Submittal Requirements

• Application. The Building Permit Application must be filled out and submitted electronically in order to receive a building permit. Visit the Virtual Service Counter for more information on submittal requirements. All information must be legible and complete. Most building permits also require a Zoning Permit.
• Checklist. View the Plan Submittal Checklist.
• Scale and Size of Plans.  All plans must be drawn on with a minimum scale of ¼” per foot, except for the site plan which may be drawn with a minimum scale of 1/8” per foot. All plan sheets must be the same size, with a maximum sheet size of 24” X 36” and minimum sheet size of 11” X 17”.
• Information Required On Each Page of the Plans
• Information Required On Permit Documents
  • The scope of the work must be shown in a clear and concise manner. Provide only information that is pertinent to the scope of the project.
  • Floor plan of each level, label all rooms.
  • Site plan including:
  • Survey.
  • Erosion control plan (erosion control must be in place October 15 through April 15 or whenever it is raining).
  • Building elevations.
  • Complete structural drawings including foundations, floor, roof, deck, and wall framing plans.
  • Roof/floor truss layout plan with calculations.
  • Cross sections and details to sufficiently clarify all construction.
  • Fireplace details or manufacturer’s installation instructions.
  • Stairway, handrail and guardrail details.
  • Size, opening and type of glass windows and skylights.
  • Location of electrical panels, switches, outlets and types of lights.
  • Plumbing fixtures.
  • Details of heating equipment (size, location and type of fuel).
  • Compliance with the California Energy Commission requirements (Energy Calculations) CF-1R and MF-1R (from Energy Calculations) on plans and in booklet form.
  • Fire sprinkler plans and calculations.
  • Any information necessary to describe the work and show that it will conform to the provisions of the codes, ordinances, and regulations adopted by the City of Sausalito.
  • Complete existing condition plan.
• Specifications, Calculations, Reports, etc. (Minimum of 2 copies required)
  • Specifications, engineering calculations, Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp) reports, soil investigation reports, special inspection and structural observation programs and other related data (as applicable)

• Listing ID: 252
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