Seismic or structural upgrade building permit

You need a seismic or structural upgrade permit if your project involves:

• Foundation replacements
• Seismic strengthening
• California Brace and Bolt Program
• Structural only improvements

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Requirements and attachments

When you apply online, you can upload documents with your application. 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.

• Title page with project address, contacts, scope, date and blank area for reviewer notes (Example: 11x17 | Example: 24x36)
• Overall Site Plan / Floor plan to show location of work
• Sections, details, notes required to describe the scope of work
• Structural drawings and calculations
• Statement of Special inspections
• Standard Planset A (for Brace and Bolt program)
• Contractor or Owner-Builder Declarations (required for all projects)
• Projects over $50k require Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Statement (DRS)

Learn about required documents for all permits.

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Resources

• Piedmont Construction Waste Information
• Affidavit of Construction Notice
• California Brace and Bolt Program

Get help

• Call (510) 420-3050
• Email [email protected]