APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT

APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT
(One Form must be filled out for each structure on each lot)
I/ We hereby apply for permission to the use of a building/ property in accordance with the following information and as shown on the accompanying drawings.
1. Legal Description (street address or similar description that will readily identify, and definitively locate the proposed building or work.)
Parcel No:
Block No:
Lot No:
Land Registration Section:
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
2. Name of Project Owner:

First NameLast Name
3. Project Owner Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Project Owner Email:
example@example.com
Project Owner Telephone:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: 000-0000.
Legal Owner of Property:

3. Parcel Measurement:

Rows
Front:
Right Side:
Left Side:
Back:

Total Parcel/ Lot Area:
AcresSq. Ft.Sq. M.Sq. Yd.
4. Number of Existing building(s) on lot:
5. Total Area (footprint) of existing building(s) on lot:
Sq. Ft.Sq. M.Sq. Yd.
Total percentage of lot covered by existing building(s):
ResidentialCommercialIndustrialInstitutionalAmenitiesGovernment
ResidentialCommercialIndustrialInstitutionalAmenitiesGovernment
7. Occupancy:
Number of separate buildings on lot:   Type a label
Number of independent UNITS within each building:
Estimated Number of Occupants: (This will be reflected on occupancy certificate)
a. Residents:
b. Staff:
c. Patrons:
d. Vistors:
e. Total Occupancy loading:
8. Building Description:
I. Dimensions of building (s): Length:      Width:
II. Number of Floors:
III. Max. Height of building(s):
IV. Total percentage of property (lot) covered by existing & new construction:   Type a label
V. The following number of parking spaces are provided within property boundaries (To Be indicated on Drawings Also):
a. Residents:      b. Staff:      c. Patrons:      d. Visitors:      e. Total Parking Provided:
VI. Setbacks:
a) Front:      b. Right Side:      c. Left Side:      d) Back:      e. Public Access/waterfront (distance from property boundary to high water mark): Feet:      Inches:
f. Road Easement (distance from property boundary to carriageway):
Feet:      Inches:
RC PilesRC PadsTimber PilesRC Strip Foundation
MetalReinforced ConcreteSteel FrameTimberOther
Concrete BlocksReinforced ConcreteTimberMetalOther
Reinforced ConcreteTimberOther
Reinforced ConcreteTimberOther
ConcreteTimber w/ Corrugated RoofingMetal w/ Corrugated RoofingTatchOther
10. Proposed Use of Building:

I. Foundation or Below Grade Level:
II. Ground Floor:
III. First Floor:
IV. Second Floor:
V. Additional Floors:
VI. Number of Floors:
VII. Roof:
11. Value (NOT COST) of works on any new building or structure or any addition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building (include Materials, labour, plant, overhead, etc.): BZD
12. Change in the use of land and/or existing buildings

I. Current use of land:
II. Proposed use of land:
III. Current use of Building:
IV. Proposed use of building:

13. The sanitary fittings will consider of the following number of:

Rows
i. Wash hand basins
ii. Showers
iii. Bathtubs
iv. Water Closets (Toilet Bowls)
v. Urinals
vi. Bidets
vii. Kitchen sinks:
viii. Pools
ix. Hot tubs or spas
x. Sauna:
xi. Utility Sinks
xii. Other

Belize Water ServicesCisternWater TankWellPublic Water Reservoir
15. The daily water consumption is estimated to be:
Gals
SepticSewerWaste Water TreatmentOther
DrainRun OffLeach FieldWater Reservoir
Leach fieldSewerSoak awayWaste Water TreatmentOther
MunicipalVillagePrivateN/A
20. The Electrical Load Demand is Estimated to Be
kVA
BELGeneratorSolar Panel
BELGeneratorSolar PanelN/A

