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03/18/2021 Dalton-Whitfield County Business Rapid Response Team Development Checklist Attached is a guidance document regarding the review and approval of development Plans. It is the responsibility of the developer and/or engineer to obtain the most current criteria required for development projects, as development requirements are updated regularly. Relevant documents include the Dalton-Whitfield Development Regulations, Landscaping Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, and Zoning Ordinance. This material is available on the Whitfield County Government website, http://www.whitfieldcountyga.com/ and can also be obtained in hard copy from the Whitfield County Planning & Development Department, located at 301 West Crawford Street, Dalton, Georgia. You may also find this information on the website of each participating organization. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call Carl Campbell, at the DaltonWhitfield County Joint Development Authority (www.locationdalton.com) at [PHONE REDACTED]. Business Rapid Response Team Contact List Planning and Zoning City of Dalton/Whitfield County Jean Garland 201 S. Hamilton St. Dalton, GA 30720 [EMAIL REDACTED] (706) 876-2533 Signs City of Dalton /Whitfield County Michael Fowler, Inspections Administrator 136 Gillespie Dr. Dalton, GA 30721 [EMAIL REDACTED] (706) 275-7474 (706) 275-7401 City of Dalton Arborist Jerome Key 535 Elm Street – P.O. Box 1205 Dalton, GA 30722 (706) 278-7077 ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 Building Inspections – Dalton Whitfield County Building Inspection Office Michael Fowler, Inspections Administrator 136 Gillespie Dr. Dalton, GA 30721 [EMAIL REDACTED] (706) 275-7474 (706) 275-7401 Fire Departments City of Dalton Whitfield County Todd Pangle, Fire Chief Edward O’Brien 404 School Street 804 Professional Blvd Dalton, GA 30720 Dalton, GA 30720 [EMAIL REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] (706) 259-7433 Mat Daniel, Fire Marshal [EMAIL REDACTED] (706) 278-7363 Whitfield County Health Department (for Septic Tank permits) Chad Mulkey [EMAIL REDACTED] (706) 272-2005 City/County Building Fees, please refer to our website at the following link: Building Fees County Zoning/Subdivision Fees: Zoning Fees Utilities – Dalton Utilities (Water, Wastewater, Gas) Dalton Utilities Mark Buckner 1200 V.D. Parrott, Jr. Parkway Dalton, GA 30721 [EMAIL REDACTED] (706) 529-1011 M (706) 463-1954 For additional information, please click here. Telecommunications Optilink/Dalton Utilities Mark Buckner Benny Middleton 1200 V.D. Parrott, Jr. Parkway Director of Business Solutions – Business Sales Dalton, GA 30721 906 Vista Drive [EMAIL REDACTED] Dalton, GA 30721 (706) 529-1011 ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 Charter Communications Charter Communications Rick Pendley Nathan Shadwick Construction Tech Construction Tech Dalton Chatsworth/Tunnel Hill/Ringold/Summerville/ 1103 South Hamilton Street Trion/Menlo/Dalton Dalton, GA 30720 1103 South Hamilton Street [EMAIL REDACTED] Dalton, GA 30720 (706) 229-0381 [EMAIL REDACTED] (706) 229-0381 Electricity Dalton Utilities Georgia Power North Georgia EMC Mark Buckner Bryan Griffin Laura Sparks 1200 V.D. Parrott, Jr. Parkway 1289 Abutment Road 1850 Cleveland Hwy Dalton, GA 30721 Dalton, GA 30721 Dalton, GA 30721 [EMAIL REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] o (706) 529-1011 o (706) 370-5501 o (706) 259-3394 x1245 m (706) 463-1954 m (770)324-5631 m (423) 883-0670 Stormwater/Land Disturbance – Whitfield County & City of Dalton Chris Hester – Erosion/Stormwater Inspections (Whitfield County Government) 201 S Hamilton Street Dalton, GA 30720 [EMAIL REDACTED] (706) 275-7474 For additional information, please click here. GA Department of Transportation Local Area D.O.T. Office (Dalton) District D.O.T. Office (Cartersville) Area Engineer – Mr. Glenn Warlick District Engineer – Mr. DeWayne Comer 1313 North Tibbs Road 500 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy, SE Dalton, GA 30720 Cartersville, GA 30120-0010 Phone [PHONE REDACTED] Phone [PHONE REDACTED] City of Dalton Public Works Dept. Whitfield County Public Works Dept. Director – Andrew Parker Director – DeWayne Hunt 535 N. Elm Street 170 Gillespie Drive Dalton, GA 30721 Dalton, GA 30721-0248 Phone [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Phone [PHONE REDACTED] For additional information, please click here. ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 City of Dalton Street Requirements: Dalton Street Requirements City of Dalton Driveway Permit Application: Driveway Permit Application Occupational Tax Certificate City of Dalton Whitfield County Bernadette Chattam, City Clerk Business license not required 300 West Waugh Street Dalton, GA 30721 Phone [PHONE REDACTED] City of Dalton Occupational Tax Certificate Information: Occupational Tax ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 WHITFIELD COUNTY INSPECTIONS & ENFORCEMENT Checklist for submission of plans for commercial, industrial and multi-family development-new construction and additions can be found here. Applicable codes: International Building Code, 2018 edition with Ga. State amendments International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 edition with Ga. State amendments International Mechanical Code, 2018 edition with Ga. State amendment International Plumbing Code, 2018 edition with Ga. State amendments International Fire Code, 2018 edition with Ga. State amendments International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 edition w/ Ga. amendments National Electrical Code, 2020 edition with Ga. State amendments NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2018 edition with Ga. State amendments Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, Chap. 120-3-3, Jan 07 2010 ADA Standards GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL PLANS All plans must be released for construction, signed and sealed by a Georgia registered architect or engineer on all pages (as appropriate). All buildings described in these plans shall be designed in compliance with the current applicable codes along with revisions and amendments. All plans and specifications should be submitted through ePlan Solutions, Inc. If a new business will require a food service permit contact the Whitfield County Environmental Health Office ([PHONE REDACTED]). An application is required and plans must be submitted for review and approval prior to beginning construction. Site Plan 1. Property survey. 2. Grading and civil engineering plans. 3. Show complete boundaries and topography. ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 4. Show locations of all buildings, driveways and all other proposed improvements to be constructed including fences, walls, retaining walls, accessory buildings, etc. 5. Fire apparatus access roads and hydrant locations. 6. Indicate zoning district. 7. Show parking required and provided. 8. Show dimensions from the property lines to the building and required setbacks. 9. Indicate any existing 100-year floodplain, floodway limits and elevations, waters of the state, wetlands, etc. 10. Indicate any existing easements and their dimensions. 11. Tree planting and landscaping. (City of Dalton) Architectural/ Engineering Plans 1. Indicate name, address and phone number of project designer(s) of record. 2. Indicate street address for all buildings or structures. 3. List applicable codes used. 4. Provide drawing index. 5. Occupancy classification. 6. Occupant load. 7. Type of construction. 8. Sprinkled/ nonsprinkled. 9. Building area in square feet. Area modifications. 10. Building height in feet. 11. Number of stories. 12. Basis of structural design per IBC chapter 16. 13. Statement of special inspections per IBC chapter 17. The project plans should also include drawings and documentation detailing: 1. Mixed occupancies. 2. Incidental uses. 3. Fire rated assemblies. 4. Fire protection. 5. Means of egress. 6. Accessibility. 7. Compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code. 8. Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fuel gas engineered drawings. ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 REQUEST FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE There are three electrical suppliers located in Whitfield County, each provider is bound by the Georgia Territorial Act to a specific geographical service area. Depending on the location of your development, you will need to contact either Dalton Utilities, North Georgia EMC or Georgia Power to discuss your electrical needs. To assist you with which power provider you should contact, please refer to the following link to a territorial boundary map for Whitfield County at this created). It is important to note that for large electrical loads in excess of 900kW connected load, the customer may select the electrical provider of their choice. DALTON UTILITIES All applications for temporary or permanent electrical service must be made in person at Dalton Utilities Customer Service Department located at 1200 V.D. Parrott, Jr. Parkway. It would be very helpful and would expedite the application process if the developer could provide the requested information on the attached checklist. NORTH GEORGIA EMC Application for service can be made online at www.ngemc.com or in person at our Dalton office located at 1850 Cleveland Highway. Please click here for additional information regarding your commercial or industrial account. GEORGIA