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The Building Codes
Division is committed to meeting the challenges facing the public and
the construction industry at the start of the new century. All measures
are being taken to offer the citizens of Beaumont the most efficient
services possible while maintaining a cost-effective profile within the
city function.
The purpose of this site is to assist the applicant in designing a set of plans that will meet or surpass most of the minimum requirements for obtaining a commercial building permit in the City of Beaumont. The following information is not intended to be used for any specific permit application. It is to be used strictly as a guide to assist the applicant during the plans review process. This information is primarily directed at local officials, building owners, designers, contractors and other individuals or organizations that are interested in doing any construction or building alterations within the city limits of Beaumont.
Effective November 30, 2009, all Inspection Request shall be
made by calling the City of Beaumont’s
3-1-1 Helpline
Please
note: Incomplete requests cannot be processed!
The following is REQUIRED information in order to
properly address your request:
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What is your City of Beaumont PERMIT or APPLICATION number? Format for the number is usually like
09 003456, if
you
do not have the permit number,
requests cannot not be processed.
► What is the address of the site requiring inspection? If you do not have
the address, requests cannot not
be processed.
► Do you need an INITIAL INSPECTION or RE-INSPECTION?
A
$25.00 re-inspection fee must be paid to
Building Codes prior to the
inspection being done.
► What type of Inspection do you need? Building, Plumbing, Electrical,
Mechanical, Certificate of Occupancy,
Civil.
► What is your name please (caller’s name)?
What
is the Building Contractor’s name?
► What is the Sub Contractor’s name responsible for this inspection?
► Phone number where you can be reached?
PROVIDING ALL OF THE INFORMATION NOTED HERE IS
ACCURATE, YOUR REQUESTED INSPECTION WILL BE SCHEDULED THE NEXT BUSINESS
DAY GIVEN THERE ARE NO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR JOB SITE INSPECTION PLACARD FOR THE STATUS OF THE
INSPECTION TO SEE WHETHER IT HAS BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED.FOR FOLLOW-UP OR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL 409
880-3100 DURING THE REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS OF Monday thru Friday, 8:00
am to 5:00 p.m.
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►Building
Permit Application Plans have now been reviewed by the most knowledgeable experts in their respective field. Items that need to be modified will be brought to your attention and noted on your plans approved as to modification or as to field inspection. All sets of plans are stamped approved and the Building Codes Division will retain one approved set for its files and the they will receive the others which are required to remain on the job site during construction. The permit is issued along with a driveway permit ($35.00 for residential and $75.00 for commercial). Work must commence in six months or the permit is void. Permits are valid for (1) one year. The following information is provided by each department /division that is involved with the plans review process. This information is described and illustrated in terms of minimum requirements as referenced by several code manuals adopted by the city of Beaumont. The information provided has been developed to reduce the permit review time. Consideration has been given to a variety of construction types, however, there are too many variables to address all specific requirements. This information is to be used in conjunction with all city officials involved with the permit review process. Any information included herein does not authorize any specific permit approval. Any approval shall involve the Building Official of the City of Beaumont or his authorized representatives. It must be noted that this web site is a work in progress. As new information is incorporated, this site will be updated accordingly to assist the applicant in the permit review process. Additional questions concerning the permit review process, can be directed to the Plans Examiner at (409) 880-3762. |
Building Codes Permit
Procedure How to Apply for a Permit A person, firm or corporation shall not erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert or demolish any building or structure in the applicable jurisdiction or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a permit which shall be considered a license to proceed with work. Any owner, authorized agent or contractor who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure or to erect or cause any such work to be done shall first make application and obtain the required permit to proceed with work. For new construction or additions, three complete sets of drawings or sketches drawn with sufficient clarity and detail to indicate the nature and character of all work shall accompany every application along with one additional site plan which shows landscaping, parking layout, site drainage and driveways drawn to scale accompanied by legal description of property and address when available. Proposed water and sewer lines are to be shown along with location of meter. When the structure is educational, institutional or assembly type occupancy, or three or more stories in height or exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet in area, the designer shall be an architect or engineer legally registered under the law of this state.
