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Building Inspection Information & Guidelines

Building Inspection Information & Guidelines For your convenience, the following links provide detailed information and guidelines in PDF format:

NOTICE: All handouts found in this section are based on the 2001 California Building Codes or the 2004 California Electrical Codes. Updated handouts for the 2007 California Codes will be available shortly.

3rd Party Plan Check Agencies (PDF) - Revised 01/08
Alternate Material, Method or Modification of Construction Codes (PDF) - Revised 01/08
Closet Furnace Clearance (PDF)
Clothes Dryer Vents (PDF)
Condensate Disposal Requirements (PDF)
Code Consultants for Code Certification, Product Evaluation, & Field Investigations of Electrical Equipment (PDF)
Electrical Requirements (PDF)
Furnaces and Air Conditioner Requirements (PDF)
Gas Line Test (PDF)
In Ground Pool Regulations (PDF)
King Stud at Tiedown (PDF)
Kitchen & Bath Requirements (PDF)
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (PDF)
Notching & Boring Through Joists (PDF)
Outdoor A/C System (PDF)
Patio Cover Installations (PDF)
Policy on Repair of Existing Fireplaces (PDF)
Pool Anti-Entrapment Certification Form (PDF)
Pool Anti-Entrapment Cover Notice (PDF)
Portable & Permanent Spa & Hot Tub Regulations (PDF)
Request for Exemption From Accessibility Compliance (PDF)
Requirements for Temporary Occupancy (PDF) - Revised 01/08
Residential Egress Windows (PDF)
Residential Electrical Requirements (PDF)
Residential Fences (PDF)
Residential Permit Requirements (PDF)
Residential Re-Roof Nail Inspections (PDF)
Sample Plot Plan for Condenser (PDF)
Spa & Hot Tub Regulations (PDF)
Special Inspection and Testing Agencies (PDF)
Special Inspection & Testing Agreement (PDF)
Stairs & Landings (PDF)
Wall & Ceiling Coverings (PDF)
Water Hammer Arresters (PDF)
Water Hammer Arrester: Residential Installation (PDF)
Water Heater Requirements (PDF)

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