The Water and Wastewater Checklist - Building Permit Review is the City of Dallas checklist, printed as the Building Permit Review-Water and Wastewater Service Checklist, that goes with the utility plan of a commercial building permit submittal. It is one of the documents behind a Dallas permit for a commercial building: the applicant checks the utility plan against it, signs it and attaches it to the plan. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the original PDF at dallascityhall.com.
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What is Water and Wastewater Checklist - Building Permit Review – Dallas, TX?
The Building Permit Review-Water and Wastewater Service Checklist is a City of Dallas checklist that the applicant for a commercial building permit fills out, signs and attaches to the water/wastewater utility plan included with the building plans, so the plan shows every item the city expects.
The city requires plans for a commercial building permit to include a Utility Plan showing the existing and proposed water and wastewater utility connections to public mains. The checklist is provided to help prepare that plan and to make sure all necessary information is shown. It is not the plan itself.
The checklist covers what the drawing must show: a North arrow, scale bar and location map; obstructions that affect construction or access; the location and size of each building's connections and of the City mains used; sizing and labeling rules for water meters and wastewater laterals; the unobstructed area needed for meter vaults; fire protection; finished floor elevations; and wastewater depth and plumbing conditions. It ends with a certification block.
Page 1 also asks whether the project qualifies for a Permit Only Review. Commercial wastewater and large water services that meet any listed criterion need a full engineering plan review and a private development contract (P-Contract) instead.
The form is marked Rev. 1/18 and carries the name of Sustainable Development & Construction Engineering at the Oak Cliff Municipal Center, 320 East Jefferson Blvd, Room 200, Dallas, Texas 75203.
Who needs to file Water and Wastewater Checklist - Building Permit Review – Dallas, TX?
Applicants who submit plans for a commercial building permit in the City of Dallas use this checklist. The city states that the plans must include a Utility Plan, and that the checklist must be filled out, signed by the applicant and attached to the water/wastewater utility plan included with the building plans.
Special cases:
- Q-Team projects. Projects in the Q-Team review process send a copy of the water utility plan and the signed checklist with a transmittal letter directly to the city, in advance of the building permit review.
- Projects that do not qualify for a Permit Only Review. For commercial wastewater and large water services, a full engineering plan review and a P-Contract are required if the project meets any of the listed criteria, for example a location in the Central Business District, a required water or wastewater main extension, a service length over 60 feet, or a required fire hydrant. The checklist still supports the utility plan, but the review path is different.
- Applicants for a size-on-size connection. If the meter size needed equals the existing City main's diameter, a written request is also required.
The form does not name who may sign for the applicant; it asks for the applicant's printed name and signature.
When to file Water and Wastewater Checklist - Building Permit Review – Dallas, TX
Submit the checklist when you submit the building plans for a commercial building permit, because it is attached to the water/wastewater utility plan that is part of those plans. The form prints no separate due date.
Projects in the Q-Team review process follow an earlier timeline: the copy of the water utility plan and the signed checklist go to the city with a transmittal letter in advance of the building permit review. The letter must reference the Q-Team project and any associated building permit number(s).
Complete the checklist only after you have verified the existing utilities, since the form places that responsibility on the applicant and says due diligence should include field verification before design.
Documents you need
- Water/wastewater Utility Plan included with the building plans, showing existing and proposed water and wastewater connections to public mains; the signed checklist is attached to it.
- For Q-Team projects: a copy of the water utility plan and the signed checklist, sent with a transmittal letter that references the Q-Team project and any associated building permit number(s).
- Written request for a size-on-size connection, with the water demand (gpm & psi), only if the meter size needed is the same as the existing City main's diameter.
- Wastewater backflow covenant, only if the building does not meet the minimum finish floor elevation of 1.5 ft above the downstream City wastewater manhole rim elevation.
How to fill out Water and Wastewater Checklist - Building Permit Review – Dallas, TX
Check Permit Only Review criteria
Read the list on page 1 under "Do you qualify for a Permit Only Review?". If the commercial wastewater or large water service meets any criterion, a full engineering plan review and a P-Contract are required.
Verify existing utilities
Confirm all existing utilities yourself, using the Infrastructure Information Vault (320 E. Jefferson Ave., Room 215) for existing main design information, plus field verification before design.
Add map items and obstructions
Provide a North arrow, scale bar and location map on the drawing. Show and label fences, large trees, retaining walls, signs, other utilities, bar ditches and any other obstructions.
Show and label connections
Show the location and size of existing and proposed water and wastewater connections for each building, and of the existing City mains used for each new service connection.
