The items listed below along with the Plancheck Requirement and Schedules section outlines the general plan check submittal requirements for the Building Division. Applicants are required to submit plans and applications directly to the Building Inspection Division. Plans will not be accepted by mail. We are located at 500 Castro Street in City Hall on the first floor in the Community Development Department.
Exterior modifications to buildings may require Planning review and approval prior to submittal to the Building Division. Please contact the Planning Division for specific requirements that might affect your project at (650) 903-6306.
Two (2) of the plan check sets need to be wet-signed by the designer/architect. A minimum plan size of 18"x 24" is required for all submittals. All plans submitted must be legible because they will be microfiched as a permanent record after the project has been completed. Below are common items needed for submittal.
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Plans submitted need to include:
- Cover Sheet
- Site Plan
- Architectural Plans
- Structural Plans
- Civil Plans
- Electrical Plans
- Mechanical Plans
- Plumbing Plans
- Landscaping Plans
- Support Documentation
- Accessibility Upgrades
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Cover sheets need to include:
- Applicable Codes
- Construction Type(s)
- Designer/Architect Data
- Fire Sprinklers Status
- Occupancy Type(s)
- Project Address
- Owner/Tenant Data
- Scope of Work
- Zoning Designation
- Accessibility Upgrades
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Architectural plans to include:
- Existing Construction
- New Construction
- Floor Plans
- Elevations
- Details & Sections
- Reflected Ceiling Plans
- Accessibility Upgrades
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Site plans need to include:
- All Existing Buildings
- Building Set-Backs
- Building Square Footage
- North Arrow
- Lot Coverage Calculations
- Lot Size
- Parking Areas
- Property Lines
- Street Orientation
- Accessibility Upgrades
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Residential additions greater than 500 square feet and all new commercial square footage will be subject to School Impact Fees. Your project may be affected by the Construction & Demolition Debris Diversion Ordinance, which is run by Public Works, please check their web site for detailed information. Building Inspection staff will evaluate your plans and verify your labor and material costs to calculate the required fees. A non-refundable plan check fee, based on the valuation of the project, is due upon submittal.
If you need an estimate of your projects fees, please call (650) 903-6313.
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Plancheck Requirements and Schedules
Based on your scope of work the below lists will assist you with what is required at initial building submittal. Other than fire systems, deferred submittals need to be approved by the Chief Building Official prior to initial project submittal. Approvals will be granted on a case by case basis.
New Commercial/Industrial Shell Buildings
A. Plan Check Period
1. Six (6) weeks
B. Recheck Period
1. A minimum of ten (10) working days
C. Submittal Requirements
1. Eight or more (8+) complete sets of plans – Two (2) copies wet stamped & signed
2. Eight or more (8+) copies of your response to each of the listed conditions within
the DRC Findings Report
3. Four (4) copies of the completed M.V.Green Building Code Submittal Sheet
4 Six (6) copies of project manual/specifications
5. Two (2) sets of structural calculations – wet stamped & signed
6. Two (2) sets of energy calculations – wet signed
7. Two (2) sets of soils reports – wet stamped & signed
8. Two (2) sets of color chips and/or any other approved materials (i.e., glass, tile, etc.)
9. Eight (8) separate sets of Off-Site Improvement plans, if required by Public Works -
See DRC Findings Report for conditions.
10. Two (2) sets of approved plans from the Santa Clara County Health Department, when
required for new restaurants, kitchens, cafeterias, and food establishments.
11. Four (4) copies of completed Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements (HMIS)
and any related specifications. (typically for UPS Systems, Generators, etc.)
New Commercial Tenant Improvements
A. Plan Check Period
1. Three (3) weeks
B. Recheck Period
1. A minimum of ten (10) working days
C. Plan Check Submittal Requirements
1. Five or more (5+) sets of plans with site plans – Two (2) copies wet stamped & signed
2. Five or more (5+) copies of your response to each of the listed conditions within
the DRC Findings Reports
3. Four (4) copies of the completed M.V.Green Building Code Submittal Sheet
4. Four (4) copies of project manual/specifications
5. Two (2) sets of energy calculations as required – wet signed
6. Two (2) sets of structural calculations as required – wet stamped & signed
7. Two (2) sets of approved plans from the Santa Clara County Health Department, when
required for new restaurants, kitchens, cafeterias, and food establishments.
8. Four (4) copies of completed Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements (HMIS)
and any related specifications. (typically for UPS Systems, Generators, etc.)
New Single Family Homes
A. Plan Check Period
1. Four (4) weeks
B. Recheck Period
1. A minimum of ten (10) working days
C. Plan Check Submittal Requirements
1. Seven or more (7+) complete sets of plans – Two (2) copies wet stamped & signed.
2. Seven or more (7+) copies of your response to each of the listed conditions within
the DRC Findings Report
3. Two (2) sets of energy calculations – wet signed
4. Two (2) copies of project manual/specifications
5. Two (2) sets of structural calculations – wet stamped & signed
6. Two (2) sets of soils reports – wet stamped & signed, when required
7. Eight (8) separate sets of Off-Site Improvement plans, if required by Public Works -
See DRC Findings Report for conditions.
8. Fire Sprinklers will be required for all new single family homes.
Planned Community Developments
A. Plan Check Period
1. Six (6) weeks
B. Recheck Period
1. A minimum of ten (10) working days
C. Plan Check Submittal Requirements
1. Seven or more (7+) complete sets of plans – Two (2) copies wet stamped & signed.
2. Seven or more (7+) copies of your response to each of the listed conditions within
the DRC Findings Report
3. Four (4) copies of the completed M.V.Green Building Code Submittal Sheet
4. Two (2) sets of energy calculations – wet signed
5. Four (4) copies of project manual/specifications
6. Two (2) sets of structural calculations – wet stamped & signed
7. Two (2) sets of soils reports – wet stamped & signed
8. Two (2) sets of color chips and/or any other approved materials (i.e. glass, tile, etc.)
9. Eight (8) separate sets of Off-Site Improvement plans, if required by Public Works -
See DRC Findings Report for conditions.
10. Fire Sprinklers will be required for all new single family homes.
Single-Family Additions and Remodels
A. Plan Check Period
1. Three (3) weeks
B. Recheck Period
1. A minimum of ten (10) working days
C. Plan Check Submittal Requirements
1. Four (4) sets of plans with site plans – Two (2) copies wet stamped & signed
2. Four (4) copies of your response to each of the listed conditions within
the DRC Findings Report
3. Two (2) sets of energy calculations as required – wet signed
4. Four (4) copies of the completed M.V.Green Building Code Submittal Sheet,
when required
5. Two (2) sets of structural calculations as required – wet stamped & signed
6. Two (2) sets of soils reports – wet stamped & signed, when required
7. Fire Sprinklers may be required per the MVCC.
Fire Sprinklers, Fire Alarm Monitoring Systems,Thermal Detection Systems, Smoke Detection Systems, Alarm-Evacuation Systems, and Hood & Duct Fire Suppression Systems
A. Plan Check Period
1. Ten (10) working days
B. Recheck Period
1. A minimum of ten (10) working days
C. Plan Check Submittal Requirements
1. Three (3) complete sets of working drawings
2. Three (3) complete sets of any support documentation
