All items are required to be submitted at the same time, with a copy of this check list.  If you are missing anyone of the items below, we will return the sets to you without reviewing the plans.  

A check payable to the City of Kaufman for $620.00.  This is your plan review fee and will be credited towards the total amount due, when the permit is issued.  If the project is cancelled, change house plans, or do not complete the permit process, you will not be issued a refund or have the money credited to another project. 

We need 3 sets of construction plans on 11”x 17” paper. They must be legible and easy to read with a cover page listing each additional page with its description.  We also need a USB drive with all of the following items loaded on to it.  Those items will be downloaded and the USB drive will be returned to you before you leave the office.  

Once the plans have been reviewed and approved, we will keep 1 sets, 1 set is to be kept on the job site, and 1 set is for your office.  

Building Permit Application must be completely filled out, including:
Contractor’s name, phone number and email address
Owner’s name, address and phone number
Sub-contractor’s name, phone numbers, email address and license number (for MEP)
Project address with the Kaufman County Appraisal Districts Property Identification Number (PID)
The estimated value of the project (including all materials and labor), Market value subject to standard valuation data by Building Official.
The total square footage of the structure
The heat/cool square footage of the structure 

Title Page: must contain all of the following information:
Building Occupancy classification
Building Construction Type
Building square footage (gross and each individual occupancy classification)
Building height
Occupant load
Sprinklered or Unsprinklered
Allowable building area
Area increases used
Parking required vs Parking Provided

Plot Plan: must have an approved Site Plan
Scale used must be noted on the plans 
Dimensions of lot
Total square footage of lot
North arrow
All easements
Front, side, and rear setbacks
Building footprint with all projections & dimensions to all property lines and/or other buildings
All sidewalks
All parking
Location of handicapped parking space with access aisles, curb ramps, and other ramps on site
Handicapped access to the buildings from the public way
Location of any and all retaining walls
Location of dumpsters
Parking lot lighting
Signage location
Fire lane

Architectural Details:
Scale used must be noted on the plans 
Roof, to include eaves, overhangs, rake and gables
Floor changes (i.e. slab to wood frame)
Handrails, guardrails, and support details
Structural framing details
Fire wall, fire barrier and fire partition details
Suspended ceiling plan with support details
Structural section with details at foundation, floor and roof levels
Typical cross section in each direction
Special inspections required

Elevator Details:

Energy Compliance Report:
Must be done by a licensed professional
Project Information sheet
Estimated Annual Energy Usage sheet
You will be require to submit a Energy Compliance Completion letter prior to your final inspection.

Exterior Elevations:
Scale used must be noted on the plans 
Identify finish materials to be used
All four elevation views are to be shown
Note percentage of masonry on each elevation

Electrical Details:
Scale used must be noted on the plans
Service meter location and main breaker size in amps
Sub-panel locations(s)
Location of all smoke detectors (must be interconnected)

Fire Lane:
Must be shown on the plot plan
Must be 6” thick

Fire Suppression & Alarm Systems:
Scale used must be noted on the plans
Fire suppression and fire alarm systems required separate plans, approvals and permits.

Floor Plan:
Scale used must be noted on the plans
Full architectural plans, fully dimensioned and labeled
Include adjoining rooms, labeled as to their use with all window and door locations
All wall-to-wall dimensions
All room finish ceiling heights
All window sizes and operations to be on the plans (slider, single hung, fixed, casement, etc)
Exit Plan for each level

Foundation Plan:
Scale used must be noted on the plans 
Soils report or letter by an engineer
Structural and architectural details
Footings, foundation, piers, and grade beams, with details must be designed and stamped by an engineer
Reinforcing spacing and size
Post and girder intersections
Fireplaces masonry or gas
You will be require to submit a pre pour and a post pour letter prior to your final inspection.

HVAC Details:
Scale used must be noted on the plans
Location of HVAC equipment
Duct location and layout for supply and return air
Smoke and/or fire damper locations
CFMs of all HVAC units
Gas line drawing, including input rating in BTU’s of all equipment

Plumbing Details:
Scale used must be noted on the plans
Show all plumbing fixtures
Show location of water heater (if located in the attic, note it on the plans)
Note water meter size needed labeling them as domestic or irrigation
Note number of water meters needed
Complete a water application for each water meter
Sewer connection location
Sewer size 
All sewer lines are required to have a clean out installed at the property line
Grease, oil, sand interceptors and sizing calculations
Location and type of back flow prevention devices

Stair Details:
Scale used must be noted on the plans 
Stairway width, rise, run, landing length, and headroom height
Handrail, guardrail, and baluster details

Miscellaneous:
Asbestos Survey for any project that is remodeling
Projects valued over $50,000 are required to register with TDLR and provide the registration number
Approved Landscape Plan that was approved at the time of the Site Plan
TxDOT permits for driveways 

Additional Information:
TOPO 
Civil plans
Utility Plans
Elevators