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Building Permit Submittal Requirements

NOTE: A separate Demolition Permit may also be required. See Demolition Permit Submittal Requirements.

  • Plans are required to be legible and be submitted as either blue print process or photocopy.
  • Plans are required to be wet signed and dated in ink by the preparer of each sheet prior to issuance.
  • Plans submittals are required to include the site address (job address) on the first sheet of the plans.
  • Plans are required to be drawn to an appropriate scale and size.
  • Plans that require calculations and/or specifications are required to be wet stamped and signed by a licensed preparer.

1. Complete Site Plans
⦁ Complete site plan MAY be required for this type of project submittal. If required, the plan will be used to verify that disabled access requirement meets the latest adopted codes to evaluate what is needed for this project submittal. See Preparing Building Plans.

2. Complete Sets Of Construction/Building Plans
⦁ Complete construction drawings and details are required to be submitted. The submittal will be forwarded, by the County, to all of the agencies necessary to review your project. See Preparing Building Plans.

3. Structural Calculations

4. Title 24 Energy Calculations (California Title 24, Part 6 – California Energy Code) Non-Residential Energy Requirements
⦁ If the work impacts the energy compliance of the structure, a complete set of energy calculations and forms are required.

5. Accessibility Upgrade
⦁ Sec.1134B of California Building Code Stipulates additional 20% of improvement towards accessibility for project less than; valuation threshold (as posted on the California State Department or State Architect Website). A project which cost is more than such amount requires to be fully complied toward accessibility.
This submittal will be forwarded, by the county, to all agencies necessary to review your project.

This document is intended only as a guide. Specific requirements or documents may differ based upon your specific application and the building code.