23. The building will/will not be fitted with the following type and quantity of air conditioning fixtures.

Rows	Inset Quantity
a. Central Air Conditioning
b. Split Units
c. Window units

24. The Air Conditioning Load Demand is Estimated to be:
Tons
25. The building will/will not be fitted with the following type and quantity of air conditioning fixtures.
1. Name of Technician

First NameLast Name
Address of Technician

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Signature

Clear
2. Name of Architect

First NameLast Name
Address of Architect

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Signature

Clear
3. Name of Engineer:

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Signature

Clear
I First Name Last Name accept responsibility for applying to the San Pedro Building Unit (S.P.T.B.U) for the following inspections/permits:
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CONTRACTOR
Name:    First Name   Last Name
Address:    Street Address      City
Phone Number:      Phone Number
Cellular Number:      Phone Number
Email:   Email
Signature:   Signature
S.P Trade License Number:   Type a label
Trade License updated:   Type a label
Confirmed by Trade License Clerk:   Type a label
Electrician
Name:    First Name   Last Name
Address:    Street Address      City
Phone Number:      Phone Number
Cellular Number:      Phone Number
Email:   Email
Signature:   Signature
S.P Trade License Number:   Type a label
Trade License updated:   Type a label
Confirmed by Trade License Clerk:   Type a label
I certify that this application has the consent of the owners of the property:
Name of permittee or his authorised agent:  First Name   Last Name
Address of permitted or his authorised agent:    Street Address      City
Phone Number:      Phone Number
Cellular Number:      Phone Number
Email:   Email
Signature of permittee or his authorised agent:   Signature
Date

DayMonthYear
Date
Procedures for A new Building Permit:

Any person who proposes to construct a building shall submit to the Building Unit an Application for a permit to build. The owner, or an authorized agent acting on the owner’s behalf, shall submit to the office of the Building Unit the following documents/drawings:

1. FILL OUT APPLICATION or pick up an application at the building unit to be filled out completely.

2. Include:

I. Proof of Payment of application fee must be presented in order for an application to be submitted.

II. An digital or scanned application to be filled out for the respective proposed building/ fence/ pool/ pier/ tower/ towerbase/ retaining wall/demolition.

III. A minimum of (1) ONE complete set of Architectural and Structural plans. The minimum paper size on which drawings are accepted is 11” x 17” (Tabloid).

IV. An electrical design approved by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) – one copy required.

V. Copy of Land Title/Lease Document/Land Transfer

VI. Copy of Property Tax Zero Balance

VII. Health Department Approval

VIII. Clearance Letters from the relevant Authority/Government Departments where applicable.

IX. An Architect and/or an Engineer, or a technician must accept responsibility for ALL projects submitted for review.

1. Buildings of less than 1000ft2 or 1 storey – Technician Signature (minimum).

Buildings less than one thousand sq. ft. and not more than one storey do not need the signature of an architect or engineer. Technicians may write their names and sign on each page in lieu of stamping.

2. Buildings of 1000ft2-3000ft2 or 2 storey – Registered Civil/Structural Engineer or Registered Architect

Buildings between 1000 sq. ft. to 3000 sq. ft. and up to two storeys requires that plans and specifications be prepared, designed, stamped and signed by either an architect who is a corporate member of the Association of Professional Architects of Belize (APAB) or a civil or structural engineer who is a corporate member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Belize (APEB).

3. Buildings of more than 3000ft2 or 3+ storeys – Registered Civil/Structural Engineer and Registered Architect.

Buildings over 3000 sq. ft. and more than two storeys requires that plans and specifications be prepared, designed, stamped and signed by both an architect who is a corporate member of the APAB, and a civil or structural engineer who is a corporate member of the APEB.

3. Pay the application fee after you have gotten clearance from the clerk/building inspector from the unit.

NOTE:

-If a project has a cistern it requires Registered Civil/structural engineering approval.

-Fence and pool require a separate application and additional fees.

-It is your responsibility to have a printed approved plan on site.

The Client will be notified If any document is missing and if any changes need to be made.
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