DCI - Submitting for STFI Permit

SDCI: TIP 316 - Subject-to-Field-Inspection (STFI) Permit

WHAT QUALIFIES

• Demo not in ECA

• Foundation repair/ replacement

• Structural alterations as long as beams are less than 14'

• Non-structural alterations

• Repairs to damaged buildings

• Ground level 1-story additions if less than 750 SF

• Detached accessory structures if less than 750 SF

• Rockeries

• Dormers if:

- Span is less than 14' and

- New floor area is less than 200 SF and

- Not converting unhabitable space to habitable space

• Substantial alterations to single family homes that substantially extend the physical or economic life of the building and meet the limitations described above for structural or non-structural alterations, group level one-story additions and/ or dormer additions. To qualify for STFI you will need to show:

- Structural plans prepared and stamped by a licensed engineer showing seismic upgrades to strengthen foundations and cripple walls (walls supporting the house between the concrete foundation and first floor) throughout the structure are included in the plan set.

- Plans must reference current code.

- Plans must include work that has already been completed, if it complies with current code; OR

- Foundations and cripple walls have been or will be strengthened per project impact standards. Project impact permit must be issued prior to issuance of STFI, and work completed prior to STFI final inspection approval; OR

- The house was built new per the 1985 UBC or a more recent code.

SUBMITTING

STFI's require all the same drawings and the following forms:

• • Preliminary Application/ counter application form (online)

  • Building Energy Code STFI checklist

  • Contractor Disclosure Information via portal

  • Salvage Assessment is now submitted via SPU website

To submit an application, you do all the same things as a standard preliminary application, but make sure to select 'I think my project qualifies as an STFI' on the portal.

Checking that box will direct the pre-application to the STFI queue versus the full permit review queue.

Or you can elect to walk the application in-person.

Remember to update the Permit Tracking Smartsheet to stay on top of deadlines!