Helpful Handouts & Links

2025 Building Code Handouts 

• AFCI vs. GFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter vs. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)(PDF, 177KB)
• Access Compliance Form(PDF, 271KB)
• Building Design Information(PDF, 112KB)
• CALGreen Non-Residential Checklist(PDF, 236KB)
• CALGreen Residential Checklist(PDF, 980KB)
• Commercial Permits Required and Work Exempt(PDF, 203KB)
• EV Charger Checklist(PDF, 311KB)
• Kitchen/Bathroom Remodel - General Requirements(PDF, 906KB)
• Permisos Requeridos and Trabajo Extento de Permisos(PDF, 1MB)
• Plan Submittal Requirements(PDF, 743KB)
• Residential Required Permits and Work Exempt(PDF, 218KB)
• Re-roofing Requirements(PDF, 124KB)
• Residential Electrical Service(PDF, 208KB)
• Residential Patio Covers(PDF, 104KB)
• Residential Windows(PDF, 243KB)
• Residential Deck Guidelines(PDF, 2MB)
• Sample Plot Plan - Residential Addition(PDF, 112KB)
• SB407 Plumbing Fixture Replacement Form Civil Code(PDF, 351KB)
• Special Inspection and Testing Agreement(PDF, 405KB)
• Spa / Hot Tub Installations(PDF, 554KB)
• Stair / Porch Repair - Single Family Residence(PDF, 296KB)
• Skylight Installations(PDF, 161KB)
• Water Heaters - Residential(PDF, 192KB)
• Window Flashing(PDF, 243KB)

 

Archived 2022 Building Code Handouts 

Click here to view the Building Code handouts for the 2022 version of the Building Code that have been archived.

 

Links

• California Energy Commission
• California State License Board
• California Water Company
• Call Before You Dig - USA
• Consortium for Energy Efficiency
• Energy Star
• FEMA Flood Hazard Maps
• ICC Evaluation Reports
• Master Fee Schedule
• PG&E Training
• Plumbing and Mechanical Code Organization
• SSF Scavenger Company
• State of California Green Pages