Services and Hours

Contact Phone Numbers - Click here!

Research Permits On-line

PLEASE NOTE - We now require FOUR plan sets for new submissions.  (Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical plans only require 3 sets.)

• Application Worksheet for New Permits Download this form and save some time at our permit counter!
• What work requires a Building Division permit?
• Requesting an Inspection: Using our automated system
• Current Adopted California Building Codes
• Air Conditioner/Furnace Changeout Permit
• Electric Meter Upgrade
• State Surcharge for Permits
• Pool and Spa Installation
• Pool Demolition
• Re-roofing information 
• Trash Bin/Roll-Off Container Regulations
• Water Heater Installation Permit
• Special Inspector Certification Program

Utility Links:

• Southern California Edison - Fullerton's electric utility provider
• Southern California Gas Company - Fullerton's natural gas provider
• California Energy Commission - California's energy policy and planning agency
• Dig Alert - Call before you dig to avoid accidents!
• Orange County Sanitation District - Wastewater treatment for Fullerton residents and businesses

Boards, Councils and Associations Links:

• ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. - Evaluating building products, methods, materials and components.
• California Contractors State License Board - California's construction licensing and regulatory agency
• Structural Engineers Association International - Professional organization of Civil and Structural Engineers
• International Code Council (on-line Building Code references)

Green Building Resources

• Build It Green - Promoting healthy, energy- and resource-efficient building practices in California
• Green Roads - CalRecycle website providing information about recycled-tire projects and products
• CABEC - (California Association of Building Energy Consultants) non-profit organization for Title 24 and energy information
• CLTC - (California Lighting Technology Center) research, innovation and partnership for energy efficient lighting and daylighting at U.C. Davis
• Comparison of Current Requirements to 2010 CalGreen Mandatory Requirements
• Guide to CalGreen Building Standards Code (Low Rise Residential) - Information governing construction of low-rise residential dwellings, apartments, lodging houses, hotels and motels.
• Guide to the Non-Residential California Green Building Standards Code
• Guide to California Green Building Standards Code - Non-Residential Commissioning - Commissioning, under the CalGreen code, involves a quality assurance process beginning during design and continuing to occupancy. Commissioning verifies that new buildings operate as the owner intended and that those who staff the building are prepared to operate and maintain its systems and equipment.

State Forms:

• CF-1R - ALT Certificate of Compliance: Residential Alterations
• MF-1R - Mandatory Measures Summary: Residential
• CF-6R-MECH-24-HERS - Charge Indicator Display (CID)
• CF-6R-MECH-25-HERS - Refrigerant Charge Verification - Standard Measurement Procedure
• CF-6R-MECH-26-HERS - Refrigerant Charge Verification - Alternate Measurement Procedure
• CF-4R-MECH-23 - Verification of High EER Equipment
• CF-4R-MECH-24 - Charge Indicator Display (CID)
• CF-4R-MECH-25 - Refrigerant Charge Verification - Standard Measurement Procedure

Building Division Documents and Information

Agreement for Demolition of Structures (19.3 KB)

AQMD Wood Burning Regulations (662.6 KB)

BSA Revolving Fund fees (11.2 KB)

Building Codes effective January 1, 2011 (210.7 KB)

Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector Alarm - Certification Form (26.9 KB)

Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Information Sheet (158.3 KB)

CF-1R-ALT-HVAC - Residential HVAC Alterations (1015.8 KB)

Contractor's Sub List (172.5 KB)

Demolition Bond Information (11.1 KB)

Electrical Plans - Basic Information on Plan Check Submittal (620.4 KB)

FEES - Current Commercial and Industrial Fees (713 KB)

FEES - Current Residential Fees (7.6 KB)

Liquefaction Areas Foundation Requirements (320.7 KB)

OCFCA Guideline for Solar Photovoltaic Systems (1.28 MB)

Owner/Builder Permit Authorization Form (5.1 KB)

Request for Waiver from Underground Service (10.7 KB)

Request to Cancel Permits (5.2 KB)

Request to Extend Permits (4.9 KB)

Residential HVAC Requirements (598.7 KB)

Solar Photo-Voltaic Plan Check Requirements (23.4 KB)

Special Inspector Certification Program Application (643.2 KB)

Structural Observation Report Form (88.7 KB)

Title 24 Requirements for Residential Lighting (2008 CA Energy Code) (747 KB)

USER GUIDE and Codes to Requesting Building Inspections (101.9 KB)

Water Pollution Control Guidelines for SFR Buildings (143.3 KB)

Water Quality Plan Notes for all Construction Projects (105.7 KB)

Window Change-Out Information (464.1 KB)

Construction Details

6" or 8" C.M.U. Garden Wall Method G (459.9 KB)

6" or 8" C.M.U. Garden Wall Method H (89.6 KB)

Attached Pilaster M (307.2 KB)

Central Attic Furnaces Q (407.2 KB)

Detached Patio Cover O (651.9 KB)

Detached Pilaster Section N (295.9 KB)

Exterior Door Landings Method T (420.5 KB)

Garden Wall / Partial Retaining Method E (401.2 KB)

Garden Wall / Partial Retaining Method F (426.9 KB)

Gas Piping for Tankless Water Heaters (28.8 KB)

Retaining Wall / Level Backfill Method A (458.3 KB)

Retaining Wall / Level Backfill Method B (436.4 KB)

Retaining Wall 2 : 1 Slope Method C (525.6 KB)

Stepped Foundation P (201.2 KB)

Swimming Pool Fencing Method S (398.6 KB)

Typical Garage (68.5 KB)

Typical Patio Cover (80.1 KB)

Typical Trash Enclosure (75.6 KB)

Water Heater Installation R (841.1 KB)