Permitting Process for Building,
Fire, Seismic
Are you planning to build a new manufacturing or distribution facility and facing issues with inevitable paperwork? Not sure how to proceed with drawings, permits, what are the codes, and approvals for your project? The permitting process for building, fire and seismic seems like a tedious and complex process. That said, MWI knows what it entails and helps you navigate through the whole process without hassle. Our experts will take the permitting processes weight off your shoulders – ensuring your construction project goes smoothly and in a timely manner.
MWI considers all applicable municipal, county, state and federal codes and requirements.
Fire protection with an integrated approach to the overall process flow is considered in the design– whether clients store flammable products or using live electrical apparatus, or anything that can spread flames and smoke.
We have divided our permitting process methodology into following steps:
Building Information
- Slab Information
- Sprinkler Information
- Type of Product to be Stored
- Weight of Product to be Stored
Package Preparation
- Request a quote
- Complete the submittal worksheet with the assistance from MWI
- City-specific research
- Provide supplemental drawings and pay fees
Permit Processing
- Submission of complete package to City and Fire
- Weekly follow up/status updates based on city instructions
- Corrections and revisions after the first 3-4 weeks
- Re-submittal to all departments
Permit Finalization
- Approval from all departments
- Plans are ready for pickup (2) different departments
- Advise that permit is ready-to-issue
- Pay the fees
- Pick up permit if you are the owner of the building or the contractor’s
At MWI, we help businesses in obtaining material handling permits with a proven success rate. We make sure that your facility is up to date with fire and seismic mitigation depending on the scope of your construction and material handling project and the jurisdiction. Let’s take a look at how we can assist you in making your material handling structures attuned to the permitting process.
Structural analysis of material handling facility:
From the initial concept to component details and final structural analysis, MWI has decades of expertise in managing any permitting job irrespective of project size and complexity. We engage our highly skilled engineering and CAD staff to meet your needs based on your core business objectives and bottom-line, all while following the guidelines of the city and fire regulations and requirements.
Component details of material handling structures:
The collection of component details is vital to take important safety measures in material handling structures that will help getting your permit. These details include material specifications, beam to column connections, anchorage requirements and welding details, etc. Product and packaging details are also collected to determine storage density and sprinkler considerations. We assist businesses in this area with precision.
Layout drawings for material handling structures:
We provide layout drawings specified to large scale and typically include elevation views, plan view and cross sectional details of the entire material handling structure including sprinklers. These layouts ensure the material handling system will be installed per plan while meeting process flow requirements.
While MWI commonly upgrades existing systems due to citations or driven by insurance, for the most productive systems, MWI always recommends starting any planned upgrades or new facilities with proper engineering.
Want to take the complexity out of your permitting process for building, fire and seismic? MWI Solutions is a leading provider of expert engineering and submittal services to help you obtain material handling permits.
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