Permit, Inspection and Re-Occupancy Requirements for Flood Damaged Properties

From Carol Sweeting

July 30, 2008

Permit, Inspection and Re-Occupancy Requirements for Flood Damaged Properties

BUILDING
Building permit is required in a flooded structure when one of the following applies:
Fire separation issues (house to garage and dwelling unit separation)
Additions or alterations to the existing structure.
Window replacements that would require an egress window be installed in a bedroom and any alterations to a window or door opening.
Structural repairs. (e.g. bearing and/or exterior walls, support columns and/or beams…..)

Building Inspection Required
Cover-up inspection:
Visual inspection to determine saturated wood is not being enclosed.
(“Wood moisture inspection is visual only and does not verify or certify wood moisture content is 19% or less. It is the owner/contractors responsibility to determine or verify the moisture content.”)
Framing inspection to verify structure compliance.
Final Inspection to verify overall compliance.

Building Permit fees are waived for structures that took in water however we still need to get the dollar amount of damage done to the structure. This is for our census report, flood plain development issues, and to track the dollar amount of damage caused by the flood.

ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL:
Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Permits are required for any work performed.

Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Inspections Required:
1. Gas pressure test
2. Gas and Electric service release to Mid American Energy.
3. Inspect all electrical, plumbing and mechanical prior to cover-up.
4. Final Inspection for overall compliance.

Permit fees are waived for structures that took in water however we still need to get the dollar amount of damage done to the structure. This is for our census report, flood plain development issues, and to track the dollar amount of damage caused by the flood.

FLOOD PLAIN:
Flood Plain Development Permit is required for any work done on any structure located within the 100 year flood plain.
Call 356-5132 to inquire if your home is in the flood plain and additional flood plain information.

RE-OCCUPANCY:
Call 356-5120 concerning whether or not an inspection is needed prior to re-occupancy.

CALL 356-5120 WITH QUESTIONS OR TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION.

Carol Sweeting
Flood Recovery
Iowa City Public Works
Public Information, Education, Volunteer Coordinator
410 E Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Ph. 319-356-5164
Cell 319-541-2385
Fax. 319-356-5007
Carol-Sweeting@iowa-city.org