Building Department

The Building Department provides the following services:

• Building permits
• - Building Permit Information Guide
  - Building Permit Application
  - Owner-Builder Package
• Building plan checks
• Building inspections
• Building requirement information for Alpine County

Do I Need a Permit?

2016 California Building Code Section 105 - Permits

2016 California Residential Code Section R105 - Permits

Carbon Monoxide Requirements

CO devices must be installed in all single-family dwellings as of July 1, 2011. All other dwelling units must have CO devices installed as of January 1, 2013. The Office of the State Fire Marshal has developed a list of Certified CO devices that meet the requirement specified within the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010. View a complete list of currently approved devices. Under the search categories select Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.

Earthquake Preparedness

Earthquake Preparedness Brochure

Expedited Electric Vehicle, EV, Permit Process 

Expedited Electric Vehicle, EV, Permit Process

Fire Prevention Guidelines

Water Tanks for Residential Fire Protection

LP-Gas Equipment Installation

LP-Gas Equipment Installation Form (Supplement to Building Permit Application)

Solar Energy

Expedited Permit Process for Small Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses Information Bulletin

Accessory Dwelling Units

Accessory (Secondary) Dwelling Unit Information Sheet