Project Name: __________________ Project Address: __________________

Project Permit Master Plan Information Packet

The above listed project has been determined to be a mega-project by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement. Mega-projects are required to be accompanied by a Project Permit Master Plan. Project Permit Master Plan is a new program offered by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement which will provide clarity to contractors working on large projects consisting of multiple permits. The program provides a snapshot of the whole project and defines the sequence of completion required for obtaining occupancy. This program is required for mega-projects, as defined by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement.

Mega-projects, such as highrise towers or shopping malls, often consist of hundreds of permits and multiple agency holds. Tracking the progress of individual permits/projects and the sequence of completion can quickly become a time consuming task for project managers. Often times as a project reaches completion and the project manager seeks occupancy for portions of the building, they are frustrated to find that there are obstacles, such as open permits or holds for related portions of the project, which prevent occupancy. The Master Plan program is designed to eliminate these obstacles by clearly communicating the required sequence of completion from the beginning of construction. A Master Plan is established during the preliminary plan review stage, which ensures that all parties have addressed the sequence of completion and occupancy. The purpose of this program is to make certain that the project team has clearly communicated their intentions to Code Officials and, likewise, to make certain that Code Officials have an opportunity to address any limitations seen in these intentions. Once established, the Master Plan is a commitment by the project team to deliver the project as agreed upon. There is no fee associated with the initial establishment of a Master Plan. However, once established, changes to a Master Plan are subject to fees, based upon the staff time required to modify the plan. Currently, this fee is $80/hour. Please ready through this material carefully. For additional information, please contact the Master Plan Coordinator:

Mary Caulder 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-336-4370 Fax: 704-336-4096 Mary.Caulder@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

How Project Permit Master Plan Works

1. The On Schedule Coordinator will receive the On Schedule Application. At this time he/she will determine if the project will be classified as a mega-project. If so, the person of contact on the application will be provided with a Project Permit Master Plan Information Packet.

2. The packet explains the Master Plan program and provides several sample templates of Master Plans.

3. The design team should review the templates and determine which template most accurately describes their project. The template will be customized to reflect the individuality of your project.

4. At the preliminary meeting, the design team should be ready to commit to the sequence of occupancy so that pertinent issues can be discussed and addressed with Code Officials. Such issues include life safety measures and code requirements for occupying portions of a building.

5. Following the preliminary meeting, the Master Plan Coordinator will submit a Preliminary Master Plan to the design team.

A Preliminary Master Plan can also be submittied by the design team on meckpermit.com. The Master Plan Coordinator will receive the proposed Master Plan electronically and contact the design team for approval or revision. Instructions for submitting your own Preliminary Master Plan can be found in the Information Packet.

6. The design team will review the Preliminary Master Plan and contact the Master Plan Coordinator to discuss any changes necessary. This process will continue until a Preliminary Master Plan has been accepted.

7. The design team signs and returns the Master Plan Agreement. 8. When submitting plans to the Gatekeeper or Coordinator for review, the design

team will include a copy of the approved Preliminary Master Plan. Shell plans will not be scheduled for review time without an approved Preliminary Master Plan.

9. After the project has successfully completed plan review, permits will be issued according to the Master Plan. The design team is responsible for notifying the General Contractor of the Master Plan and the fees associated with changing the Master Plan. The General Contractor will be required to sign the agreement when permits are issued.

10. The Master Plan will then be available for the general contractor on meckpermit.com, as a reference tool to aid in tracking the project and obtaining occupancy. The Master Plan will be automatically updated as inspections are performed.

11. To make changes to a Master Plan, the General Contractor should contact the Master Plan Coordinator. Code Officials will evaluate the changes to determine the need for additional plan review and/or permits. If the Master Plan is altered, charges will be assessed to the General Contractor’s account.

Definitions Mega-Project

Mega projects are those identified as unusually large or complex in nature. Examples of these projects can be found listed in Section Table 502 of the North Carolina Administration and Enforcement Requirements Code which include but are not limited to:

o High Rise o Large Schools o Malls o Large Mix Use Project o Airports o Stadiums o Waste Water Treatment Plants o Arenas

A project may also be determined to be a mega by the plans examiners upon examination of an OnSchedule Plans Submittal Form. This can be based on the Square Footage of an unlimited size building or special requirements that are addressed in Chapter 5 of the North Carolina Building Code. Some examples would be Atriums, Special Amusement Events and Air Craft hangers.

