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 Finishing a Basement
1. Building Permit Application
2. Dimensioned floor plan showing all doors and windows with all rooms labeled as to use Location of all egress windows Specifications (net clear opening- height and width, distance from finished floor to finished sill) of all egress windows Existing stairway location with rise, run, and headroom clearance dimensions If new stairs-provide new stair, handrail, and guardrail detail Finished ceiling height listed Wall section with size and spacing of framing members Location of existing and/or proposed furnace, water heater, and electrical panel Location of existing and/or proposed plumbing fixtures with clearances shown
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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