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4700 Elmore Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 343-8211

Open Monday -Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(NOTE: The Permit Counter and Plan Review are closed each Wednesday from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. )

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The following documents are in .PDF file format. Link to Adobe site

No.
Title
Architectural - Fire and Life Safety

A.01

Emergency Escape Bedroom Windows in Existing Structures
A.02 Fire Protection of Supporting Structural Framing within Crawlspaces
A.03
Commercial and Residential Re-Roof
A.04 DELETED
A.05
Rigid Foam Plastic Insulation Permitted in Crawlspaces of Combustible Construction
 
 
Administrative - General
AG.01 Permits and Inspection of Exempt Work
AG.02 Building Permits - When Required, When Not Required
AG.03
Pre-Approval of Plans
AG.04
Structural Drawings - Review and Signature of Designer for Up to 4-Plex Residential
AG.05 "Mirrored" Plans
AG.06 Determining Whether New Permit or Change Order is Required
AG.07 Building Permits Involving Construction Management Firms
AG.08 Demolition Permits
AG.09
Condominium Permit Application Requirements
AG.10 Mobile Food Units
AG.11 Canopies and Tents
AG.12 Commercial Land Use Applications
AG.13 Plan Review Times
AG.14 Method of Payment for Performance Bonds
AG.15
Bonding Requirements for Municipal Projects
AG.16 Transfer and Refund Policy for Change of Contractor
AG.17 Exemption to Contractor's License Requirement for Municipal Projects
AG.18 Inspection of Municipal Sponsored Projects
AG.19 Metal Shipping Containers (Conex Containers)
AG.20 Re-Opening of Buildings Posted "Notice to Vacate"
AG.21 Health Department Approval Requirements for Occupancy
AG.22 On-Site Water and Sewer As-Built Requirements for Certificate of Occupancy
AG.23 DELETED
AG.24 Hazardous Vapor Extraction Systems for Clean-Up of Underground Fuel Spills
AG.25 Parking Lots Constructed with Fill Over Peat
AG.26 Interim Drainage Guidelines
AG.27 Meeting Minutes, Agreements, and Understandings
AG.28 Replacement of Gas Fired Appliances and Electric Hot Water Heaters
AG.29 Trainee License Policy
AG.30
Damaged Building Rehabilitation
 
 
Electrical
E.01

Clearance Around High Voltage Power Lines

E.02
Requirements for AFCI Circuit Breakers on Existing Panels
E.03
Residential Underground Wiring
E.04
Electrical Disconnects
E.05
Mobile Home Electrical Services
E.06
Electrical Sign Installation
E.07
Access to Jetted Pump Motors and Electrical Outlets Supplying Power Thereto
E.08
Thaw Wire Installations Within the Municipality of Anchorage
E.09
Emergency Electrical Service Inspections
E.10
Electrical Inspection of State Rights-of-Way Within the Municipality of Anchorage
 

 

 

Elevator

L.01

Elevator Permitting and Inspection Jurisdiction

L.02

Elevator Pit Drainage
L.03 Permitting Elevators in Private Residences

L.04

Elevator Underground Hydraulic Pipes, Fittings, and Cylinders
L.05 Seismic Safety Device
L.06 Elevator Periodic Testing Authorization and Tagging

 

 

 

Mechanical

M.01

Approval of Unlisted Appliances/Equipment and/or Components
M.02 Hydronic Radiant Tube Heating Systems

M.03

Type 1 Hood Clearances

 

 

 

Plumbing

P.01
Single-Wall Heat Exchanger
 

 

 

Residential

R.01
Unfinished Areas in One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units

R.02

Conventional Light-Frame Construction in Hazard Zones 4 and 5
R.03
DELETED

R.04

Mini-Piles for Residential Deck and Porch Roof Loads Jim Brown Construction
R.05
Mini-Piles for Residential Deck and Porch Roof Loads Pilings Plus

R.06

Hooked Rebar in Residential Footings

R.07

Residential Flashing Requirements

R.08

Residential Roof Sheathing and Nailing Inspections

R.09

Residential - APA Portal Frame

R.10

DELETED

R.11

Mini-Piles for Residential Deck and Porch Loads
AK Treeline

R.12

Mini-Piles for Residential Deck and Porch Loads
Faltz Landscaping

R.13

Ice and Water Shield Penetration

R.14

Attic Space 
 

 

 

Structural

S.01

Work of a Minor Nature Definition: Special Inspection Not Required

S.02

Cold Weather Concrete Curing

S.03

Hilti Kwik Bolt II Anchors in Fire-Resistive Construction

S.04

Metal Building Application Requirements

S.05

Metal Buildings - Ordinary Moment Frame Flexural Strength

S.06

Horizontal T-111 Not Allowed

S.07

Double 2X Stitch Nailed Framing in Lieu of Single 3X Nominal

 

 

 

Zoning

Z.01

Final Zoning Inspections - Commercial Building

Z.02

Use of Fill to Increase Building Height

Z.03

Zoning Definition of Structure Attachment

 

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