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- Building permit application
- Index
- Existing floor plan
- Proposed floor plan
- Equipment specification sheets
- 3-compartment sink with dual-integral drainboards
- Hand-washing sinks
- Food preparation sink
- Mop sink
- Dry food storage area
- Bin storage area
- Finish schedule
- Mechanical floor plan
- Plumbing floor plan
- Restrooms
- Menu
- Related pages
Sections
- Building permit application
- Index
- Existing floor plan
- Proposed floor plan
- Equipment specification sheets
- 3-compartment sink with dual-integral drainboards
- Hand-washing sinks
- Food preparation sink
- Mop sink
- Dry food storage area
- Bin storage area
- Finish schedule
- Mechanical floor plan
- Plumbing floor plan
- Restrooms
- Menu
- Related pages
Have 2 sets of your construction plans, drawn-to-scale in ink. Include the following:
Back to topBuilding permit application
See how to apply for a building permit.
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- Include all major plan components and scope of your work in a "sheet index."
Existing floor plan
Back to topProposed floor plan
- All equipment to scale
- View a floor plan example in these PDF slides.
Equipment specification sheets
- All water heaters
- All dish machines
- Other equipment (refrigeration, cooking, ventilation)
3-compartment sink with dual-integral drainboards
Big enough for the largest equipment and utensils to be submerged to clean.
Back to topHand-washing sinks
Have enough, and make sure they are accessible and conveniently located for people to use.
Back to topFood preparation sink
- At least an 18-inch by 18-inch by 12-inch sink
- With an 18-inch by 18-inch drainboard
Mop sink
Include:
- Approved back flow prevention device or vacuum breaker
- Mop rack
- Chemical storage shelf
Dry food storage area
Back to topBin storage area
Indicate where you keep your large green, blue, and black City collection bins for:
- garbage
- recycling
- compost
Finish schedule
Required for all rooms, including:
- walk-in refrigeration units
- food service, preparation, and storage
- dishwashing
- mop sink
- trash bin collection
Floors, walls, and ceilings surfaces must be durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.
A 3/8-inch radius cove base must be continuous with the finished floor and extend a minimum of 4 inches up the wall.
You may be required to submit physical samples for review and approval before you buy and install.
View more finishing details in these PDF slides.
Back to topMechanical floor plan
Label equipment related to any exhaust ventilation systems on the exterior of the building, such as exhaust fans, make-up air units, and louvers.
- Schedule
- Floor plan
- Roof plan
Plumbing floor plan
List all the plumbing fixture installations (plumbing schedule).
Label all floor sinks and floor drains.
Include water heater information and calculations.
Back to topRestrooms
Make sure people do not pass through food preparation, food storage, or utensil washing areas to use the restrooms.
Restrooms should have:
- Liquid soap and paper towel dispensers or automatic hand dryers
- Self-closing device on restroom doors
Menu
List all the food and drink items you plan to serve.
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Related pages
Go to Get approval to build or remodel your food facility.
Go to current Environmental Health fees.
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