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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the currently adopted codes?
- How can I obtain information on a
contractor?
- When is a building permit required?
- What types of permits may be issued
over the counter?
- How long does a plan review take from
the date of application?
- How many sets of plans and/or
calculations are needed to submit for plan check?
- What information should be included on
the plans?
- What additional agency approvals or
fees may be required before a permit can be issued?
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1. What are the currently
adopted codes?
- Effective January 1, 2008:
- California Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, 2007 Editions,
which adopts by reference the following codes:
- International Building Code, 2006 Edition
- Uniform Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition, IAPMO Edition
- Uniform Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition, IAPMO Edition
California Electric Code, 2007 Edition, based on the following code:
- National Electric Code, 2005 Edition, August 1, 2005
Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential
Buildings,
October 2005
City
of Monterey Municipal Code
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2. How can I obtain information
on a contractor?
The Contractors State License Board operates a
toll-free telephone number and an Internet website for you to check a contractor’s
license before you hire one. The website is www.cslb.ca.gov and the phone number is 800.321.CSLB.
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3. When is a building permit
required?
- To build STORAGE SHED IN EXCESS OF 120 SF.
- To build a FENCE GREATER THAN 6’ IN HEIGHT.
- To build a RETAINING WALL GREATER THAN 3’.
- WINDOW FRAMING CHANGES.
- RE-ROOFS.
- For any electrical work EXCEPT changing plugs or lights.
- To replace or install a WATER HEATER.
- To replace or install a FURNACE.
- To replace or install GAS, WATER OR WASTE PIPE.
- To install a SPA OR HOT TUB.
- Special Note: Exemption from the permit requirements of the code does
not grant authority for any of the work to be done in any manner in violation of the
provisions of the Municipal Code, ordinances or state of federal laws. Please check with
the Planning Division
for any potential code violations prior to starting any work not requiring a building
permit, as prior approval or permit from the Planning Division may be necessary.
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4. What types of permits may be
issued over the counter?
- Re-roofs
- Miscellaneous plumbing, electrical or mechanical
- Contractors may contact our office regarding establishing faxed permits.
- This is only a sample list of the types of permits that may be issued
over the counter. If you have any questions about a specific project, please contact our
office.
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5. How long does a plan review
take from the date of application?
Depending on the size of the project, plans are normally returned within 3 to 15
working days. Please contact our division regarding larger projects.
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6. How many sets of plans
and/or calculations are needed to submit for plan check?
- Five sets of plans and two sets of calculations.
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7. What information should be
included on the plans?
- What is being done.
- Where it is occurring.
- How it will be built.
- A site/plot plan.
- A foundation plan.
- Roof & floor framing plans.
- Construction sections.
- Appropriate floor plans.
- Minimum paper size is 11"x17".
- If adding floor area, two sets of energy calculations are required.
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8. What additional agency
approvals or fees may be required before a permit can be issued?
- City of Monterey Fire Department
– 831.646.3900:
Water Systems Improvement and Administration fees calculated by the Fire Department
designed for new enclosed construction.
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