Adopted Building Codes
2019 CA Building Code
2019 CA Building Code
2019 CA Building Code
2019 CA Electrical Code
2019 Disabled Access Regulations
2019 Energy Efficiency Standards
20196CA Referenced Standard Codes
2019 CA Elevator Code
Wind Exposure: C
Climate Zone: 12
Basic Wind Speed: 80 MPH
Soil Bearing Pressure: 1,000 PSF (without soils report)
Seismic Zone (no longer zoned 1,2,3 or 4) please contact the State Seismic Commission:, (916) 263-5506 or click here to see the State Seismic Commission website.
Building Permits
California state law specifies that a permit may be issued to either the owner of the property where the work is to be performed or a licensed contractor in the trade for which they are licensed. An agent (or representative) of the owner may also pull a permit however the owner must still sign the permit and/or designate in writing the agent they have chosen. Our permit counter is located at 3231 Main St.
Plans will need to be submitted electronically to inspections@ci.oakley.ca.us , for any questions please call (925) 625-7005.
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Inspection Necessities
Inspections are required after obtaining building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or roofing permits. There are four major types of structural inspections required in new construction: foundation inspections, framing inspections, insulation inspections and final inspections. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections usually consist of three step inspections. Roof inspections will consist of a tear off, roof nail, and final There must be an adult (18 years or older)present for any inspections of the interior of an occupied building. If an adult cannot be present for an inspection of the exterior of an occupied building, a note must be left on the front door, or on the gate of any fenced area giving permission for the inspector to enter the area. The inspector will not enter a yard where dogs are loose or a note is not posted. Provide a ladder that meets OSHA requirements for roof inspections.