POWER Applications for temporary or permanent electrical service must be made by calling our Business Call Center at 1-[PHONE REDACTED]. Our local business office is located at 1289 Abutment Road in Dalton for other customer service needs. Additional information about rates, energy efficiency & other services can be found here. Standard Electrical Application for Service (Dalton Utilities, North Georgia EMC and Georgia Power) Customer Phone Service Desired Billing ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 Account Number (if existing Electrical General Property Electrical DESIRED SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS: Method of Service Wanted? OVERHEAD or UNDERGROUND Service Voltage Wanted? circle needed voltage 120VAC 120/240VAC 120/208VAC 277/480VAC SINGLE PHASE THREE PHASE Service Size Wanted?____ Wire Size to be Used for Service Entrance Conductors (for UG svc only)?__ Date Temporary Service Will Be Date Permanent Service Will Be Are Any of the Following Needed? Fault Currents Motor Starting Increments Confirmation of Service Send this information to: enter name / address / email / phone Outdoor Decorative Outdoor STRUCTURE INFORMATION: Is this a Business or Type of Total Square Square Feet Heated/Cooled?__________ Square Feet Warehouse or Garage?_______ LOAD INFORMATION: Will Gas be Used? YES / NO What Appliances? (circle all that apply) STOVE OVEN WATER HEAT HEATING ETC ENTER TOTAL CONNECTED LOAD in kW, Tons or HP ONLY, DO NOT ENTER ENTER TOTAL EXPECTED RUNNING LOAD IN kW, Tons or HP ONLY DESCRIPTION 1 PHASE or 3 PHASE Largest Single Motor That Will Be Connected to This Service (if applicable)___________ ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 DEMANDS (kW) Existing Additional or Anticipated in Future Total SUMMER WINTER Desired Meter Location: Pedestal / Building / Pole / Other All applications for water, wastewater & natural gas service must be made in person at Dalton Utilities Customer Service Department located at 1200 V.D. Parrott, Jr. Parkway/Dalton, GA 30721. It would be very helpful and would expedite the application process if the developer could provide the below information by completing the checklist: REQUEST FOR NATURAL GAS SERVICE – Dalton Utilities Customer Phone Service Desired Billing Expected Natural Gas Consumption (cf, Btu/Hr or Desired Meter Location (point of entry into Desired Gas Line Pressure in Customer or in/Hg) Will proposed gas service line be installed under poured concrete? Y or N Will natural gas usage be seasonal (heating) or year Summary of New Natural Gas Customer Process ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE – Dalton Utilities Customer Phone Service Desired Billing Expected Peak Water Consumption (gallons per Normal Water Consumption (gallons per Desired Meter Location (must be along property Will the structure require internal fire protection Summary of New Water Service Customer Process Start Customer Apply for Service Is a tap or main extension required DU Cost Estimate Customer Pays DU Installs Finish Availability Letter w/ Preliminary Cost Estimate and Design Customer’s Engineer Develops Detailed Plans Project Built & Paid for by Customer under DU Supervision DU Accepts Ownership Finish Main Tap ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 REQUEST FOR WASTEWATER SERVICE – Dalton Utilities Customer Phone Service Desired Billing Expected Peak Water Consumption (gallons per Normal Water Consumption (gallons per Finished floor elevation of Will daily water consumption exceed 25,000 gallons per What is the nature of the anticipated wastewater If facility is to be a Food Service Facility a Food Service Permit is Required – Contact David Oxford at Dalton Utilities by calling (706) 529-1204 or e-mail at [EMAIL REDACTED]. If facility is to be an Industrial Facility a Pretreatment Permit may be Required – Contact David Oxford at Dalton Utilities by calling (706) 529-1204 or e-mail at [EMAIL REDACTED] to determine if necessary. Start Customer Apply for Service Is a tap or main extension required DU Cost Estimate Customer Pays DU Installs Finish Availability Letter w/ Preliminary Cost Estimate and Design Customer’s Engineer Develops Detailed Plans Project Built & Paid for by Customer under DU Supervision DU Accepts Ownership Finish Main Tap ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 Summary of New Sewer Service Customer Process for Private (on-site) Sewer If Desiring Private (on-site) Sewer Contact Whitfield County Environmental Health Office at (706) 272-2005 Summary of New Sewer Service Customer Process for Public Sewer Start Request for Wastewater Service If Desiring Public Sewer Contact Dalton Utilities at (706) 278 -1313 Start Customer Applies for Service at Dalton Utilities Is a tap or