Residential New Construction Submittal Checklist Page 1 of 2 Revision Date 5/18/2018
City of Palo Alto Development Services Building Division 285 Hamilton Av. (First Floor), Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2496
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUILDING DIVISION
SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES:
NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
EFFECTIVE: May 21, 2018
SCOPE: RESIDENTIAL
APPLICABLE CODES: 2016 CBC, CRC, CPC, CMC, CEC, CALGreen, CEnC, and PAMC
The information provided in this document is general and intended as a guide only. Each project is unique and
additional requirements may be enforced as deemed appropriate
In order to process and expedite your request for a Building Permit, please submit the applicable items listed below.
Complete sets of drawings (min. 24” x 18”) to include the following applicable sheets:
Architectural Drawings including:
Site plan
Pollution Prevention It’s Part of the Plan sheet shall be included in submittal package. This
document is available online at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/documents/2732
Floor plan
Ceiling plan
Roof plan
Exterior elevations
Cross sections
Details & notes
Structural Drawings including:
Foundation plan
Floor and ceiling framing plans
Roof framing plan
Pre-fabricated roof truss shop drawings (may be deferred)
Wind and seismic lateral bracing
Details and notes
Mechanical plan with required Title 24 Energy Compliance forms reproduced on full size sheets
Electrical plan with required Title 24 Energy Compliance forms reproduced on full size sheets
Plumbing plan
GB-1 sheet: CALGreen Mandatory plus Tier 2
Demolition plan
On-site Grading plan
Site Improvement/ Landscape plans
2 copies of Structural Calculations
2 copies of Soils Report (if applicable)
2 copies of T-24 Energy Calculations, 8 ½” x 11”
Planning Entitlement Approval letter reproduced on full size plan sheets
Residential New Construction Submittal Checklist Page 2 of 2 Revision Date 5/18/2018
City of Palo Alto Development Services Building Division 285 Hamilton Av. (First Floor), Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2496
1. All drawings and calculations must be signed by person who prepared them as required by the California
Business & Professions Code.
2. If one or more required items are not submitted, the application will be considered incomplete and will not be
accepted.
3. If adding 500 sq. ft. or more, prior to permit issuance, a Certificate of Compliance must be presented from the
Palo Alto Unified School District. See School Impact Fee handout or call 650-329-3700 for additional
information.
4. Plan Check and Fire Department fees must be paid at time of submittal.
5. Fire alarm and fire sprinkler drawings shall be submitted by the contractor directly to the Fire Department and
are not to be included with the building permit submittals.
6. New addresses, if required, must be assigned by the City.
7. Revisions: Once the permit has been issued, any changes in the design must be approved by the City. Submittal
documents shall be reviewed by the Architect or Engineer of record with a notation indicating that the changes
have been reviewed and are in general conformance with the design of the building prior to being submitted to
the City for approval. Additional fees will be due for each revision at time of submittal. Projects with more than
one revision may require the submittal of a “record set” (as-built) drawings prior to final inspection.
8. A Permit may be issued only to a State of California Licensed Contractor with the proper license classification or
the Homeowner.
9. If the work is performed by the Homeowner personally or by his/her workers, and an inspection indicates the
work cannot be completed satisfactorily, then a licensed contractor must perform the work.
10. If the Homeowner hires workers, State Law requires the Homeowner to obtain Worker’s Compensation
Insurance. Proof of this insurance is required prior to inspection.