Apply connection sizing rules
Make connections perpendicular to the main, label the size and use of each water connection and meter, and use a wastewater lateral of at least 6 inches. Large connections (3" and larger) need a concrete meter vault and lid.
Check vault space and size-on-size
Allow a minimum 10'x15' unobstructed area for a Fire Meter vault and 15'x30' for large Domestic and Combination vaults, within City ROW or a dedicated DWU easement. If the meter equals the main's diameter, make a written size-on-size request with the water demand.
Verify fire protection and elevations
Verify fire protection requirements, including fire hydrant coverage, and label the finished floor elevation of each building. The floor must be at least 1.5 ft above the downstream wastewater manhole rim, which you label on the plan.
Confirm plumbing and gravity flow
Show existing private plumbing lines used for service and verify code compliance. Confirm the lateral is deep enough for gravity flow at minimum slope; otherwise the sewer must be pumped and a backflow agreement is required.
Enter project name and address
In the certification block at the end of page 3, write the Project Name and the Project Address.
Print name, sign and date
Write your Printed Name, then sign and date the certification that you reviewed the checklist and comply with each applicable item.
Review, download and attach
Check the entries against your utility plan, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and attach it to the utility plan as described under How to submit.
How to submit Water and Wastewater Checklist - Building Permit Review – Dallas, TX
The checklist is submitted in one of two ways: attached to the utility plan inside the building plans, or, for Q-Team projects, sent directly to the city's water and wastewater permit review.
- With the building plans. Attach the signed checklist to the water/wastewater utility plan included with the building plans for the commercial building permit.
- Q-Team projects. Send a copy of the water utility plan and the signed checklist, with a transmittal letter that references the Q-Team project and any associated building permit number(s), in advance of the building permit review. Address it to: Attention: W/WW Permit Review (Q-Team Project), 320 E Jefferson Blvd., Room 200, Dallas, TX 75203.
The form lists (214) 948-4607 for Sustainable Development & Construction Engineering. A fee applies to the written size-on-size application mentioned in the checklist; ask that office for the current amount. The referenced forms and manuals are on www.DallasCityHall.com/departments under Water Utilities (Design and Construction Standards) and Sustainable Development and Construction (Engineering/Survey Forms, Procedures and Checklists).
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the Utility Plan without the checklist, or with a checklist that is not signed by the applicant.
- Sending a Q-Team project's water utility plan and checklist without a transmittal letter that references the Q-Team project and any associated building permit number(s).
- Skipping field verification of existing utilities; the form makes verifying them the applicant's responsibility.
- Drawing a service connection that is not perpendicular to the main.
- Labeling a water connection without its size and use, such as 1" DOM, 1.5" IRR. or 4" FIRE.
- Showing a large water connection (3" and larger) without a concrete meter vault and lid.
- Leaving out the wastewater manhole rim elevation or the finished floor elevation for each building, existing and proposed.
- Treating a project as a Permit Only Review when it meets a listed criterion, such as a required fire hydrant or a service length over 60 feet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dallas Water and Wastewater Checklist for building permits?
It is a City of Dallas checklist, printed as the Building Permit Review-Water and Wastewater Service Checklist, that helps you prepare the Utility Plan required with a commercial building permit submittal and confirms all necessary information is shown.
Who has to sign the water and wastewater checklist?
The applicant signs it. The certification block asks for project name, project address, printed name, signature and date, and states that the applicant has reviewed the checklist and complies with each applicable item.
Where do I send the checklist for a Q-Team project?
Send it directly to Attention: W/WW Permit Review (Q-Team Project), 320 E Jefferson Blvd., Room 200, Dallas, TX 75203, with a copy of the water utility plan and a transmittal letter, in advance of the building permit review.
What is a Permit Only Review in Dallas for water and wastewater?
The checklist uses it to separate simple services from those needing a full engineering plan review and P-Contract. A project that meets any listed criterion, such as a required main extension or fire hydrant, does not qualify.
What is a size-on-size water connection?
It is a connection where the meter size needed equals the existing City main's diameter. The checklist requires a written request with the water demand (gpm & psi). A fee applies; contact (214) 948-4607 for the amount.
What finished floor elevation does the checklist require?
A building connecting to the City wastewater main must have a finish floor elevation at least 1.5 ft above the downstream City wastewater manhole rim. If it does not, a wastewater backflow covenant is required.
Can I fill out the Dallas water and wastewater checklist online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the City of Dallas and does not submit the checklist; you attach it to your utility plan or send it as the city directs.
Does a Dallas permit for a commercial building need a utility plan?
Yes. The city says plans for a commercial building permit must include a Utility Plan showing existing and proposed water and wastewater connections to public mains, with this signed checklist attached to it.
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