Guidance
Commercial Plan Check Requirements
Environmental Health Services Plan Reviews
Guidelines for Manufactured Homes
Helpful Tips for Building Inspection
Requirements Governing Approved Fabricators
Residential Development Guidance (Rev 2/08/23)
Residential Plan Check Requirements
Residential Plan Review Comments (SAMPLE TEMPLATE)
Residential Window Replacement Policy
Significant Changes to the 2022 CBC
Significant Changes to the 2022 CRC
Technical Handouts
Retaining Wall Handout
Trash Enclosure Standard Plans
Wood Frame Prescriptive Provisions Handout
Accessory Dwelling Unit Handout
Detached Carport Standard
Information Bulletins
IB-0001 Retaining Wall Design Requirements Without a Soils Report
IB-0002 Cargo Containers for Incidental Storage
IB-0003 Rainfall Water Flow Rate, Wind Speed Requirements, and Snow Load Design Values
IB-0005 Residential Foundation Design Requirements Without a Soils Report
IB-0006 Property Survey Requirements
IB-0007 Swimming Pool Spa and Hot Tub Barrier Requirements
IB-0008 Accessory Structures Exempt From Concrete Foundations
IB-0009 Demolition of Gunite In-Ground Pool/Spa
IB-0010 New Wood-Burning Devices Within SCAQMD Boundary
IB-0011 Repair of Earthquake-Damaged Masonry Fireplace Chimneys
IB-0012 Building Code Update and Effective Dates
IB-0014 Cargo Containers Repurposed for Habitable Use
IB-0015 Additions to Manufactured Homes – HCD Policy
IB-0016 Joshua Trees
IB-0017 Protection for Residential Ground Mount Solar Panel Systems