COMMERCIAL CHANGE OF USE PERMIT

The permitting requirements for a commercial change of use are listed below. A building permit is required. For more information contact the Licenses and Permits Division at 410-313-2455. Applications may be made in person at the Front Counter of the Licenses and Permits Division, 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD, 21043.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS FOR A CHANGE IN USE

Before submitting a building permit application check first with the Department of Planning and Zoning to make certain that your proposed use is valid for the zoning classification of the property address. On the building permit application clearly write the existing use and the proposed use for the property.

WHAT IS REQUIRED

• Completed permit application (include specific nature of use and materials stored or processed)
• 2 identical sets of construction plans-3 sets of construction plans if Health Department review is necessary
• Completed water and sewer information sheet
• Filing fee in the amount of $200

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS

ALL SETS OF PLANS SHALL BE STAPLED IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER AND INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA. ALL PLANS SHALL HAVE THE SIGNATURE OF A MARYLAND STATE REGISTERED ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER.

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

• Title Block (architect and company name)
• Key Plan (tenant location with corridor and exits)
• Floor plan(s) of the proposed work (scaled and dimensioned)
• Scaled section/elevation detail of walls, floors, stairs, all proposed work
• Interior and exterior elevations(s)
• Door/hardware/window schedules
• Specific tenant functions (e.g. storage materials, assembly, office, etc.)
• Reflected ceiling plan
• Large scale details
• Roof plan(s)
• Finish schedule
• Building cross section(s)

STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

• Foundation plan, details and schedules
• Roof framing plans
• Pre-engineered metal building lans (if applicable)
• Footing schedule
• Sections
• Load criteria (live, dead, floor, snow, wind)

MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

When determined minor work by the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits these plans may be signed by a Licensed Mechanical Contractor in lieu of a Registered Engineer or Architect.

• Scaled ductwork plans, showing supply and return registers, dampers, smoke detectors
• Riser diagrams for all floors
• Schedules reflecting specifications for all HVAC devices
• Outside air criteria in cubic feet per minute (CFM)
• Natural ventilation by windows, showing cumulative openable area of all windows
• Schedule of kitchen equipment and a scaled location plan
• Other HVAC details (heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust)

PLUMBING DRAWINGS

When determined minor work by the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits these plans may be signed by a Licensed Master Plumber Contractor in lieu of a Registered Engineer or Architect.

• Scaled plan view(s) of the water piping, sanitary sewer and storm sewer piping, gas, vent and process piping
• Riser diagram(s) of the water, sanitary sewer, vent, storm, gas or process piping
• Scaled location plan, specification, schedules of plumbing fixtures, devices, appliances
• Large scale details of specialized installations

ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

When determined minor work by the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits these plans may be signed by a Licensed Master Electrician in lieu of a Registered Engineer or Architect.

• Scaled paln view(s) of the lectrical witing, lighting plan, appliance system
• A power riser diagram of the electrical system
• Schedules for all elements of the electrical system
• Specifications for electrical equipment

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