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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 96
ventilation

Type 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 Code
fire

UL 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 Pretreatment
plumbing

Grease 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 amendments
electrical

Dedicated 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 Health
health

SA 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 7-16
structural

Seismic 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 2010
ada

Texas 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 / §1017
egress

Standard 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.