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When do I need to get a permit?
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Generally, permits are required for all electrical, plumbing, mechanical or structural projects you may want to perform. Installing water heaters, dishwashers, garbage disposals; re-roofing, remodeling, repairing stairs, replacing windows, adding any improvement to your home requires a permit. Building retaining walls, garden walls, patio covers, decks, BBQ’s, pools/spas, water fountains all require permits. Building permit fees are collected to pay for the services of plan checks and inspections to make sure the project meets compliance with building codes and local ordinances.
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How do I get a permit?
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The first step is to prepare a drawing or create a blueprint of what you propose to do. If your property is subject to Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R’s) and you belong to a homeowner’s association, most projects require their approval first prior to submitting plans to the City. Your drawing or blueprint will be reviewed by any and all City departments affected by your project. In most cases simple exterior improvements need only be reviewed by Building and Planning Divisions and can often be plan checked over the counter during our walk-in hours. Walk-in hours are 7:30-12:30 in the morning and 2:30-5:30 in the afternoon and 8:00-12:30 and 2:30-5:00 on alternating open Fridays. Your first contact with the City will be at the Building Division located at 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, (949)361-6100.
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What is the difference between a homeowner and a contractor obtaining the permit?
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Contractors are required by law to be licensed and bonded by the State of California. Building Division staff secures the contractor’s current status with (1) the State Contractor’s License Board, (2) the City’s Business License, and (3) Worker’s Compensation Insurance. When a homeowner obtains the permit, he/she will be asked to complete an Owner-Builder Verification form and state whether or not he/she will be performing all the work on the project. If not, the homeowner needs to identify the sub-contractors that will be hired to do the job and confirm their Worker’s Comp Insurance. A homeowner must obtain a Worker’s Compensation Insurance policy if the sub-contractor does not have it. A copy of the insurance policy must be made available to the Building Division before a permit can be issued. State Health and Safety Code states: Building permits are not required to be signed by property owners unless they are personally performing their own work. Information about licensed contractors may be obtained by contacting the Contractors’ State License Board at (800) 321-CSLB (2752) or via Internet address: www.cslb.ca.gov
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What forms will I need?
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Several forms must be completed depending on the extent of the project. They include: Permit Application; Homeowner’s Verification Form; and Owner-Builder Verification Form (not applicable if a contractor obtains the permit). Building Division staff will help you to understand the requirements of the applicable forms.
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How much will it cost?
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Permit fees vary based upon what work is being done. A minimum permit fee costs about $25.00 for very simple electrical, plumbing or mechanical work. Most walls, re-roofs, patio covers, small decks, portable spas will cost about $200. Additions, remodeling, pools/spas, large decks can range from $300 to $2,000 depending on the size and scope of the work. The building permit fees for new construction or re-build of single family residences can average about $1.50 per square foot, and for non-residential construction can average about $2.00 per square foot. However, there are many variations of development (impact) fees depending on the size and location of the proposed project, so that total permit costs for some homes can be as much as $7.00 per sq. ft. and commercial buildings about $10.00 per sq. ft. It is always a good idea to get a cost estimate from the Building Division before beginning a project. There are additional fees from Engineering Division for grading work and/or from Planning Division for work done within Coastal Zones or where a zoning and/or historical variance or landscaping design may be required.
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How do I schedule an inspection?
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As long as the inspection request is called or submitted before midnight, an inspection may be performed the very next working day. No inspections are performed during the weekends or during a “closed” Friday. When a permit is issued, an Inspection Record is also issued. This Inspection Record or “job card” states the items needed for an inspection. To request your inspection, you may call our automated phone number (949)361-3366 ext. 9002 or use our online permitting system at San Clemente ONLINE e-TRAKiT click on Permits. If a job does not have any approved inspections in 180 days, the job is considered abandoned and the permit expires and would need to be re-activated by renewing the permit and paying more permit fees.
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Can I get a permit for work already done?
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An applicant needs to submit plans and necessary documents for the project as normal. Plans will be reviewed by different departments and once the plans are approved for work already done, the Building Division will issue an “As-Built” building permit. However, much of the work that was performed without benefit of a permit and inspections needs to comply with the current building codes, so the work may have to be exposed for the inspector to see at the site. In addition, some work may have to be certified by a licensed structural or civil engineers prior to final inspection approvals. There may be penalty fees assessed to that project in addition to the normal permit fee.
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How long will it take to process my permit?
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The length of time for processing a permit depends mostly on the scope of work being done. Simple walls, spas, underground gas or electric lines, patio covers, re-roofs, window replacement and such can be reviewed over-the-counter. If the project is approved a permit can be issued immediately. Other projects involving large decks, remodeling, additions may take a few weeks to review and approve depending upon the size of the improvement and/or number of corrections that may be needed on the blueprints. New construction of a home or commercial building requires extensive reviews by different divisions (Planning, Engineering, Water/Sewer, O. C. Fire Agency, Public Health, etc) and may require a longer period of time for review. Any required grading work must be done and approved by the Engineering Division prior to a building permit being issued.
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How do I contact the Building Permit Department?
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Building permits are issued by the Community Development: (949) 361-6100
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Building Staff
Building Staff
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Customer Service Email
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Susan Mathieu
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Customer Liaison |
(949) 361-6100 |
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Gina Borchers
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Information Systems Technician |
(949) 361-6163 |
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Plan Check Staff
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Dave Federoff
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Senior Plan Check Engineer |
(949) 361-6179 |
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Conrad Clouse
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Plans Examiner |
(949) 361-6167 |
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Curtis Randolph
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Community Development Specialist |
(949) 361-8240 |
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Permit Processing Staff
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Nancy Vrooman
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Senior Permit Technician |
(949) 361-8311 |
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Jaqueline Nevarez
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Permit Technician |
(949) 361-6165 |
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Inspection Staff
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Willie Tullius
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Senior Bldg Inspector |
(949) 361-6168 |
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Robert Ferguson
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Senior Bldg Inspector |
(949) 361-6147 |
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Will Yarbrough
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Building Inspector |
(949) 361-6148 |
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Building Department
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Mike Jorgensen
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Building Official |
(949) 361-6170 |
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Lauren Gentle-Zents
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Administrative Assistant |
(949) 361-6162 |
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Additional Contact Information:
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Fax
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(949)-361-8281
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Mail/Walk-In Address
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Building Division
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910 Calle Negocio Suite 100
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San Clemente, CA 92673
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E-Mail
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Building@san-clemente.org
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