Standards for Complete Permit Applications

All permit applications submitted on the One Stop App must have all required documents completed at the time of submittal for the permit application to be accepted for approval review except for commercial project bid proposals. If the application is missing any information or required documentation the application will be rejected and informed to resubmit with required documents.

A permit application will not be considered "complete" by the Department of Safety and Permits unless such application is submitted with all information and documentation required for review. The Department appreciates the uniqueness of every project submitted to us for review and permitting; however, the standards below are included to provide guidance on the type(s) of information the Department needs to conduct a complete review of a permit application. Due to the unique nature of some jobs some projects may require additional documents not mentioned below but the applicant will be informed if they fall into this category.

New Construction

• Complete online permit application with all project details completed.
• Complete site plan, floorplan, survey, and building elevations with all dimensions clearly indicated.
• Complete foundation drawings.
• Architectural drawings completed to at least Design Development Phase (60%) per the standards of the American Institute of Architects.
• Electrical and Mechanical drawings, when required, completed to at least Design Development Phase (60%) per the standards of the American Institute of Architects.
• Submit Plumbing Riser Diagram
• Submit a signed and dated contract. The contract must include signatures, printed names and titles. The contract must include the full description of all work being done and an itemized cost between materials and labor.
• A Letter of Authorization if the owner is giving permission to another person or company. Also, if the owner is a juridical entity (corporation, doing business as/DBA, LLC, etc.) a letter of authorization must be submitted.
• Fire Marshal inspection report if commercial structure: http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/insp_scheduling.html
• Flood Protection approval is required for digging: https://permits.floodauthority.org/

Renovation (Structural or Non-Structural) and Change of Use

• Complete online permit application with all project details completed.
• If applying for a Change of Use, state that the permit is for a Change of Use at the beginning of the description of the project and give a detailed description.
• Complete floorplan, and/or site plan.
• Complete site plan and building elevations with all dimensions clearly indicated, when the scope of work includes alterations to exterior properties which will change existing setbacks or building elevations. For example: A floor plan is a scaled, two-dimensional drawing that shows the layout of a room or building from an overhead perspective. It typically includes walls, doors, windows, and other architectural features, as well as dimensions and labeling for rooms. A site plan consists of the property lines, dimensions, buildings, driveways, and other key features. All dimensions are clearly indicated, and the scope of work includes alterations to exterior properties which will change existing setbacks or building elevations.
• Complete foundation drawings, as dictated by the proposed scope of work.
• Architectural drawings, when required, completed to at least Design Development Phase (60%) per the American Institute of Architects.
• Electrical and Mechanical drawings, when required, completed to at least Design Development Phase (60%) per the standards of the American Institute of Architects.
• Submit Plumbing Riser Diagram if doing any type of plumbing work. Change of fixtures is considered plumbing work.
• Submit a signed and dated contract. The contract must include signatures, printed names and titles. The contract must include the full description of all work being done and an itemized cost between materials and labor.
• A Letter of Authorization if the owner is giving permission to another person or company. Also, if the owner is a juridical entity (corporation, doing business as/DBA, LLC, etc.) a letter of authorization must be submitted
• Submit a Fire Marshal incident report if a fire took place: https://www.nola.gov/nofd/citizen-services/incident-reports/
• Submit Flood Protection approval if required: https://permits.floodauthority.org/

Renovation (Structural)

• Complete online permit application with all project details completed.
• Complete floorplan, and/or site plan. For example: A floor plan is a scaled, two-dimensional drawing that shows the layout of a room or building from an overhead perspective. It typically includes walls, doors, windows, and other architectural features, as well as dimensions and labeling for rooms. A site plan consists of the property lines, dimensions, buildings, driveways, and other key features. All dimensions are clearly indicated, and the scope of work includes alterations to exterior properties which will change existing setbacks or building elevations.
• Complete foundation drawings, as dictated by the proposed scope of work.
• Architectural drawings, when required, completed to at least Design Development Phase (60%) per the American Institute of Architects.
• Electrical and Mechanical drawings, when required, completed to at least Design Development Phase (60%) per the standards of the American Institute of Architects.
• Submit Plumbing Riser Diagram if doing any type of plumbing work. Change of fixtures is considered plumbing work.
• Submit a signed and dated contract and cost estimate between the owner(s) and the state licensed contractor. The contract must include a full description of all the work being done and the itemized cost between materials and labor.
• A Letter of Authorization if the owner is giving permission to another person or company. Also, if the owner is a juridical entity (corporation, doing business as/DBA, LLC, etc.) a letter of authorization must be submitted.
• Submit a Fire Marshal incident report if a fire took place: https://www.nola.gov/nofd/citizen-services/incident-reports/
• Submit Flood Protection approval if required: https://permits.floodauthority.org/