Demolition Program
A new building shall not be occupied and a change in occupancy of a building or part of a building shall not be made until after the Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy. A Certificate of Occupancy shall be required on all name changes for electrical service and all new applications for commercial electrical service. |
On new construction, temporary pole hook up will be your first inspection (to be set by Licensed Electrical Contractor if not wired by homeowner). The rough-in plumbing will be the next inspection. All drains and waste lines must be completed and water tested. The foundation inspection will follow the plumbing rough-in. For this inspection, all beams shall be properly dug to correct depth and width, and all steel and moisture barriers will be in place. Next, the top-out plumbing inspection will be made, along with the electrical rough-in and the mechanical rough-in. After the plumbing top-out and the electrical and mechanical rough-in, the framing inspection will be made. When the framing is approved, you can install insulation and cover the walls and ceiling. Final building inspection is made after the plumbing final, electrical final, and mechanical final. This is done after the building is complete and ready for occupancy. Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started or proceeded prior to obtaining said permit, the fees herein specified shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. Article X11, Section 6-178 - Plan-Checking Fees When the valuation of the proposed commercial construction exceeds $25,000.00 and a plan is required to be submitted, a plan-checking fee shall be paid to the building official at the time of submitting plans and specifications for checking. Said plan-checking fee shall be equal to 65% of the building permit fee as set forth in Article X11, Section 6-178. Such plan-checking is in addition to the building permit fee. |
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Adopted Building Codes The requirements for Building Codes include two (2) site plans drawn to scale showing all building locations, with setbacks from property lines for front, rear, and side yards of the property. All plans must include off-street parking with A.D.A. parking and landscaping as required by the city zoning ordinance. Additional information regarding landscaping, area and height, signs, and off-street parking may be obtained in the Planning Division office at City Hall Suite 205. Additional questions may be directed to the Building Codes Division at (409) 880-3762. The Building Official shall require three (3) copies of specifications, and of drawings drawn to scale with sufficient clarity and detail to indicate the nature and character of the work as established by the 2009 International Building Code. The division reserves the right to reject any part of, or entire set of plans that do not comply. The Building Official may require, at his discretion, a boundary line survey prepared by a qualified surveyor. The following code list has been adopted by the City of Beaumont: You may also visit the following site for additional code information: www.iccsafe.org- 2009 International Building Code - 2009 International Existing Building Code - 2009 International Energy Conservation Code - 2009 International Residential Code - 2009 International Fuel Gas Code - 2009 International Plumbing Code - 2009 International Property Maintenance Code - 2009 International Mechanical Code - 2009 International Fire Code - 2008 National Electrical Code Additional questions may be directed to the Building Codes Division at (409) 880-3100. Please note that all codes have local amendments. Plans will be carefully reviewed to assure they meet all the required standards as written in the local Health Codes, along with the 2008 National Electrical Code, and 2009 Edition of the International Building, Plumbing, Gas, Fire and Mechanical Code adopted by the City of Beaumont. The Transportation & Engineering Divisions will check off-street parking requirements, and on site drainage, respectively. Zoning and landscape requirements, as per Section 30-31 of the Zoning Ordinance, will be checked by the Planning Division. The Water Utilities Division will review the proposed water and sewer lines and location of meters.
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The City of Beaumont requires that bonds in the following sums be posted for work performed within the city limits.
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Contractor Bond Fees |
License |
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Building Contractor |
$25,000 |
N/A |
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Mechanical Contractor |
Proof of Gen Liability |
State |
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Roofing Contractor (Roofing Only) |
$ 15,000 |
N/A |
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Plumbing Contractor |
Proof of Gen Liability |
State |
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Driveway & Sidewalk Contractor |
$ 5,000 |
N/A |
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Electrical Contractor |
Proof of Gen Liability |
State |
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ARTICLE XII. FEE SCHEDULE Sec. 6-178. Adoption of Fee Schedule. Click to view fees |
Building
Codes
Information
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Permit Procedure
► How to Apply for a Permit
► Permits & Applications
► Permit Issuance
► General Requirements
► Plan Reviews
► Inspections
► Section
114.4 Penalties
► Article
X11, Section
6-178
Plan-Checking Fees
► Posting Bonds
►
Permit Fees
► Demolition Program
► Certificate of Occupancy
► City Ordinances,
Chapter 6
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Suite 215
Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409.880.3762
Fax: 409.880.3110