Preliminary Master Plan

An organization chart which breaks down the phases of construction and permitting requirements for a mega-project. The organization is arranged to reflect the parent/child relationships which exist between sub-projects. The purpose of the Preliminary Master Plan is to show the sequence of occupancy for the project.

Master Plan Hierarchy A hierarchy chart found on meckpermit.com, which shows the individual projects, as permitted. The hierarchy is arranged to reflect the parent/child relationships which exist between sub-projects and is updated automatically as inspections are performed. The purpose of the Master Plan Hierarchy is to provide a snap shot of the entire project and assist contractors in tracking the progress of inspections.

Project Permit Master Plan Information Packet

An Information Packet that explains the Project Permit Master Plan program, provides instructions for establishing a Master Plan and for using the program on meckpermit.com. The Information Packet also includes the sample templates and the Master Plan Agreement form. The Information Packet is provided to the design team when an On-Schedule Application for a mega-project is received.

Preliminary Review Meeting A meeting with Plans Examiners to discuss code concerns prior to submitting plans. For purposes of the Master Plan, this meeting is the forum in which the design team describes their intentions for the occupancy sequence. This is a crucial step that designates how to permit the entire project in order to realize these intentions. From information gathered at the meeting, a Preliminary Master Plan will be created.

Phased Construction  Very Large projects are allowed to be broken into smaller pieces to assist design and construction needs. Breaking down a project into small logical construction/permit phases allows construction while finalizing the design requirements. The designer is proceeding at his/her own risk. If previous phases do not meet code for the final design, the project may require extensive reconstruction and modification to complete the work to meet the final design code requirements. The phases are footing/foundation, structural frame, shell, and shell with core. Phased construction requires an additional fee beyond the construction cost fee(s) at each phase of the project to be allowed phased construction. A preliminary review is required to determine phases, information required, and timetables. Note:

1. This document explains the type/amount of work allowed for phased construction. It does not change the submittal requirements necessary for permitted work that is explained in the Plan Submittal Requirements Document, which also applies to all phased construction.

2. Permit and plan must agree in scope. Footing/Foundation NO TENANT RELATED WORK IS ALLOWED WITH THIS PERMIT. Footing/Foundation: The following is a general definition of a footing/foundation of a building as defined by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement. The definition consists of 4 parts: Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing. Building: The footing/foundation of a building includes the following:

• Footings • Foundation • Slab (as desired by the customer)

Electrical:

1. Footing/Foundation/__Slab(x if included): Permit Options: No Work/No Permit/No Inspections, or Empty Conduits that are underground and/or in slab only. The footing/foundation/slab permit DOES NOT include subsequent floors, only the lowest slab conduits and ground grid. The conduits are installed entirely at the risk of the designer and contractor.

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2. Empty Conduits in decks: If above the lowest slab conduit is desired show type, size, location. Permitting is required for each floor individually. The conduits are installed entirely at the risk of the designer and contractor.

Mechanical: NO HVAC EQUIPMENT, FLUES OR GAS PIPING ABOVE GRADE WILL BE ALLOWED. The Mechanical Plans Reviewer or Mechanical Chief may allow exceptions on a case by case basis. Plumbing: Plumbing is limited to the building drain and associated piping below the concrete slab. NO PIPING EQUIPMENT OR FIXTURES ABOVE THE SLAB ALLOWED. NOTE: The Plumbing Plans Reviewer does not review for fixture counts at this phase. Fixture counts are reviewed during upfit review where the type of occupancy is known. Dotted in fixtures and piping (future or anticipated) shown on the shell drawings shall not be reviewed for code compliance. The Plumbing Plans Reviewer or Plumbing Chief may allow exceptions on a case by case basis.

