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How do I obtain a Building Permit?Only the property owner or a licensed contractor can be issued a permit.
REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT
Submit to Tulare County Resource Management Agency
1. Three (3) Plot Plans showing all of the following:
a. Show all buildings and size's.
b. Show well and septic system with distances to structure and distance apart.
c. Streets and setback's to all property lines
d. Assessor's Parcel Number
2. Two (2) complete sets of Building Plans drawn to scale, 1/8" minimum:
a. Foundation, basement, crawl space, or slab on grade.
b. Floor Framing Plan. (show girder locations & joist size and spacing).
c. Floor Plan.
d. Elevation's. (north, south, east, and west)
e. Roof Plan showing ceiling joist layout, rafter layout, post and beams or truss layout.
(trussed roofs require all calculations from manufacturer at time of submittal).
f. Cross section and details.
g. Plumbing Plan.
h. Mechanical Plan.
i. Electrical Plan.
j. All engineering data.
k. All energy calculations for California Title-24 requirements.
Additional requirements for obtaining a building permit for new construction within the
State Responsibility Area (S.R.A):
1. Submit two (2) copies of Improvement Plans for driveways and roads.
The plans should include the following:
a. Show length and width of driveway from access road to the residence.
b. Show width of driveway.
c. Show road grade.
d. Show vertical clearance.
e. Show type of surfing used and that it meets the 40,0001b load limit.
f. Show location and size of turnouts (if applicable).
g. Show location and type of turn around if applicable.
h. Show gate location & direction of opening if proposed.
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How do I request an Inspection?Inspection requests are taken by phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All request received before 7:30 am will be performed that day.
To make an inspection request, call the Tulare County Inspection IVR System (a recorder) (559) 733-6281 and follow the instructions.
Before making the call please have the following information available:
Building permit number
Inspection Code Number
NOTES:
1. A building permit should be obtained before any construction work begins.
2. Permit holder is responsible to request inspections on their projects.
3. At the time of an inspection request, the work to be inspected needs to be complete and ready for the inspector.
4. All conditions from other departments shall be met before a “final” inspection can be preformed.
5. Buildings will not be occupied before a final inspection approval by the Building/Zoning Inspector.
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Who do I contact for a complaint about abandon vehicles, substandard buildings and building violations?For Complaints on abandon vehicles, substandard buildings and building violations, please call (559) 624-7000.
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Who may draw plans for construction?Commercial Plans must be drawn up by an Architect or Engineer licensed by the State of California. The plans must be drawn to scale.
Residential Plans may be drawn up by a Draftsman or the homeowner. The plans must be drawn to scale.
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How much does a permit cost?Permits costs are based on the cost of the construction.
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Can a Homeowner purchase the permit?Yes, but the Homeowner then becomes the Contractor of record.
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How do I obtain a simple permit online?Velocity Hall is our online service that allows you to obtain simple building permits at home using your computer. Simple building permits are classed as permits that don't require plans for plan check review or for planning review. Typically, these type of permits are re-roofs, replacement of heating/cooling units, replacement of water heaters, upgrade of residential electrical service, siding of buildings, interior remodels, window replacements, etc.
Website address: Velocity Hall
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When is a building permit required?The Uniform Building Code Section 106 – Permits
106.1 Permits Required:
" No building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the building official."
106.2 Work Exempt from Permit:
1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
2. Fences not over 6 feet.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high.
5. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge of impounding Class I, II or III – A liquids.
6. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5, 000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.
7. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below.
8. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches.
11. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted items. (Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Note: The Permit Center will issue permits Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 to 4:30. The Permit Center is closed on Fridays.
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When are School Fees required?New construction on commercial structures and new construction of residential building as well as additions that exceed 500 square feet, require that a school fee be collected before issuing a building permit.
Depending on the school district you are building in, the fees will vary according to which fee schedule the district has adopted. Currently, residential fees are between $1.88 to $4.15 per square foot and commercial is between $.30 and $.39 per square foot.
If you have any additional questions please contact us:
Government Plaza (RMA Headquarters)
5961 South Mooney Boulevard
Visalia , California 93277
Phone (559) 624-7000 FAX (559) 730-2653 rmapublicrequest@co.tulare.ca.us
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What is Employee Housing?In general, Employee Housing refers to housing provided by employers or private property owners for five employees or more. Employee housing may consist of any living quarters, dwelling, boardinghouse, tent, bunkhouse, maintenance-of-way car, mobilehome, manufactured home, recreational vehicle, travel trailer, or other housing accommodations, maintained in one or more buildings or on one or more sites, and the premises upon which they are situated or the area set aside and provided for parking of mobilehomes or camping of five or more employees.
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How is Employee Housing Regulated?Employee Housing in California is regulated by the Employee Housing Act. This act was enacted to ensure that persons living in privately owned and operated employee housing facilities are provided with a living environment that complies with the State of California's health and safety requirements. The Act regulates maintenance, use, and occupancy of employee housing and requires permanent buildings to comply with the State Housing law. In Tulare County, the Employee Housing Act is administered by the Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA).
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What is required for a Mobile Home permit?1. Call or visit the Permit Center and talk to a Planner to make sure that a mobilehome can be placed on the property.
2. Three (3) copies of a plot plan showing the following:
a. All buildings and sizes.
b. Well and septic systems with distances to mobilehome.
c. Streets and setbacks of all property lines.
3. Assessor's parcel number.
4. If awnings are to be installed, show size and valuation. (Awnings must also be shown on plot plan)
5. Purchase price of mobilehome, size, number of bedrooms, and HUD numbers (insignia numbers).
6. Owner should be aware of school impact fees.
Note: The Permit Center will issue permits Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 to 4:30. The Permit Center is closed on Fridays.
You may contact us at:
Government Plaza
5961 South Mooney Boulevard
Visalia, California 93277
Permit Center FAX (559) 730-2604
Phone (559) 624-7000 Administration FAX (559) 730-2653
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What is required for Encroachment Permit?Any work to be performed within Tulare County maintained road right-of-way requires the issuance of an encroachment permit. There are three (3) types:
1. Blue application form - Utility/Public Agency Permits.
Requires liability insurance certificate only.
2. Yellow application form - All concrete work including curb and gutter/concrete drives/sidewalk.
Requires liability insurance certificate and encroachment bond.
3. White application form - All other work including sewer, water, electric service, paved driveways, pipeline, TV cable, etc.
Requires liability insurance certificate and encroachment bond.
All encroachment and transportation permits require a certificate of liability insurance naming Tulare County and its employees as additionally insured.
A $500,000 minimum of either auto liability or general liability is required and the following phrase must be typed verbatim on all certificates of insurance:
"THE COUNTY OF TULARE, ALL OF ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES ARE NAMED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED.
Note: The Permit Center will issue permits Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 to 4:30. The Permit Center is closed on Fridays.
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When is a Transportation Permit Required?To move over-size structures or equipment that do not meet legal loads on Tulare County maintained roadways.
Requires liability insurance certificate only.
All encroachment and transportation permits require a certificate of liability insurance naming Tulare County and its employees as additionally insured.
A $500,000 minimum of either auto liability or general liability is required and the following phrase must be typed verbatim on all certificates of insurance:
"THE COUNTY OF TULARE, ALL OF ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES ARE NAMED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED.
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When is a Bond required for Encroachment Permits?Bond is required for all Encroachment Permits except for Utility/Public Agency Permits.
The bond shall be between $5,000 and $25,000, depending on the size of the job, to be determined by the Tulare County Permit Agent.
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