Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
This information is intended to be used as a general guide. When determining whether or not a building permit is required, refer to Section 105 of the California Building Code (CBC) and/or the California Residential Code (CRC) or consult directly with the Sacramento County Division of Building Permits and Inspection.
Projects that require a permit. Typical projects include, but not limited to:
- Additions / Alterations
- Ceiling fans / Lights
- Change of Use or Occupancy
- Deck (*)
- Electrical panel, circuit
- EV Charging Station
- Fences (over 7’ in height)
- Fireplace and Inserts
- Garage Conversion
- Gas Line
- Heating and Cooling System
- Kitchen/Bath remodel
| - Outdoor Kitchens
- New homes, building, ADU
- Patio Cover, Porch, Enclosure
- Photovoltiac (solar) systems
- Racking (HPS)
- Re-roof
- Retaining wall (*)
- Room Addition
- Sewer (new or replacement)
- Shed (*)
- Shower/tub encl replacement
| - Siding / Stucco
- Signs
- Skylight
- Solar for Swimming Pool
- Swimming Pool/Spa
- Tenant Improvement
- Termite / Dryrot repair (*)
- Water Heater
- Water Service
- Whole house fan
- Window replacement (cut in or retrofit)
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(*) Refer to the California Building Code (CBC) and/or California Residential Code (CRC) 105.2 for work that is exempt from permit.
