Here you will find frequently used documents for the Building and Fire Divisions; including submittal requirements, checklists and other valuable information for obtaining building permits.

Building Division

Permit submittals and Plans that Require an Architect or Engineer

• ADU Handbook Effective January 1, 2025

• AB2234 Plan Submittal Requirements for post-entitlement phase permits 
  In compliance with AB2234, information regarding submittal requirements for post-entitlement phase projects that are majority or completely residential. This can include, Single Family, ADUs, Duplexes, Townhomes, and Multi-Family Projects. 

• Accessible Parking  
   
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) - Itemized Valuation Required with Submittal

• Accessory Structures - Attached & Detached - Itemized Valuation Required with Submittal

• Bathroom Remodel - Residential
  Important requirements for residential bathroom remodel projects.

• Building & Structural Design Criteria 2025 California Building Codes 

• Commercial Tenant Improvement Checklist - Itemized Valuation Required with Submittal

• Conventional Framing & Bracing
  Information on light wood-frame conventional construction. Braced panel & nailing schedules

• Demolition & Disconnection of Utilities
  Information on obtaining Demolition permit and disconnection of utilities. Contact information for Yolo Solano Air Quality and Recycling & Parks Divisions.

• Electric Vehicle Charging System - Residential
  Information on obtaining a permit for residential electric vehicle charging systems.

• Electric Vehicle Charging Systems - Commercial

• Emergency Egress
  Residential escape and rescue window information.       

• Exempted Work from Permit  

• Garage Conversion - Itemized Valuation Required with Submittal
  Plan submittal checklist for converting a residential garage to habitable living space.

• Gas Piping Sizing
  Information on determining the correct sizing for natural gas piping. Installation and inspection requirements. Includes a sample sizing chart

• HVAC Split System Attic Installation (Residential)
  An installation checklist for attic installed split system HVAC units. Information on attic access, required platforms, venting clearances, etc.

• Inspection Requirements
  Information and requirements for construction inspections.

• Inspection Requests
  Information on Requesting Inspections for issued permits.

• Kitchen Remodels Residential
  Checklist and information on plan submittal for kitchen remodels.

• Manufactured Home Inspection
  Information on required inspections when installing a manufactured home.

• New Commercial Buildings & Additions - Itemized Valuation Required with Submittal
  Plan submittal checklist and information for new commercial and industrial buildings and new commercial additions.

• New Multi-Family Buildings - Itemized Valuation Required with Submittal
  Plan submittal checklist for new multi-family residential and mixed-use buildings.

• New Single Family Dwelling - Itemized Valuation Required with Submittal
  Plan submittal checklist and requirements for new single-family residential dwelling unit.

• PASS Project Submittal Checklist

• Patio Covers - Residential Attached
  Illustration examples and information on developing drawings for attached patio covers.

• Photovoltaic Checklist
  Plan submittal requirements for photovoltaic systems.

• Plot Plan Example
  Example of a site plan or plot plan required for permit application.

• Re-Roof Procedure and Inspection Requirements
  Requirements and procedures for re-roof inspections.       

• Residential Addition Checklist

• Residential Care Facility Guidelines

• Residential Re-Roof Energy Compliance Form
  This form is required to be completed whenever a residential roof is installed.

• Residential Window Change Out - Like for Like
  Information on obtaining a permit for residential window replacement when the size of the opening is not being changed.

• Roof Repitch
  Plan submittal checklist for changing the pitch of an existing residential roof.

• Water Conserving Plumbing Fixtures
  Information on Senate Bill 407 which requires water-conserving plumbing fixtures. Self-certification form included.

• Signs
  Plan submittal requirements for signage.

• Storage Racks - Itemized Valuation Required with Submittal
  Information on Storage Racking requirements.

• Swimming Pools & Spas - Itemized Valuation Required with Submittal
  Plan submittal requirements and information on inspections & safety features.

• Water Heater Installation - Residential
  Requirements for installation of a Residential water heater

Fire Division

• Above Ground Tanks
  Submittal requirements for obtaining a building permit for an AST (Above Ground Storage Tank)

• Address Guidelines
  Information on requirements of premises identification-address numbers-on Residential and Commercial buildings within the city.

• Fire Code Requirements for Single-Family Dwellings

• High-Piled Combustible Storage
  Plan submittal checklist for high-piled combustible storage racking.
• Large Family Day Care Homes
  Information and requirements for homes being used as a care facility.

• Paint Spray Booths  

          For Fire Department Standards, please follow the link: https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/government/departments/fire/community-risk-reduction/fire-department-standards-and-guidelines

City Ordinances

• 2022 Ordinance 22-20
  2022 Ordinance and adoption of 2022 California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Residential, Energy, Green Building and International Property Codes and amendments.

• Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Ordinance 17-16

• Electric and Barbed Wire Fencing Ordinance 14-8

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