Structural Frame NO TENANT RELATED WORK IS ALLOWED WITH THIS PERMIT. Structural Frame: The following is a general definition of a structural frame of a building as defined by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement. The definition consists of 4 parts: Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing. Building: The structural frame of a building includes the following:

• Footings • Foundation • Structural frame including any fireproofing relating to structure. • Slab (as desired by the customer)

Electrical:

1. Footing/Foundation/__Slab(x if included): Permit Options: No Work/No Permit/No Inspections, or Empty Conduits that are underground and/or in slab only. The footing/foundation/slab permit DOES NOT include subsequent floors,

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only the lowest slab conduits and ground grid. The conduits are installed entirely at the risk of the designer and contractor. 2. Empty Conduits in decks: If above the lowest slab conduit is desired show type, size, location. Permitting is required for each floor individually. The conduits are installed entirely at the risk of the designer and contractor. 3. Structural Frame: Empty conduit in poured structural frame is allowed. Permitting is required for each floor individually. The conduits are installed entirely at the risk of the designer and contractor.

Mechanical: NO HVAC EQUIPMENT, FLUES OR GAS PIPING ABOVE GRADE WILL BE ALLOWED. The Mechanical Plans Reviewer or Mechanical Chief may allow exceptions on a case by case basis. Plumbing: Plumbing is limited to the building drain and associated piping below the concrete slab. NO PIPING EQUIPMENT OR FIXTURES ABOVE THE SLAB ALLOWED. NOTE: The Plumbing Plans Reviewer does not review for fixture counts at this phase. Fixture counts are reviewed during upfit review where the type of occupancy is known. Dotted in fixtures and piping (future or anticipated) shown on the shell drawings shall not be reviewed for code compliance. The Plumbing Plans Reviewer or Plumbing Chief may allow exceptions on a case by case basis. Shell NO TENANT RELATED WORK IS ALLOWED WITH THIS PERMIT. Shell: The following is a general definition of a shell of a building as defined by the Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement Chiefs. The definition consists of 4 parts: Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing. Building: The shell of a building includes the following:

• Footings • Foundation • Structural frame including any fireproofing relating to structure. • Floor slab/deck • Exterior insulation • Exterior walls including all exterior windows and doors

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• Roof Electrical:

1. Footing/Foundation/__Slab(x if included): Permit Options: No Work/No Permit/No Inspections, or Empty Conduits that are underground and/or in slab only. The footing/foundation/slab permit DOES NOT include subsequent floors, only the lowest slab conduits and ground grid. The conduits are installed entirely at the risk of the designer and contractor. 2. Empty Conduits in decks: If above the lowest slab conduit is desired show type, size, location. Permitting is required for each floor individually. The conduits are installed entirely at the risk of the designer and contractor. 3. Structural Frame: Empty conduit in poured structural frame is allowed. Permitting is required for each floor individually. The conduits are installed entirely at the risk of the designer and contractor. 4. House panel (located on the exterior or exterior access only electrical room) to supply the exterior lights, receptacles and required loads (i.e. fire alarm, fire pump, and accessories).

Mechanical: (See Mechanical Code Interpretation dated July 1, 1997) NO HVAC EQUIPMENT, FLUES OR GAS PIPING ABOVE GRADE WILL BE ALLOWED. The Mechanical Plans Reviewer or Mechanical Chief may allow exceptions on a case by case basis. Plumbing: (See Plumbing Code Interpretation dated March 19, 2001) Plumbing is limited to the building drain and associated piping below the concrete slab, a water distribution MAIN with associated service valves, a building sewer, a building water service, and roof drains/scuppers. NO PIPING EQUIPMENT OR FIXTURES ABOVE THE SLAB ALLOWED. NOTE:

1. A pressure reducing valve (PVR) may be required if the pressure exceeds 80 psi.

2. The Plumbing Plans Reviewer does not review for fixture counts at this phase. Fixture counts are reviewed during upfit review where the type of occupancy is known. Dotted in fixtures and piping (future or anticipated) shown on the shell drawings shall not be reviewed for code compliance.

The Plumbing Plans Reviewer or Plumbing Chief may allow exceptions on a case by case basis.

