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PUBLIC WORKS

BUILDING INSPECTION

BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
CHECKLIST

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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.

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Three full sets of building plans, including floor plans, cross sections, elevations, stair sections, and decks. 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 shall be of 1/8 scale, floor plans of ¼ scale and details of ½ scale. Plans shall show all dimensions.

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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.

Submit Flood Plain determination from Lawrence County

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.

A Building permit will not be issued until all requirements are met.

 

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