Lee's Summit

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Codes Administration- A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued for a tenant finish until a minimum of a Temporary Occupancy has been issued for the shell building.

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Codes Administration- No merchandise, stock, interior furnishings or supplies shall be placed in this facility without approval from the City of Lee's Summit.

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Codes Administration- Each structure shall have the address of that structure visibly posted on the jobsite throughout the construction process.

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Codes Administration- A completed License Tax application must be submitted to the City of Lee's Summit and any applicable License Tax paid prior to issuing a building permit.

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Codes Administration - It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any business or manufacturing within the City without first having obtained a license therefor, paying the license fee, and registering the business or manufacturer with the Director of Finance or the Director's representative. (Lee's Summit Code of Ordinances, Section 28-24.) It is the general contractors responsiblity to make sure that all the trades on their project are licensed with the City of Lee's Summit.

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Codes Administration- Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended. (UBC Section 302.(a))

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Codes Administration- The plans, computations and specifications are required to be prepared by an architect or engineer licensed by the state to practice as such even if not required by state law. (UBC Section 302.(b))

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Codes Administration- It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notifiy the Building Inspections Division that such work is ready for inspection. (UBC Section 305.(c))

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Codes Administration- Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions which do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official. (1991 Uniform Building Code, Section 305.(d).)

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Codes Administration- A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. ( UBC Section 305.(g))

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Codes Administration- A reinspection fee may be assessed if an approved set of plans are not readily available to the inspector and the permit card is not posted at the time of the inspection. (UBC Section 305.(g))

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Codes Administration- Rooms may have one exit through an adjoining room which provides a direct, obvious and unobstructed means of travel to an exit corridor, exit enclosure or until egress is provided from the building, provided the total distance of travel does not exceed that permitted by other provisions of this code. In other than dwelling units, exits shall not pass through kitchens, store rooms, closets or spaces used for similar purposes. (UBC Section 3303.(e))

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Codes Administration- Toilet rooms shall be provided with a fully openable exterior window at least 3 square feet in area; or a vertical duct not less than 100 square inches in area for the first toilet facility, with 50 additional square inches for each additional facility; or a mechanically operated exhaust system shall be connected directly to the outside, and the point of discharge shall be at least 3 feet from openings into the building. (1991 Uniform Building Code, Section 705(b).

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Codes Administration - Provide legible plans.

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Codes Administration - Provide the plumbing layout for this space. It shall include the waste, water, vent and gas piping.

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Codes Administration - Provide the mechanical information for this project. It shall include the duct layouts, vent information and information on the hvac equipment to be used. This space is currently permited for a unit heater.

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Codes Administration - Provide the electrical plans for this project. They shall include the panel schedule.

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Codes Administration - The wall layout shown on the reflected ceiling plans does not match the floor plan.

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Codes Administration - The entrance on the floor plan is different then the layout on the shell building. If this is to be changed than details on the windows, doors and framing will need to be provided and a demolition permit will be required.

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Fire Department; The flow switch for the sprinkler system shall be tied into a central alarm located in the sprinkler riser room. Water flow in the involved space shall activate the horn strobe above the FDC along with a single horn strobe within the tennent space.

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Fire Department; The occupancy is required to be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system per planning commission action.

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Fire Department- Fire-protection equipment and fire hydrants shall be clearly identified in a manner approved by the chief to prevent obstruction by parking and other obstructions. (UFC Section 10.105b)

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Fire Department- Approved numbers or address shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background. (UFC Section 10.301.(a))

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Fire Department- The duct detectors when activated shall be received at the panel and alarm company as a trouble alarm. (UFC Section 10.503.)

