Plan Check Submittal and Approval Requirements
- Plans shall be on a minimum 18" x 24" paper for archiving.
- Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale.
- Plans shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed.
- Plans shall show in detail that the project will conform to the provisions of the applicable building codes and ordinances.
- For a checklist of required, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Spray Booth plans, see the links below:
Number of Plans
The number of plans required varies by project. Click here for a list of plan types and the number of sets required.
For projects requiring fire review by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), an additional (2) sets and an electronic copy are required for OCFA per OCFA handout.
Initial Submittal Requirements
- Completed Permit Application(s).
- Completed Plan Check Submittal Form.
- Minimum of Planning approval of the Certificate of Occupancy (for non-residential projects if applicable).
- Submittal of plans and specifications.
- Applicable documentation including structural calculations and Title 24 energy calculations (2 sets of each).
- Mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans, where required, must be submitted separately.
Resubmittal Requirements
- Transmittal with permit/plan check number referenced.
- Written response to plan check comments.
- Original plan check markup plan set.
- (3) sets of revised plans for architectural and structural plans.
- (2) sets of revised plans for mechanical, electrical or plumbing plans.
Other Departmental Approvals
- Plans must be reviewed and approved by the following City agencies prior to permit issuance:
| City Agency | Phone Number | Location |
|---|---|---|
Building Division |
(714) 647-5800 |
1st floor, City Hall Ross Annex |
(714) 647-5804 |
1st floor, City Hall Ross Annex |
|
(714) 647-5039 |
1st floor, City Hall Ross Annex |
|
Police Department (plan check) |
(714) 647-5840 |
1st floor, City Hall Ross Annex |
(714) 573-6100 |
1 Fire Authority Road |
* An OCFA Fire Analyst will be available at City Hall Monday-Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to coordinate with each agency to receive their respective plan approvals.