Frequently Asked Questions

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Building Safety

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  • A property owner or a licensed contractor. An authorized agent may pull permits if either the property owner or licensed contractor provides the agent with a notarized letter of authorization.
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  • Within 365 days after issuance, or if the work is suspended / abandoned for a period of 365 days after the time the work is commenced.

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  • You may work from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM on weekdays, and from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM on Saturdays. Construction is not allowed on Sundays or City holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day).

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  • Refer to the Contractor's State License Board website (www.cslb.ca.gov) for an overview of permitting for Owner / Builders.

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  • No. Separate, individual permits are issued for building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work.
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  • No. Cosmetic upgrades, such as floor tile, paint, and window coverings, do not require a permit.
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  • 26600 Agoura Road, Calabasas, CA 91302. Call 818-880-0341 for counter hours and specific project requirements.
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    • Climate Zone - 6 
    • Wind speed - 94 mph 
    • Exposure velocity – C or D 
    • Rainfall - 2.0”/hour 
    • Fire – Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) 
    • Seismic Design – D or greater
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