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Fire Department- A set of sprinkler plans and specifications bearing a State of Missouri licensed engineers seal, shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to construction (system modification). (1991 Uniform Fire Code, Section 10.503)

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Fire Department- Fire alarm systems; fire hydrant systems; fire-extinguishing systems, including automatic sprinklers and wet and dry standpipes; halon systems and other automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall meet the approval of the fire department as to installation and locations and shall be subject to acceptance testing and such periodic testing as required by the chief. NOTE: Acceptance testing may scheduled at least 48 hours in advance by calling 969-7343. UFC 10.503

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Fire Department- Portable fire extiguishers shall be installed in occupancies and locations as set forth in the Uniform Fire Code Standards and as required by the Chief. Extinguishers shall be mounted in a conspicuous place with travel distance between any point in the building and extinguisher not to exceed 75 feet. Extinguishers shall be a minimum of 2A-10BC (5 lb.). (UFC Section 10.505.(a))

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Fire Department- All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised when the number of sprinkler heads are one-hundred or more. Valve supervision and water-flow alarm and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station, remote station or proprietary supervising station as defined by national standards. UFC 10.508

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Fire Department- All locksets, both new and existing shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key, special tool or knowledge. (UFC.12.106)

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Fire Department- Exit doors shall be operable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge. Exit doors shall not be locked, chained, barred, latched or otherwise rendered unusable. All locking devices shall be of an approved type. (UFC Section 12.106.(c))

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Fire Department- Exit illumination shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the Building Code. Exits shall be illuminated when the building or structure is occupied. Equipment providing emergency power for exit illumination and exit signs shall be maintained in an operable condition. (UFC Section 12.110)

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Fire Department- If building alteration adversely effects exit illumination, exit illumination shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the Building Code. UFC Section 12.110.(A).

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Fire Department- When two or more exits from a story are required, exit signs shall be installed ar stair enclosure doors, horizontal exits and other required exits from the story. When two or more exits are required from a room or area, exit signs shall be installed at the required exits from the room or area and where otherwise necessary to clearly indicated the direction of egress. Exit signs shall be illuminated either internally or externally in accordance with the Building Code. Where emergency power supplies are required for exit illumination, exit signs shall be illuminated by emergency power. (UFC Section 12.111)

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Fire Department- If building alteration causes current exit signs to no longer pertain, exit signs shall be removed and placed in new location to indicate new exit passageway. UFC Section 12.(a).

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Fire Department- Extension cords shall not be utilized as a substitute for permanent wiring. Extension cords shall only be utilized with portable appliances while such appliances are in use and shall only supply one portable appliance except for approved multi-plug extension cords. Extension cords shall be grounded when serving grounded appliances. Extension cords and multi-plug extension cords shall not be affixed to structures; extened through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings; or be subject to environmental or physical damage. (UFC Section 85.106.(a), (b) and (c))

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Fire Department- Combustible debris shall not be accumulated within buildings. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall be removed from buildings as often as practical. Combustible debris, waste material and trash shall not be burned on site. (UFC Section 87.103.(e))

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Fire Department- During construction fire department access shall be maintained and not obstructed. UFC Section 87.103.(b)

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Fire Department- Combustible debris shall not be accumulated within buildings. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall be removed from buildings as often as practicl. Combustible debris, waste material and trash shall not be burned on site. UFC Section87.103.(e)

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Codes Administration- Materials exposed within ducts or plenums shall have a flame-spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed rating of not more than 50 when tested in accordance with the test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, U.B.C. Standard No. 42-1. 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code Section 1002.b.

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Codes Administration- No installation of potable water supply piping or part thereof shall be made in such a manner that it will be possible for used, unclean, polluted or contaminated water, mixtures, or substances to enter any portion of such piping from any tank, receptacle, equipment, or plumbing fixture by reason of back-siphonage, by suction or any other cause, either during normal use and operation thereof or when any such tank, receptacle, equipment, or plumbing fixture is flooded, or subject to pressure in excess of the operating pressure in the hot or cold water piping. Section 1002.(a) of the 1991 Uniform Plumbing Code.

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P & D - Sign permits must be obtained for all exterior business related signs prior to installation. All signs shall comply with the sign requirements outlined in Ord. 715, Sec. 350. Contact the Planning and Development Department at 816-969-7317 for details.