Inspections Division Room 205 City Hall 515 Clark Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010
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Services Provided by the Inspections Division
Services Provided by the Sanitation Division
Hours: Monday - Friday7:30 - 5:00
Phone: 515.239.5153 FAX: 515.239.5261
Required Submittal Documents & Information for Stalling a Basement Egress Window
1. Building Permit Application
2. Dimensioned floor plan showing all doors and windows with all rooms labeled as to use Location of proposed egress window Proposed use of the room with the new window Specifications (net clear opening- height and width, distance from finished floor to finished sill) of egress window Dimension from finished floor to window sill Window well detail and dimensions (length, width, and depth) Framing details including header size, span, and bearing Finished ceiling height of basement in which egress window to be located Existing stairway location with rise, run, and headroom clearance dimensions Location of existing furnace, water heater, plumbing fixtures and electrical panel
3. Additional homeowner permit applications, if owner-occupant intends to perform any electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work.
4. Additional information as necessary to ensure safe and code compliant construction - you will be informed of any required additional information as part of the plan review process
Email the Inspection Division: inspections@city.ames.ia.us
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