§ 7.5-41. Electronic submission of building plans.

In the event of new construction or additions of over thirty (30) percent of the entire square footage, the following must be submitted and approved by the fire department prior to the granting of a certificate of occupancy by the City of Cartersville.

(1)

A hard copy and electronic version of the final site plan and building/construction floor plan which shall be provided in AutoCAD format (DWG, DXF) or FirezoneCAD format (CZD).

(2)

The plans at a minimum shall include:

(a)

Building/construction floor plan consisting of the following:

1.

All interior and exterior walls with openings for each level of the building both above and below grade;

2.

Room labels;

3.

Building measurements and dimensions;

4.

Roof access;

5.

Electrical panels and shutoffs;

6.

All life safety items (including but not limited to fire extinguishers, emergency lights, exit signs, fire protection systems, and alarm information); and

7.

Other information as required by the City of Cartersville Fire Department.

(b)

Site plans shall comply with all other requirements of the City of Cartersville, and additionally, shall include:

1.

Fire hydrants;

2.

Post indicator valves;

3.

Storage tanks;

4.

Water and gas shutoffs;

5.

Types and purpose of building; and

6.

Other information as required by the City of Cartersville Fire Department.

(3)

All plans must be submitted to the Cartersville Fire Department either in person, by U.S. Mail or email as indicated during the plan review process.

(4)

The effective date shall be October 1, 2008 and shall be applicable for all certificate of occupancy's issued after said date.

(Ord. No. 30-08, § 1, 9-18-08)