Complete sets of building plans, reports and documents are required for plan check. To verify whether your project requires plans to be submitted, you may contact the Building Division at (510) 675-5313.

One set of the plans submitted will be returned to you as the official approved “job copy.” All plans submitted shall have all dimensions and scales clearly indicated. No marked, altered, or paste-on plans will be accepted. You may be required by the Building Official to obtain a registered architect or professional engineer to prepare your building plans. Depending on the type and scope of project, review and approval by the Planning Division may be required prior to submittal for building permits. Contact a planner at the Planning Division by calling (510) 675-5319.

For further information of submittal requirements, contact the Building Division at (510) 675-5313. The following is a list of common submittal requirements for residential and non-residential projects:

Submittal Requirements:
	Non-Residential Construction Additions of and New Commercial Buildings Commercial Banners Commercial Tenant Improvement High Pile Combustible Permit On-Site Real Estate Sign Storage Racks
	Residential Construction New Multi-Family Building New Residential Home and Addition Interior Residential Remodel Patio Enclosures Wood Patio Covers
	Demolition (Residential and Commercial) Bay Area Air Quality Management District Application Form Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan Submittal Requirements for a Demolition