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Permits
This
Permits section is meant to cover the available permit
information. Some of the documents are in Adobe™
Acrobat PDF format. These documents are easy to read,
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Permits
Processing
The
primary intent of Building regulation is to provide
reasonable controls for the construction, use and occupancy
of buildings and all of their various components.
Thus such codes are minimum in nature, and under the
provisions of the POLICE POWER cannot legally be made
to require construction of a quality excessive of that
which is necessary to furnish a reasonable degree of
safety. For details, see our permit
processing guide.
Applicable
Codes
1. The California Building Code, 2001 Edition.
2. The California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition.
3. The California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition.
4. The California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition.
5. The California Conservation Code, 2001 Edition.
6. The Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition.
7. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, 1997 Edition.
8. The Ventura County Amendments contained in this
ordinance to the above referenced codes.
When
a Building Permit is Required
Except
as specified under "Work Exempt from Permit," no
person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert,
demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building
or structure, building service equipment, machine,
equipment, or cause the same to be done, without
first obtaining the necessary permit for each such
building or structure from the Building Official. The
terms "erect, construct,
enlarge, alter, repair," etc., as used above shall
be deemed to include any and all electrical, plumbing,
mechanical, grading or other work regulated by this
Code.
Work
Exempt from Permit. A building permit shall not
be required for the following:
1.
One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool
and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided
the projected floor area does not exceed 120 square
feet.
2.
Fences not over 6 feet high.
3.
Oil derricks.
4.
Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet
9 inches high.
5.
Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of
the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding
Class I, II or III-A liquids.
6.
Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity
does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height
to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
7.
Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches
above grade and not over any basement or story below.
8.
Painting, papering and similar finish work.
9.
Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage
sets and scenery.
10.
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group
R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting
not more than 54 inches.
11.
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R,
Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely
above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not
exceed 5,000 gallons.
12.
(For SFM) State-owned buildings under the jurisdiction
of the state fire marshal.
13.
Freestanding signs not more than 10 feet in height and
not more than 72 square feet in area and wall signs
not more than 200 square feet in area.
14.
Single pole television and radio antennas and dish antennas
not more than 3 feet in diameter with an approved zone
clearance.
15.
Electrolier standards, flag poles and antennas not over
35 feet in height when in compliance with the County
Zoning Ordinance.
Unless
otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted
items. Exemption from the permit requirements
of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization
for any work to be done in any manner in violation of
the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances
of this jurisdiction.
Fees
Building
Division income is derived from permit, plancheck and
other service fees. The fees are based on an intent
to completely offset the operating costs of the Division
without making any profit. For details, see our
fee schedule.
Permit
by Fax
Permit
by fax service is available on minor projects, such
as replacing water heaters, replacement of electric
services, etc. For details, see permit
by fax program.
Permits
by Internet
The
Division of Building and Safety handles items related
to building permit records, the processing and issuing
of permits, and inspections of construction activity.
Using VelocityHall™
- Permit Manager, anyone may research permit
records. When registered, licensed contractors can review
or request inspections, or apply for certain types of
permits.
You will need to contact the Division of Building and
Safety at (805) 654-2771 -Ventura Office or (805) 582-8064
-Simi Valley Office to register before using VelocityHall™ permit
and inspection features.
You will be required to complete and sign an Internet
Permitting form and will be assigned a "PIN" number. Click here
for a PIN number form that can be downloaded
and printed.
Please note that this
Division cannot schedule inspections for particular
times of the day. You may request AM or PM inspections
but they cannot be guaranteed.
Inspection requests must be made prior to midnight for
the next day.
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