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P a g e 1 of 4 Phase 1: Pre submittal Planning Department Plan Requirements: • Plan check application: to be submitted, along with payment of the plan check fee, which will be based on the scope of work (forms and fees available at www.anaheim.net/building). • Plan specifications: projects for new construction or change of use (from a use other than a restaurant) will need 4 complete sets of plans and tenant improvements need 2 sets of plans. Plans to be submitted on standard 18” x 24” size paper and include: site plan, declared scope of work, occupancy classification, construction type, layout, identifying suite number, electrical/mechanical/plumbing sheets (as applicable). A complete floor plan with equipment layout needs to be included in your submittal. Please be sure that you provide specifications for any new equipment that will be installed at the facility (oven, freezers, coolers, warmers, etc.). Any equipment installed at your facility will need be listed for the proposed purpose (an UL listing for example). Other agency requirements: • Orange County Environmental Health (OCEH) (714) 433-6074: OCEH plan approval is necessary before a building permit can be issued. It is recommended that you submit plans to OCEH prior to submitting plans to the City of Anaheim. Please refer to page 3 of this guide for additional information. Phase 2: City of Anaheim Plan Review Departmental Reviews: The following City of Anaheim departments will review the plans. • Building Division (714) 765-5153: review for structural/architectural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical code compliance, Title 24, and ADA compliance. • Planning Services (714) 765-5139: review for compliance of conditions of approval (if applicable). • Fire Prevention (714) 765-4040: review for Fire Code requirements such as exiting and fire protection systems. Note: If any of the following conditions exist, a separate plan check will be required to be submitted directly to Fire Prevention: This guide is intended to help streamline submittals to the City of Anaheim Planning Department and Orange County Environmental Health for new restaurants and the remodel of existing restaurants. Each reviewing department and agency is guided by state and local codes, therefore, the following information is meant to provide an overview that will help you make informed decisions on your project and meet the minimum requirements, resulting in a reduced time in plan check and efficient inspections. GUIDE FOR: NEW RESTAURANT AND RESTAURANT REMODEL ---PAGE BREAK--- P a g e 2 of 4 o If grease laden vapors will be present, a separate Fire Protection plan will need to be submitted directly to Fire Prevention o If walls are being constructed, a separate Sprinkler plan will need to be submitted directly to Fire Prevention o If walls are being constructed, a separate Fire Alarm System plan will need to be submitted directly to Fire Prevention. **Separate fees will apply. Please call Anaheim Fire Prevention for more information (714) 765-4040. • Traffic (714) 765-5176: review for new construction and tenant improvements if including a drive-through, changing parking lot configuration, or change of use. Assessment of Impact Fees may apply. • Public Works Development Services (714) 765-5176: review for new construction or change of use. Assessment of Impact Fees may apply. • Public Works Operations (714) 765-6836: review for new construction, new trash enclosure, or alteration to existing trash enclosure. • Utilities Electrical Engineering: review for new construction, tenant improvements or change of use. • Utilities Water Engineering: review for new construction or change of use. Note: If your plans have comments after the 1st review cycle, all of the redlined/marked up plans will need to be resubmitted, along with 2 new complete sets of plans for T.I. or 4 new complete sets for new construction. Phase 3: Permit Issuance Once all the reviewing departments have approved the plans, your assigned Business Solutions Specialist will notify you. • Trade permits: in addition to the building permit, your project may require electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits. You will need to fill out separate permit applications for these trades (available at www.anaheim.net/building); separate fees will apply. • Who can pull a permit?: o A contractor with the appropriate contractor’s license, worker’s compensation insurance, and a current City of Anaheim Business License o The property owner (with proof of ownership) o A tenant o An employee of the tenant with proof of worker’s compensation insurance, and an authorizing letter from the tenant • Payment: cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) up to $2,000. Phase 4: Inspections At permit issuance, an inspection job card will be given. The job card and approved set of plans will need to be available at the job site at all times during construction. As the inspector conducts inspections, he will sign the job card as a record of the approval on your progress of construction. Building Division Inspections: need to be scheduled at least one day in advance. To schedule an inspection you may: ---PAGE BREAK--- P a g e 3 of 4 o Go to www.anaheim.net/building (select “online inspection request”) o Call (714) 765-4626 for our automated inspection line Before Final Inspection: Prior to requesting a final building inspection, the following items