Helpful Guides for Construction Projects

Building

  1. 2005 Energy Regulations for Window Replacement (PDF)
  2. Alternative Provisions for Sunroom (PDF)
  3. Bathroom Require Residential (PDF)
  4. Conventional Wall Bracing Requirements (PDF)
  5. Cutting Notching-Boring (PDF)
  6. Emergency Escape Window (PDF)
  7. Enclosed Attic Ventilation Requirements (PDF)
  8. Exterior Penetration Detail (PDF)
  9. Gypsum Board Installation (PDF)
  10. Lath Exterior Plaster Detail (PDF)
  11. Nailing Schedule (PDF)
  12. Slope Setbacks (PDF)
  13. Smoke Detector Locations - Residence (PDF)
  14. Suggested Cal Fil Support Design (PDF)
  15. Sway Bracing for T-bar Ceiling Supports (PDF)
  16. Swimming Pool Barriers Enclosures (PDF)
  17. Swimming Pool Safety - January 2007 (PDF)
  18. Typical Wood Framing Section (PDF)
  19. Window Replacement Worksheet (PDF)

Electrical

  1. 3-Way Wiring (PDF)
  2. Grounding Conductors (PDF)
  3. Kitchen Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Requirements (PDF)
  4. Lighting Requirements for Single Family Residences (PDF)
  5. Panel Upgrade (PDF)
  6. Service Panel (PDF)
  7. Service Sizing (PDF)
  8. Single Pole Wiring (PDF)
  9. Swimming Pools (PDF)
  10. Wire Depth Requirements (PDF)

Energy

  1. California Energy Requirements for Replacement of Low Slope Roofs (DOC)
  2. Residential Building Energy Conservation for Additions Alternative Package (DOC)
  3. Residential Heating and Cooling Calculations (DOC)
  4. T-24 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards Low-Rise Residential Building (DOC)

Plan Check

  1. Electrical Corrections Checklist (PDF)
  2. Group R Division 3 Residential Checklist (PDF)
  3. Mechanical Correction List (PDF)
  4. Plumbing Correction List (PDF)
  5. Swimming Pool Plan Review Checklist (PDF)

Plan Submittal

  1. Guide to Building Inspections for Single Family Residences and Construction Projects (PDF)
  2. Plan Check Permit Process Information (DOC)
  3. Plan Check Submittal List Tenant Improvements (PDF)
  4. Plan Submittal Checklist for Single Family Residences (PDF)
  5. Plan Submittal Requirements for Commercial and Industrial Buildings (PDF)
  6. Plan Submittal Requirements for Multi-Family Residential Commercial or Industrial Buildings (PDF)
  7. Projects Requiring Permits and Exempted Projects (DOC)
  8. Residential Additions Required Information and Example Plans (PDF)
  9. Sample Plot Site Plan (PDF)
  10. Typical Home Improvement Inspections (PDF)

Plumbing / Mechanical

  1. Attic Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Units (PDF)
  2. Burial Depths Yard Piping Electrical (PDF)
  3. Drain Waste Vent Requirements (PDF)
  4. Gas Pipe Sizing Chart (PDF)
  5. Irrigation System Residential Lawn (PDF)
  6. Special Plumbing Fixtures (PDF)
  7. Tankless Water Heaters (PDF)
  8. Type 1 Commercial Grease Hood Details (PDF)
  9. Warm Air Furnace Closet (PDF)
  10. Water Heater (PDF)

Standard Plans

  1. Concrete Block Wall (PDF)
  2. Concrete Masonry Retaining Wall (PDF)
  3. Patio Cover Attached (PDF)