Single Family Permits
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.
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Building Permit Application must be completely filled out, including: Contractor’s name and phone number Owner’s name, address and phone number Sub-contractor’s name and phone numbers (for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing) Project address with the Kaufman County Appraisal Districts Property Identification Number (PID) The estimated value of the project (including all materials and labor) The total square footage of the structure The heat/cool square footage of the structure
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Plot Plan: Recommended scale: 1/8” = 1’-0” or 1”=20’ (scale used must be noted on the plans) Dimensions of lot Total square footage of lot North arrow Any easements Front, side, and rear setbacks Building footprint with all projections & dimensions to all property lines and/or other buildings
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Foundation Plan: Recommended scale: 1/4” = 1’-0” 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
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HVAC Details: Location of HVAC equipment
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Architectural Details: Recommended scale: 1/4” = 1’-0” Roof, to include eaves, overhangs, rake and gables
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Energy Compliance Report: Must be done by a licensed professional Project Information sheet Estimated Annual Energy Usage sheet
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Floor Plan: Recommended scale: 1/4” = 1’-0” 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) List number of exits
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Exterior Elevations: Recommended scale: 1/4” = 1’-0” Identify finish materials to be used All four elevation views are to be shown Note percentage of masonry on each elevation
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Electrical Details: Service meter location and main breaker size in amps Sub-panel locations(s) Location of all smoke detectors (must be interconnected)
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Plumbing Details: Show all plumbing fixtures Show location of water heater (if located in the attic, note it on the plans) Note water meter size needed Note number of water meters needed Complete a water application for each water meter Sewer size minimum is 4” All sewer lines are required to have a clean out installed at the property line
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Stair Details: Stairway width, rise, run, landing length, and headroom height Handrail, guardrail, and baluster details
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Commercial Permits
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: |
Title Page: must contain all of the following information: |
Plot Plan: must have an approved Site Plan |
Architectural Details: |
Elevator Details: |
Energy Compliance Report: |
Exterior Elevations: |
Electrical Details: |
Fire Lane: |
Fire Suppression & Alarm Systems: |
Floor Plan: |
Foundation Plan: |
HVAC Details: |
Plumbing Details: |
Stair Details: |
Miscellaneous: |
Additional Information: |
Notes
- (I) The Plat must be approved and the Site Plan must be released by the Planning/Engineering Department before a permit will be issued.
- (II) Texas Department of Health, Asbestos Program Branch, 512-834-6600
- (III) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, 800-803-9202
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Development Services
Physical Address
209 S. Washington St.
Kaufman, TX 75142
Phone: 972-932-2216 / Metro: 972-962-5321Fax: 972-932-0636
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Andrew Bogda
Planning Manager
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Joy Henderson
Planning Tech
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Thomas Lauer
Code Enforcement Officer
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Tony Hiller
City Sanitarian