Building Permit Handouts

Energy Compliance

• 2022-CF1R-ADD-02-E- Prescriptive Residential Additions That Do Not Require HERS Field Verification(PDF)
• 2022-CF1R-ALT-05-E-Prescriptive Residential Alterations-Simple Non HERS (PDF)
• 2022-CF1R-ENV-04-E-Cool Roof and SRI Worksheet (PDF)
• 2022-CF2R-ENV-01-E-Fenestration Install (PDF)
• 2022-CF2R-ENV-03-E-Insulation Installation (PDF)
• 2022-CF2R-LTG-01-E-Lighting-Single Family Dwellings (PDF)

General Information

• CHB1401 Building & Safety Division Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• CHB1402 Applicant Responsibility for obtaining Building Permits, Scheduling an Completing Inspections

Green Building Standards

• 2022 CalGreen Residential Mandatory Measures
• 2022 CalGreen Residential Occupancy Application Checklist
• 2022 CalGreen Residential Occupancy Application Checklist Attachment
• BSC TP132a 2022 CalGreen Non-Residential Mandatory Checklist
• Guide to 2022 CalGreen Building Standard Code Non-Residential
• Guide to 2022 CalGreen Building Standard Residential

Information from Outside Agencies

• CAL OSHA Portable Ladder Safety Regulations
• CHB1400 Agency Coordination List
• Energy Code Ace- Residential Roofing Forms Requirement

Inspections

• CHB0100 Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation Self-Certification
• CHB0401 Self-Certification of Compliance for Single-Family Residential Water-Conserving Plumbing Fixtures

Permitting & Plan Submittals

• CHB0600 Project Requiring a Building Permit (PDF)
• CHB0601 Preparation of Plans and Specifications (PDF)
• CHB0602 Authorization of Agent to Act on Contractors Behalf for Building Permit Related Activity
• CHB0603 Notice to Property Owner

Plan Review & Accessibility

• CHB0002 Alternative Materials, Design and Methods of Construction and Equipment Request
• CHB0400 Request for Medium Pressure Gas Service
• CHB0700 Clarification of Occupancy Loan Factors for Non-Listed Occupancy
• CHB0800 Access Compliance for Existing Non-Residential Buildings
• CHB0801 Site Accessibility Plan Requirements-2023
• CHB0802 Accessible Parking- CBC Chapter 11B

Policies & Procedures

• CHB1800 Policy for Time Limitation of Plan Review Applications, Permit Expiration and Refunds of Permit Fees
• CHB1801 Policy for Steel Storage Racking
• CHB1802 Policy for Residential Window Installations and Replacements
• CHB1803 Policy for Residential Fire Repair Permits
• CHB1804 Policy for Reroof B-General Building Contractors
• CHB1805 Policy for Permitting Requirement for Residential Remodels, Alterations Repairs and Additions
• CHB1806  Policy for permit Requirements for Commercial Coaches
• CHB1807 Policy for Fees on Home Improvements for Disabled Veterans
• CHB1808 Policy for Determining Construction Valuation for Change-in-Use Permits
• CHB1810 Policy for Determining Valuation for Residential Building Permits
• CHB1811 Policy for Deferred Submittals
• CHB1812 Policy for Reroofing
• CHB1814 Policy for Plans Submitted Prior to Code Cycle Change
•  CHB1815 Policy for Posting Building Address
• CHB1816 Policy for the Use of Railroad Cars and Storage Containers as Structures
• CHB1817 Policy for Repair of Roof or Roof Covering
• CHB1818 Policy for Temporary Occupancy for Seasonal Retail Businesses
•  CHB1819 Policy for Permitting and Plan Review of Haunted Houses
• CBH1821 Policy for Unreasonable Hardship and Technical Infeasibility
• CHB1822 Policy for Long-Term Accessibility Compliance Program (LTAP)

Reroofing

• Residential Cool Roof Requirements Worksheet (PDF)

Special Inspections

• CHB1002 Approved Special Inspection Firm List 
• CHB1004 Statement of Special Inspections CBC Chapters 1704-1705
• CHB1005 Recognition Requirements for Structural Observation and Special Inspections Agencies and Inclusion on the Approved Special Inspection Firms List

Swimming Pool & Spas

• 2022-CF2R-PLB-03-E-Pool & Spa Heating Systems(PDF)
• CHB0500 Swimming Pools and Spas Checklist and Regulations (PDF)
• CHN0501 Anti-Entrapment Certification Form for Swimming Pools and Spas (PDF)

Water Heater Installation

• Gas Water Heater Information (PDF)