PUBLIC WORKS
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BUILDING INSPECTION
BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
CHECKLIST
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Grading Permit if inside City limits and disturbing more than 1000 sq. ft of soil.
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Plot plan drawn to scale showing the location and dimensions of easements, property lines, the proposed building or addition, with distances to property lines and any existing buildings on the property. Also include the legal description of the property. Commercial site plans need to include an Engineered Drainage plan, landscape plan, parking plan, sewer & water location and size of lines, dumpster location, sidewalk location. Submit storm water permit from DENR if one acre or more is disturbed. |
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Three full sets of building plans, including floor plans, cross sections, elevations, stair sections, and decks. Plans Shall be drawn to Scale. Plans shall include Elevations with steps in Foundation. Floor plans with dimensions and labeled rooms. Foundation plan with interior footings, step in foundation, rebar schedule. Structural data shall be submitted for floor joists, roof trusses and beams. Homemade roof trusses are not allowed. (One approved plan for Building Department, one for construction site and one for County Assessor.) |
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Plans and structural data shall be submitted for retaining walls over 4 feet in height. |
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Plans shall be drawn to scale: Elevations ¼ scale, floor plans of ¼ scale and details of ½ scale. Plans shall show all dimensions. These are recommended scales. Top of Foundation and Bottom of Curb elevation shall be on the plan. Side elevations and rear elevations shall show steps in foundation wall or walkout basement. |
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Buildings of Pole Barn type construction, Post Frame and Steel Buildings shall have a South Dakota Engineer Stamp. |
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Wiring Certificate: If applicable a copy of the Homeowner’s wiring certificate shall be submitted to the Building Inspection Department. |
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Digging permit is required, if digging in the City of Spearfish right-of-way. |
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Total project cost (does not include land). $___________________. |
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A complete list of contractors shall be completed. All contractors shall be licensed by the City of Spearfish prior to obtaining Building Permit |
TOILET FACILITIES ARE REQUIRED ON-SITE, FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS.
3-MILE AREA: Submit site specific septic system design, stamped by a South Dakota Licensed Registered Professional Engineer, accompanied by Certification that installation will be performed as per the design. Include a plot plan showing the location of the system on the property.
SPEARFISH VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT: Submit copy of Sanitation District connection form to the Building Department. There is a fifty dollar ($50.00) charge for one city employee to inspect, and approve the sewer connection.
Soil report may be required depending on the type of Soil at the construction site.
A Building permit will not be issued until all requirements are met.
Plan Review and approval may take up to two weeks before construction can begin.
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