(R-3 and associated U Occupancy Groups)

Submittal requirements for specific projects:

• Bathroom Remodels (IB-001)
• Kitchen Remodels (IB-022)
• Laundry Room Remodels (IB-023)
• Submittal Requirements for New, Relocated, or Replacement Windows or Doors (IB-014)
• Deck or Balcony Remodels (IB-015)
• Additions/ Alterations (IB-005)
• New Residences (IB-006) 
• Second Units (IB-003) 
• Retaining Walls (IB-004)
• Spa Permit (IB-007)
• Pool Permit (IB-026)
• Pool Demolition or Abandonment Requirements (IB-020)
• Assessory Building (IB-037)
• Moved Building (IB-029)
• Cool Roofs & Residential Reroof Requirements (PB-039) 
• Submittal Requirements for Photovoltaic Array Systemsor Alternative Energy Systems (IB-025)
• Submittal Requirements for Balcony Enclosure (IB-038)
• Submittal Requirements for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly: R3.1 (IB-002)

Policy Statements and Code Interpretations:

• 2010 California Residential Code Seismic Design Category IB-040
• Residential CalGreen Code Checklist-IB-035
• PB-050 AFCI in dwellings (PB-050)
• Limitations of Conventional Light-Frame Construction (PB-044)
• Climatic & Geographic Design Criteria 2010 Cal Residential Code (PB-049)
• Chimney Repair Requirements (IB-009)
• Gas Storage Water Heater Requirements
• Clearances to Combustibles at Masonry Fireplaces 
• Pool and Spa Safety Covers 
• Reuse of Residential Stair and Deck Handrails and Guardrails (PB-038)
• Guardrail Heights for Residential Decks and Balconies 
• Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) Gas Piping (PB-032)
• City of Walnut Creek Typical Notes
• Substandard Building Defined (from Health and Safety Code)
• Standard Footings per 2007 CBC
• Stairway Lifts in R-1 and R-3 Occupancies (PB-033)
• Legalizing work completed without permits (PB-025)
• Installation of Wood Burning Devices 
• Prescriptive Seismic Strengthening Plans for Residential Wood-Framed Structures (Standard Plan A - 2008) [24"x36"; legible on 11"x17"]
• Summary of Automatic Residential Fire Sprinkler Thresholds for Single-Family and Duplex and Other Residential Projects (P-048)
• Permit and Code Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems (PB-046)

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