Building Permit Submittal Requirements

General Requirements For All Permit Submittals For Retaining Wall Construction

• Plans are required to be legible and be submitted electronically, as blue print process, or photocopy.
• Plans are required to be signed and dated by the preparer on each sheet prior to issuance.
• Plans submittals are required to include the site address (job address) on the first sheet of the plans.
• Plans are required to be drawn to an appropriate scale and size.
• Plans that require calculations and/or specifications are required to be stamped and signed by a licensed preparer.

1. Complete Site Plans
• A complete site plan MAY be required and would need to be submitted with the building/construction plans. See Preparing Building Plans.

2. Complete Sets Of Construction/Building Plans
• Complete construction drawings and details are required for a project submittal of this type. See Preparing Building Plans.

3. Structural Calculations
• If the retaining wall requires a permit, structural calculations and specifications are required. The calculation submittal must be prepared by an authorized person, typically a licensed engineer or architect.

4. Geotechnical Report
• Geotechnical Report is required

5. Soil Engineer Review Letter
• Soil Engineer Review Letter is required

This information is intended only as a guide. Specific requirements or documents may differ based upon your specific application and the building code.