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Accessibility
- Plan-Check Accessibility Requirements
- ADA Requirements and Your Small Business
- Cost Documentation for Accessibility at Existing Buildings (projects less than or equal to $147,863)
- Unreasonalble Hardship Form (for projects $147,863 or more)
- Home Design Guide - Voluntary Accessible Features
- Department of the State Architect's Access Compliance Reference Materials
Alternative Energy
- Photo-Voltaic Systems
- Electric Vehicle
Applicant Information
- Appeals for Building Permit Applications
- Application Requirements - Residential Structures
- Building Permit Application
- Over the Counter and Express Plan Check
- Considering Becoming an Owner/Builder?
- Disclosures and Forms for Owner/Builders
- Drainage for Single Family Dwellings
- Information About Holds
- How to Get a Permit
- Relocation of Habitable Structures
Building Counter
- Planning Department Location and Hours
- Email the Building Counter with Questions
- How to Schedule a Building Counter Appointment
Building Plan-Check
- Contact a Plan Checker
- Building Design – 2013 Code Criteria
- Building Codes
- Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Codes and Standards
- Express Plan Checks
- Unlicensed designer limitations
Building Codes
- 2013 California Codes
- Chapter 12, Local Amendments
- California Building Standards Commission
Code Compliance
- Code Compliance Overview
- Code Complaint Form
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Complaints NOT Handled by Code Compliance
- Request for Expungement
Commercial
- Tenant Improvement
- Commercial Kitchens
  - Requirements for Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing
- Accessibility
- Unlicensed Designer Limitations
Contact Us
- Building Inspectors
- Building Official
- General Building Information
- Plan Checkers
Energy Standards 2013
- Residential
- Non-Residential
  - Non-Residential Alterations
  - Find out what forms apply to your project
- Significant Changes to Residential and Non-Residential Standards
Fees
- Fees Associated with Your Residential Permit
- Building Permit Fee Estimate Worksheet
- Over the Counter Building Permit Fees
Fire Agencies and WUI Requirements
- Residential Fire Agency Requirements
- Fire Code Requirements for Rooftop PV Systems
- Fire Classifications for Roof Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Systems
- Links to State and Local Fire Agencies
- WUI Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is a Building Permit Required?
- When is a Plumbing Permit Required?
- When is a Mechanical Permit Required?
- When is an Electrical Permit Required?
- Why Do I Need a Permit to Replace my Windows?
Forms
- Owner/ Agent Approval Form
- Recognized Special Inspection & Testing Agencies
- Request for Application Extension
- Request For Approval of Alternate Materials, ...
- Request for Permit Extension
- Special Inspection and Testing Agreement
- Statement of Special Inspections 2013 CBC
- Transfer of Responsibility (Civil or Structural Engineer)
Grading
Green Building
- Glossary
- 2013 California Green Building Standards Code
- CALGreen Compliance Forms and Worksheets
- Graywater Irrigation
- Rainwater Havesting
How Do I?
- Schedule a Building Inspection
- Contact My Building Inspector
- Check the Status of My Application
- Rectify Violations by “Undoing the Work”
- File an Appeal
Inspections
- Inspector's Areas
- Inspector’s Contact List
- Typical Inspection Requirements
- Re-roofing Permit Procedures
- Demolition Inspection Procedures
- Inspection Procedures for As-Built Structures
- Schedule a Building Inspection
Over the Counter
- OTC Permit Application
- OTC Permits & Express Plan Check
- Residential Energy Compliance for HVAC Change Outs for applications on or after July 1, 2014
Permit Types
- New Construction
- Additions, Remodels, Repairs
Retaining Walls
- Standard Details for Retaining Walls
Swimming Pools
- Permit Application and Submittal Requirements
- Pool Alarms
- Swimming Pool Enclosure Ordinance Checklist
- Swimming Pool Barrier Example A & B
- Swimming Pool Barrier Example C & D
- Demolition and Abandonment
Miscellaneous Information
- Appeals
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Smoke Detectors
- Measuring Height
Windows
- Alternative Compliance Guidelines

The primary goal and mission in the Building and Safety section is to protect the Health, Life and Safety of all people in the County of Santa Cruz through our duties in applying and verifying minimum code requirements are met in the built environment. Our duties also mandate protecting the environment, accessibility, energy, drainage, and guarding against geological, wind, tidal and seismic hazards.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The San Lorenzo Valley area inspector will cover these areas on the following days:
    Monday through Thursday : Felton, Ben Lomond, Brookdale, Boulder Creek

    Monday and Wednesday: Areas north of Boulder Creek

    Tuesday and Thursday: North coast and Bonny Doon

    Friday: Minor inspections only. No finals.

Effective January 1, 2015, roof mounted solar photovoltaic systems shall comply with the CAL Fire roof classification requirements.

Effective January 1, 2014, all battery operated smoke detectors shall have a battery with a ten year life. The smoke detector shall display the date of manufacture on the device, and shall provide a place on the device where the date of installation can be written. For more information on smoke detectors, as well as carbon monoxide alarms, click here.

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