Navigating the complexities of local building departments and fire jurisdictions can be a bottleneck for warehouse operations. Our specialized Permitting & Life Safety services streamline the approval process, ensuring your facility remains compliant, insurable, and open for business without costly municipal delays.
Why Professional Permitting is Mandatory:
IBC & Local Code Compliance: We ensure your layout adheres to the International Building Code (IBC) and specific municipal amendments regarding seismic calculations and structural slab integrity.
High-Pile Storage Requirements: For racking exceeding 12 feet, fire departments require a High-Pile Combustibility Analysis. We coordinate the necessary egress (exit) widths and flue space requirements to meet NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards.
Insurance & Risk Mitigation: Proper permits are often a prerequisite for General Liability and Property insurance. Operating without a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or valid equipment permits can void your coverage in the event of a loss.
Asset Protection: Permitting ensures that your racking system is professionally engineered for your specific geographic region (e.g., Seismic Design Categories in California or wind-load requirements in Florida).
Our Permitting Roadmap:
Preliminary Code Review: We evaluate your facility‘s Seismic Design Category, floor slab PSI, and existing fire sprinkler densities (ESFR vs. standard).
Professional Engineering (P.E.) Stamped Drawings: We provide CAD layouts and structural calculations prepared and stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer.
Submittal Management: We handle the “heavy lifting” with the Building Department and Fire Marshal, submitting all architectural drawings, safety analyses, and application forms.
Jurisdictional Liaison: We manage the back-and-forth with city plan checkers, coordinate Special Inspections (such as epoxy bolt pull-tests), and secure the final Job Card sign-off.
