Forms & Other Handouts

The handouts included in this section are to help explain frequently asked questions relating to various building subjects. These handouts are not intended to give complete code information or all the requirements necessary to obtain a permit. They are here to help guide you in the collection and/or dissemination of information of a generic nature. Your specific project may be more complicated than these handouts can cover.

  1. 2022 California Green Building Code Checklist for New Non-Residential Buildings (PDF)
  2. 2022 California Green Building Code Checklist for Non-Residential Additions or Alterations (PDF)
  3. 2022 California Green Building Code Checklist for Residential (PDF)
  4. Alternate Means and Methods 2022 Form (PDF)
  5. Application for Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Permit (PDF)
  6. Application for Roofing Permit (DOCX)
  7. Application for Unreasonable Hardship Exception to Disabled Access Requirements (PDF)
  8. Barrier Requirements for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs (PDF)
  9. Bathroom Remodel Residential Permit Requirement (PDF)
  10. Caution to Owner-Builders from Contractor State License Board - Chinese (PDF)
  11. Caution to Owner-Builders from Contractor State License Board - English (PDF)
  12. Code Enforcement Complaint Form (PDF)
  13. Construction Site Management (PDF)
  14. Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF)
  15. Decks Residential Permit Requirement - Chinese (PDF)
  16. Decks Residential Permit Requirement - English (PDF)
  17. Demolition Permit Requirement - Chinese (PDF)
  18. Demolition Permit Requirement - English (PDF)
  19. Developers Fees for School Facilities - Chinese (PDF)
  20. Developers Fees for School Facilities - English (PDF)
  21. Electric Vehicle Charging Permitting Checklist (PDF)
  22. Expedited Permitting Process for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems (PDF)
  23. Hydromodification Management (HM) Applicability Worksheet (PDF)
  24. Indoor Water Checklist (PDF)
  25. Indoor Water Use Efficiency Regulations (PDF)
  26. Instantaneous (Tankless) Water Heater (PDF)
  27. Kitchen Remodel Residential Requirement (PDF)
  28. NFIP Elevation Certificate and Instructions (PDF)
  29. NFIP Substantial Improvement Worksheet (PDF)
  1. Non-Compliant Plumbing Fixture (PDF)
  2. Notice to Applicants New Stormwater Requirements as of 12-1-2011 (PDF)
  3. NPDES Permit Impervious Surface Data Collection Worksheet (PDF)
  4. NPDES Permit Requirements Checklist (PDF)
  5. Outdoor Water Efficiency Checklist - Non Residential (PDF)
  6. Outdoor Water Efficiency Checklist - Residential (PDF)
  7. Permits Required and Exempt Work (PDF)
  8. Pool Anti-Entrapment Cover Requirements (PDF)
  9. Property Owner-Builder Disclosure Form (PDF)
  10. Request for Duplication of Building Plans (PDF)
  11. Retaining Wall (PDF)
  12. Revision to Approved Plan (PDF)
  13. Sewer Line Upgrades and Video Inspection Requirements (PDF)
  14. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements (PDF)
  15. Special Inspection and Testing Agencies (PDF)
  16. Special Inspection and Testing Agreement Form (PDF)
  17. Stairs, Handrails and Guardrails FAQ (PDF)
  18. Storage Tank Type Water Heater (PDF)
  19. Stormwater Checklist for Large Development Projects (PDF)
  20. Stormwater Checklist for Small Projects (PDF)
  21. Structural Criteria for Residential Flush-Mounted Solar Arrays (PDF)
  22. Swimming Pool and Spa Demolition-Removal Requirements (PDF)
  23. Swimming Pool Partial Demolition Acknowledgement Agreement (PDF)
  24. Waste Management Plan - Final Summary Statement (PDF)
  25. Water Conserving Fixtures - Chinese (PDF)
  26. Water Conserving Fixtures - English (PDF)
  27. Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Regulations (PDF)
  28. Window Replacement Proposals (PDF)