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The County of Humboldt is required to provide a building permitting and inspection program by the California
Health and Safety Code, the Business and Professions Code and the California Administrative Code.
The Building Inspection Division is part of the Planning and Building
Department and is responsible for processing building permit applications, collecting fees, reviewing construction plans,
conducting field inspections and resolving building code violations. Overview:
Building Inspection Division Phone Numbers Online Resources First Time Applying for a Building Permit? Building Codes Forms and Handouts Sprinkler Systems Other Resources Secondary Dwelling Unit Plans Building Inspection Division Phone Numbers:
To reach the building division call (707)445-7245 or (800)900-4034.
OnTrack Customer Portal is an online
resources for customers to check permit status,
download documents, schedule inspections, submit a plot plan for preliminary review,
and view the daily inspection routes. To learn more please read our
OnTrack Overview WebGIS
is our online resource for maps and other data layers from our Geographic Information System.
This system can be used to research whether a parcel is in a flood zone, state responsibility
area or qualifies for alternate owner builder.
First Time Applying for a Building Permit?
Below are some general sources of information to help first time applicants prepare for the building
permit application process. For more information or help, please call the Building Inspection Division.
Read our How To Apply for a Residential Building Permit handout. Read the Plot Plan Checklist, Plot Plan Example, and the
Construction Plan Checklist Use the WebGIS
to determine if a property is within the coastal zone, state responsibility area or flood zone.
This tool can also be used to determine zoning and if a property qualifies for alternate owner builder. Building Codes
Effective January 1, 2011, the Building Inspection Division uses the following codes: 2010 California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1 and 2 based on 2009 International Building Code with California Amendments. 2010 Residential Building Code, Title 24, Part 2.5 based on the 2009 Residential Building Code with California Amendments. 2010 California Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3 based on 2008 National Electrical Code with California Amendments. 2010 California Mechanical Code, title 24, Part 4 based on 2009 Uniform Mechanical Code with California Amendments. 2010 California Plumbing Codes, Title 24, Part 5 based on 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code with California Amendments. 2010 California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6 2010 California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9 based on 2009 International Fire Code with California Amendments. 2010 California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11 Forms and Handouts
General 2010 Highlights of Significant Code Changes Agriculture Exempt Structures Letter of Intent As-Built Plumbing Form As-Built Procedures Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner�s Behalf Code Violation Form Construction Plan Checklist Fee Schedule for Building Division How To Apply for a Residential Building Permit Owner Builder Notice to Property Owner Form Plot Plan Checklist Plot Plan Example Request Changes to Issued Permit Soils Report Checklist Alternate Owner Builder (AOB) Ordinance
Rural housing construction standards for individual builders intending to occupy the dwelling.
Alternate Owner Builder (AOB) Ordinance Alternate Owner Builder (AOB) Plan Review Form Alternate Owner Builder (AOB) Plan Submittal Requirements and Inspections Fire Safe Regulations
Minimum wildfire protection standards for building, construction and development in a state responsibility area.
Fire Safe Regulations Fire Safe Regulation Checklist State Responsibility Area (SRA) Exemption Request Forms State Responsibility Area (SRA) Domestic Emergency Water Supply Systems Flood Zone Regulations to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions.
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Placement of Fill within a Special Flood Hazard Area Flood Elevation Certificate Forms and Instructions Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations to control excavation, grading and earthwork construction. Includes fills, embankments, and erosion and sediment controls.
Grading, Excavation, and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance Geologic Hazards Ordinance Minimum Guidelines for Erosion and Sediment Control Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for Small Projects Plan Check Review Forms Forms used by the Building Division when reviewing residential construction projects.
Conformance Plan Submittal Requirements Conformance Review Form Photovoltaic Review Form Single Story Fast Check Review Form Two Story Modified Review Form Residential Conversion Residential Detached Accessory Structures Residential to Guest House Conversion Residential to Storage Conversion Sprinkler Systems
Section R313 of the California Residential Code
requires all new dwellings,
dwelling units, and one and two family townhomes to be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system
complying with National Fire Protection Association standard 13D, as modified by the California State
Additional information regarding residential fire sprinklers can be found through the links below: International Residential Code Fire Sprinkler Coalition Water Supplies for Home Fire Sprinkler Systems Fact Sheet Other Resources
Asbestos NESHAP Building Demolition / Renovation information page
Building Standards Commission California Building Officials California Department of Housing and Community Development California Energy Commission California Office of the State Fire Marshal California Office of the State Fire Marshal Wildland Urban Interface Product Listing Cal Fire�s California's Wildland-Urban Interface Code Information Contractors State License Board International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials International Code Council Second Dwelling Unit Plans
The Planning and Building Department collaborated with the Humboldt Association
of Realtors to make construction plans for four different secondary dwelling unit designs
available to the public. Sometimes called mother-in-law units, these designs can provide
affordable housing. Please note these plans are for informational purposes only. The plans as represented here
do not meet current California building codes. Prior to approving these plans for construction,
applicants must make modifications to meet California codes in effect at the time the
SDU Plans #1 - Attached Unit
SDU Plans #2 - Above Garage Unit
SDU Plans #3 - Detached Unit
SDU Plans #4 - Detached Unit #2 pdf