Replacing your water heater? San Jose laws require a permit. But don't worry, we handle the permit process efficiently, avoiding any project delays.
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All water heater replacements will require a building permit. Water heater installations must comply with the 2021 International Residential Code and/or the 2021 International Plumbing Code. All water heaters are required to be listed and labeled for the installation.
The Best Prepared Designer (BPD) program enables fast permit issuance on eligible projects by allowing professionals who enroll in the program to take full responsibility for building code compliance and thus bypass the Building Division's standard plan review process.
Schedule an inspection at .SJPermits or call 408-535-3555 for assistance with scheduling an inspection. For fees & methods of payment, visit our Building Fees webpage. For permits from Planning, Public Works or Fire, start at the Permit Center webpage. Stay informed!
No not really. Most of the mainstream manufacturers provide video and other customer instructions on how to do it. The main issues of installing a water heater on your own is the modifications to electric/gas, and water pipes necessary to allow your water heater to connect properly.
San Jose Building Performance Ordinance The ordinance requires non-residential buildings over 20,000 square feet and multifamily buildings with five or more units to disclose their energy and water usage and to conduct energy and water audits at specific intervals.
Storage sheds that are less than 120 square feet and eight feet in height do not require a building permit, but still require Planning Division approval through an over-the-counter application called a Zoning Clearance.
For one, building departments often have staff shortages at the same time that dozens or hundreds of applications are being submitted. City officials must also spend time reviewing every document that was submitted and making sure that the details adhere to local building plans.
In San Jose, California, permit approval times can be as short as 10 weeks or 40+ weeks, depending on several factors. The City of San Jose Building Division offers this approximate plan review timetable document.