Lesson Plan
Course Title: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Session Title: City Government, Lesson 2 of 2
Performance Objective:
When lesson is completed, students will be able to complete the building permit process while following
local governmental policies and standards.
Specific Objectives:
When lesson is completed, students will be familiar with:
• City Hall
• Building permits
• Fire permits
• Sign permits
• Building Official
• Building Inspector
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
130.42. c
(30) The student reads regulations and contracts to ensure ethical and safety elements are observed.
The student is expected to:
(A) study regulations and codes to identify those applicable to the local area;
(B) locate and implement regulations and codes applicable to tasks and projects;
(C) comply with local, state, and federal agencies and model code-setting organizations;
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
United States Government
113.35.c
(6) Economics. The student understands the roles played by local, state, and national governments in
both the public and private sectors of the U.S. free enterprise system. The student is expected to:
(A) analyze government policies that influence the economy at the local, state, and national levels;
Teacher Preparation:
1. Teacher will need to be familiar with local government entity and its building permit process.
Familiarity with building officials, city engineer, and public works director would also be
beneficial.
Instructional Aids:
1. Local government entity website
Equipment Needed:
1. Computer with Internet Access for each student
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Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
ASK: What are building permits?
SHOW: Suppose you are building a new home. Before you get started you must, contact your
government entity to find out what permits are required.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Begin PowerPoint presentation. (See Attachment, City Government 2 Presentation, Lesson 2 of 2)
Students will use handout to take notes. (See Attachment, Handout 4, Note-taking Assistance)
MI
Outline
I.
Notes to Instructor
Title Slide
City Government
(Obtaining Permits)
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II.
What is a City Permit?
Document that grants legal permission to
begin construction and gives building officials
the means to enforce local building codes and
standards
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III.
Who is responsible for obtaining
permit?
The homeowner
Homeowner may authorize contractor to
obtain permit but the homeowner is
ultimately responsible.
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IV.
How much does a permit cost?
It depends on the cost of the project.
There may be additional costs, depending on
the scope of the project.
For Example: Add $25 non-refundable application fee to all building permits
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V.
How much does a permit cost?
Example:
Cost of Project
Permit Fee
$0 - $3,000
$50.00
$3,001 - $5,000
$60.00
$5,001 - $10,000
$85.00
$10,001 - $15,000
$95.00
$15,001 - $20,000
$115.00
$20,001 - $25,000
$140.00
Above $25,000
$140.00 plus .007
times estimated
cost above $25,000
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VI.
Building Permit
• General Permit
• Applies to New Construction and Changes
to Existing Structures
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VII.
Additional Permits
Fire Inspection Permit
• Fire Inspection for new businesses
or new construction
• Possible Annual Inspection
• Made be done by Fire Marshall,
Fire Chief, etc.
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VIII.
Additional Permits
Sign Permit
• Required by some government
entities
•Conform to signage restrictions
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IX.
When in doubt…..
• Consult your government entity for
specific, local requirements, codes,
and standards
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X. Class discussion:
What would happen if they were no local government
regulations concerning new construction?
What would happen if they were no local government
regulations concerning existing construction?
Verbal
Linguistic
Logical
Mathematical
Visual
Spatial
Musical
Rhythmic
Bodily
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Teacher will handout example of Building Permit Application. (See Attachment, Building Permit
Application ) Students will fill out application. Teacher may also use this time to discuss the importance
of accuracy and neatness.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will use the internet to research building permits on the internet.
Students will use search engine using the words “building permit procedures” and “building permit
application”.
Summary
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Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Question: What have you learned today about building permits?
Answer: Answers may vary.
Question: What are the costs for a building permit?
Answer: Answers may vary.
Evaluation
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV): (See Attachment, City Government Lesson 1 and 2,
Assessment)
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Teacher could arrange to visit City Hall and have students go thru a “mock process” of obtaining a
building permit.
Teacher could arrange for City Building Officials/Inspectors to speak to students and describe the
nature of their job, typical day, and share some of the projects he/she is currently working on.
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City Government, Lesson 1 and 2
Assessment
Course Title: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Session Title: City Government, Lesson 2 of 2
Answer True or False.
_______1. A building permit is a document that grants legal permission to begin construction
and gives building officials the means to enforce local building codes and standards.
_______2. Responsibility for obtaining the permit belongs solely to the contractor.
_______3. Permit fees vary from city to city.
_______4. All cities in the United States require sign permits.
_______5. Fire inspections are only required for new construction.
_______6. Changes to existing construction may require a permit.
Use the chart to calculate building permit fee.
Cost of Project
Permit Fee
$0 - $3,000
$50.00
$3,001 - $5,000
$60.00
$5,001 - $10,000
$85.00
$10,001 - $15,000
$95.00
$15,001 - $20,000
$115.00
$20,001 - $25,000
$140.00
Above $25,000
$140.00 plus .007
7. Backyard storage building valued at $1,800
________________________________________
8. Home renovation valued at $24,000
________________________________________
times estimated
9. Home renovation valued at $54,000
cost above $25,000
________________________________________
10. Home renovation valued at $10,050
________________________________________
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Essay Questions
11. Describe a strong mayor system.
12. List possible duties of a City Manager.
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City Government, Lesson 1 and 2 Assessment
GRADE SHEET/RUBRIC
Course Title: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Session Title: City Government
Answer True or False.
