Creek Fire Plan Check and Permit Assistance

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Permits to repair or reconstruct buildings damaged by the Creek Fire Incident will require:

  1. Proof of fire debris removal through the completion of the "Right of Entry" government sponsored program or the completion of the "Owner Initiated Debris Removal Application" (this can be provided during the plan check process).
  2. A complete plan submittal and completed Plan Submittal Form.

Plans can be submitted online at the County of Fresno Citizens Portal at https://permitportal.fresnocountyca.gov/citizenportal/app/landing

If you do not have a digital copy of plans, contact our office for more information on scanning a copy for you at an additional cost.

Plans must comply with the current adopted codes and include:

  • Cover sheet indicating project information; property address and APN, owner and designer information, drawing sheet index, applicable code references, building area square footage (conditioned/unconditioned), design parameters (seismic zone, design wind speed, ground snow load, etc.), and relevant construction notes.
  • Dimensioned Site Plan; indicating all structures, property setbacks, driveway, septic system or community sewer, well(s), and site drainage patterns.
  • Dimensioned and noted floor plan indicating all areas, fixtures, and equipment.
  • Dimensioned and noted electrical plan.
  • Dimensioned and noted elevations.
  • Structural plan and referenced details clearly identifying all means of construction for foundation, walls and roof.
  • Engineers design calculations for the basis of the proposed design.
  • Energy compliance forms.

Plan Submittal:

  • See Forms section below

The information provided above is a summary of the initial steps required. For additional information please call 559-600-4540 or email creekfirepermitinfo@fresnocountyca.gov 

Forms:

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