NEW CONSTRUCTION

**Do Not Return This Form with Application- Please Supply Construction Documents
Drawings or Schematics to give a clear scope of the project applied for **

**Residential submittals require 4 complete sets of plans to include elevations and section
views to detail plumbing, electric, and HVAC

**Commercial & 3 or more-unit builds require 5 complete sets of plans to include elevations
and section views to detail plumbing, electric, and HVAC signed by a design professional

**Energy efficiency report must be submitted for all residential or commercial structures
www.energycodes.gov/compliance

FOOTER:
• Size of rebar
• Number of rebar
• Depth and width of footer
• PSI of concrete
• Height of building to be constructed
• How will new footer tie into existing footer (additions/renovations)

FOUNDATION:
• Type of wall material
• Thickness of wall
• Amount/type of reinforcement

CRAWL SPACE:
• Ventilation detail
• Access opening to crawl space- give dimensions
• Height of crawl space
• Give detail/location of flood openings if in flood area
• List any mechanical, plumbing or electrical items to be in crawl space & give detail of their location,
connection & installation specifications
• Note if crawl space is a conditioned space
• How will crawl space tie into existing foundation

WALLS:
• Lumber size of interior and exterior walls
• Interior and exterior wall covering
• Spacing of framing lumber
• Insulation value
• Header sizes of windows and doors
• Vapor barrier
ROOF:
• Type- Rafters or Truss
1. Rafters
- lumber size
- lumber spacing
- span
- pitch
- attachment
1. location of attachments
2. size of attachments
3. how a new roof will tie into an existing roof(additions/renovations
2. Truss- manufacturers specifications must be submitted
3. type of roofing material- flashing, ice guard
4. type and size of sheathing
5. underlayment
6. snow load and wind load

INTERIOR:
• All dimensions of rooms and proposed use of each room
• Window and door sizes
• Floor joist size and spacing
- if pre-engineered, manufacturers specifications and shop drawings must be
submitted
HVAC:
• Gas unit
1. show location of furnace and hot water heater
2. show where vented to
3. size of vents
4. location of make-up air vents
5. clearance around unit if in an enclosed room
6. location of gas shut off
• Electric unit
1. identify BTU
2. show location of unit
3. location of disconnect switch

ELECTRICAL:
• Show runs
• Indicate branch circuits- small appliances, hvac, dryer receptacle, etc
• Show location of panel box
• Specify amp service
• Identify wire sizes
• Mark GFCI locations
• Show smoke detectors carbon monoxide detectors and how they will be wired in

PLUMBING:
• Identify drain line size and domestic water line size and there locations
 • Specify vent size and location
• Show where the sewer line goes
• Show hot water tank location and list specifications

DRIVEWAYS and PARKING:

• Dimensions (length & width) of parking area and/or driveway
• Locate where driveway and/or parking area will be
• Type of covering-note PSI of concrete if being used
• Parking lot layout plan

RETAINING WALLS
• Locate where retaining wall will be using site plan
• Detail thickness of wall, batter of wall
• Length and width of wall
• Material to be used
• Elevation of wall showing footer elevations and height of wall
• Elevation of existing and proposed grades
* If a surcharge load is present, a professional WV engineered drawing will be required

DECKS/PORCHES:
• Show all dimensions of deck
• Show height of structure from ground up
• Provide lumber sizes for posts, joists, beams as well as spacing for each
• Show footing detail- location, size, depth, circumference and material/fill
• Give handrail height(min of 34”for residential) and spindle spacing(must be under 4”)
• Show stair detail- include rise(max 8 ¼”) and tread(min 9”) of stairs
• Detail attachments- to house, joist to beams, rails to post
• Include its location on site plan with distances to property lines

RAMPS:
• Indicate location of ramp
• Length and width
• Give sizes of material
• Note any spacing and/or footing detail
• Show and detail attachments
• Detail rise/run/slope

SITE PLAN:
• Land use description
• Indicate property lines
• List actual dimensions, size, square footage, and shape of the lot
• Name adjacent streets
• Show the location, square footage, and dimensions of the proposed and existing structures
• Indicate the location of the lot with respect to adjacent right-of-ways and easements
• Note setbacks around structure to property lines
• Show dimensions of structures
• Illustrate the height of the structure
 • Record the location and dimensions of off-street parking and means of ingress and egress for such
space
• Note the existing and proposed use of the structure and land
• Detail storm water discharge plan and erosion/sediment control plan
• Scaled drawings, except for one & two family dwellings, unless required by planning and/or
engineering

GRADING:
a) Minor Grading (less than 1,000 square feet)
• Give purpose for grading work
• Note property lines and adjacent property information (including streets)
• Show existing contours and proposed finished grade
• Specify any slopes and nature of existing soils
• Detail existing and proposed structures
• Designate type/source of fill to be used if needed
• Storm water & erosion management plan
• Give plan for re-vegetation

b) Major Grading (more than 1,000 Square feet)

• Give purpose for grading work
• Note property lines and adjacent property information (including streets)
• Show existing contours and proposed finished grade
• Show existing grade on adjoining properties
• Specify any slopes and nature of existing soils
• Detail existing and proposed structures, including dimensions of all
• Designate type/source of fill to be used if needed
• Storm water & erosion management plan
• Give plan for re-vegetation
• Must have Evidence of the application and approval from the West Virginia Department of
Environmental Protection as follows:
i. For development(s) between 1 acre and less than 3 acres a Notice of Intent (NOI)
Construction Storm water WV/NPDES General Permit is required
ii. For development(s) 3 acres or more a WV/NPDES Permit is required

