San Antonio Development Services Department
San Antonio, TX
Avg Review
20d
Rejection Rate
35%
Skill Files
8
Status
Medium
Ventilation — San Antonio Type I Hood
2021 IMC 507 / NFPA 96Type I hoods per IMC 507. Exhaust 400 CFM/LF heavy duty. Makeup air 80-100%. Hot climate requires cooling for makeup air. SAWS may have additional exhaust requirements near waterways.
Examiner Note: SA Dev Services follows standard IMC. Hot climate — ensure makeup air is conditioned. Show makeup air on roof plan.
Common rejection: Makeup air unit not shown on roof plan; exhaust CFM calculations missing
Correction: Show makeup air on roof plan per IMC 507. Include exhaust CFM calculations on M-1. Specify conditioned makeup air for SA climate.
Fire Suppression — San Antonio NFPA 96
NFPA 96 / UL 300 / SA Fire CodeUL 300 suppression for Type I hoods. SA Fire Department reviews fire plans. Automatic gas shutoff. Manual pull station at egress. K-class extinguisher within 30 feet.
Examiner Note: SA Fire Marshal review is part of consolidated permit process. Include fire suppression details in building permit submittal.
Common rejection: UL 300 manufacturer documents not included; gas shutoff valve location not shown
Correction: Include UL 300 manufacturer documents with permit. Show gas shutoff, manual pull station, and nozzle layout on FP-1.
Plumbing — San Antonio Grease Interceptor
2021 UPC / SAWS PretreatmentGrease interceptor per UPC and SAWS pretreatment requirements. SAWS has specific grease trap sizing requirements for food service. 3-comp sink required. SAWS FOG permit required.
Examiner Note: SAWS reviews grease interceptor separately. Apply for SAWS FOG permit early — 2-3 week processing time.
Common rejection: SAWS FOG permit not applied for; grease interceptor sizing not meeting SAWS requirements
Correction: Apply for SAWS FOG permit. Show grease interceptor sizing per SAWS requirements on P-1. Include fixture count and flow rates.
Electrical — San Antonio Kitchen Circuits
2020 NEC / TX amendmentsDedicated circuits per appliance. GFCI within 6 feet of water per NEC 210.8(B). Emergency disconnect per NEC 422.33. Texas follows NEC with minimal amendments.
Examiner Note: SA follows standard NEC with Texas amendments. Straightforward electrical review.
Common rejection: GFCI not shown on kitchen circuits; emergency disconnect missing from plans
Correction: Add GFCI symbols within 6 feet of water on E-1. Show emergency disconnect per NEC 422.33.
Health — San Antonio Food Facility
TX Health & Safety Code §437 / SA Metro HealthSA Metro Health District reviews food facility plans per TX Health & Safety Code. Handwash, 3-comp sink, smooth surfaces, FRP behind cooking, sealed floors. Separate health permit from building permit.
Examiner Note: Metro Health requires plan review before food establishment permit issuance. Submit concurrently with building permit.
Common rejection: Metro Health plan review not initiated; kitchen layout missing required handwash sink
Correction: Submit food facility plan to SA Metro Health District. Show all required sinks and finishes on A-series floor plan.
Structural — San Antonio Loads
2021 IBC §1607 / ASCE 7-16Seismic Design Category A/B for San Antonio. Low seismic risk. Wind speed 115 mph per ASCE 7. Equipment anchorage. Floor live load 150 PSF kitchen. TX PE required for structural calculations.
Examiner Note: SA follows standard IBC structural. TX PE stamp required.
Common rejection: Structural calculations not by TX PE; equipment load not addressed
Correction: Provide TX PE-stamped structural calculations. Show equipment loads and anchorage on S-1.
ADA — San Antonio TDLR & Accessible Design
TX Accessibility Standards (TAS) / TDLR / ADA 2010Texas Accessibility Standards via TDLR. TDLR project registration required before permit. Accessible route 36-inch clear. Accessible restroom. TX may exceed ADA in some areas.
Examiner Note: SA requires TDLR registration number on permit application. Complete TDLR registration before submitting.
Common rejection: TDLR registration not completed; accessible route not shown
Correction: Complete TDLR registration and include number on permit application. Show accessible route and restroom per TAS on A-1.
Egress — San Antonio Exit Requirements
2021 IBC §1006 / §1017Standard IBC egress. Two exits for 50+ occupants. Travel distance 250/300 feet. Exit signs on emergency power. Panic hardware for 50+ occupants.
Examiner Note: SA follows standard IBC egress. Straightforward review.
Common rejection: Occupant load not on plans; travel distance not dimensioned
Correction: Add occupant load per IBC 1004 on A-1. Show travel distance on egress plan. Dimension exit doors.