Application of Building Permit
Requirements
1. Private buildings less than one thousand (1,000) sq. ft and not more than one (1) storey do not need the signature of an architect or engineer, however, the Technician preparing and submitting the documents must stamp and sign each page of the documents being submitted indicating that he/she is accepting responsibility for the accuracy and correctness of the information. EXCEPTION: Depending on the complexity and use of the building, the CBA reserves the right to require that plans and specifications for certain buildings less than one thousand (1,000) sq. ft. be prepared, designed, stamped and signed by an architect who is a corporate member of the Association of Professional Architects of Belize (APAB), and/or a civil or structural engineer who is a corporate member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Belize (APEB).
2. For private buildings between one thousand (1,000) sq. ft. and three thousand (3,000) sq. ft and up to two (2) storeys; the CBA requires that plans and specifications be prepared, designed, stamped and signed by either an architect who is a corporate member of the Association of Professional Architects of Belize (APAB), or a civil or structural engineer who is a corporate member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Belize (APEB).
3. For all public buildings, regardless of the size, and/or all buildings over three thousand (3,000) sq. ft and/or more than two (2) storeys, the CBA requires that plans and specifications should be prepared, designed, stamped and signed by both an architect who is a corporate member of the Association of Professional Architects of Belize (APAB), and a civil or structural engineer who is a corporate member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Belize (APEB).
The drawings to be submitted for review include (but not limited to):
1. A site plan to scale showing the plot boundaries in relation to adjoining roads, alleys and footpaths, the position and nature (High Voltage/Low Voltage) of all power supply lines, the location and size of all water supply and waste disposal lines, the position of any proposed building or buildings and parking area on the same lot.
2. A location plan which clearly shows exactly how to reach the designated site (i.e. the location of the site relative to easily located landmarks/features such as mile posts, hotels, parks, football fields, police stations, etc.).
3. A floor plan to scale for each floor of the building(s) including basement or foundation, mezzanines, and roof.
4. Scaled elevations for each face of the building(s) showing relative heights.
5. Scaled cross sections (2 minimum) through the building(s) including foundation. Cross sections should indicate building materials and relative heights throughout the building including roof and be taken perpendicular to each other.
6. Electrical (PUC Approved) and plumbing schematic drawings and basic specifications including septic tank, soak-a-way, etc.
7. Structural engineering drawings and basic specifications of building(s) and water retaining structures where applicable.
8. Provide a copy of a legally binding document that shows that the person building either owns the property or has the legal authority to build on the property. For further information on submission requirements, please visit our website at www.cbabelize.com
9. Three (3) minimum (4
recommended) complete sets of Plans, diagrams and other data shall be submitted
in with each application for a permit. If the CBA has no objections; (1) One
set will be retained by the CBA; (2) One set will be for the owner; (3) One set
will be for the professional of record; and (4) One set is always to be kept on
the construction site during construction.
10. Architects and/or
Engineers are required to stamp AND sign each page of the documents submitted.
11. Technicians are required
to CLEARLY write their names AND sign each page of the documents submitted.
Cost
Application and Permit Fees
are charged by area (square feet) as per fee schedules prepared by the CBA.