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ADDITIONAL BUILDING AND SAFETY INFORMATION

Navigating the Building and Safety permitting process may seem like a daunting task.  However, Building and Safety staff are here to help.  The information below is designed to help answer come common questions we receive.  If, after reviewing this material, you are still unsure about our process, please feel free to contact us during our hours of operation.

BUILDING AND SAFETY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

BUILDING AND SAFETY CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

• High Fire Notes and Details Sheet
• General Notes Sheet
• Residential Green Code mandatory measures 
• Non-Residential Green Code mandatory measures  
  

PLAN CHECK PROCESS

PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

EARTHQUAKE SAFETY

ISLA VISTA BLUFFS

SMALL ROOFTOP RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (PV)

ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (EVCS)

FILM PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS

OUTSIDE AGENCY CONTACTS

POLICIES AND BULLETINS

• Eaves, Clarification of High Fire Standards
• Exterior Porch Ceilings
• Isla Vista Del Playa Bluff Policy
• Removal and Re-compaction Grading Permit Exemption
• Simple Greywater Systems
• Suspended Ceiling Inspections
• Swimming Pool Barriers

OUTSIDE INFORMATIONAL LINKS

• California Building Standards Code
• California Green Code
• California Energy Commission 
• High Fire - State Fire Marshall (W.U.I) Approved Building Material Search Listing Services
• Energy Code ACE
• California Housing and Community Development
• Contractors State License Board
• California Department of Consumer Affairs License Search
• AIA Santa Barbara Architectural Archives