main extension required DU Cost Estimate Customer Pays DU Installs Finish Availability Letter w/ Preliminary Cost Estimate and Design Customer’s Engineer Develops Detailed Plans Project Built & Paid for by Customer under DU Supervision DU Accepts Ownership Finish Main Tap Customer Pays Sewer Application Fee ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 REQUEST FOR TELEPHONE, INTERNET & CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE – OptiLink/Dalton Utilities Customer Phone Service Desired Billing Contact Sven Jaekel to discuss your service needs and he will provide direct assistance to meet your needs: Sven Jaekel 1200 V.D. Parrott, Jr. Parkway Dalton, GA 30721 [EMAIL REDACTED] o C (706) 529-1024 m (706) 463-2184 For more information on Dalton Utilities’ OptiLink services please refer to our website by clicking here. Request for Voice and Data Service – is a total communications solution provider offering the below services for your voice and data needs in North Georgia: Fiber Optics, Ethernet Internet, MPLS, Data Center and Shared Colocation, Traditional voice service, Hosted VOIP, SIP Trunking, Cloud Services, Managed Phone Systems and Structured Wiring. To request service from please e-mail the below information to the contact below or feel free to reach out directly to any member of the Business Sales Team. Email to: Chris Blevins – Date: Customer Name: Customer Phone Number: Physical Address: Contact e-mail address: ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 Business Sales Contact List: Benny Middleton Sales Director 906 Vista Dr. Dalton, GA. 30721 [PHONE REDACTED] Tiffany Petty Senior Account Manager 906 Vista Dr. Dalton, GA. 30721 [PHONE REDACTED] Chris Blevins Account Executive 906 Vista Dr. Dalton, GA. 30721 [PHONE REDACTED] Business Sales Website: City of Dalton & Whitfield County Fire Departments Plan Submittal Requirements for Plan Review and Approval • All new buildings and site plans for all occupancies/uses. • Improvements to existing buildings and facilities. • Security bars & grills. • Electronic ingress/egress door locking security systems. • All buildings with automatic sprinklers, standpipes or hose cabinets. • Spray booths and rooms. • Chemical extinguishing systems (hood systems, Halon, Co2, etc.). • Water extinguishing systems (underground fire line, sprinklers, standpipes, etc.). • Private fire hydrant installation. • Storage racks and all high pile stock (height depends on commodity class.) Plan review includes smoke vents, draft curtains, Fire Department access, exiting, and fire sprinkler system design. • High rise structures and life safety systems. • High pressure/low pressure gas systems including medical gases. ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 • Industrial and commercial ovens and kilns. • Places of assembly. • Occupancies using mechanical refrigeration (not air conditioning). • Fire alarm systems. • Dust collection systems. • Hazardous materials storage including aerosols, fumigants, pesticides, explosives, etc. • Fireworks stands. • Circuses, carnivals, and specific events. • Re-roofing repairs that alter skylights, access ways, roof hatches, etc., except occupancies. • Interior lot fences, gates, block walls on commercial property. • Walk-in freezer, refrigerator or storage box. • Underground storage tanks and system piping. • Above ground storage tanks and system piping. • Parking lot layouts. Plan review includes fire lanes. • Any other improvement the Building Official feels would warrant a Fire Department plan check. • Photovoltaic Systems (Solar Panels). Required Plans: • Complete Site Plan • Complete Civil Plans • Complete Architectural Plans • Occupancy Classification • Complete Floor Plan • Complete Structural Plans to include Foundation, Floor, and Roof Framing and all details. • Electrical Floor Plan including emergency lighting in means of egress. • Fire Department Maintenance Plan • Mechanical Plan • Plumbing Plan The intent of this document is to serve as a starting point on the construction process. Contact information: City of Dalton Fire Department, Fire Marshal, Mat Daniel [PHONE REDACTED], [EMAIL REDACTED] Whitfield County Fire Department, Fire Chief, Ed O’Brien (706) 259-7433, [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 Dalton Fire Department HAZARDOUS MATERIALS QUESTIONNAIRE Business Name Business Contact Telephone # Proposed Project Address Current Mailing Address City State Zip Project Contact Contact Telephone # The following questions represent the facility’s activities, NOT the specific project description. PART I: FIRE DEPARTMENT – Fire Marshal’s Office: OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION: Indicate by circling the item, whether your business will use, process, or store any of the following hazardous materials. If any of the items are circled, applicant must contact the Fire Marshal, City of Dalton prior to plan submittal. Facility’s Square Footage (including proposed project): 1. Explosive or Blasting Agents 5. Organic Peroxides 9. Water Reactives 13. Corrosives 2. Compressed Gases 6. Oxidizers 10. Cryogenics 14. Other Health Hazards 3. Flammable/Combustible Liquids 7. Pyrophorics 11. Highly Toxic or Toxic Materials 15. None of These. 