1, 2 and 3 Family Residential Plans

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Plans General Requirements

• All same as general plan requirements plus:
  • Mechanical (HVAC, gas piping and prefabricated fireplace)
    • Provide location of furnace, air conditioning unit and gas meter
    • Provide ventilation requirements
  • Plumbing
    • Provide location of new plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, tubs, showers)
    • Size of building drain, stack(s), water service and water distribution mains
    • Material standard for water distribution piping and sanitary drains and vents
    • Fixture Schedule with appropriate standards
    • Proper spacing/clearance for fixtures is detailed
    • **In other than new construction – clearly indicate where tie-ins for new drains and vents will be**
    • Detail for freeze protection when needed
    • If a sewage ejector is part of the design, will need detail for how it is tied into the system including the size of the drain it will be tied into.
  • Electrical
    • Provide service load calculations (only if adding additional load to system/service)
    • Provide location of new receptacles (outlets), switches, can or ceiling lights, ceiling fans, and smoke detectors
    • Provide location of electrical panel
      
      
      

Scope of Work

• Bullet point list of exactly what you plan to do
• Divided into 4 categories
  • Structural
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical (HVAC, gas piping and prefabricated fireplace)
  • Plumbing

Acquiring the appropriate permits for the proposed project, in some instances, is not the only requirement of the Columbus City Code. There are multiple historic districts and commission areas in our city that require a review of the proposed design prior to obtaining the permits to begin construction.

Please refer to theOnline Zoning Mapto verify if your project is located in one of these areas. A Certificate of Appropriateness will be required from the historic district or commission area for all projects located there.