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Shell with Core NO TENANT RELATED WORK IS ALLOWED WITH THIS PERMIT. Shell with Core: The following is a general definition of a shell of a building with a core as defined by the Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement Chiefs. The definition consists of 4 parts: Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing. Definition of a “CORE”: The common areas that are used by all the building tenants and visitors. The common areas consist of but not limited to the following:

1. Stairs 2. Elevators 3. Bathrooms 4. Corridors 5. Electrical Room

During a preliminary plan review meeting, the extent of the Building Shell with a Core shall be defined with the appropriate Plan Reviewers. To set up a Preliminary Plan Review meeting please call an OnSchedule Coordinator at 704-336-3837. BUILDING: The shell with a core of a building includes the following:

• Footings • Foundation • Structural frame including any fireproofing relating to structure. • Floor slab/deck • Exterior insulation • Exterior walls including all exterior windows and doors • Roof • Bathrooms relating to the use by all the building tenants • Elevators and Elevator shaft(s) • Exit stairs and stair shaft(s)

ELECTRICAL:

1. Footing/Foundation/__Slab(x if included): Permit Options: No Work/No Permit/No Inspections, or Empty Conduits that are underground and/or in slab only. The footing/foundation/slab permit DOES NOT include subsequent floors, only the lowest slab conduits and ground grid. The conduits are installed entirely at the risk of the designer and contractor. 2. Empty Conduits in decks: If above the lowest slab conduit is desired show type, size, location. Permitting is required for each floor individually. The conduits are installed entirely at the risk of the designer and contractor.

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3. Structural Frame: Empty conduit in poured structural frame is allowed. Permitting is required for each floor individually. The conduits are installed entirely at the risk of the designer and contractor. 4. House panel (located on the exterior or exterior access only electrical room) to supply the exterior lights, receptacles and required loads (i.e. fire alarm, fire pump, and accessories). 5. The service to the building, core feeders, core panels, core lighting, core receptacles, core equipment, and core HVAC.

MECHANICAL: (See Mechanical Code Interpretation dated March 4,2000, updated on March 4, 2004) Core Facilities (Def.): A space which contains adequate plumbing fixtures for the floor, is directly accessible through direct openings or corridors from all tenant spaces, and is fully handicap accessible. The Mechanical Plans Reviewer or Mechanical Chief may allow exceptions on a case by case basis. Multi-Story (Central HVAC) Mechanical systems shall consist of the supply/return duct, HVAC equipment, gas piping, bathroom exhaust, and water heater flue installed within and limited to the Core space and may include major trunk duct system to tenant spaces. It shall not include branch duct systems to diffusers within tenant spaces. Single-Story: Mechanical systems are limited to the supply/return duct, HVAC equipment, gas piping, bathroom exhaust, and water heater flue installed within and limited to the CORE space. No HVAC EQUIPMENT, FLUES, OR GAS PIPING ABOVE GRADE designed to serve any space(s) other than the Core will be allowed. Exception:

1. Buildings utilizing a central HVAC system may stub trunk duct into future tenant space(s) and duct SHALL terminate at the VAV box or cap for future tenant upfit work/permit.

2. Where there is the need to provide a shell structure with a conditioned corridor and/or elevator(s) and without core restrooms (provided within tenant spaces), the designer shall designate the submittal “Shell with Core, NO RESTROOMS”.

PLUMBING: (See Plumbing Code Interpretation dated March 4, 2000, updated on March 24, 2004) Plumbing is limited to the building drain and associated piping below the concrete slab (CORE ONLY), a water distribution MAIN (above or below the slab) with associated service valves (only), a building sewer, a building water service, and roof drains/scuppers. It also includes DRY/WET upfit stacks and DWV or water distribution

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piping installed within and limited to the CORE space. NO piping (except Dry/Wet stacks), equipment or piping above the slab, located outside the core space, serving the tenant space is allowed. The Plumbing Plans Reviewer or Plumbing Chief may allow exceptions on a case by case basis. Exception: Where there is the need to provide a shell structure with a conditioned corridor and/or elevator(s) and without core restrooms (provided within the tenant space), the designer shall designate the submittal “Shell with Core, NO RESTROOMS”. Fire: At the shell/core phase, CFD requires full compliance with the NC State Fire Code and referenced standards.

