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An apartment building at least two stories high with more than 4 living units A single story apartment building with over 8 living units A building valued over $20,000 that is constructed or owned by a public or governmental agency • Copy of IECC Compliance Report (MECcheck OR REScheck) • Copy of Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) Architectural Plan Review Application (for projects over $50,000 value) • List of contractors If applicable, the following information: • Copy of Demolition Contract (if any) • Copy of Asbestos Survey (if required) • Copy of TDH Notification (if required) • Copy of Survey for any other Hazardous Materials (if necessary) • Copy of Licenses or Certifications (if necessary) • Copy of permits required by federal, state, or local statutes (if necessary) • Copy of public liability insurance (if necessary) 6. SUBMIT APPLICA710N: Submit all the required application materials to the Community Development Department at 150 1st Street S.E. The Community Development Department Staff cannot accept an incomplete application. WHAT ARE THE ACCESSIBILITY PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS? Public buildings and buildings defined as either a"public accommodation" or a"commercial building" by the Americans with Disabilities Act must be designed and consiructed to be accessible and functional for persons with disabilities. The design and construction of new buildings AND any substantial renovation, modification, or alteration of existing buildings mentioned above must meet the requirements of the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). If a building or building remodel projeci has an estimated construction cost of $50,000 or more, the owner or the design professional with overall responsibility for the design of the project must submit the plans and specifications for review to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or an Independent Contract Provider. The purpose of this plan review is to ensure compliance with the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). A current list of Independent Contract Providers can be obtained by calling the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Architectural Barriers Division at (877) 278-0999. You may also search a list on the TDLR website at: http://www.license.staie.tx.us/LicenseSearch/. The City of Paris is required by State law to verify that an Architectural Barriers Project Registration form has been properly filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, where registration and plan review is required by law, before a building permit can be issued. Copies of the Architectural Baniers Project Registration form may be downloaded from the TDLR website at http://www.tdlr.state.tx.us/ab/abforms.htm. lf you have questions about how the Architectural Barriers Act, and Texas Accessibility Standards might affect your building project, call the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Architectural Barriers Division at (877) 278-0999. WHICH BUILDING CODES AM I REQUIRED TO FOLLOW? All construction work musi conform to the requirements of the following codes: • 2003 Intemational Buitding Code (IBC) • 2001 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as it relates to non-residential and multi-family structures • 2001 Intemational Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC) • 2001 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as it relates to one- and two-famity residential structures • 2002 International Electrical Code (IEC), • 1994 Standard Fire Prevention Code It is the responsibility of the contractor to become familiar with ihese codes. - 000205