41000 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
951-694-6476
TemeculaCA.gov/build
permits@TemeculaCA.gov
Non-Construction
Certificate of Occupancy
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1) Before obtaining the permit, please complete the following tasks:
Fill-out the attached Building Permit Application (the last page of this packet).
Draw or obtain two copies of dimensioned floor plans (please see page 3).
Call Eastern Municipal Water District (E.M.W.D.) at (951) 928-3777 x 2081.
(Make sure to request a sewer “clearance”).
Bring a form of payment (cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard).
You must complete all of the tasks in step one prior to completing
the rest of the steps.
2) Come to City Hall for your permit
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Tenant/Business Name:
Permit #:
Site Address:
Bldg./Suite #:
APN #:
Owner’s Mailing Address:
3) Get the required inspections/signatures
Gas Required: [ ] Yes [ ] No
Phone/Online
Date
Approval
Signature
4) Building & Safety Inspection
TemeculaCA.gov/Inspect
5) Fire Prevention Inspection
951-308-6363
6) Health Department Inspection
Only if food products are involved
951-461-0284
7) Turn in your packet to the Comm. Dev. Tech at the Civic Center.
8) Community Development Tech. Signature
After Permit Issuance:
The information necessary for the Certificate of Occupancy includes the tenant or business name occupying
the space. The property owner’s and/or property manager’s name and mailing address. Copies of the
Certificate will be mailed to the owner and/or property manager and the original will be mailed to the tenant.
41000 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
951-694-6476
TemeculaCA.gov/build
permits@TemeculaCA.gov
Non-Construction
Certificate of Occupancy
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Detailed Instructions:
1) Before obtaining the permit, please complete the following tasks:
Fill-out the attached Building Permit Application (the last page of this packet).
Draw or obtain two copies of dimensioned floor plans (please see page 3).
Call Eastern Municipal Water District (E.M.W.D.) at (951) 928-3777 x 2081.
(Make sure to request a sewer “clearance”).
Bring a form of payment (cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard).
You must complete all of the tasks in step one prior to completing
the rest of the steps.
2) Come to the Temecula Civic Center for your permit.
The Civic Center is located at 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590. Ask for a
Community Development Technician.
3) Please obtain all of the required inspections and signatures. (Steps 4-7)
4) Schedule a “Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy” inspection online
with the Building & Safety Division by visiting TemeculaCA.gov/inspect. The
inspector will sign the form at the job site. Please make sure all fixtures, office
furniture, and equipment are in place for the inspection.
5) Call and schedule a “Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy” inspection
with the Fire Prevention Dept. at (951) 308-6363. The Fire inspector will sign the
form at the job site. Please be sure to review the Fire Safety Inspection Checklist
(attached) prior to calling for the inspection.
6) If you will be selling any food products, you will need to schedule an
inspection with the County Health Dept. at (951) 461-0284. The sign off is
provided by the Health inspector/representative at the job site after the inspection is
completed.
7) Once all of the above signatures have been obtained, the release form can
be brought to the Community Development Technician at the Civic Center.
8) A technician will verify that there are no outstanding fees due and will provide
final sign-off for the Certificate of Occupancy. The Certificate of Occupancy will
be mailed to the Owner’s mailing address in approximately 2-3 weeks. The
technician will also sign-off the Business License. The applicant can return to the
cashier’s window to finish the Business License process.
Purpose of the Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy:
Per Municipal Code 15.04.020, Section 111.1 Use and Occupancy states: “To ensure appropriate continued
use of any occupied space, the building official will issue a new Certificate of Occupancy upon any change
of tenant at the fee rates established by resolution of the City Council.”
CITY OF TEMECULA FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
41000 Main Street Temecula CA 92590 Telephone (951)694-6405 fax (951)506-5169
Fire Safety Inspection Checklist
_____1. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers
or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and
visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast
with their background. Commercial, multi-family residential and industrial buildings
shall have a minimum of 12-inch numbers with suite numbers being a minimum of six
inches in size. All suites shall have a minimum of 6-inch high letters and/or numbers
on both the front and rear doors. Single family residences and multi-family
residential units shall have 4-inch letters and/or numbers, as approved by the Fire
Prevention Bureau.
_____2. Provide at least one 2A10BC fire extinguisher for every 3,000 square feet of space or
75 feet of travel distance. Extinguishers must have a tag verifying annual servicing
and must be mounted 3-5 feet from the floor in plain view without obstructions
(Restaurants and industrial businesses may require a specific size or type of fire
extinguisher).
