| GIS Addressing | Resolved | Addressing is good for a Two family. |
| Floodplain Administration | Withdrawn | Floodplain Administration: The proposed renovation cost estimate exceeds 50% of the Assessor valuation of the existing structure, excluding land value. Therefore, this constitutes a substantial improvement for the purposes of Chapter 78 of the City Code. Also, according to the benchmark certificate, the existing structure does not meet the required design flood elevation. Please submit an as-is market appraisal that shows the renovation cost estimate is less than 50% of the appraised structure value, excluding land value OR update cost and plans to include raising the top of the bottom floor to +5.59 NAVD. |
| Zoning | Withdrawn | Zoning - This property is located in the University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay District - http://czo.nola.gov/Article-18#18-30 -, which is subject to additional parking requirements based on the number of proposed bedrooms and bathrooms. Please provide floorplan drawings that label ALL rooms both before and after construction/renovation. The requirements of this ordinance may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA). Contact the City Planning Commission for more information on the BZA appeal process at cpcinfo@nola.gov or 504-658-7033. For application materials and approval criteria please see this link: https://www.nola.gov/onestop/building/planning-project/variances/ |
| Zoning | Resolved | Zoning - This property is located in the University design overlay district http://czo.nola.gov/Article-18/#18-32, which requires your submittal of a design review application for site plan review by the staff of the City Planning Commission. Contact City Planning for more information on submitting the application at cpcinfo@nola.gov or 504-658-7033. The application is available at https://www.nola.gov/onestop/building/planning-project/design-review/ |
| Permit Intake | Resolved | Permit Intake - Please upload the name and license number of the state approved contractor. |
| Permit Intake | Resolved | Permit Intake - Please UPLOAD a signed contract. Contract must include the full description of all work being done, material, labor and itemized cost, both the contractor and owner signature(s), printed name(s), titles, and date. Contract amount and itemized/detailed estimate total must match. |
| Permit Intake | Resolved | Permit Intake - Please UPLOAD a Signed Detailed Cost Estimate that includes a scope of work, itemized breakdown of all costs (materials and labor) for plumbing, mechanical and/or electrical, etc. The itemized estimate need to be an exact amount and match the total project itemized amount. Signature(s), printed name(s), title(s), and date, are required on project estimate. |
| Permit Intake | Resolved | Permit Intake - The Contract/Estimate must include both the Owner and Contractor PRINTED NAME, SIGNATURE, TITLE, COMPANY/LLC, and DATE. |
| Permit Intake | Resolved | Permit Intake - Please upload an isometric plumbing riser diagram as a PDF document that matches the drawn floor plan. The floor plan of work to be done should include and show sinks, tubs, toilets, showers, and anything wasting into the sewer. The SWBNO plumbing department will be notified to review the uploaded floor plan and uploaded riser diagram. |
| Parks and Parkways Tree Review | Resolved | Please be mindful of the nearby trees in the public right-of-way when implementing this project to avoid damage to the canopy, trunk or root system.Tree protection details can be found at https://nola.gov/nola/media/PPW/STD10-Tree-Protection.pdf
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| Plan Review | Withdrawn | PLAN REVIEW:
This project has been reviewed by Building Plan Reviewer, Dominique Scott. For email correspondence, please send to dominique.scott@nola.gov
Note: Please make sure to email the reviewer if you upload any documents on OneStop. |
| Plan Review | Withdrawn | PLAN REVIEW:
All written responses to review comments must be on a document with a letterhead, signed, and sealed by the design professional of record or revisions must be made to the stamped plans. "Will comply" by itself will not suffice to resolve any comment. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
The property is located in an HDLC partial control district. Any demolition work that results in either (1) removal of more than 50% of the roof structure as measured in plan view or (2) structural removal of more than 25% of the primary facade, will require approval from HDLC (504) 658-7051. For questions or additional information, please contact HDLC Bldg. Plan Examiner, Jesse Stephenson at jesse.stephenson@nola.gov (Note: Upon HDLC approval, please notify your plan reviewer via email.) |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Please revise elevation drawings to properly reflect the required elevation for the structure in compliance with the BFE/ABFE requirements. Graphically indicate where BFE will occur. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Please provide the a/c stand details to verify compliance with the 2021 IRC, Section R301. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
