Building & Permits

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• What work requires a Building Division permit?
• Current Adopted California Building Codes
• Air Conditioner/Furnace Changeout Permit
• Electric Meter Upgrade
• New State Surcharge for Permits in 2009
• Fire Sprinkler System Plancheck Requirements
• Pool and Spa Installation
• Pool Demolition
• Re-roofing Requirements
  • Apply for a re-roofing permit online
• Trash Bin/Roll-Off Container Regulations
• Water Heater Installation Permit
• Special Inspector Certification Program

Helpful Links:

• California Contractors State License Board
• California Energy Commission
• Dig Alert
• ICC Evaluation Service, Inc.
• Orange County Sanitation District
• Structural Engineers Association International
• International Code Council (on-line Building Code references)

Building Division Documents and Information

Agreement for Demolition of Structures (19.3 KB)

AQMD Wood Burning Regulations (662.6 KB)

BSA Revolving Fund fees (11.2 KB)

Building Codes effective January 1, 2008 (34.9 KB)

Contractor's Sub List (172.5 KB)

Current Commercial Fees (12.1 KB)

Current Residential Fees (11 KB)

Demolition Bond Information (11.1 KB)

Electrical Plans - Basic Information on Plan Check Submittal (620.4 KB)

Green Building Incentive (Fee Waiver) Program (67.4 KB)

Liquefaction Areas Foundation Requirements (320.7 KB)

Owner/Builder Permit Authorization Form (5.1 KB)

Request for Waiver from Underground Service (10.7 KB)

Request to Cancel Permits (5.2 KB)

Request to Extend Permits (4.9 KB)

Special Inspector Certification Program Application (643.2 KB)

Structual Observation Report Form (88.7 KB)

Title 24 Requirements for Residential Lighting (2007 CA Energy Code) (22.1 KB)

User Guide and Codes to Requesting Building Inspections (101.9 KB)

Vehicle Charging Stations - Requirements for review (17.3 KB)

Water Pollution Control Guidelines for SFR Buildings (143.3 KB)

Water Quality Plan Notes for all Construction Projects (105.7 KB)

Window Change-Out Information (29.4 KB)

Construction Details

6" or 8" C.M.U. Garden Wall Method G (88 KB)

6" or 8" C.M.U. Garden Wall Method H (89.6 KB)

Garden Wall / Partial Retaining Method E (94.3 KB)

Garden Wall / Partial Retaining Method F (383.1 KB)

Retaining Wall / Level Backfill Method A (118.8 KB)

Retaining Wall / Level Backfill Method B (94.7 KB)

Retaining Wall / Uniform Surcharge Method D (96.2 KB)

Retaining Wall 1 1/2 : 1 Slope Method C (115.7 KB)

Typical Garage (68.5 KB)

Typical Patio Cover (80.1 KB)

Typical Trash Enclosure (75.6 KB)