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I have reviewed the attached Master Plan and agree that the hierarchy presented accurately reflects our intentions for completing construction I understand that this project will beI have reviewed the attached Master Plan and agree that the hierarchy presented accurately reflects our intentions for completing construction. I understand that this project will be reviewed and permitted as required, according to this Master Plan. I further understand that occupancy for portions of this project will not be granted, except as outlined in the Master Plan. This Master Plan is a contract of intent between Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, the Owner/Designer and the General Contractor. Once established, changes to a Master Plan are subject to fees, based upon the staff time required to modify the plan. The current rate is $80/hour. Furthermore, substantial changes may require that the project be resubmitted through Plan Review. Any fees will be charged to the General Contractor of the project. It is the responsibility of the Owner/Designer to inform the General Contractor of this Master

I have reviewed the attached Master Plan and agree that the hierarchy presented accurately reflects our intentions for completing construction. I understand that this project will be reviewed and permitted as required, according to this Master Plan. I further understand that occupancy for portions of this project will not be granted, except as outlined in the Master Plan. This Master Plan is a contract of intent between Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, the Owner/Designer and the General Contractor. Once established, changes to a Master Plan are subject to fees, based upon the staff time required to modify the plan. The current rate is $80/hour. Furthermore, substantial changes may require that the project be resubmitted through Plan Review. Any fees will be charged to the General Contractor of the project. It is the responsibility of the Owner/Designer to inform the General Contractor of this Master Plan and any associated fees.

I have reviewed the attached Master Plan and agree that the hierarchy presented accurately reflects our intentions for completing construction. I understand that this project will be reviewed and permitted as required, according to this Master Plan. I further understand that occupancy for portions of this project will not be granted, except as outlined in the Master Plan. This Master Plan is a contract of intent between Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, the Owner/Designer and the General Contractor. Once established, changes to a Master Plan are subject to fees, based upon the staff time required to modify the plan. The current rate is $80/hour. Furthermore, substantial changes may require that the project be resubmitted through Plan Review. Any fees will be charged to the General Contractor of the project. It is the responsibility of the Owner/Designer to inform the General Contractor of this Master Plan and any associated fees.

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Project Permit Master Plan AgreementMaster Plan No.

Project NameAddress

Owner / Designer Name

Company Name

Address

City, State, Zip

I accept these conditions and understand that there will be fees associated with changing this Master Plan.

Owner / Designer Date

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I accept these conditions and authorize Mecklenburg County to charge my account for feesassociated with changing this Master Plan.

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Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202Master Plan Coordinator, Phone: (704) 336-4370 Fax: (704) 336-4096

I have reviewed the attached Master Plan and agree that the hierarchy presented accurately reflects our intentions for completing construction. I understand that this project will be reviewed and permitted as required, according to this Master Plan. I further understand that occupancy for portions of this project will not be granted, except as outlined in the Master Plan. This Master Plan is a contract of intent between Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, the Owner/Designer and the General Contractor. Once established, changes to a Master Plan are subject to fees, based upon the staff time required to modify the plan. The current rate is $80/hour. Furthermore, substantial changes may require that the project be resubmitted through Plan Review. Any fees will be charged to the General Contractor of the project. It is the responsibility of the Owner/Designer to inform the General Contractor of this Master Plan and any associated fees.

Step by Step Instructions for Accessing an Approved Master Plan

1. The general contractor will log onto meckpermit.com and select “My Master Plans”.

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2. Select the correct Master Plan.

A. Go – this option will open the Master Plan and allow access to each project.

B. View – this option will retrieve the Master Plan Hierarchy Report.

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3. Once a Master Plan is open, you can open any project within the Plan to

schedule inspections, check inspection results, check occupancy holds, and all other tasks available on meckpermit.com.

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Step by Step Instructions for Submitting a Proposed Master Plan

1. The general contractor will log onto meckpermit.com and select “Submit New Master Plan”.

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2. Enter the address from the Address Verification form.

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3. If more than one option is found, select the base street address. Do not

select an address with suite numbers.

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4. Complete the information in Step 1 and 2.

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5. For Step 3, there are two options. Only one option may be selected.

Options 1. Insert a template to use as a guide and overwrite each level with an

accurate description of your own project. 2. Download a document containing your Master Plan.

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6. You will receive confirmation that your Master Plan has been received.

You will be contacted by the Master Plan Coordinator after the submitted Master Plan has been reviewed.

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Step by Step Instructions for Accessing an Approved Master Plan

1. From the meckpermit.com home page, select “Online Permitting System”.

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2. Select the “View Permits”.

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3. Any permit number or project number within a Master Plan can be entered

to view the entire Master Plan.

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4. Once a Master Plan is active, individual project status can be obtained by selecting the “View” option.

Master Plans accessed on meckpermit.com are for reference only. A Master Plan is a permanent document and can not be edited, except by Department personnel.

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