**Floodplain application may be required* May require elevation certificates

** Geotechnical report may be required
** Registered Design Professional may be required
**Performance Bond may be required
 City of Morgantown Application for Building Permit
Application Date Type of Work: Is Applicant
New Construction SFD Garage- attached Owner?
___/___/____ SFD Addition Garage- detached Yes
New Construction Rental/Commercial No
Rental/Commercial Addition

PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Street address: __________________________________ Map# ____ Parcel# ____ Ward ____ Zoning ____

PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION:

Name: _______________________________________ Business name: _______________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________Phone: ____________________
Email: _________________________________ property owner contractor

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:
TYPE: Contractors Business Name City License Number
Architect/Engineer
General Contractor
Excavation
Concrete
Carpentry
Electrical
Plumbing
Sewer
Mechanical
Roofing
Masonry
Drywall/Lathing
Sprinkler
Paving
Fire Alarm

Est. value of building $_____________ Electrical value $_____________

Square footage of build ____________ Square footage of grading ____________
***Must attach detailed construction plans and site plan***
I here by certify that I am the owner of record of the named property, or that the proposed work is authorized by the owner of record and that I have been
authorized by the owner to make this application as his authorized agent and I agree to conform to all applicable laws of this jurisdiction. In addition, if a permit for
work described in this application is issued, I certify that the code official or the code official’s authorized representative shall have the authority to enter areas
covered by such permit at any reasonable hour to enforce the provisions of the code(s) applicable to this permit.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT ADDRESS OF APPLICANT PHONE

PRINT NAME:
 Detailed Description of Work to be Done:
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STRUCTURAL FRAME INFORMATION:

Steel Masonry Concrete Wood Other (identify) _____________________

EXTERIOR WALL INFORMATION:

Steel Masonry Concrete Wood Other (identify) _____________________

Street Frontage (FEET) Stories (NUMBER) Lot Area (SQ. FT.)

Front Setback (FEET) Bed Rooms (NUMBER) Total Building Area (SQ. FT.)
Rear Setback(FEET) Full Baths (NUMBER) Parking Area (SQ. FT.)
Left Setback (FEET) Partial Baths (NUMBER) Living Area (SQ. FT.)
Right Area (FEET) Garages (NUMBER) Basement Area (SQ. FT.)
Height Above Grade (FEET) Windows (NUMBER) Garage Area (SQ. FT.)
New Residential Units (NUMBER) Fireplaces (NUMBER) Office/Sales Area (SQ. FT.)
Existing Residential Units (NUMBER) Enclosed Parking (NUMBER) Service Area (SQ. FT.)
Elevators/Escalator (NUMBER) Outside Parking (NUMBER) Manufacturing Area (SQ. FT.)

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION:
Size of underground conductor _____________________
Size of grounded conductor _____________________
Size of grounding conductor _____________________
Type of grounding system (water pipe, ground rods, etc) _____________________
Size of conduit used _____________________
Electrician license number _____________________

OFFICE USE ONLY

 APPROVALS:

Engineering Department Approval Notes:

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Signature of person reviewing: ______________________________________________________________

DATE
Planning Department Approval Notes:
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Signature of person reviewing: ______________________________________________________________

DATE
Code Enforcement Approval Notes:
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Signature of person reviewing: ______________________________________________________________

DATE
Fire Department Approval Notes:
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Signature of person reviewing: ______________________________________________________________

VALIDATION:
Permit Number: Fee

Electrical: Fee

Other: Fee

Other: Fee

Stop Work Order: Fee

Application Accepted and Processed By:

Total Fee

Approved By:
DATE

Signature of Person Picking Up Building Permit:

DATE

Print Name of Person Picking up Permit:

 STORM WATER PERMIT APPLICATION
278 Greenbag Road ◊ Post Office Box 852 ◊ Morgantown, WV 26507‐0852 ◊304‐292‐8443 ◊ Fax 304‐292‐1526
PERMIT INFORMATION (Please Print Clearly or Type):
Applicant Name: Address:
City: State: Zip:
Office Phone No.: Home Phone No.: Cell Phone No.:
E‐Mail Address:
1. PROJECT INFORMATION:
Single Other (multifamily, Storm Water
Site Plan Sedimentation and Erosion
Family Comm.,Industrial, Management Plan
Attached Control Plan Attached
Dwelling Parking, Etc.) Attached
2. TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
House Multifamily Comm. / Indust. Parking Other (Please Explain in #7)
3. PROJECT ADDRESS:
Street Address: City: State: Zip:
4. LOT SURFACE COMPOSITION:
A. Pre Non‐Impervious: _______Sq. Ft. B. Post Non‐Impervious: ________Sq. C. Post Impervious: ________Sq. Ft.
Ft.
D. Pre Impervious: _________ Sq. Ft. E. Total Site Area: ________Sq. Ft. F. Percent Impervious: ______%
* ALL GRAVEL SUBJECT TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC SHALL BE CONSIDERED IMPERVIOUS.
5. CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:
Contractor: Site Representative:
Street Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone (Ofc): Phone (Cell): Email:
6. DEP Approval Required: 1‐3 Acres – NOI; 3+ Acres – WVDEP Construction Stormwater Permit
Yes or No: If Yes provided copy:
7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT PROJECT (Please Explain in detail):

Printed Name: Signature (Required): Date:

PROJECT EVALUATION (For Office Use Only):
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Storm Water Management Plan Other (See Comments)
ROOF DRAINS/DISCHARGE PIPE SHALL CONNECT TO:
Ext. Storm Line Dry Well Ditch Stream Ground Other (See Comments)
WATERSHED INFORMATION
Receiving Stream: Impairment or TMDL:

COMMENTS:

Service No.: Permit No.: Date Received:

Reviewed By: Date Reviewed:

Revised 1‐26‐15