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Building and Standards Commission December 8, 2021 1 DSD Organization Office of the Director • Executive functions Customer & Employee Experience • Customer Experience • Finance • Human Resources • • Stakeholder & Community Engagement Information Technology Plan Review • Building Plan Review • Austin Center for Events Land Development Review Construction & Environmental Inspections • Capital Improvement Program Review • Community Tree Preservation • Land Use Review • Regulatory Policy & Administration • Transportation & General Permit Review • Building Inspections • Environmental Inspections • General Permit & Telecom Inspections • Site & Subdivision Inspections 2 Exempt Work: Commercial Building • Full list can be found in City Code Chapter 25-12-3 Section 105.2 • Examples include: - One story detached accessory structures used as tool/ storage sheds, playhouses, shade cloth structures constructed for outdoor covered areas that are not A2 or E occupancies, and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11m2); provided they are not located within a flood hazard area - Fences not over 7 feet (2,134 mm) high; provided they are not located within a flood hazard area - Repair and replacement of gypsum board and backer board that are not part of a is limited to a fire-resistance-rated wall, a shear assembly, or wet areas if maximum of 96 square feet it - Emergency removal of water damaged material such as, but not limited to gypsum board, insulation, wood paneling, etc., in order to avoid health hazard issues; a permit is required for the repairs - Repair to exterior siding that is not part of a fire-rated assembly wall or shear assembly if it is limited to a maximum of 96 square feet 3 Exempt Work: Commercial Mechanical • Full list can be found in City Code Chapter 25-12-133 Section 104.2 • Examples include: - Replacement a component part that does not alter the original approval and complies with other applicable requirements of this code - Refrigerating equipment that is part of equipment that subject to a permit issued under this code - Installing self-contained refrigerators or freezers - Relocation of return and supply grilles within range of existing duct lengths if they remain within the same space 4 Exempt Work: Commercial/ Residential Electrical • Full list can be found in City Code Chapter 25-12-113 Section 80.19(C)(3) • Examples include: - When maximum voltage is 480 and maximum ampacity is 30, to replace a snap, single, three-way, or four-way or dimmer switch, receptacle, ceiling paddle fan, or luminaire - To reinstall a receptacle with a ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacle, a tamper- resistance receptacle, an arc-fault circuit interrupter receptacle, or weather-resistance receptacle - When service will not be de-energized, to replace an overcurrent protection device or fuse of same voltage and amperage and in the same location - To install or repair an electrical device, appliance, apparatus, equipment, or electrical wiring operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy - For the following activities if performed in connection with the transmission of electrical to install, alter, or repair electrical wiring, apparatus, equipment, or the energy: generation, transmission, distribution, or the metering of electrical energy 5 Exempt Work: Commercial/ Residential Plumbing • Found in City Code Chapter 25-12-153 Section 104.2(A) • Permits not required for the following: - To stop leaks in drains, soil, waste, or vent pipes, except when a trap, drain pipe, soil, waste, or vent becomes defective and it is necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this code - To clear stoppages, including the removal and reinstallation of water closets, or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures if the work does not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures - Work required to repair or replace fixtures and to replace exposed traps, continuous waste piping, fixture supply valves, or faucets if the work does not involve other city departments or inspections from other trades 6 Exempt Work: Residential Building • Full list can be found in City Code Section 25-12-243 Section R105.2 • Examples include: - A one-story detached accessory structure that is no more than 200 square feet (18.58m2) of floor area, no more than 15 feet (4,572 mm) in height, does not create a dwelling, contains no plumbing, and is not located within a flood hazard area - Unless located within a flood hazard area, a fence that is not over 8 feet (2,438 mm) high - A gypsum board repair that does not exceed 128 square feet, is not part of a fire resistance rated construction assembly, a shear-wall assembly, or a tub and shower surround - Asphalt shingles that replace existing asphalt shingles - A foundation/ floor decking repair that does not exceed 128 square feet - Siding that does not exceed 128 square feet and is not part of a fire-resistance rated assembly 7 Exempt Work: Residential Mechanical • Full list can be found in City Code Section 25-12-243 Section R105.2 • Examples include: - Replacing supply and return duct runs - Replacing an exhaust or dryer duct run measuring less than 15 feet (4,572 mm) in length - Increase the number of supply registers within existing duct run 8 Stand Alone Permits Nearly 60 stand alone permits in over 20 categories available on the AB+C Portal • Austin Energy Additional Services • Residential Volume Builder • Banner Permits • Review of Engineered Tap Plans • Development Assistance Center • Right of Way • Driveway / Sidewalks / Gutter • Sign • Electrical • Excavation • Historic Review • Land Management • Mechanical Permits • Plumbing • Small Cell • Special Events • Temporary Use • Tree Ordinance Review Application • Utility Coordination • Water: CIP Request • Public Space Management • Water/Wastewater for Residential 9 Express Permits The following projects qualify for same-day service with the Express permitting process: • Replacing windows (size for size) • Repairing a roof to the extent of replacing decking boards • Replacing exterior doors (size for size) • Repairing foundation without increasing • Adding/removing siding impervious cover • Bathroom remodel (tub/shower conversions) & kitchen remodel • Adding/removing brick • Interior non-structural exploratory • Adding/removing insulation • Drywall repair only 10 Commercial Process 11 Residential Process 12 Permit Timeframe Average number of business days from application submittal to permit issuance: • Commercial: 37 business days • Residential: 40 business days 13 Development Activity: Commercial Intake Commercial Intake Volume 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep FY19 FY20 FY 21 14 Development Activity: Commercial Review Commercial Review Volume Total Completed Discipline Reviews 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept FY19 FY20 FY21 15 Performance Data: Commercial Review Commercial Discipline Reviews Percent On-Time (Goal: 90%) 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep FY19 FY20 FY 21 16 Development Activity: Commercial Permits Commercial Permit Volume 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep FY19 FY20 FY 21 17 Development Activity: Residential Intake Residential Intake Volume 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep FY19 FY20 FY 21 18 Development Activity: Residential Review Residential Review Volume Total Completed Discipline Reviews 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept FY19 FY20 FY21 19 Performance Data: Residential Review Residential Discipline Reviews Percent On-Time (Goal: 90%) 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep FY19 FY20 FY 21 20 Development Activity: Residential Permits Residential Permit Volume 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep FY19 FY20 FY 21 21 Inspections • Permit holder is responsible for scheduling the inspection(s) • Inspections are generally conducted next business day Percent Inspections Completed On-Time (November 2021) Inspection Type Residential Commercial Building Electrical Plumbing Mechanical 75% 40% 69% 72% 94% 78% 84% 84% 22 23 Order of Process Zoning Subdivision Site Plan Building Permit 24 Site Plan Process • Required prior to development or changing the use of a property • Process: 1. Request a Site Development Assessment (optional, except for PUDs) 2. Submit an application for a Completeness Check 3. Submit Consolidated Site Plan application 4. Submit updates as needed in order to come into compliance 5. Application is approved administratively or scheduled for Land Use Commission • Types: - Administrative Site Plan - Land Use Commission Site Plan - Consolidated Site Plan - Non-Consolidated Site Plan - Small Project Site Plan - Conditional Use Site Plan 25 Site Plan Exemption • Minor development that does not have a site plan on file • Criteria include: - Single-family and most duplex residences - May not exceed 1,000 square feet, - Limits of construction may not exceed 3,000 square feet (with exceptions) • See City Code Chapter 25-5-2 for a full list of criteria 26