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Change of Occupancy/Use – Requirements & Application
REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY/USE PERMIT:
Submit a signed and fully completed application for change of occupancy, including the verification statements provided you from the licensed individuals who indicated the building or any of its systems do not require modification due to the proposed use. Note: Refer to the City of Tontitown Geographic Information System (GIS) or contact the Planning Official to find out the zoning district your building is located within. For the names of the principal uses allowed within the zoning district where the property is located you can refer to the City of Tontitown Zoning Code. For your use in filing of the application form, the following list of Occupancy Classification Groups are found in the International Building Code:
| · Assembly Group A-1, theaters, with stage | · Institutional Group I-1, supervised environment |
| · Assembly Group A-1, theaters, without stage | · Institutional Group I-2, hospitals |
| · Assembly Group A-2, nightclubs | · Institutional Group I-2, nursing homes |
| · Assembly Group A-2, restaurants, bars, banquet halls | · Institutional Group I-3, restrained |
| · Assembly Group A-3, churches | · Institutional Group I-4, day care facilities |
| · Assembly Group A-3, general, community halls, libraries, museums | · Mercantile Group M |
| · Assembly Group A-4, arenas | · Residential Group R-1, hotels |
| · Business Group B | · Residential Group R-2, multiple family |
| · Educational Group E | · Residential Group R-3, one- and two-family |
| · Factory and Industrial Group F-1, moderate hazard | · Residential Group R-4, care/assisted living facilities |
| · Factory and Industrial Group F-2, low hazard | · Storage Group S-1, moderate hazard |
| · High Hazard Group H-1, explosives | · Storage Group S-2, low hazard |
| · High Hazard Group H234 | · Utility and Miscellaneous Group U |
| · High Hazard Group H-5 HPM |
City of Tontitown Fire Marshal- Requirements for Business – Change of Occupancy
The following requirements must be met in order for the Fire Marshal to approve this change:
* ADDRESS POSTED – 6”-8” numbers in contrasting colors visible from street.
* FIRE EXTINGUISHERS – Minimum 10 lb., adequate number, inspected, tagged and mounted with sign.
* OCCUPANT LOAD – Sign posted.
* EXITS – Marked with lighted AC/DC signs including emergency lighting. Unlocked at all times.
* ELECTRICAL PANEL – Accessible, all circuits clearly labeled, no unprotected openings inside panel.
* ELECTRICAL COVERS – All switches, receptacles and junction boxes must have covers.
* GFI RECEPTICALS – All receptacles within 3 feet of water must be GFI protected.
* STORAGE – Flammables, compressed gas cylinders and combustibles properly stored.
* HANDRAILS – Handrails and guardrails must be installed where needed.
* WATER HEATER – Temperature and pressure relief valve line must be piped outside.
* HEATERS – Must be properly installed.
* EGRESS – Paths of egress must be free from obstructions.
* NO SMOKING SIGNS – Posted
* SMOKE DETECTORS – Mounted and functional.
* FIRE ALARMS SYSTEM – Affidavit provided or current inspection tag.
* FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM – Affidavit provided or current inspection tag, including backflow test report.
* COOKING HOOD – Extinguishing system inspected and tagged.
* BACKFLOW PREVENTION – Device installed and tested.
* SIGNS – Application approved
Angela Russell – Mayor
mayor@tontitownar.gov
Jamie Malone - Administrative Assistant to the Mayor
adminasst@tontitownar.gov
Luann Jenison - City Administration / HR
cityadmin@tontitownar.gov
Tontitown City Administration Building & City Hall
Open from 8:00 am till 4:30 pm. Offices Located in this building are Administration, Accounting, Building, Planning, and Public Works Department.
Located at:
235 E Henri de Tonti Blvd
Tontitown AR 72762
(Located in Tontitown next to the Park)
Mailing Address:
PO Box 305, Tontitown AR 72770
Tontitown Water Utility
Mailing Address: PO Box 127, Tontitown AR 72770
Physical Address: 201 E Henri de Tonti Blvd, Tontitown AR 72762
Tontitown City Administration Building
235 E Henri de Tonti Blvd
Tontitown AR 72762
Mailing Address:
PO Box 305, Tontitown AR 72770
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