2017-Residential-Alteration-Packet-Information-(002)
Residential Alteration Submittal Requirements
Including but not limited to garages, sheds, decks, pergolas, window and door replacements, and patio covers.
Residential Additions & Remodels
Site Plan (additions only)
Identify location of proposed addition
Drawn to scale
Dimensions, including between
structures
North arrow
Easements and building setback lines
Parking spaces location
Include all structures on site including
accessory buildings, pools, fences,
sidewalks (include width), retaining
walls, etc.
Legal lot description and lot address
Include percentage of lot coverage by
impervious surface
Elevation Plan
All sides of structure affected, show all
architectural features – exterior
finishes, windows, and doors
Roof finishes
Roof pitch
Overhangs, including width
Floor elevations and over-all house
height
Photos of existing structure
2015 Energy Code Compliance
Projects shall comply with one of the following:
Prescriptive Approach
Signed City of Denton 2015 IECC Residential
Energy Compliance Certificate
Glazing = U-Factor 0.35 or less
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient = SHGC -
0.25 or less
Attic Insulation = R-value 38 or more
Cathedral ceiling with no attic = R-value
38 or more
Wall Insulation = R-Value 20 or more
Floor Insulation = R-value 19 or more
Performance Approach
Signed City of Denton 2015 IECC
Residential Energy Compliance
Certificate
Compliance Report – Energy Star, IC3,
ResCheck, HERS/RemRate, or other as
approved by Building Official
**Energy Code Compliance Testing Form required prior
to final inspection. Duct blaster and blower door test
may be required.
Foundation Plan
Depth and thickness of foundation
and footings
Rebar size and spacing in foundation
and footings
Foundations 400 square feet or larger
require a Texas engineer seal
Floor Plan
To scale
Dimensions
Door and window sizes, including
windows and doors to be removed or
covered
Label all rooms adjacent to
addition/remodel
Roof, Ceiling & Floor Framing Plans
Rafter, joist beams & header sizes,
spacing and spans
Department of Development Services
Building Inspections
401 N. Elm St.
Denton, Texas 76201
(940) 349-8360
www.CityofDenton.com
Foundation & Footing Repair
Engineered letter and specifications
Window & Door Replacement
Window U-factor rating of .35 or lower
Window SHGC of .25 or lower
Solar Panel/Wind Turbine
Solar Panel and Wind Turbine installation requires a
permit and approval from your electric service provider.
The application for a permit shall be submitted to
Denton Municipal Electric. Visit
https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-
us/residents/services/energy/lower-energy-bill for the
application, under the documents section
Plans are to be emailed to DME at
solar@cityofdenton.com