August 1, 2011
As of August 1, 2011 all qualifying projects submitted to the Building Division will have to comply with the Mountain View Green Building Code. For more information on the Mountain View Green Building Code requirements, forms or its development you can visit our web page Mountain View Green Building Code.
July 1, 2011
As of July 1, 2011 carbon monoxide devices must be installed in all single family dwellings. All other dwelling units must have carbon monoxide devices installed by July 1, 2013. For specific guidelines such as which devices meet California's standards please see our handout: Carbon Monoxide Devices Save Lives.
May 2011
May was Building Safety Month. Please check our Building Safety Month web page for information on how you can be safer!
February 28, 2011
The City is currently drafting green building requirements for private development, known as the Mountain View Green Building Code (MVGBC). For updates please visit our website dedicated to the new MVGBC.
Effective January 1, 2011
By Dave Walls, Executive Director of the California Building Standards Commission.
"There's a new building code coming to your city.
The 2010 California Green Building Standards Code referred to as CALGreen goes into effect in January 2011. CALGreen is the first-in-the-nation statewide mandatory green building code."
You can view the entire article by Dave Walls by clicking "CALGreen The 2010 California Green Building Standards Code". The CALGreen code is available to view or download at: http://www.bsc.ca.gov/.
Effective January 1, 2011
As of January 1, 2011 there will be the new 2010 California Building Codes in effect for any project submitted after that date. You can check http://www.bsc.ca.gov/ to obtain your copies of the new codes.
Effective August 10, 2010
PEX Bulletin 10-01 - State PEX Exclusion Removed (
PDF)
On August 16, 2010, the California Building Standards Commission certified the Final Environmental Impact Report and approved regulations allowing the use of PEX tubing. The Approved Final Express Terms document represents the final language that will be published into the 2007 California Plumbing Code and the 2010 California Plumbing Code (Effective Jan. 1, 2011) with the strikeout and underlining removed for clarity.
Title 24, Part 6, California Energy Code (2008 Edition) went into effect January 1, 2010, and supersede the 2005 Standards. Projects that apply for a building permit on or after this date must comply with the 2008 Standards. You can download the new
2008 California Energy Code requirements at the California Energy Commission web site.
Effective January 5, 2009
Over the Counter Fire Plan Check on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8AM to 11AM
Check the
Fire Handouts section of our website for "Over the Counter Fire Plan Check" submittal requirements.
Effective January 1, 2009
Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion OrdinanceSee Public Works website
Construction & Demolition Debris Ordinance. This website will provide you details on what will affect all projects that are 5,000 square feet or larger.
Effective November 24, 2008
Fast Track Plan Check Submittals
A plan check fee will be collected at the time of submittal. See our
Fast Track Submittal requirements for a complete list of guidelines.
Effective August 18, 2008
New Hours for Field Inspectors. See our
main page to see when
your assigned inspector is available to call or meet at our counter.
