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Building Development Division

Customer Handouts

Below are the latest and most current version of all the handouts we provide to our customers. The handouts are organized alphabetically with their latest version date. We are continuously updating and adding handouts to this page. We welcome your questions and suggestions on improving the Customer Handouts page.

Customer Handout Title Version Date
Amusement Device Submission and Inspection Guidelines 07/01/2021
Approved Third Party Inspectors - Building 09/11/2023
Approved Third Party Inspectors - Fire Protection 08/17/2023
07/29/2021
BDD Fee Schedule 07/01/2021
Building Code Appeals 09/2011
Checklist for Retaining Wall Submissions and Inspection Requirements 04/14/2021
Commonly Found Safety Violations in Existing Tenant Spaces and Buildings 01/04/2024
Contractor Licensing Information 05/19/2015
Converting a Carport to a Garage 07/09/2021
Customer ePlans Guide 01/31/2023
Development Services Customer Satisfaction Survey 08/09/2011
Fire Marshal's Office: Code Compliance Manual (2018 Edition USBC & SFPC)
(including Inspection Permit and Plan Review Fees)
07/1/2015
Revision
Guidelines for Building a Shed 07/09/2021
Guidelines for Finishing Your Basement 06/13/2022
Guidelines for Permitting Residential Docks 03/02/2022
Guidelines for Replacement of Mechanical Equipment without Building Plan Review 03/22/2019
Guidelines for Retaining Walls 4' in height or less 07/09/2021
Guidelines for Using the Automated Plan Status & Inspection Scheduling Systems 05/22/2019
Instructions for Arranging a Preconstruction Meeting for Special Inspections 07/01/2021
Joint Occupancy Evaluation Program (Policy 2.4) 04/25/2019
Posting of Occupant Load (Policy 2.7) 06/26/2019
PWC Code of Ordinances - Home Improvement Contractor License 01/25/2013
Requirements for Mandatory Third Party Inspections Managed by the Special Inspections Section 07/01/2021
Residential Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs Barrier and Safety Requirements 06/23/2022
Residential Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs Plan Review Requirements 07/09/2021
Residential Roof Replacement Requirements 06/24/2021
Retaining Wall Inspection Requirements 07/19/2019
Requirements for Post Concealment Inspections for Construction Inspections 11/18/2016
Requirements for Post Concealment Inspections for Special Inspections 07/01/2021
Residential Plan Review Requirements 07/09/2021
Soil Categories 08/07/2009
Solar Energy Systems Plan Submission and Inspection Guidelines 09/01/2023
Solar Energy Systems Tax Exemption PWC Code of Ordinances 05/06/2014
Special Inspections Manual (VUSBC 2018) 10/26/2015
Special Inspections Manual Appendix II 12/01/2011
Temporary Hypothermia Center Program 10/20/2015
Temporary Stages and Platforms – Submission and Inspection Guidelines 02/04/2022
Temporary Tents – Submission and Inspection Guidelines 12/06/2023
Third Party Building Inspection Certification Program (Policy 1.16) 10/29/2019
Typical Construction Specifications 08/12/2021
Typical Residential Deck Design 05/01/2023
Typical Residential Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs Plan Specifications 08/12/2021
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