Building and Safety Information Page

Pre-Approved Plan Process

The Building and Safety Division is happy to announce the implementation of the pre-approved plan program for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Single Family Dwellings (SFD). You can find more information using the Pre-Approved Plan Process Instructions

Permit Application/Plan Submittal Instructions and Required Forms

The Building Division has a series of handouts with explanations and guides to be used by applicants for the various entitlements processed by the Division. In addition, Code Updates, Construction Handouts, and On-line applications are now available for all project types:

Inspection Standards

E-Inspection Standards

Training Information

Code update information coming soon

Inspection Training

• Foundation
• Framing
• Gas Piping
• Shear and Roof
• Underslab
• Water Heaters
  
  

Code Interpretations and Handouts

• AFCI Protection
• Clothes Dryer Venting
• Conventional Light Frame Garage Portal Requirements
• Conventional Light Frame Portal Frame With Hold-Downs
• Conventional Light Frame Continuously Sheathed Portal Frame
• Drilling and Notching of Studs
• Floor Joists
• Residential Egress Windows R310.11
• Residential Electrical Load Worksheet
• Residential Stairway Requirements
• Residential Swimming Pool Enclosure
• Roof Ice Shield
• Sample Installation Backup Generator
• Special Venting for Island Sinks
• Wall Construction - Notching of Top Plates
• Type 1 and 2 Handrails
• Electric Vehicle Charging Checklist

Helpful Links

CalGreen Compliance Forms

Land Development Application

The Community Development Land development Application is no longer available. Please clcik the Apply for a Building Permit link in the left column to create an account or log into the OpenGov permitting system.