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A. Drawings Required. No permit shall be issued for the purposes specified in JCC 15.05.050 unless the application for the permit is accompanied by two copies of drawings, plans, and specifications showing in complete detail the following:

1. Plat or map of the parcel of land involved, showing the location of the proposed or existing building or structure, and setback from streets or property lines of the proposed building or structure on the lot or premises;

2. A complete survey, showing all property lines and the size of the lot or premises where any building is to be erected or constructed, certified by a professional engineer or land surveyor registered in Indiana, unless, in the opinion of the Building Commissioner, the survey is not necessary;

3. All construction and details;

4. Electrical work, wiring or installations showing the exact location of all apparatus, and the size and capacity thereof; the size of all main and branch conduits; the location of all openings and cabinets, and the capacity of all conductors; provided, however, that the requirements of this section shall not be applicable to meter and service installations, or maintenance, repairs, or alterations to equipment used by public utilities;

5. Except for single-family dwellings, plumbing work showing the exact location of all fixtures and apparatus, and the capacity thereof; the size of all pipes; the location of all openings and traps, and the capacity of all conductors; provided, however, that the Building Commissioner may dispense with the requirement that drawings be furnished in cases of repairs the cost value of which does not exceed $200.00, and which are done by a licensed plumber.

B. “Approved” Stamp. Both copies of the drawings, plans, and specifications referred to in subsection (A) of this section shall be stamped “approved” (if approved by him) by the Building Commissioner, and one such copy shall be returned to the applicant to be kept on the job site at all times.

C. Release for Construction Required. All plans for building construction under the authority of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission of the State of Indiana must also be filed with the State Building Commissioner. No local permits shall be issued until a copy of a release for construction from the State Building Commissioner is received by the Building Commissioner. [Ord. 10-5-92A § 1; Ord. 1-4-88A; Code 1988 § 170.08.]