True
_______1.
A building permit is a document that grants legal permission to begin construction
and gives building officials the means to enforce local building codes and standards.
False Responsibility for obtaining the permit belongs solely to the contractor.
_______2.
True
_______3.
Permit fees vary from city to city.
False All cities in the United States require sign permits.
_______4.
False
_______5.
Fire inspections are only required for new construction.
_______6.
Changes to existing construction may require a permit.
True
Use the chart to calculate building permit fee.
Cost of Project
Permit Fee
$0 - $3,000
$50.00
$3,001 - $5,000
$60.00
$5,001 - $10,000
$85.00
$10,001 - $15,000
$95.00
$15,001 - $20,000
$115.00
$20,001 - $25,000
$140.00
Above $25,000
$140.00 plus .007
7. Backyard storage building valued at $1,800
$50
________________________________________
8. Home renovation valued at $24,000
$140
________________________________________
times estimated
9. Home renovation valued at $54,000
cost above $25,000
________________________________________
$343
10. Home renovation valued at $10,050
$95
________________________________________
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Essay Questions
11. Describe a strong mayor system.
In a strong mayor system, the mayor is elected, works full-time, and oversees all city
departments.
12. List possible duties of a City Manager.
Councilmen and Mayor depend on a City Manager to carry out daily administrative duties. City
Manager could also preside over departmental meetings, prepare reports for elected officials,
oversee financial matters, and provide guidance to city department heads. Duties vary from city
to city.
Grading Rubric
Question
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Answer
True
False
True
False
False
True
$50
$140
$343
$95
11
Student answered
in a complete
sentence. Answer
is complete and
shows
understanding of a
strong mayor
system.
(7 to 10 points)
Student shows
some
understanding of a
strong mayor
system.
There are
grammatical errors.
The student shows
no understanding of
a strong mayor
system.
(4 to 6 points)
(1 to 3 points)
Student answered
in a complete
sentence. Answer
is complete and
shows
understanding of
the duties of a city
manager.
(7 to 10 points)
Student shows
some
understanding of
the duties of a city
manager.
There are
grammatical errors.
The student shows
no understanding of
the duties of a city
manager.
(4 to 6 points)
(1 to 3 points)
12
Possible Points
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
Earned Points
Total
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City Government, Handout 4
Note-taking Assistance
Course Title: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Session Title: City Government, Lesson 2 of 2
What is a City Permit?
Who is responsible for obtaining permit?
How much does a permit cost?
Building Permit
Additional Permits
When in doubt…….
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Municipality________________________ County________________________ State________________________
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
1. LOCATION OF PROPOSED WORK
Site Address: ___________________________________Tax ID #: ______________________________________
Lot No.: ______________________________________ Sub-Division: ___________________________________
Phase: ________________________________________ Section: _______________________________________
Owner: ___________________________________________ Phone #: __________________ Fax #: _________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________ E-Mail: ____________________________________________
Contractor: ________________________________________Phone #: __________________ Fax #: _________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________ E-Mail: ____________________________________________
Architect: ______________________________________ ___Phone #: __________________ Fax #: _________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________ E-Mail: ____________________________________________
2. TYPE OF WORK OR IMPROVEMENT (Check One)
New Construction
Addition
Repair
Demolition
Relocation
Foundation Only
Plumbing
Electrical
Mechanical
Describe proposed work:
3. DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING USE
RESIDENTIAL
One-Family Dwelling
Two-Family Dwelling
Townhouse
Accessory Structure
Carport
Deck
Other – Specify:
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Specific Use: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Change in Use:
Yes
No
If yes, indicate former use.: ________________________________________________________________________
Maximum Occupancy Load: ________________________________________________________________________
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4. ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION (reasonable fair market value):
Building:
$ ________________________
Improvement: $ ________________________
Plumbing:
$ ________________________
Electrical:
$ ________________________
TOTAL:
$ ________________________
5. BUILDING DIMENSIONS
Existing Building Area:
Number of Stories:
Proposed Building Area:
Height of Structure Above Grade:
Total Building Area:
Area of Largest Floor:
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
ft.
sq. ft.
________________________ sq. ft.
6. BUILDING/SITE CHARACTERISTICS
Number of Residential Dwelling Units: ________________________
Type of Heating/Ventilating/Air Conditioning (i.e. electric, gas, oil, etc.): ________________________
Water Service (Check one):
Public
Private
Sewer Service (Check one):
Public
Private (Septic Permit #________________________ )
Fireplace(s): Quan. ________________________
Type of Fuel
________________________
Type of Vent
________________________
Elevators/Escalators/Lifts/Moving walks:
Yes
No
Sprinkler System:
Yes
No
Pressure Vessels (e.g. water heater):
Yes
No
Refrigeration Systems (e.g. air conditioning):
Yes
No
7. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/CONSIDERATIONS FOR REVIEW BY BUILDING OFFICIALS:
Return to: City Hall, Your City, Your State, Your Zip Code
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