Commercial Permits
The following is required before a commercial permit may be issued:
1. Stamped Septic
Tank Permit from DHEC or, if sewer, provide tap-on approval form.
2. E-911 Address.
3. Site Plan
must be approved as meeting Land-Use Regulations.
4.Submit
3 sets of plans for review: Allow ten business days for plan re- view.
5. If the project
is $5000 or more, the general contractor must be licensed with the state of South Carolina.
6. Plans must
be prepared by design professionals (Architects and Engineers), according to the laws of SC. {Unless exempt) Title 40 Ch.
3 & 22.
7. Plans must
be in compliance with the 2003 International Building Code Series and the 2002 National Electrical Code.
8. Copy of Contractors
license. (SC)
SITE PLAN:
*Site Plan must be prepared by design professional unless exempt by the Building Official.
Tax Map Number
shall be on site plan.
Flood
plain identification per FEMA.
Erosion control
information.
Location and distance
to fire hydrants and other utilities
Submit two sets.
Identify buffer yards (if applicable)
Grading permits
(local and state) are required if the disturbed area is one acre or more.
DOT
encroachment approval.
SUBMITTALS:
1. If a sprinkler
system is required a fire system specification sheet as submitted to the state Fire Marshall shall be submitted.
2. Approval of
sprinkler system by state Fire Marshall’s Office required .
3.
Chapter 17 "Special Inspector Sheet of the 2003 IBC may be required.
4.
A completed commercial permit application. An application shall be completed for general, plumbing. mechanical,
electrical, alarm, and fire sprinkler systems.
5.
A CODE ANALYSIS is required. It may be page one of submitted design drawings.
6.
This department will not accept plans that are stamped or otherwise noted as "Not for Construction". No plan reviews will
be made on such plans.
7.
UL numbers and a copy of UL page are required for rated assemblies and should be included. Date of UL design.
8.
Other items as deemed necessary.
Cherokee County Department of Building Safety
208 E. Floyd Baker Blvd.
Gaffney, SC 29340
Phone – 864-487-2561
Fax -- 864-902-1100
Email -- chuck.bobo@cherokeecountysc.com
