Building Forms and Handouts

• Apply for Permits online at: https://sanramon.ca.gov/csspermits
          Once Issued, where to sign:
                        Contractor Signature Example
                        Owner Signature Example

• Standard Permit Application-DEMO Permits Only
• Authorization of Agent on Owners Behalf
• Owner-Builder Disclosure
• Commercial Permit Application and Upgrade Compliance
• Business License Application
• Duplication of Plans Request
• Electrical Load Calculation Form

• Alternate Design Material Request Form
• Annual Permit Program
• San Ramon Fee Resolution Schedule
• PCBs in Priority Building Materials Screening Assessment Applicant Package
• Complete a Waste Management Plan
• Remote Inspections
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Self Certification Form

 SPECIAL INSPECTION FORMS:

• Approved Special Inspection Testing Agencies
• Special Inspection Form Application
• Request to Perform Special Inspection

Residential Building Handouts

Commercial Building Handouts

Plan Submittal Handouts

• Residential Plan Submittal Checklist
• Bathroom Remodel
• Deck Handout
• Demolition Submittal Requirements
• EV Charging Residential
• Residential Generator
• Kitchen Remodel
• Laundry Room Remodel
• Patio Covers, Arbors, Gazebos
• Residential Plot Plan
• Single Family and Duplex Additions
• Solar - Residential PV
• Swimming Pool and Spa Installation
• Swimming Pool Demo
• For larger/full building projects, see our Permit and Plan Submittal Page

Reference Handouts:

• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Handout
• ReRoof Inclement Weather
• Roof Permit Requirements
• Water Heater Checklist
• Water Softeners
• Window and Door Installations
• Window Retrofit Schedule Form
• Residential Lighting Requirements
• Areas Subject to Physical Damage

Reference Details:

• Furnace Installation in Attic
• Radiant Barrier
• Lawn Sprinkler System - Residential
• HVAC Sleeper Support Detail
• Weep Screed Detail

Waste Management:

• Who needs to Complete a Waste Management Plan?
•  Waste Management Plan Instructions
• City of San Ramon Construction Debris Recycling
• PCBs in Priority Building Materials Screening Assessment Applicant Package

Heat Pump Water Heater Information:

• Residential Water Heater Energy Requirements
• Heat Pump Water Heaters for Individual Dwelling Units
• Heat Pump Water Heaters for ADUs

Plan Submittal Handouts:

• Commercial Tenant Improvements
• Demolition Submittal Requirements
• EV Charging Commercial
• Monument and Exterior Sign Submittal
• New Commercial/Industrial Building

Accessibility Compliance Documents & Checklists:

• Accessible Parking Compliance Checklist
• Accessible Parking Handout
• Accessible Path Compliance
• Accessible Signage Compliance Checklist
• Accessible Stairway Compliance
• Accessible Elevator Compliance Checklist 
• Accessible Upgrade Compliance Package
• Barrier Removal
• Compliance with Disability Access Laws:

• English Translation
• Spanish Translation
• Tagalog Translation
• Korean Translation
• Vietnamese Translation
• Traditional Chinese Translation
• Simplified Chinese Translation

• Aging In Place Design and Fall Prevention Requirements
• Doors and Landings
• Drinking Fountain Handout
• Accessible Seating Handout
• Ramps
• Unreasonable Hardship Request

CF1R Energy Forms Required with Permit Applications:

(We recommend the use of Google Chrome browser and Adobe Acrobat Reader to open form)

• Residential CF1R Forms
• Residential Envelope Energy Form  (Roofs, Windows, Walls, etc...
• Commercial CF1R Forms

2025 Energy Code Compliance Documents - Forms for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings

2025 Non-Residential Building Energy Efficiency Standards and Forms

2025 Low-Rise Multifamily Building Energy Efficiency Standards and Forms

Code Reference Materials:

2022 California Building Code Books (Full Sets)

2025 California Residential Compliance Manual