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Standard Commercial Building Permit Review Process
Required Drawings:
To begin the process for obtaining a permit the following documentation shall be required (but not limited to):
  1. Letter of utility availability for water, waste water and storm drainage. (Application available?)
  2. Legal description of property.
  3. Storm drainage plans.
  4. Development plat approval from the Department of Planning & Development. (Application available?)
  5. Two (2) sets of non-erasable/legible plans including (but not limited to):
    • Survey
    • Plot Plan based on Survey
    • Floor Plan:
      • Structural detail (all details)
      • Electrical (added loads, line diagrams, load analysis)
      • Plumbing plan
      • Heating, ventilation, & AC
    • Engineer's seal (when required)
    • Health equipment details with plan of elevation (food establishments only)
    • Fire alarm systems (when required)
    • Electronic locks (if installed)
    • Soil report
The above list is based on the Standard Commercial Building Permit Review Process example from the following links. (pdf) or (doc)
Also, for more information about commercial plan review in the City of Houston, please click here .
Note: This page is in draft form. If you note any errors, please email Bob Page. Thanks.