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Building Bulletins & Forms

Here is a master list of the Building Division's bulletins and forms. Bulletins explain processes and outline requirements for various types of projects or services. The forms support the permit application process or enable a service to our customers.

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Permit Process Information

# Name
200 How to Get a Building Permit - Go to:  Building Permit Services & Virtual Appointments.
201 Projects That Don't Need a Building Permit
202 How to Legalize Unpermitted Work
203 How to Extend or Refile a Building Permit
204 How to Extend a Plan Review Submittal
206 How to Replace Permit Cards, Inspection Records or City-Approved Plans
207 How to Request a Change in Information
208 Remote Video Inspection Customer Procedures
215 Certificate of Occupancy Procedures
216 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
313 Development Services Claim for Refund
337 Permit Cost Estimate Worksheet
341 School Fees Information


ADU, JADU & tINY hOME ON WHEELS - Forms & Info

# Name
210 ADU Universal Checklist
211 ADU Building Plan Requirements & Worksheet
212 ADU Master Plan Program
213 Inspection Checklist for ADUs
291 Tiny Home on Wheels Permit & Inspection Checklist
312 ADU Property Owner Declaration
313 JADU Deed Restriction Agreement
B-007 ADU Fire Separation Distance Requirements
BDN 34 Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)


Applications, Forms & Worksheets

# Name
300 Accessibility Compliance Form
301 Accessibility Unreasonable Hardship Application
302 Address Assignment Request
303 Affidavit of Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation
305 Alternate Design, Materials or Construction Method Application
306 Backflow Prevention Verification Form
307-A Best Prepared Designer Program Enrollment Application
307-B Best Prepared Designer Program Design Professional Certification Statement 
307-C Best Prepared Designer Program Commercial Project Intake Checklist
307-D Best Prepared Designer Program Residential Project Intake Checklist
310 Building Permit Application
347  Clinics and Freestanding Outpatient Clinic Services of a Hospital Certification Form 
311 Owner-Builder Acknowledgement and Verification of Information Form
314 Development Services Document Duplication Request Form
315 Construction Valuation Form
317 Damage Survey Request Form
 -- Electrical Load Worksheet (for electrical contractors)
320 Foundation Only Permit Application
324 Industrial Use Designation Form
325 Investigation Survey Request Form: To Continue Construction on an Expired Permit
327-B Building Permit Plan Revision Transmittal Form
327-F Fire-HazMat Plan Revision Transmittal Form
328 Natural Gas Prohibition Exemption
329 Pre-Final Meter Request Form
330 Reroof Requirements and Project Worksheet
343 Security Bar Mechanism Certificate of Proper Installation Form
346 Speculative Space Permits
377  STAR Service - Project Eligibility Review Request Form


Plan Requirements & submittal forms/Checklists

# Name
  2022 Residential Construction Codes Guidebook (replaces the 2019 codes)
226 Disabled Access Requirements
227 Electronic Plan Review - File Format Requirements
232 New Buildings Plan Checklist - Non-Residential
240 Plans That Require an Architect or Engineer
245 Tenant Improvements - Plan Checklist
246 Tenant Improvements - Subtrade-Only Simplified Requirements
274 Ballasted Photovoltaic System on Flat-Roof, Low-Rise Building
319  Deferred Submittal Form 
321  Incomplete Submittal Form 
323 Plan Review Submittal Package - Commercial, Industrial, Multifamily
351  Single-Family & Duplex Projects Submittal Checklist
352 Single-Family & Duplex Projects - Plan Set Instructions 
355 Multifamily Projects Submittal Checklist


bulletins about Specific Types of Projects

# Name
250 Accessory Buildings and Structures - Single Family Homes and Duplexes
252 Basement Requirements for Residences
254 Building Demolition Permit Requirements
256 Condensate Disposal Requirements
260 Electrical Service Panel Upgrades - Single Family Homes and Duplexes
262 Electrical Receptacle and Switch Installation Requirements - Non-Residential
263 Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations Permit and Plan Review Requirements
265 Equipment Suspended or Mounted on Roofs, Floors or Walls
267 Installation of Exterior Light Fixture Support Poles
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 Fence and Retaining Wall Requirements (webpage)
271 Gas Line and Piping Installations
273 Generator Permit Requirements
274 Minor Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels
— SB 9 Duplex Project - Zoning Conformance Checklist
— SB 9 Owner-Occupancy Attestation Form
— SB 9 Prior Tenancy Attestation Form
275 Sewer Backup Prevention & Backwater Valves
276 Sewer Installations: Plumbing Permit Requirements
278 Septic Tank Removal Permit Requirements
280 Skylight Permits for Single-Family Dwellings
282 Solar Photovoltaic & Stationary Storage Battery Installations
283 Standby Generator Installations: For Emergency Backup Power Only
286 Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements
287 Swimming Pool and Spa Setback and Safety Requirements
288 Swimming Pool Construction and Inspections
289 Swimming Pool Demolition Permit Requirements
242 Swimming Pool Plan Review Requirements
290 Tankless Water Heater Requirements
292 Utility Meters: How to Get or Replace A Meter
293 Water Heater Installation Information
294 Water Heater Bollard Protection
295 Water Re-Piping Projects - Residential
297 Window Replacement Requirements
298 Wood Burning Appliance Regulations


Earthquake Preparedness

# Name
webpage Brace and Bolt Earthquake Program
259 Earthquake Retrofit Your Home - Overview

Earthquake Retrofit - State Approved Residential Seismic Strengthening Plan

Building Occupancy Resumption Program


Special Inspection


Directives, Plan Review Notes & Building Division Notes

Directives are technical clarifications on requirements for elements of certain types of projects.

Plan Review Notes and Building Division Notes are technical clarifications to assist with the review of building plans. 

These documents are approved by the City's Building Official and reference the California Building Code. They are mostly referenced by inspectors and plan reviewers and are published to be available to builders and interested persons.

CALGreen Code & Green building info

Find forms and information to assist with compliance with California's energy efficiency standards at the following websites:

CalGreen: CALGreen Residential Mandatory Measures and CALGreen Non-Residential Mandatory Measures (Table of Section A5.602)

California Energy Commission: 2016, 2019 and 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, Title 24

National Association of Home Builders: Sustainability and Green Building