Building Division

The Building Division is a part of the Community Development Department. 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 Request
  5. Construction Policies
  6. Credit Card Payment Authorization Form
  7. Demolition Permit Requirements - Demolition of a Pool
  8. Demolition Permit Requirements - Entire Building
  9. Demolition Permit Requirements - Interior Building
  10. Disabled Access Requirements Chapter 11B
  11. Documents Associated with a Complete Plan Submittal
  12. Green Code Requirement
  13. Knob and Tube Wiring Safety Requirements for Attics
  14. Master Fee Schedule
  15. Noise Ordinance for Posting
  16. Owner-Builder Authorization of Agent
  17. Owner-Builder Disclosures and Forms
  18. Owner-Builder General Information
  1. PCBS Screening Assessment Form
  2. Pool Specs
  3. Record Search Form
  4. Recycle Deposit Refund Procedures and Request Form
  5. Request for Duplication of Plans - Affidavit
  6. Request for Duplication of Plans - Form
  7. Request for Duplication of Plans - Handout
  8. Required Details in a Set of Plans
  9. Requirements for Wood Burning Fireplaces and Chimneys
  10. Re-Roofing Worksheet
  11. Revision Submittal Form
  12. Sequoia Union High School District School Impact Fees
  13. Solar Photovoltaic System - Installation Requirements
  14. Special inspections form
  15. Third Party Plan Review Handout
  16. Tree Protection Specifications
  17. Unreasonable Hardship Application Form for Disabled Access
  18. Work Exempt from City Permit Requirements