Fort Worth Development Services Department
Fort Worth, TX
Avg Review
20d
Rejection Rate
35%
Skill Files
8
Status
Medium
Ventilation — Fort Worth Type I Hood
2021 IMC 507 / NFPA 96Type I hoods per IMC 507. Exhaust 400 CFM/LF heavy duty. Makeup air 80-100%. Similar to Dallas requirements. Hot climate — conditioned makeup air recommended.
Examiner Note: FW Dev Services follows same codes as Dallas. Show makeup air on roof plan with conditioned air specs.
Common rejection: Makeup air not shown; exhaust calculations missing
Correction: Show makeup air on roof plan per IMC 507. Include exhaust CFM calculations on M-1.
Fire Suppression — Fort Worth NFPA 96
NFPA 96 / UL 300 / FW Fire CodeUL 300 suppression for Type I hoods. Fort Worth Fire Department reviews fire plans. Automatic gas shutoff. Manual pull station.
Examiner Note: FW fire review is consolidated with building permit. Include suppression details.
Common rejection: UL 300 manufacturer documents not included; gas shutoff not shown
Correction: Include UL 300 manufacturer documents. Show gas shutoff and nozzle layout on FP-1.
Plumbing — Fort Worth Grease Interceptor
2021 UPC / FW Water DeptGrease interceptor per UPC and Fort Worth Water Department. Interceptor sizing per UPC. 3-comp sink. FW Water may require FOG permit.
Examiner Note: FW Water Department reviews interceptor sizing. Submit with permit application.
Common rejection: Grease interceptor sizing missing; FW Water review not initiated
Correction: Show interceptor sizing per UPC on P-1. Submit to FW Water Department for FOG compliance review.
Electrical — Fort Worth Kitchen Circuits
2020 NEC / TX amendmentsDedicated circuits per appliance. GFCI within 6 feet of water. Emergency disconnect per NEC 422.33. Texas NEC amendments.
Examiner Note: FW follows Texas NEC amendments. Standard electrical review.
Common rejection: GFCI not shown near water sources; emergency disconnect missing
Correction: Add GFCI within 6 feet of water on E-1. Show emergency disconnect per NEC 422.33.
Health — Fort Worth Food Facility
TX Health & Safety Code §437 / Tarrant County Public HealthTarrant County Public Health reviews food facility plans. Handwash, 3-comp sink, smooth surfaces, sealed floors. Separate health permit.
Examiner Note: Tarrant County Public Health requires separate application. 2-3 week turnaround.
Common rejection: Health department review not initiated; kitchen finishes incomplete
Correction: Submit food facility plan to Tarrant County Public Health. Specify finishes on A-series sheets.
Structural — Fort Worth Loads
2021 IBC §1607 / ASCE 7-16Seismic Design Category A/B. Low seismic. Wind speed 115 mph. Equipment anchorage. TX PE required.
Examiner Note: FW follows standard IBC structural. TX PE stamp required.
Common rejection: Structural calculations not by TX PE; equipment loads not addressed
Correction: Provide TX PE-stamped calculations. Show equipment anchorage on S-1.
ADA — Fort Worth TDLR & Accessible Design
TX Accessibility Standards (TAS) / TDLR / ADA 2010Texas Accessibility Standards via TDLR. TDLR project registration required. Accessible route 36-inch clear. Accessible restroom.
Examiner Note: FW requires TDLR registration number on permit. Complete before submitting.
Common rejection: TDLR registration not completed; accessible route missing
Correction: Complete TDLR registration. Show accessible route and restroom per TAS on A-1.
Egress — Fort Worth Exit Requirements
2021 IBC §1006 / §1017Standard IBC egress. Two exits for 50+ occupants. Travel distance 250/300 feet. Exit signs on emergency power.
Examiner Note: FW follows standard IBC egress.
Common rejection: Occupant load not on plans; exit signs not on emergency circuit
Correction: Add occupant load per IBC 1004 on A-1. Show exit signs on emergency power.