C. Permits And Fees. In order to obtain a building permit,
the Building Inspector needs to review the building plans and the
site plan for Building Code and zoning regulations. The building plans
shall include floor plans, a foundation plan, building elevations,
and a building wall cross section. The site plan shall show the legal
description, the property dimensions, all easements, existing and
proposed buildings, lot corner, foundation, and finished floor elevations,
type of structure, directional arrows or spot elevations depicting
drainage swales, all public utilities on or adjoining the site, and
dimensions from proposed buildings to property lines. Location of
straw bales or similar erosion measures are required to assure protection
of adjacent property.
1. Property markers shall be located prior to any new commercial or
residential construction, including, but not limited to, businesses,
residences, additions, permanent accessory structures, and fences.
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D. A right-of-way
damage report must be completed and submitted with the permit application.
A building permit must be issued prior to work commencing.
E. Permit
fees are based upon the square footage of the project.
F. No
foundation excavation shall be started until a building permit has
been obtained and the property markers and structure "footprint" have
been inspected on-site.
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G. Inspections
are to be performed during construction. It is incumbent on the builder
to notify City Hall of the need for each inspection in a timely manner.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in fines and/or
stop work orders being issued. All rough-in inspections must be approved
before any work is concealed. Exception: Framing inspections will
be next day inspections. The following areas will be inspected:
1. Footing inspection. A footing inspection is required
after all steel is in place and prior to concrete placement. Finished
floor verification of the elevations will be confirmed as part of
the footing inspection. The foundation plan and plot plan are required
to be on site. No field altered foundation plans will be used at this
inspection.
2. Foundation wall. A wall inspection is required after
all steel is in place and prior to concrete placement.
3. Sewer inspection. A sewer inspection is required
after the building sewer is connected to the sewer "wye." Any new
or replacement sewer line must include the installation of a backflow
protection device. Any new or replacement sewer lines shall have a
locate wire and access points from the mainline sewer and across the
City right-of-way.
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4. Water inspection. A water inspection is required
after all underground piping, meter yoke, pit and lid are in place.
5. Ground rough plumbing inspection. All underground
or underslab plumbing must be inspected prior to covering.
6. Top rough plumbing inspection. All rough plumbing
must be inspected when drain/waste and vents and water piping are
roughed in, prior to insulating or drywall stocking.
7. Framing inspection. Building framing must be inspected
after all framing and furring is completed, prior to insulating or
drywall stocking. Note: In multi-family and duplex units, a one (1)
hour dwelling separation inspection is required.
8. Fireplace inspection. All masonry fireplace and
chimneys are required to be inspected during construction. One (1)
inspection will be made after the firebox is built (without brick
facing) but before the chimney is completed.
9. Electrical rough inspection. The electrical wiring
must be inspected after all wiring, boxes, and recessed fixtures are
installed. Boxes should be made up and home runs should extend to
the service location. The inspection must be approved prior to insulating
or drywall stocking.
10. Mechanical rough inspection. Mechanical vents, ducts
and return air spaces require inspection prior to insulation or drywall
stocking.
11. Electrical service inspection. The service needs
to be inspected before Aquila will provide electricity. The service
panel, disconnect, service entrance conductors, and grounding need
to be complete for service panels and subpanels. The panel cover should
be off but available nearby. The electrical service will not be released
to the utility company until all rough-in inspections have been approved.
12. Driveway/sidewalk inspection. Inspections are needed
for driveway approaches and public sidewalks prior to placing the
concrete.
13. Gas inspection. All gas piping on the building side
of the gas meter needs to be inspected after all piping is installed
before Missouri Gas Energy will install a gas meter. A pressure test
shall be witnessed by the inspector.
14. Occupancy inspection. A fee of twenty-five dollars
($25.00) shall be paid for the inspection. An occupancy inspection
is required prior to any occupancy of a building or addition. All
electrical connections, faceplates, panels and fixtures must be complete.
Plumbing fixtures, mechanical equipment, final grade, sidewalks, driveways
and safety features such as handrails, guardrails, and smoke detectors
must be completed.
Final grade will be verified by inspection, per approved plot
plan in accordance with the Storm Water Management Ordinance and the
current International Residential Code.
*A thirty (30) day temporary occupancy can be issued when approved
by the City Administrator/Zoning Administrator, provided all life
and safety items are completed. A twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee
is required to be paid prior to approval of a temporary occupancy.
All exterior items are required to be completed within the thirty
(30) day period.
An extension of the temporary occupancy permit for exterior
items, due to weather conditions, may be granted.
15. Right-of-way inspection. A right-of-way (R.O.W.)
inspection shall be requested by permit holder.
16. Reinspection fees. Permit fees provide for inspections
and the first (1st) reinspection. A reinspection fee will be incurred
for any additional inspections that are made necessary by incomplete
or faulty work, or because the building is locked. This fee shall
be paid by the permittee before another inspection can be requested.
17. Property markers and proposed site layout. All property
markers shall be located and visible for inspection. The proposed
"footprint" of the structure or fence shall be staked out on-site
for inspection.
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18. For residential dwellings, the minimum depth of footings below the
adjacent ground surface shall be thirty-six (36) inches.
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