1-hr fire rated separation between dwelling units must extend to the underside of the roof sheathing in compliance with IRC 2021, Section, R302.3. Please revise. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Approved smoke detectors shall be provided in each bedroom and outside of each separate sleeping area as required by IRC 2021, Section R314.3. Please revise. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Carbon monoxide alarms shall be provided outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms as required by IRC 2021, Section R315.3. Please revise. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Glazing in all fixed and operable panels of swinging, sliding, and bifold doors shall be considered a hazardous location and must be safety glazed as per 2021 IRC, Sec. R308.4.1. Please revise. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
The triangular openings at the open side of the stair, formed by the riser, tread, and bottom rail of a guard, shall not allow passage of a 6” sphere in diameter as per IRC 2021, Section R312.1.3. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Provide insulation as required by 2021 IRC, Section 402.1.3 (Note: Typ. ceiling/wall/floor values are R-38/R-13/R-13 respectively). Please revise. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Please confirm compliance with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (2021 IECC) and State amendments adopted July 1, 2023.
Information on Construction Documents (Sec. R103.2)
For new construction, additions or substantial renovation, please provide on the construction documents details (e.g. in table format) including the following information, as applicable:
10. Energy compliance path
11. Insulation material sand their R-values
12. Fenestration U-factors and solar heat gain coefficients (SHGC)
13. Area-weighted U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) calculations
14. Mechanical system design criteria
15. Mechanical and service water heating systems and equipment types, sizes and efficiencies
16. Equipment and system controls
17. Duct sealing, duct and pipe insulation and location
18. Air sealing details
Total Building Performance-Based Compliance Alternative (Sec. R405.2)
- Compliance based on total building performance analysis shall meet the requirements of Table R405.2
- Software tools (e.g. REScheck) used for performance design shall be in accordance with Sec. R405.3.1.
(Note: For more information and downloadable REScheck software, go to https://www.energycodes.gov/software-tools)
- For permit application, a report that complies with Sec. R405.3.2.1
- For certificate of occupancy, a compliance report that complies with Sec. R405.3.2.2
Energy Rating Index (ERI) Compliance Alternative (Sec. R406)
- Compliance based on Energy Rating Index (ERI) analysis shall meet the requirements of Sec. R406.2, including
o ERI requirements of 2021 IECC sections indicated within Table R406.2
o Maximum ERI (per climate zone) of Table R406.5
Prescriptive Compliance Alternative (Sec. R401.2)
- Prescriptive compliance alternative requires compliance with Sections R401 thru R404
- Section R402 insulation compliance can be met in one of three ways:
o Assembly U-factor compliance per Section R402.1.2
o R-value per Section R402.1.3; or
o Total UA compliance per Section R402.1.5 |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
Submit a signed cost estimate or contract with labor and material breakdown, and a copy of the contractor’s license certificate. The estimate or contract should:
a) include a detailed estimate of all costs including materials, labor, general conditions, contractor overhead, and profit;
b) include separate line items for any required sub-permit work (e.g. mechanical, electrical, roofing)
c) be written on business letterhead, dated, and stating the correct permit number, project address, contractor license number(s) and contact information including phone number; and
d) match the total contract amount (“Construction Value”) listed in the permit application
NOTE: All estimates or contracts shall include BOTH the Contractor’s and Owner’s signatures, printed names, titles, and date. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW:
For any NEW/REPLACEMENT/RELOCATED PLUMBING FIXTURES: Submit a floor plan and riser diagram for review/approval by SWBNO (Environmental Affairs). Any questions or for more information on the SWBNO backflow prevention program, contact Kenneth Boissiere at kboissiere@swbno.org or 504-585-2160. |
| Plan Review | Resolved | PLAN REVIEW BBSA: Verify changes required by BBSA (e.g. raise the shower up 3", etc.) |