Single-Family
See Below for PLUMBING FIXTURE REPLACEMENT SB 407 (effective January 1, 2014)
Documents for Single-Family and Duplex Residential Projects
(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)
- Single Family Alterations (IB-005A)
- Single Family Additions (IB-005B)
- 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)
- Accessory Building (IB-037)
- Moved Building (IB-029)
- Cool Roofs & Residential Re-roof Requirements
- Submittal Requirements for Photovoltaic Array Systems or 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)
- Smoke Detector Requirements (PB-057)
- Guidelines for Determining what Permit Type to Use (PB-026)
General
Policy Statements and Code Interpretations:
- Code Policy for Detached One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Townhouses under CRC Scope (PB-064)
- Residential CalGreen Code Checklist (IB-035)
- 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)
- 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)
- Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Guidelines (PB-72)
Plumbing Fixture Replacement (SB 407) for Existing Single-Family Residential, Multifamily Residential and Commercial Buildings
As of January 1, 2014, SB 407 requires non-compliant plumbing fixtures to be replaced with water-conserving plumbing fixtures when a property is undergoing additions, alterations or improvements. Applicants seeking to obtain permits for any of these types of work will be required to replace non-compliant fixtures prior to final permit approval or issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the local building department. This law applies only to properties built on or before January 1, 1994.
When applying for a permit, applicants will receive:
The complete information package (select HERE for a link to the complete package) which includes these 3 items: