What work does not require a permit?
Work that is less than $500.00 in valuation.
What zone is this permit located in?
There is a section on the permit that indicates geographical indicators. The zone is located there.
When are the compliance dates for the Order to Comply?
The compliance dates vary the same date of issuance or 15 days later.
When is an Air Quality Management District (AQMD) clearance letter required?
An AQMD clearance letter is required whenever there is a "Yes" answer to any of the questions on the AQMD "Air Quality Permit Checklist". The AQMD clearance letter will be required before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. For more information, please call 1-800-CUT-SMOG.
When is an Architects & Engineer Certificate of Compliance required?
Projects that utilizes higher stresses require the Architect or Engineer to submit the form.
When is a building verification required?
Building verification is required after all other division clearances have been obtained.
When is a Carpet Sound Certificate required?
In apartment buildings, when carpet is installed in an assembly meeting the STC 50 requirement.
When is a Certificate of Occupancy required?
A Certificate of Occupancy is required for new buildings, additions, change of use or occupancy.
When is a Covenant and Agreement for Anti Graffiti required?
When the customer decides not to use anti graffiti coating on the first 9 feet of the exterior of the building.
When is a deputy inspector required?
When required by the engineer or indicated on the approved plans.
When is a deputy report required?
When there are higher stresses in the structural design.
When is a drywall inspection required?
When all wallboard has been installed and nailed or screwed in.
When is a electrical verification required?
When clearance for the electrical is required to process the Certificate of Occupancy.
When is a fire department verification required?
When the building is a title 19, A or E occupancy.
When is a fire sprinkler verification required?
When clearance for the fire sprinkler is required to process the Certificate of Occupancy.
When is a foundation inspection required?
When all forms and rebar (reinforcing bar) are in place, but before concrete is placed.
When is a HVAC verification required?
When clearance for the HVAC is required to process the CofO.
When is a Landscape Letter required?
When there is a City Planning Case requiring a landscape Architect.
When is a Plumbing Verification required?
When clearance for the plumbing is required.
When is a Reroof Certificate required?
A reroof certificate is required for existing building in which the roof is replaced or repaired.
