Stand Alones - Commercial

While You Wait Permitting

Process Description:
The Stand Alone – Commercial Review is a plan review used only for commercial minor repairs, replacements, fire damage and adding equipment to an existing building in accordance with the North Carolina Administrative & Enforcement Requirement Code, Volume 1-A. This type of review is also referred to as a “Walk Through”.

Report Fire Protection and Fire Alarm equipment emergency repairs to Fire Department staff by using this email link: repair@ci.raleigh.nc.us This includes repair requests for Fire Sprinklers, Pumps, etc. Using this link will ensure that all necessary staff is properly notified and the permitting process can begin sooner. When repair requests are reported using this email link, the client will receive an automated reply with instructions and quick links for permitting and inspections. This process is only intended for repairs that are replacing “like for like” systems. If repairs require a system upgrade, plans will be required for the permitting process.

See the City of Raleigh Development Services Glossary for any unfamiliar terms.

Exceptions to the process:
Changes in the use and/or occupancy of the property (business, storage, mercantile, residential) can not go through the Commercial Stand Alone Process. You must use with one of the following Commercial Building Processes:

Standard Review (Also includes Condos, Townhomes, and Apartments)

Express Review

Pony Express Review

Are there any prerequisites/requirements for this process?

Contractor information (contractor license, contact information, business license, workers compensation, certificate of liability insurance, etc.) must be complete, current and valid in the City of Raleigh Contractor file
Contractor must have a City of Raleigh Business License, if work is being done within the City Limits of Raleigh
Permit issuance for properties with Fire Damage must schedule an inspection prior to submitting Stand Alone building permit requests. To schedule a Fire Inspection call (919) 516-2576. This inspection will provide the property owner with a list of required areas and materials that will need to be replaced to meet current building code

How do I start the process?

Complete an on-line ePermits application using the Online Development Center. Contractors may use the on-line application to process permits only for electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing permits for minor alterations and repairs. Contact the Permits Division at (919) 516-2495 for information needed to create a new account for the Online Development Center

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Complete a City of Raleigh Permit Application and submit it to the City of Raleigh Inspections Department located at One Exchange Plaza Suite 404, Raleigh, NC

What do I need to submit to the City?

Standard Submittal Package

Completed City of Raleigh Permit Application
For projects that require Fire Protection features (Alarm, Sprinkler, Stand Pipes, Access, Fuel Tanks, etc.) please review and submit according to the Sprinkler and Standpipe Design Guide

What additional documents may be needed?

Commercial Plan Review Contact List
Cut sheets on all equipment. A cut sheet is a document supplied by the manufacturer describing the product as well as installation requirements
Details, computations, stress diagrams or documentation sealed by a North Carolina Registered Design Professional and other data necessary to describe the construction or installation of a system. Please refer to the North Carolina Administrative & Enforcement Requirements Code, Section 302.1, 302.1 and 302.3
Certificate of Appropriateness, (.doc) (.pdf), if site is in an historic district
Special Inspections

Where do I submit my application?

Complete an on-line e-Permits application using the Online Development Center. Contractors may use the on-line application to process permits only for electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing permits for minor alterations and repairs. Contact the Permits Division at (919) 516-2495 for information needed to create a new account for the Online Development Center.

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Office:               City of Raleigh
Department:    Inspections
Division:           Permits
Address:          One Exchange Plaza Suite 404, Raleigh, NC 27601
Adjacent to:     219 Fayetteville Street
Phone #:          (919) 516-2495
Hours:              8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

What are the keys to success?

Make sure above prerequisites are met
Provide a detailed description of proposed work on City of Raleigh Permit Application

What fees are involved and when do I pay them?

Permit fees are due at the end of the review process before permits are issued
If you choose to process your permit request using the on-line e-Permits application Online Development Center, payment by either Mastercard or Visa is accepted electronically at the end of the process
If you choose to process your permit request in the Inspections Department Permit Division, located at One Exchange Plaza Suite 404, the following payment types will be accepted: cash, Mastercard, Visa or check made payable to: City of Raleigh
See Fee Schedule

How long will this process take?
This plans review process takes approximately one (1) hour including the plan review and the permit issuance.

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For More Information Contact:
Clay Rhodes
Senior Plans Examiner
Inspections Department
One Exchange Plaza Suite 404
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-516-2185

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