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February 03, 2012

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Notice to all architects, contractors, engineers and owner/builders:
Five complete sets of building plans (structural) and five site plans are required at time of submission of application for any residential building project.
Six complete sets of building plans (structural) will be required for commercial building projects.

INSPECTION REQUEST LINE:
(530) 265-7070

New Building Codes Effective January 1, 2011

New Building, Residential, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Energy, and Green Codes Effective January 1, 2011*

Effective January 1, 2011, all jurisdictions in the State of California, are required to adopt and enforce new codes that regulate construction.

2010 California Residential Code - Applies to one and two family houses and townhomes less than 3 stories in height. (Incorporates by adoption and reprints the 2009 International Residential Code.)

2010 CalGreen Code - Applies to certain new buildings only - all new residential buildings 3 stories or less and all new non-residential buildings. For a downloadable version click here - http://www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/Programs/progCodes/title24.aspx

2010 California Building Code (Incorporates by adoption and reprints the 2009 International Building Code with California amendments. Published by the International Code Council, ICC)

2010 California Energy Code Check the California Energy Commission's website at http://www.energy.ca.gov for a downloadable version. (Published by ICC).

2010 California Electrical Code (Incorporates by adoption and reprints the 2008 National Electrical Code with California amendments. Published by the National Fire Protection Agency, NFPA)

2010 California Plumbing Code (Incorporates by adoption and reprints the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code with California amendments. Published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, IAPMO)

2010 California Mechanical Code (Incorporates by adoption and reprints the 2009 Uniform Mechanical Code with California amendments. Published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, IAPMO)

2010 California Fire Code (Incorporates by adoption and reprints the 2009 International Fire Code with California amendments. Published by ICC)

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND THE PUBLIC

Wildland-Urban reroofing requirements of the 2010 California Residential Code

The 2010 California Residential Codes sections R907.1, R902.1.4 and 327.5 require the following:

Roof Valleys - Where valley flashing is installed, the flashing shall be not less than 26 gage sheet corrosion-resistant metal installed over not less than one layer of minimum 72-pound mineral-surfaced no perforated cap sheet complying with ASTM D 3909, at least 36 inch wide running the full length of the valley.

Roof Gutters - Roof gutters shall be provided with the means to prevent the accumulation of leaves and debris in the gutter.

Planning to do construction in Nevada County?

You'll find lots of information, including downloadable forms and packets right here on our Website. We hope we can save you time and trips with the material you'll find here.

You can now apply for simple "over the counter" permits (like many electrical projects) right here on the Web! Visit the CDA One-Stop Shop. You can also download printable instructions for using the One-Stop Shop to check the status of your Building Permit.

Building Department
Brain Washko, Building Official
Nevada County Community Development Agency
950 Maidu Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1222
Fax 530-265-9854

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7 Sections
Building Department Staff Roster

Building Dept Policies All our permitting policies conveniently located in one place!

Building FAQ's The questions we get asked every day.

Building Handouts What steps does it take to get your permits and inspections, and to finally move in to your new house?

Building Links Links to dozens of construction-related organizations and agencies.

Grading Requirements How do you know whether you'll need a Grading Permit?

IVR Inspection Codes For Contractors: code numbers for use with our new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) inspection system.

Related Items

Building Permit Application Handbook

START HERE for info on what it takes to get your Building Permit.

Building Standard Board of Appeals

Agendas, Minutes and supporting documents.

CDA One-Stop Shop

Search and display building permit information. Apply and pay for certain over-the-counter permits online.

County Fire Districts

Download this list of Fire District contact information (Adobe PDF file).

Nevada County CDA Fee Schedules

Effective August 7, 2011. Includes the schedules for CDA Admin, Building, Planning, Environmental Health, Code Compliance, Agricultural Commissioner and County Surveyor.

Nevada County Land Use Codes

Link to all 17 Chapters of the Nevada County Land Use and Development Code.

School District Mitigation Fees

Procedures for paying developer fees for school facilities. Revised 2-1-2005; CHECK FOR UPDATES/INCREASES.

Storm Water Permitting Requirements

Summary of the National Pollutions Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permitting requirements for construction activity.

Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Products

Visit this page on the Office of the State Fire Marshall site to download the New Products Handbook, including the list of approved building materials, Chapter 7A.

Tools

CDA is open to the public Monday through Friday (excluding County Holidays), from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM including the lunch hour.

Permits are not accepted for processing after 4:00 PM.

CDA accepts cash, checks, cashier's checks and most credit cards(not visa).


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