ADU Forms & Info

Created by Reem Kaddoura, Modified on Thu, 16 May, 2024 at 11:03 AM by Reem Kaddoura

Here are bulletins and forms that provide direction and enable application for a range of building processes and project types.

To obtain a building permit, go to Building Permit Services & Virtual Appointments.
For contact information for questions, see Building Services & Contacts.

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PERMIT PROCESS INFORMATION

#	NAME
200	How to Get a Building Permit - Go to: Building Permit Services & Virtual Appointments.
201	Projects That Don't Need a Building Permit
202	How to Legalize Unpermitted Work
203	How to Extend or Refile a Building Permit
204	How to Extend a Plan Review Submittal
206	How to Replace Permit Cards, Inspection Records or City-Approved Plans
207	How to Request a Change in Information
208	Remote Video Inspection Customer Procedures
215	Certificate of Occupancy Procedures
216	Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
313	Development Services Claim for Refund
337	Permit Cost Estimate Worksheet
341	School Fees Information

ADU, JADU & TINY HOME ON WHEELS - FORMS AND INFO

#	NAME
210	ADU Universal Checklist
211	ADU Building Plan Requirements & Worksheet
212	ADU Master Plan Program
213	Inspection Checklist for ADUs
291	Tiny Home on Wheels Permit & Inspection Checklist
312	ADU Property Owner Declaration
313	JADU Deed Restriction Agreement
B-007	ADU Fire Separation Distance Requirements
BDN 34	Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)

APPLICATIONS, FORMS, AND WORKSHEETS

#	NAME
300	Accessibility Compliance Form
301	Accessibility Unreasonable Hardship Application
302	Address Assignment Request
303	Affidavit of Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation
305	Alternate Design, Materials or Construction Method Application
306	Backflow Prevention Verification Form
307-A	Best Prepared Designer Program Enrollment Application
307-B	Best Prepared Designer Program Design Professional Certification Statement
307-C	Best Prepared Designer Program Commercial Project Intake Checklist
307-D	Best Prepared Designer Program Residential Project Intake Checklist
308	Building Occupancy Classification Inventory Form
310	Building Permit Application
347	Clinics and Freestanding Outpatient Clinic Services of a Hospital Certification Form
311	Owner-Builder Acknowledgement and Verification of Information Form
314	Development Services Document Duplication Request Form
315	Construction Valuation Form
317	Damage Survey Request Form
319	Deferred Submittal Form
--	Electrical Load Worksheet (for electrical contractors)
320	Foundation Only Permit Application
321	Incomplete Submittal Form
324	Industrial Use Designation Form
325	Investigation Survey Request Form: To Continue Construction on an Expired Permit
327-B	Building Permit Plan Revision Transmittal Form
327-F	Fire-HazMat Plan Revision Transmittal Form
328	Natural Gas Prohibition Exemption
329	Pre-Final Meter Request Form
330	Reroof Requirements and Project Worksheet
333	Single-Family/Duplex Project Submittal Form
334	Multifamily Project Worksheet
343	Security Bar Mechanism Certificate of Proper Installation Form
346	Speculative Space Permits
377	STAR Service - Project Eligibility Review Request Form

BUILDING PLAN REQUIREMENTS & CHECKLISTS

#	NAME
	2022 Residential Construction Codes Guidebook (replaces the 2019 codes)
226	Disabled Access Requirements
227	Electronic Plan Review - File Format Requirements
232	New Buildings Plan Checklist - Non-Residential
240	Plans That Require an Architect or Engineer
245	Tenant Improvements Plan Checklist
246	Tenant Improvements Subtrade-Only Simplified Requirements
274	Ballasted Photovoltaic System on Flat-Roof, Low-Rise Building
323	Plan Review Submittal Package - Commercial, Industrial, Multifamily
333	Single-Family House Permit Determination
351	Single-Family & Duplex Projects Submittal Checklist
352	Single-Family & Duplex Projects - Plan Set Instructions (replaces Bulletin 220)

SPECIFIC TYPES OF PROJECTS

#	NAME
250	Accessory Buildings and Structures - Single Family Homes and Duplexes
252	Basement Requirements for Residences
254	Building Demolition Permit Requirements
256	Condensate Disposal Requirements
260	Electrical Service Panel Upgrades - Single Family Homes and Duplexes
262	Electrical Receptacle and Switch Installation Requirements - Non-Residential
263	Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations Permit and Plan Review Requirements
265	Equipment Suspended or Mounted on Roofs, Floors or Walls
267	Installation of Exterior Light Fixture Support Poles
269	Fence and Retaining Wall Requirements
271	Gas Line and Piping Installations
273	Generator Permit Requirements
274	Minor Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels
—	SB 9 Duplex Project - Zoning Conformance Checklist
—	SB 9 Owner-Occupancy Attestation Form
—	SB 9 Prior Tenancy Attestation Form
275	Sewer Backup Prevention & Backwater Valves
276	Sewer Installations: Plumbing Permit Requirements
278	Septic Tank Removal Permit Requirements
280	Skylight Permits for Single-Family Dwellings
282	Solar Photovoltaic & Stationary Storage Battery Installations
283	Standby Generator Installations: For Emergency Backup Power Only
286	Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements
287	Swimming Pool and Spa Setback and Safety Requirements
288	Swimming Pool Construction and Inspections
289	Swimming Pool Demolition Permit Requirements
242	Swimming Pool Plan Review Requirements
290	Tankless Water Heater Requirements
292	Utility Meters: How to Get or Replace A Meter
293	Water Heater Installation Information
294	Water Heater Bollard Protection
295	Water Re-Piping Projects - Residential
297	Window Replacement Requirements
298	Wood Burning Appliance Regulations

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

#	NAME
webpage	Brace and Bolt Earthquake Program
259	Earthquake Retrofit Your Home - Overview
	Earthquake Retrofit - State Approved Residential Seismic Strengthening Plan
	Building Occupancy Resumption Program

SPECIAL INSPECTION

DIRECTIVES

Directives that have been approved by the City of San José Building Official to provide clarity on requirements for certain types of projects

PLAN REVIEW AND BUILDING DIVISION NOTES

Plan Review and Building Division Notes - 2022, 2019, 2016, and 2013

CALGREEN CODE & GREEN BUILDING INFO

The State of California provides all the information and forms for compliance with California's energy efficiency standards on their website; the following links lead to the most important sections of the state energy efficiency standards.

CALGreen Residential Mandatory Measures - opens to CALGreen website
CALGreen Non-Residential Mandatory Measures (Table of Section A5.602) - opens to CALGreen website
2016, 2019 and 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, Title 24 - opens to California Energy Commission website
Sustainability and Green Building - opens to the National Assoc. of Home Builders website