1.4 Permit Application Process
1.4.1 Pre-Application Requirements
1.4.1.1 Non-Concession Projects
Tenants and subtenants, including federal, State and local agencies may submit progress drawings to the Permit Committee for a preliminary review. Approval of progress drawings does not mean that additional comments will not be made during the permitting phase.
1.4.1.2 Concession Projects
Pre-application submissions are required for concession projects but are not considered part of the permitting process. The objective is to prepare applicants for the permitting process and to familiarize them with MAA design requirements. Designs shall comply with the PEGS Manual, if applicable. In the event of a discrepancy between Volume 8 and other Volumes of the PEGS Manual, the other Volumes shall prevail unless agreed otherwise in writing.
1.4.2 Permit Project Submissions
1.4.2.1 New Concessions
For all new build-out or new installation concession projects at BWI Marshall, a tenant or subtenant is required to submit 30% conceptual and design development drawings and specifications to the following MDOT MAA Departments for preliminary review:
A. Office of Engineering and Construction
B. Office of Commercial Management
C. Office of Maintenance and Utilities
D. Fire Prevention and Inspection Division, BWI Marshall Airport
E. Other Departments and Agencies listed in Section 1.7, if applicable.
An on-site walk-through is required to review the actual location for any hidden or potential issues not easily recognized from the drawings.
At a minimum, each 30% conceptual and design development drawings submittal shall include a detailed scope of work, sketches/renderings of concept build-out and materials board, if applicable, copies of all equipment cut-sheets, any changes to the base building and any utility requirements. Tenants and subtenants are encouraged to review existing plans of adjacent level(s) to avoid conflict with critical MDOT MAA infrastructure and shall verify existing utilities.
Submission of 100% drawings shall include HVAC, electrical and plumbing drawings for review.
1.4.2.2 Existing Concessions
For all redevelopment or renovation of existing concessions at BWI Marshall, each tenant and/or subtenant is required to submit 30% preliminary or design development drawings. At a minimum, each 30% conceptual and design development drawings submittal shall include a detailed scope of work, sketches/renderings of concept build-out and materials board, if applicable, copies of all equipment cut-sheets, any changes to the base building and utility requirements.
1.4.3 Applications Requirements
All permit applications require submission of the following:
A. Application Form: Building Permit, Single Trade Permit, or Installation Permit. These forms can be found in Appendix 8A – Standard Forms.
B. Construction Documents: In addition to the electronic submission to the permit coordinator, the applicant shall also provide five (5) hard copy (paper) sets of construction documents (drawings, specifications, and cut sheets) including the location plan and scope of work. Building Permit construction documents shall be signed and sealed by a Maryland Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer. Additional construction document requirements for each type of permit are detailed under Section 1.4.4 Permit Construction Documents.
1. All construction documents shall comply with standard naming conventions and file formats outlined in Volume 3, Section 3.3 Standard File Naming Conventions.
Mail sets of drawings to:
Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT MAA)
Office of Architecture
ATTN: Permits Section - Permit Coordinator
P.O. Box 8766
BWI Marshall Airport, Maryland 21240-0766
Hand-carried or courier deliveries are accepted at:
Maryland Aviation Administration
ATTN: Permit Coordinator
991 Corporate Boulevard
Linthicum, MD 21090
C. Construction License: A Copy of a State of Maryland Construction License must be obtained on an annual basis from the Clerk of a Maryland Circuit Court. If the Contractor has not yet been selected, the Permits Section will withhold issuance of the permit until submission of the license.
D. Insurance Certificate: See Section 1.9 Insurance Requirements.
E. Other Permits or Authorizations: See Section 1.6 Additional Permits and Authorizations.
1.4.3.1 Application Fee
There is no application fee for Building, Single Trade, or Installation Permits.
1.4.4 Permit Construction Documents
1.4.4.1 Building Permit Construction Documents
Drawings and Specifications that completely describe the scope of the project shall be provided. Construction drawings shall include but may not be limited to the following, if applicable:
A. Cover Sheet with Location/Site Plan, Applicable Codes, and Code Data as required by the MDOT-MAA PEGS Manual
B. Civil Drawings
C. Architectural Drawings
D. Structural Drawings
E. Mechanical Drawings
F. Plumbing Drawings
G. Electrical Drawings
H. Life Safety, Fire Protection Drawings
Fire-stopping details are typically required for all projects that require penetration through walls or floors, and Panel Schedules are required for any project requiring electrical work. See Appendix 8A - Checklists for additional drawing requirements.
Shop Drawings and/or Product Data for Fire Alarm System, Fire Suppression System and Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Hood Design may be deferred but shall be submitted to MDOT MAA and approved by MDOT MAA prior to the start of construction. See Section 1.5.6 Deferred Submittals.
1.4.4.2 Single Trade Permit Construction Documents
Drawings and Specifications that completely describe the scope of the project shall be provided. Construction drawings/sketches shall be drawn to scale and be provided using 11” x 17” or larger format.
Permit submission shall include the following, if applicable:
A. Cover Sheet with Location/Site Plan and Applicable Code(s)
B. Floor Plan(s)
C. Mechanical Drawings
D. Plumbing Drawings
E. Electrical Drawings (including Panel Schedule)
F. Firestopping Details
G. Shop Drawings
H. Product Data
I. Copy of Trade License: Master Electrician, HVAC or Master Plumber
1.4.4.3 Installation Permit Construction Documents
Drawings and Specifications that completely describe the scope of the project shall be provided. Installation drawings/sketches shall be drawn to scale and be provided using 11” x 17” or larger format.
Permit submission shall include the following, if applicable:
A. Cover Sheet with Location/Site Plan
B. Floor Plan(s)
C. Firestopping Details
D. Mounting Details
E. Trench Details
F. Shop Drawings
G. Product Data
H. Flame Spread Rating(s)
1.4.5 Permit Resubmissions
Upon issuance of plan review comments, the applicant will have one hundred-eighty (180) calendar days to submit revised plans or drawings. If there is no resubmission or response from the applicant during this period, the application will expire. The applicant will then have to file a new application with updated drawings.
The following shall be provided with each resubmission:
A. New Building, Installation, or Single Trade Permit Application form completed and signed.
B. Five (5) hard copy (paper) sets of revised documents including:
1. Updated drawings with revisions shown “clouded” on the drawing and referenced by revision number in the drawing revision block.
2. Copies of letters, manufactures cut sheets, calculations, etc., that were generated as a result of plan review comments.
3. Comment Response Sheet with original comment(s) from plan reviewer(s) and architect or engineer’s response to each comment.
An electronic copy of all resubmitted documents should be emailed to the permit coordinator.