will need to be completed: o Sub Contractors/Professional Services List will need to be submitted and approved by the City of Anaheim’s Business License Division. o The City of Anaheim’s Fire Department will need to approve a final inspection. Fire Department inspections can be scheduled by calling (714) 765-5041. Note: If you are installing a fire suppression system, you will need to schedule a separate final inspection on your FPI permit number to complete this portion of your construction. Other • Business License: all businesses are required to apply for a City of Anaheim business license within 30 days of registering with any government agency (including Anaheim Utilities, County, State or Federal agencies) listing Anaheim as their business address. For more information call: (714) 765-5194. • Utilities: accounts should be set up with the following utilities agencies: o Anaheim Utilities (714) 765-3300 (electrical and water) o Southern California Gas Co. (800) 427-2200 Utilities will be released when the final inspection is approved. If a temporary utility release is needed, the following will need to be done: o A letter written to the Building Official requesting a temporary utility release (a template can be provided upon request) o An approved inspection by the Building inspector • Orange County Sanitation District: projects with new square footage or a change in occupancy will have Sanitation fees assessed. Payment will be collected by the Building Division at permit issuance. For fee information, please call: (714) 962-2411. • School Fees: projects with new square footage will have school fees assessed. A form will be provided by the Building Division and will be paid at the respective school district before permit issuance. Orange County Environmental Health Requirements If you are going to be constructing a new food facility (any type of business that offers, sells or serves food), or remodeling an existing food facility please follow the guidelines listed below for plan check submittal and permit issuance with Orange County Environmental Health (OCEH). **Note: Plan review turnaround times can vary between agencies. Plan submittal should generally be submitted to the OCEH 2-3 weeks prior to submittal with the City of Anaheim. Construction at your facility cannot begin until you receive plan approval from OCEH and the City of Anaheim has issued you a building permit. OCEH Plan Submittal: 1) Submit three copies of detailed plans/blueprints and specifications at 1241 E. Dyer Rd., Ste. 120, Santa Ana between 8:00 to 4:30 pm. A preliminary check will be conducted to ensure that plans are complete prior to submittal. Plans must be ---PAGE BREAK--- P a g e 4 of 4 drawn to scale ¼” = using non-erasable ink and include all information regarding structural requirements. Plans must include the following items: o Complete floor plan with plumbing, electrical outlets and electrical panels. Remodels also require a copy of the previous floor plan to be submitted o Complete equipment layout, including elevations and specifications. o Complete exhaust ventilation plans, including make-up air. Indicate the type of comfort cooling in the building (e.g. “cooled by refrigerated air conditioning”, “evaporative cooling” or “no cooling system installed”). o Finish schedule for walls, ceilings, floors and base covers that indicates the type of material and surface finish. Samples of proposed finish materials should be submitted with plans. o A site plan showing the proposed trash/food waste storage/receptacle location and a statement of the proposed seating capacity. o Remodel plans must identify all proposed changes to the existing structure, space and equipment. 2) Upon submittal of your construction plans, a plan check fee must be paid. The fees are based on new (ground-up construction, tenant improvement within an existing non-food location or tenant improvement within an existing food facility where most of the equipment & interior structures were removed) or remodel (any modification to an existing food facility including equipment installation or repairs which alter the configuration/method of operation) of existing facility and square footage/seating capacity. 3) Once submitted, plans are reviewed and either approved with corrections or denied. o If denied you will need to revise your plans and resubmit until approval is granted. o If approved, you will receive two sets of approved/stamped sets. One set will need to be submitted (for reference only) to the City of Anaheim’s Building Division prior to issuance of your construction permit. The other set of plans must remain at the jobsite until the end of the construction/remodel project. 4) When construction is approximately 75% to 80% completed you must schedule a preliminary construction inspection with your OCEH Plan Checker. Requests should be made at least two working days prior to the inspection date and are usually scheduled at least two weeks prior to your proposed opening. OCEH phone number is (714) 433-6074. 5) Upon completion of the construction, including all finishing work, you must call your OCEH Plan Checker to schedule a final construction inspection. Requests should be made at least two working days prior to the inspection date. OCEH phone number is (714) 433-6074. 6) Once your facility has passed the final inspection, you will be issued a Health permit and you are able to open for business or begin using the newly remodeled areas of your business.