APPLICATION
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT
Requirements - PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Your application will not be accepted if any of the below items are missing or incomplete. Incomplete applications will be returned and any paid fees are nonrefundable. To check the status of a permit, email permits@cityofkennedale.com and include the property address and permit type.
□ Completed and signed application form
□ Contractors registered with Kennedale – email permits@cityofkennedale.com to check status
□ Digital submission of all required plans, as well as three printed labeled sets of required plans. See attached sheet for detailed information regarding required plans.
Project Information
Property Address:
Building/Suite/Unit Numbers:
HVAC Unit(s):
Square footage:
Total Impervious Area (includes existing and proposed construction):
Type of construction: □ New construction □ Addition □ Remodel
Describe work to be done in detail (scope of work):
Applicant Information
(Serves as primary contact for this permit)Applicant Name:
Applicant Title:
Applicant Address:
Applicant Phone:
Applicant Email:
Property Owner Information
Owner Name:
Owner Address:
Owner Phone:
Owner Email:
General Contractor/Builder Information
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Mechanical Contractor Information
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Electrical Contractor Information
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Plumbing Contractor Information
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Applicant Agreement
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and completed all applicable requirements. I understand that if I have submitted an incomplete or false application, my application may be rejected and that the fee is nonrefundable.
For Office Use Only
Completeness CheckApplication form completely filled and signed? □ Yes □ No
Attached plans? □ Yes □ No
Contractors registered? □ Yes □ No
Fee paid? □ Yes □ No
Sign Date
Planning and Zoning Review Property zoning:
Is the property platted? □ Yes □ No
Are all required plans included? □ Yes □ No Construction meets spatial standards per zoning? □ Yes □ No Will property meet allowable lot coverage? □ Yes □ No Is proposed structure in any easements? □ Yes □ No Is proposed structure in a floodzone? □ Yes □ No
Residential Building Permit
Plan Submittal Checklist
Public Works Department
Plan Requirements
Email Director of Public Works Larry Hoover atlhoover@cityofkennedale.comfor questions or clarification regarding public works plan requirements.
SWPPP required for additions, new construction.
Drive approach plans must comply with City of Kennedale Public Works Design Manual. Water/sewer service application must be completed for new service.
Planning/Building Department
Plan Requirements
Please note that City of Kennedale has adopted ICC 2018 building codes. Email Plans Examiner Carl Partin at cpartin@safebuilt.comfor questions or clarification regarding building plan requirements. Email
permits@cityofkennedale.comfor general permit application questions. Site Plan
Drawn to scale
Drainage directions, with arrows Easements
Driveway location
Location of all structures on site, including accessory buildings, fences, sidewalks, retaining walls, etc. Distances from other structures and property lines
Legal lot description and address Energy Plans
2018 IECC Energy Code Compliance Projects shall comply with one of the following: Prescriptive Approach
Glazing = U-Factor 0.35 or less
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient = SHGC 0.25 of less Attic Insulation = R-value 38 or greater
Foundation Plans
Engineered slab/foundation layout
Engineered foundation letter identifying the applicable building code (IRC) and soil conditions Floor Plans
Drawn to scale Dimensions
Door and window sizes and locations Label all rooms
Elevation plans
All sides of home Roofing materials Roof pitch
Overhangs, including depth Roof, Ceiling & Floor Framing Plans
Rafter, joist beams and header sizes, spacing and spans Wind Bracing Plans
Braced wall panel types and locations Hardware specifications
APPLICATION
WATER UTILITIES ACCOUNT
Property Address: ______________________________________ Permit # ______________________________________________ Billing Information:
Name for Water Account Billing (personal or business)*: _________________________________ Tax-ID (SSN & DL if under personal name): ______________________________________________ Billing address: _____________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________ State: _________________ Zip Code: _________________ Home Phone #: (____) _______ Fax #: (____) ________ Email: _____________________________ *A legible copy of a current government photo ID is required to be submitted for the business owner. Contact Information:
Construction Project Manager Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone #: (_____) ______________ Email: ______________________________________________
Water Meters
Is the property Residential or Commercial? (Circle one): Residential/Commercial
If Residential, proceed to listing meters and sizes needed for the residential address below. If Commercial, proceed to the Water & Sewer Taps section of this application.
Number of Meters Needed Sizes of Meters Needed
*The meter will be replacing the meter that comes with the Double Check Detector Assembly that the contractor has supplied.
Water & Sewer Taps
Have the tap(s) already been made? Yes No (If yes, do not proceed)
If no, is an Approved Utility Contractor making the tap(s)? Yes No (If yes, do not proceed)
If no, is the City making the tap(s)? Yes No
(If yes, please specify in the table below and review the Important Information)
Number of Tap(s) Needed Sizes of Tap(s) Needed Water Taps
Sewer Taps
Important Information:
Water and Sewer Taps are charged based on actual cost of the tap installation per job site. Based on the size and number of tap(s) needed, a preliminary quote will be provided.
The Construction Project Manager on this application will be provided the preliminary quote.
If the preliminary quote is accepted, the Construction Project Manager will be required to mark the desired location for the water and/or sewer tap(s).
Once the desired location is marked, please call the Customer Assistant Representative at 817-459-6803 to notify us that this has been completed.
The Water Utility Field Operations will conduct an on-site review of the job request in order to calculate the estimated cost for the specific job site.
The estimated tap(s) cost and all other applicable water and sewer fees are required to be paid prior to permits being issued.
When the tap(s) are completed, the water utility account will be adjusted accordingly based on the actual cost per job.
City of Kennedale
Permit Application Guide
1. Visit cityofkennedale.com/permitapplications to download applications.
2. Review the list of requirements at the top of the application. Gather all required documents and
plans to include with your application.
Tip: Nearly every application requires a registered contractor. It is best to take care of registration BEFORE submitting your permit application.
3. Fill out the application completely. Please ensure no required items are left blank or missing.
4. Email completed application and all required plans and documents to
permits@cityofkennedale.com
.
Tip: Send these documents all together in one email to help ensure no documents or plans are missed which may delay your plan review.
5. The applicant will receive instructions on completing payment via email. Once payment is
completed, plan review will begin the following full business day.
6. The applicant will receive plan review comments and any follow-up from staff via email. Any
subsequent plan review will begin the full business day following receipt of revisions.
7. Approved plans and permit will be emailed to applicant and general contractor. You may begin
work as soon as you receive these items. Be sure to have your permit and approved plans
available on site during all construction and inspections.
8. When ready for inspections, visit cityofkennedale.com/InspectionRequest and fill out the form.
Next business day inspections are currently only available if requested before noon the prior
business day.
Plan Review Turnaround Times
Project Type First Plan Review Subsequent Reviews
Small Residential Projects* 5 business days 5 business days Residential Projects 10 business days 5 business days Multi-family Projects 10 business days 5 business days Commercial Projects 10 business days 5 business days