City of San Rafael

The Building & Fire Prevention Division is responsible for enforcing the various construction codes to insure public safety. To contact the Building Division, please call (415) 485-3367 during business hours (weekdays, 8:30am-5:00pm), for Inspection Requests (415) 485-3365.  To contact the Fire Prevention Division, please call (415) 485-3308. 

CONSTRUCTION HOURS: Monday thru Friday  7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday                 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday & Holidays  Prohibited

OVER THE COUNTER     PLAN CHECK:     Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 to Noon

 

e-Permits

Staff Directory (Click Here)

Forms and Handouts

Building Division:

Application for Report of Residential Building Report

Required Permits & Work Exempt from Permits

Plan Submittal Requirements

Disabled Access Hardship Exception Request Application

Wood Burning Appliance Regulations

Residential Windows Design & Egress

Guidelines for Earthquake Bracing of Residential Water Heaters

Heavy Glass Shower & Tub Enclosure Guidelines

Reroof guidelines 2007

3 Compartment Sink & Hydromechanical Grease Interceptor Requirements

BMP - Best Management Practice

Bollard Detail

Fire Prevention Division:

Knox Box Installation Requirements 

Green Building & State Title 24 Energy Documents:

Green Building Information

Green Building Compliance Form

Energy Ordinance Compliance Form & Worksheet

Residential Guidelines for State Energy Title 24

Residential Energy Compliance Manual State Title 24

NON-Residential Energy Complaince Manual State Title 24