4. Flammable Solids 8. Unstable Reactives 12. Radioactives PART II: DALTON FIRE DEPARTMENT – FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE: If the answer to any of the questions is yes, applicant must contact the Fire Marshal, City of Dalton, 404 School St., Dalton, GA, 30720. ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 Call (706) 278-7363 prior to the filing for a building permit. Project Completion Date: Expected Date of Occupancy: The following are for new construction or remodeling projects. 1. Will your business dispose of Hazardous Substances or Medical Waste in any amount? (Yes/No) Date Initials 2. Will your business store or handle Hazardous Substances in quantities equal to or greater than 55 gallons, 500 pounds, 200 cubic feet, or carcinogens/reproductive toxins in any quantity? (Yes/No) Date Initials 3. Will your business use an existing or install an underground storage tank? (Yes/No) Date Initials 4. Will your business store or handle Regulated Substances (SARA Title III/EHS)? (Yes/No) Date Initials 5. Will your business use or install a Hazardous Waste Tank System? (Yes/No) Date Initials 6. Will your business store petroleum in tanks or containers at your facility with a total storage capacity equal to or greater than 120 gal. Flammable Liquids or 660 gal Combustible Liquids? (Yes/No) Date Initials PART III: Whitfield County Building Department: If the answer to any of the questions below is yes, applicant must contact the Whitfield County Building Official, 136 Gillespie Dr., Dalton, GA. 30721, telephone (706) 275-7474 prior to applying for a building or demolition permit. Note: if the answer to questions 4 or 5 is yes, applicant must also submit an asbestos notification form to the Whitfield County Building Department at least 10 working days prior to commencing demolition or renovation. 1. Will the subject facility or construction activities include operations or equipment that emit or are capable of emitting an air contaminant? (Yes/No) Date Initials 2. (ANSWER ONLY IF QUESTION 1 IS YES) Will the subject facility be located within 1,000 feet of the outer boundary of a school (K through 12)? (Yes/No) Date Initials ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 3. Has a survey been performed to determine the presence of Asbestos Containing Materials? (Yes/No) Date Initials 4. Will there be renovation that involves handling of any friable asbestos materials, or disturbing any material that contains non-friable asbestos? (Yes/No) Date Initials 5. Will there be demolition involving the removal of a load supporting structural member? (Yes/No) Date Initials Part IV. Operational Descriptions: Briefly describe business activities: Briefly describe proposed project: Briefly describe process: I declare under penalty of perjury that to the best of my knowledge and belief the responses made herein are true and correct. Name of Authorized Agent (Print) Authorized Agent Signature Date ---PAGE BREAK--- 03/18/2021 Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) All new business within the City of Dalton that use or store hazardous materials shall submit: prior to the beginning of construction, taking up occupancy of or modifying an existing building, a HMBP. Hazardous Materials Management Plan All new businesses within the City of Dalton, which use or store hazardous materials shall submit: prior to the beginning of construction, taking up occupancy of or modifying an existing building shall submit a Hazardous Materials Management Plan to the City of Dalton Fire Marshal. Hazardous Materials Management Plan shall include all information contained in the most current published International Fire Code. Material Safety Data Sheets A complete set of MSDS must be submitted to include minimum and maximum quantity’s onsite. This questionnaire is not intended to be a complete comprehensive process. The intent is to help the prospective client obtain a building that is suitable for their operation. Permitting Process No portion of construction or remodeling shall begin without the written approval, of Dalton Fire Department issued to owner or Whitfield County Building Department. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: FIRE DEPARTMENT OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION: BY: DATE: