Building Division

Roles and responsibilities


The Building Division is a part of the Community Development Department, which also includes the Planning Division. The Building Division is responsible for coordinating the enforcement of the City's Building Code and related policies concerning the construction of residential, commercial, or industrial projects. The Division provides this oversight through a "plan check" and "inspection" process that ensures that projects are designed and constructed according to Code.
House construction
  1. General Information
  2. Residential Information
  3. Non Residential Information
  1. Application and Conditions of Approval for Alternative Material, Design and Methods of Construction
  2. Change of Address Form
  3. Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
  4. Construction and Demolition Recycling Deposit FAQs
  5. Construction and Demolition Recycling Deposit Request
  6. Construction Policies
  7. Disabled Access Requirements Chapter 11B
  8. Documents Associated with a Complete Plan Submittal
  9. Knob and Tube Wiring Safety Requirements for Attics
  10. Master Fee Schedule
  11. Noise Ordinance for Posting
  12. Owner-Builder Authorization of Agent
  13. Owner-Builder Disclosures and Forms
  14. Owner-Builder General Information
  15. Pool Specs
  16. Record Search Form
  1. Recycle Deposit Refund Procedures and Request Form
  2. Request for Duplication of Plans - Affidavit
  3. Request for Duplication of Plans - Form
  4. Request for Duplication of Plans - Handout
  5. Required Details in a Set of Plans
  6. Requirements for Wood Burning Fireplaces and Chimneys
  7. Re-Roofing Worksheet
  8. Revision Submittal Form
  9. Sequoia Union High School District School Impact Fees
  10. Solar Photovoltaic System - Installation Requirements
  11. Special Inspections Form
  12. Third Party Plan Review Handout
  13. Tree Protection Specifications
  14. Unreasonable Hardship Application Form for Disabled Access
  15. Work Exempted from 2016 California Building Codes