Building Services

OVERVIEW
The Building Division is responsible for issuing building permits and providing detailed inspections of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing projects. Building Inspection also investigates and responds to all citizen complaints concerning construction or safety issues of structures throughout the city.

For more information:

• Building Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Building@sanpabloca.gov
• Call 510-215-3030

Para obtener más información: 

• Traduccion Española
• Building@sanpabloca.gov
• Llame al 510-215-3030
  
  

CLICK LINKS BELOW FOR INFORMATION

• Master Fee Schedule (New Master Fee Schedule effective July 2, 2021)
• Inspections
• Additional Information and Forms

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News from the Building Official

• Click here to review information about Significant Changes for the 2019 California Building Code
• Development East of I-80:  A Geo-tech report on all development (such as construction, grading, and tree removal) east of I-80 is required due to the soil type close proximity to an active fault and a greater potential for a landslide (2016 CBC 107.1).  The Geo-tech report is in addition to the required soils report.

Permit Center

Most construction, remodeling and repairs require building permits as well as most electrical, mechanical and plumbing installations, repairs and replacements. Before applying for a permit, please review the Owner Builder Information / Spanish translation

APPLY FOR A PERMIT 

1. Verify your address is within City of San Pablo (Click for City Limit Map) If you live outside the City limits contact Contra Costa County.
2. Prepare required application forms 
   • Permit Application with Construction and Demolition Information (Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing)
   • Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Form / Reciclaje de Escombros de Construcción y Demolición
   • Demolition Packet
   • Owner Builder Declaration
     
3. Prepare plans (if required for the project). Maximum plan size for construction documents cannot exceed 24-inches by 36-inches.
4. Verify if additional approvals are required from outside agencies. Please click here for a list of the outside agencies' contact information.
5. Submit application forms, payment, plans (if required) and approval stamps from outside agencies (if required).
6. To review Public Works information Click here 
7. Contact staff if you have additional questions Building@sanpabloca.gov or call 510-215-3030.

PAYMENT OPTIONS 

• Check made out to City of San Pablo
• Credit card using the Credit Card Authorization Form

SUBMISSION OPTIONS

• Electronic submission is preferred
  Required steps before electronic submission:
  a. Complete steps 1-5 above, be sure to include response letters with all resubmittals
  b. Submit the Credit Card Authorization Form
  c. Submit all required documents through this weblink
  
  
• Drop-off is available Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Call 510-215-3030 to coordinate plan drop-off.

Issued Permits

• View building permits issued in the past month
• Access past issued building permits 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018

Finaled Permits

• View building permits finaled in the past month
• Access past finaled building permits 2021 | 2020

Fees

• New Master fee schedule (Effective July 2, 2021)
• STMP Fees (Developer fees)
• West Contra Costa Unified School District Developer Fee

Inspections

We will be conducting Building Inspections Tuesdays & Thursdays. Call 510-215-3030 to schedule an inspection. 

Estaremos haciendo inspecciones de edificios los martes & jueves, llame al 510-215-3030 para programar una inspección.

All Information and Forms

• Permit Application with Construction and Demolition Information (Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing) 
• Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Form / Reciclaje de Escombros de Construcción y Demolición
• Demolition Packet
• Owner Builder Declaration
• Permit Extension Request Form
• Plan Check Extension Request Form
• Request for Investigation Application

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• Single Family Dwelling Addition/Alteration Information Sheet
• Legalizing Unpermitted Construction
• Residential Kitchen Remodel Requirements
• Window Replacements / Spanish translation
• Window Flashing Requirements 
• 2019 CAL GREEN Residential Mandatory Measures Checklist
• 2016 CAL GREEN Non-Residential Mandatory Measures Checklist
• Tenant Improvements & Commercial Buildings New/Additions/Alterations
• Inspections during inclement weather
• Minimum Meter Clearance Requirements PG&E 2016 Green Manual
• Mold - Tips on Prevention and Control
• Water Service Metering Requirements for New Residential or Mixed-Use Commercial and Residential Multi-Unit Structures
• Unreasonable Hardship Request Form

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• Self-Certification for Compliance of Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms / Spanish translation
• Residential Examples of Locations for Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms - Information Sheet

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• Special Inspection and Testing Agreement
• Recognized Special Inspection & Testing Agencies

• Structural Criteria for PV 
• Solar PV Residential Permit Submittal Checklist
• Expedited Photovoltaic (PV Permits)
• Fire District Solar-Photovoltaic Notification Form - Fire District

• Residential Seismic Retrofitting
• Residential Seismic Retrofitting Plan Set

As a contractor, to pull a permit in the City of San Pablo you will need to provide a complete scope of work and value of the job signed by the contractor and property owner/customer. You will be required to provide your contractors pocket card or written authorization from the card holder and a copy of their valid drivers’ license or identification (for signature validation) and valid identification or license for the person pulling the permits. 

As a homeowner, you will need to bring a valid drivers’ license or identification, and you must be listed on the title/deed of the property or you will need a letter of authorization from the property owner, a copy of the property owners drivers license (for signature validation) valid identification or license for the person pulling the permits. 

Plancheck and plans may be required depending on the scope of work. Call the Building Division at (510) 215-3030 to verify if plans will be required.