The residential remodel or alteration permit type is a catch-all permit type. This type should be used for anything from a small bathroom or kitchen remodel to a full house renovation or addition.
Please note! If your project is very limited in scope, for example, fencing work, window replacement, upgrade to electrical, adding lights to a space, replacing HVAC, etc., you may consider using the following types/subtypes:
- Fences, CMU walls, retaining walls
- Pools and Spas
- Residential Electrical (Complete rewire, Fixture replacement, New fixtures, Service panel upgrade, Subpanel replace/relocate, Residential Backup power)
- Residential Express Permits like-for-like residential replacement expedited approvals for Air Conditioner – Condenser, Electric Service Panel Change Out, Exterior Finishes – Not Old Town, Forced Air Unit, HVAC – Package Unit, HVAC – Split System/Heat Pump, Photovoltaic Reinstall, Reroof – Not Old Town, Wall or Floor Furnace, Tank and Tankless Water Heaters, Water Line)
- Residential Mechanical (New and replacement, Duct or coil replacement, Equipment, eg ventilation, whole house fan, Furnace replacement – new location, HVAC replacement – new location
- Residential Miscellaneous (Insulation)
- Residential Plumbing (Alteration, Drain/waste line replacement, Gas line replacement, New tankless water heater, Seismic gas shutoff valve)
- Residential Solar
- Siding or Stucco Replacement – Old Town (Change of Material and Like for Like)
- Termite/Dry Rot Repair
Floor area additions to residences require approval of Design Review application from the Planning Division before building permit approval.
Although a Design Review application is not required for proposed remodels that reduce the size or number of garage/covered parking spaces and for increasing the number of bedrooms without expanding the existing residence, it is recommended that applicants check with the Planning Division. Contact planningquestions@pinole.gov to discuss your project.
Please note that a Building Permit will not be issued until the existing sewer lateral has been inspected, a Private Sewer Lateral Permit to repair/replace the sewer lateral for the main residence is approved or proof of issuance of a valid sewer lateral certificate of compliance is provided.
eTRAKit Type. This is the Permit Type you select under Permit Type Information
- Residential remodel or alteration
eTRAKit and Subtypes. Next, select the proper Permit Subtype under Permit Type Information. Your options are:
- Addition
- Remodel/alteration – like for like
- Remodel/alteration – change in existing floor plan
- Remodel/alteration and addition
Requirements, Documentation and Attachments
We’ve provided a list below of what you’ll need to submit with your application when you apply online. Make sure to upload all of the required documents. If your application is not complete, this will extend the time it takes to issue your permit.
- Plan set that includes:
- Title page with project address, contacts, scope, date and blank area for reviewer notes
- Overall Site Plan / Floor plan to show location of work
- Existing and Proposed Floor Plans
- Existing and Proposed Elevations
- Sections, details, notes required to describe the scope of work
- Electrical Plans of remodel area
- Structural drawings and calculations
- Statement of Special Inspections
- Geotechnical report, if required
- Survey, if footprint of building is expanding
- Title 24 Residential Energy Compliance Forms if adding habitable space or Mechanical equipment
- Landscape Plan, if required
- WELO, if required
- C.3 Stormwater, if required
- A completed Submittal/Resubmittal Form
- Contractor or Owner-Builder Declarations (required for all projects). Note that the Owner-Builder Declaration must be signed by the Property Owner electronically in docusign via the secure link above– note “Owner/Builder” Declarations are not allowed for commercial projects)
- Accurate Valuation including total value of the work for which a permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment, and other permanent systems, including materials and labor
- At final, a Self-Certification Affidavit for Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms completed by the property owner (residential properties only)
Note, for smaller scope projects, such as bathroom, kitchen and interior remodels, typical required submittal documents include:
- Title page with project address, contacts, scope, date and blank area for notes
- Existing and Proposed Floor Plans
- Electrical Plans of remodeled area
- Structural drawings and calculations, if opening or moving walls provide framing information
- A completed Submittal/Resubmittal Form
- Contractor or Owner-Builder Declarations (required for all projects – note “Owner/Builder” Declarations are not allowed for commercial projects)
- Accurate Valuation including total value of the work for which a permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment, and other permanent systems, including materials and labor
- At final, a Self-Certification Affidavit for Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms completed by the property owner (residential properties only)
Fire Review May be Required
Fire review may be required based on the scope of work. During plan review, if it is determined that fire review is required, your plans will be routed to the Contra Costa Fire Department (ConFire) for a life/safety plan check, and you will be informed by email that you need to initiate payment separately to ConFire. ConFire will not begin their plan check until all required plan check fees are collected directly by ConFire. You can make payment online, via mail or in person.
- First calculate fees due using their Commercial or Residential Engineering Fees Schedule. To confirm fees you can email permittech@cccfpd.org.
- To submit fees you may use their portal, mail in payment via check or credit card authorization form or come in person Monday – Friday from 8am-5pm (Contra Costa County Fire Protection District 4005 Port Chicago Hwy, Suite 250 Concord, CA 94520).
- For a credit card authorization form, or any other questions, call ConFire at 925-941-3300 and talk to the operator. You can also email info@cccfpd.org.
Separate Fire Permit May Be Required
Additionally, your project may require a separate permit from ConFire if it involves project components that need to be individually permitted, such as a fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, and deferred submittals. To initiate the permitting process you must submit an application and all required fees directly to ConFire. You can submit and make payment online, via mail or in person.
- First determine and complete the applicable forms required
- Next, calculate fees due using their Commercial or Residential Engineering Fees Schedule. To confirm fees you can email permittech@cccfpd.org.
- To submit application and fees you may use their portal, mail in application and payment via check or credit card authorization form or come in person Monday – Friday from 8am-5pm (Contra Costa County Fire Protection District 4005 Port Chicago Hwy, Suite 250 Concord, CA 94520).
For a credit card authorization form, or any other questions, call ConFire at 925-941-3300 and talk to the operator. You can also email info@cccfpd.org.