_____3. Lightweight, multi-plug extension cords and cube adapters are not allowed for use in
businesses. Extension cords shall be of a commercial type and be in good working
condition. Extension cords shall not be subjected to physical damage. Extension
cords shall be maintained in good condition without splices, deterioration or damage.
Extension cords must be a surge protector type cord.
_____4. Maintain 30 inches of clear access to circuit breaker panel(s). Provide proper
labeling of breakers and provide blanks in any open space in panel.
_____5. Extension cords and flex cords shall not be used in place of fixed wiring. Stapling or
nailing of wiring is not permissible.
_____6. All electrical and phone faceplates must be in place.
_____7. All holes in walls and ceiling shall be properly sealed.
_____8. Storage shall not be within 24 inches of ceiling or 18 inches from the bottom of
sprinkler heads in sprinklered buildings.
_____9. Maintain 36 inches of clearance around water heater.
_____10. Storage under stairs is prohibited unless equipped with sprinklers and meets the
clearance requirements of 18-inches from sprinkler head.
_____11. Rubbish and trash build-up shall be maintained at a minimal level and removed daily.
_____12. Pressurized cylinders of any kind shall be properly secured at all times and have the
necessary permits pulled from the fire prevention department.
_____13. Maintain 44 inches of clear access aisle width to exits.
_____14. Exit doors shall be operable without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.
All locking devices shall be of the approved type.
EXCEPTION: In group B, F, M, and S occupancies, key locking hardware may be
used on the main exit when the main exit consist of a single door or pair of doors if
there is a readily visible, durable sign on, or adjacent to the door stating, "THIS
DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS".
_____15. For occupant load of 50 and greater, illuminated Exit signs are to be operable at all
time with separate backup power source.
_____16. Emergency lighting must be operable at all times with separate backup power
source. If there is no emergency lighting in the building then it will need to be
installed.
_____17. Any hazardous materials that are to be used or stored shall have a hazardous
materials permit. Application and package is available through the fire prevention
office.
_____18. Maintain fire rated doors and self-closing hardware per the California Building Code.
_____19. Any modification to the Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm System shall be done by a
licensed sprinkler or alarm contractor, with plans submitted to the Fire Department
for approval.
_____20. New tenant spaces and new occupancy buildings shall require alarm notification
devices. For multi tenant buildings an alarm notification device shall be placed in
each suite. For existing buildings with new tenants an alarm notification device shall
be required in each tenant space. For existing buildings that are not equipped with a
fire alarm system or sprinkler monitoring system, new tenants or owners shall be
required to install the appropriate type of alarm system.
_____21. For any racking that is installed or is proposed to be installed please make sure the
necessary racking permits are obtained from Building and Safety. For any racking
that has storage 12-feet and greater, exceeds 500 square feet, then a separate high
piled storage permit will be required by the fire department.
_____22. Hood extinguishing systems shall be a UL300 type system. Proof of recent
certification of system will be required. If the hood extinguishing system is not a
current type system then the system will need to be upgraded and permits will need
to be applied for and issued.
_____23. All hood extinguishing systems must be tied in and monitored by the fire alarm
system. If the hood extinguishing systems are not tied into the fire alarms system,
they will be required to prior to obtaining certificate of occupancy.
_____24. A five year certificate for the fire sprinkler system will be required to be shown during
certificate of occupancy inspection. This may be obtained from the landlord or
building owner.
_____25. Current certificates for the fire alarm system shall be required during certificate of
occupancy inspection.
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41000 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
951-694-6439
TemeculaCA.gov/build
permits@TemeculaCA.gov
Building Permit
Application
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Project Information:
Jobsite Address (include Bldg. / Suite #):
OFFICIAL
USE ONLY
Permit #:
Plan Check:
[ ] ESGIL
[ ] In House
Map & Lot Number / Assessor’s Parcel (APN) #:
Not applicable.
PA #:
PRJ #:
Business Name (for commercial use only):
Type of Business:
Description of Proposed Work (include all areas):
Non-construction Certificate of Occupancy (no construction that requires a permit will be taking place).
What is the square footage of the facility being inspected? Does the space have fire sprinklers? Y or N
What type of business is this?
What is the occupant load of the space (our staff can assist you with this calculation)?
Property Owner’s Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Applicant/Agent/Contractor Information:
Applicant/Agent Contractor Owner/Builder
Contact Person:
Email:
Phone:
k Signature of Applicant: Date:
The Community Development Technician will contact the applicant when the plans are ready for corrections or issuance.