ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Applying for a Residential Building Permit

Greg Miller, Building Services Administrator
311 Third Avenue/PO Box 270
Brookings, SD 57006
605-692-6629 phone
605-692-6907 fax
gmiller@cityofbrookings.org

SITE PLAN

A scaled drawing showing where the proposed structure is to be located on the lot with dimensions of setbacks from all property lines (front, sides and rear). The distances must be perpendicular from the property line to the closest point of the structure. Include the direction of drainage on the lot. Show site elevations in relation to structure elevations. Show the driveway, access drive, sidewalk, and ramp location and their dimensions.

FLOOR PLAN

A scaled drawing naming the rooms and dimensions for each floor. Include the size and location of the deck. Show the square footage of finished and unfinished areas on each floor.

EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A scaled drawing showing the four exterior views of the structure including the proposed finish grade line around the structure and the bottom of the footing line.

TYPICAL WALL SECTION ( PDF example)

A scaled detailed drawing showing sizes and materials of the typical exterior wall from footing to shingles. List joists, beams, and bearing wall sizes and their spacings. Show ceiling and wall insulation for type and R-value.

EGRESS WINDOWS

List rescue window and locations and size of the clear opening (when window is in a fully open position) with dimensions and square feet.

MISCELLANEOUS

Show the correct legal description. Show the location of all smoke detectors. Provide stair detail(s) showing rise, run and headroom. List type and size of air conditioning and heating. List voltage and amp service. List names of owner, general contractor, electrical, plumber and mechanical contractors. Make sure the plans are correct!

The building permit must be issued before pouring footings. Don't forget to call (692-6629) for a footing inspection. Failure to get a permit on time may result in an investigation FEE (doubles the permit fee).

PLEASE ALLOW ONE WEEK FOR THE PLAN REVIEW.