Commercial and Multi-Family Buildings

A building permit is a license that grants legal permission to start a construction project. Building permits provide a means for the Building Division to reduce the potential hazards of unsafe construction, therefore ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare. Before any construction work begins on a new structure, remodel, or renovation project, an application for a building permit should be made, reviewed & permit issued.

The City of College Station requires contractors to register prior to obtaining a building permit.

In order to register, subcontractors must provide a copy of their state license, a Certificate of Insurance, the registration fee, and a completed contractor registration form. General contractors must provide a completed contractor registration form and the registration fee.

New Development / Re-Development / Exterior Remodel / Additions / Site Improvements / Tenant Finishouts / Tenant Remodels:

• Planning & Engineering Plans Review:
  The Guide to Building & Development is a resource for developers and owners that includes the development review procedures, development process flowchart, submittal requirements, and general development information. The City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12: Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), applies to all structures and land uses within the City limits of College Station.
  • Zoning
  • Platting
  • Site Plan/ Civil Engineering Plans
  • Design Districts
  • Non-Residential Architectural (NRA) Standards, See UDO Article 7.10
  • Parking & Traffic Requirements
    
    
• Building Plans Review:
  Submittal Checklist for Commercial and Multi-Family Building Plan Review

Planning and Engineering Plans and Building Plans shall be submitted separately from each other for individual review procedures. Only after both plan review processes are approved for compliance can a Building Permit then be issued.

• Deferred Submittal List

Required Deferred Submittal documents to achieve a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) or Certificate of Occupancy (CO) are as listed below, but reserve the right to request additional documents if deemed necessary by building officials:

• • Fire Sprinkler Systems (design, layouts) – separate permit required
  • Fire Alarm Systems – separate permit required
  • Kitchen Hood Permit & Hood Fire Suppression Systems – separate permits required
  • Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Testing Report – Coordinate with Fire Marshal
  • Stairway Pressurization System Testing documents
  • Elevator System State Test/Certification documentation
  • Prefabricated/Precast Concrete Systems/Elements
  • On-Site Tilt Wall – Special Inspection Reports
  • Curtain Walls, Window Wall, and Cladding Systems for wind design verification
  • Foundation Pier/Footings Testing – Special Inspections Final Report
  • Structural Testing – Special Inspections Final Report
  • Concrete Testing – Special Inspections Final Report
  • Prefabricated Stairs, Handrails, Guards
  • Spray-Applied Fireproofing – Special Inspection Final Report
  • Fire Seal and Fire Stop – Special Inspection Final Report
  • Backup Power System (Generator) – Testing Report – Coordinate with Fire Marshal
  • Main Electrical Disconnect Device Testing Report – Coordinate with Fire Marshal
  • Lighting System Controls/Devices Testing – Commissioning Reports per IECC
  • Mechanical Systems Testing – Commissioning Reports per IECC
  • All Backflow Preventer Test Reports