Demolitions / Building Debris Removal

• Complete online permit application with all project details completed. · Complete Demolition Request Application Supplement A, and Demolition Notice: https://nola.gov/demolition-permit/
• Submit a photo of the completed Demolition Notice
• Submit a colored photo of the Demolition Notice on or near the property
• Submit four color photos of the structure to be demolished, each with the municipal address listed on the photo. The photos should include “Front of structure”, “Rear of structure”, “Left side of structure”, and the “Right side of structure”.
• Submit the planned re-development of the property. A summary may be used or the use of a redevelopment site and/or exterior elevation plans, which can be hand drawn.
• Submit a signed and dated contract. The contract must include signatures, printed names and titles. The contract must include the full description of all work being done and an itemized cost between materials and labor.
• A Letter of Authorization if the owner is giving permission to another person or company. Also, if the owner is a juridical entity (corporation, doing business as/DBA, LLC, etc.) a letter of authorization must be submitted

Demolitions Interior

• Complete online permit application with all project details completed.
• Complete floorplan with all dimensions clearly indicated for interior demolition.
• Submit a signed and dated contract. The contract must include signatures, printed names and titles. The contract must include the full description of all work being done and an itemized cost between materials and labor.
• A Letter of Authorization if the owner is giving permission to another person or company. Also, if the owner is a juridical entity (corporation, doing business as/DBA, LLC, etc.) a letter of authorization must be submitted.

Accessory Permit

• Complete online permit application with all project details completed.
• Complete site plan, floorplan, survey, and/or building elevations with all dimensions clearly indicated, if needed.
• Complete foundation drawings, if needed.
• Architectural drawings completed to at least Design Development Phase (60%) per the standards of the American Institute of Architects.
• Electrical and Mechanical drawings, when required, completed to at least Design Development Phase (60%) per the standards of the American Institute of Architects.
• Submit Plumbing Riser Diagram if doing any type of plumbing work. Change of fixtures is considered plumbing work.
• Submit a signed and dated contract. The contract must include signatures, printed names and titles. The contract must include the full description of all work being done and an itemized cost between materials and labor.
• A Letter of Authorization if the owner is giving permission to another person or company. Also, if the owner is a juridical entity (corporation, doing business as/DBA, LLC, etc.) a letter of authorization must be submitted
• Submit a Fire Marshal incident report if a fire took place: https://www.nola.gov/nofd/citizen-services/incident-reports/
• Submit Flood Protection approval if required: https://permits.floodauthority.org/
• Submit generator specifications and dimensions if applicable
• Submit shed specifications and dimensions if applicable

Attached Sign

• Complete online permit application with all project details completed.
• Submit a drawing detailing the dimensions, content, and location in which the sign(s) will be installed on the building. If on a lot include a drawing which clearly indicates lot dimensions, all buildings, structures, parking spaces, exterior steps, and location of proposed sign(s) on the lot with dimensions and setbacks from the property lines
• Submit measurements of the frontage of tenant space and the square footage of the wall on which the business has its main entrance, or where the sign will be placed. If the sign is over a public walkway, include measurements from the bottom of the sign to the ground.
• Submit stamped/signed drawings of the proposed sign(s), wind resistance, and required hardware stamped by a Louisiana registered Architect or Civil Engineer as per Section R106.1 of the IRC 2012 ed.
• Submit a signed and dated contract. The contract must include signatures, printed names and titles. The contract must include the full description of all work being done and an itemized cost between materials and labor.
• A Letter of Authorization if the owner is giving permission to another person or company. Also, if the owner is a juridical entity (corporation, doing business as/DBA, LLC, etc.) a letter of authorization must be submitted
• Out of town sign contractors must obtain and upload a Certificate of Registration from the City of New Orleans Department of Revenue. revenue@nola.gov, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1W15, New Orleans, LA 70112; (504) 658-1630, (504) 658-1648.

Pool Permit

• Complete online permit application with all project details completed.
• Complete site plan with all dimensions clearly indicated.
• Complete and submit Pool Acknowledgement form.
• Commercial pools must have complete plans and meet the compliance of the City’s amendments to the International Building Code and the City’s zoning ordinance.
• Architectural drawings completed to at least Design Development Phase (60%) per the standards of the American Institute of Architects.
• Electrical and Mechanical drawings, when required, completed to at least Design Development Phase (60%) per the standards of the American Institute of Architects.
• Submit a signed and dated contract. The contract must include signatures, printed names and titles. The contract must include the full description of all work being done and an itemized cost between materials and labor.
• A Letter of Authorization if the owner is giving permission to another person or company. Also, if the owner is a juridical entity (corporation, doing business as/DBA, LLC, etc.) a letter of authorization must be submitted · Submit Flood Protection approval: https://permits.floodauthority.org/
• Should your pool construction be in, under, or near a utility servitude, please contact Entergy to verify if additional setbacks and safety precautions must be undertaken to protect workers, occupants, and the structure. Contact for Entergy: 504-595-3816.

Under no circumstance shall application for or issuance of a demolition, interior demolition, or exploratory demolition permit constitute a "completed application" for the purpose of development which will occupy a building or property following such activity.

Applications to a separate agency or department do not constitute a "complete application" or the issuance of a Building Permit for the Department of Safety and Permits for the purpose of development which will occupy a building or property after approval by that agency or department.