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Simple
mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and re-roof
permits can be obtained over the counter at
any time. This process requires that a permit
application be filled out by the applicant and
takes approximately 15 minutes. Contractors must
provide proof of workers compensation insurance,
as well a state contractors license number, and
City business license. For questions concerning
over-the-counter permits please call 441-1726.
To
obtain a permit online, please click
here (310k pdf).
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On Wednesdays of each week the Department of Community
Development offers "Over-the-Counter Wednesday".
A customer must have an appointment to obtain over-the-counter
service. Please call 619-441-1726 for an appointment.
The following types of projects can be processed
over the counter on that day.
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Room additions less than 330 square feet.
- Attached garages less than 1400 square feet.
Detached garages less than 800 square feet with
no bathroom.
- Sheds, workrooms, and accessory structures
less than 800 square feet.
- Medical tenant improvements less than 840
square feet.
- Tenant improvements less than 1175 square
feet.
- Miscellaneous permits such as signs, swimming
pools, spas, patio covers, decks, and foundation
repairs.
Permits
for more complex jobs, or permits which
deal with the construction, alteration, or
improvement of a building in excess of the
limitations listed above, will require that plans
be submitted for plan check. The applicant will
be contacted within ten working days from the
date of application to make plan check corrections
if needed. If no corrections are required, and
approval has been given from Planning, Engineering,
and the Fire Department, a permit can be issued
at this time. In order to submit for plan check
the following documents must be submitted.
- Three (3) complete sets of plans including
a plot plan, floor plan, structural details,
and foundation plan, exterior elevations, etc.
- Two (2) complete sets of all supporting documentation
such as engineering calculations, energy efficiency
documentation, soils reports, etc.
- Plans and calculations should reflect that
El Cajon is in seismic zone 4, climate zone
10, and a basic wind speed of 70 miles per hour.
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