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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 Hazard Area Map (local areas designated by Building Official) click here to view PDF Map
- Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Designated by State Fire Agencies) click link to State Fire Marshal Website as follows:
https://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/ - Local Ordinance Amendments to CA Building Code and CA Residential Codes (click link to local Ordinance.)
https://library.municode.com/ca/santa_barbara_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH10BURE - High Fire Notes and Details Sheet
- General Notes Sheet
- Residential Green Code mandatory measures
- Non-Residential Green Code mandatory measures
- Erosion Control Measures BMP Designs click
here to view PDF standard detail sheet
SMALL ROOFTOP RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (PV)
ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (EVCS)
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
