Occupant Load Placard Permits

A commercial occupant load placard permit is required for the following related to commercial building or structure with an assembly use and/or space:

• Obtain a replacement or new Occupant Load Placard.

Please see Permit Home for definition of commercial structures.

Over the counter applications will require a Occupant Load Placard Application.

Work Types:

• New Placard: applies to a placard application associated with a new assembly use and/or space or an increased occupant load for an existing assembly use and/or space.
• Replacement Placard: applies to a placard application associated with an existing assembly use and/or space that has not been modified that needs a copy of the placard.

Permit Process

See these webpages for additional information regarding the permitting process:

• Permit Process
• Application Submission
  • New placard applications require submission of construction drawings to OneStopPGH.
  • Replacement Placards require submission of construction drawings to OneStopPGH if PLI has no record of approving the occupant load.
• Application Review
• Permit Issuance
• Permit Inspections
• Permit Completion