Building Applications & Handouts

APPLICATIONS AND FORMS 

Resources

• 2025 Smoke and Co Detector Self Certification
• 2025 Property Owner Builder Disclosure Form
• 2025 Unreasonable Hardship Exception Request for Existing Buildings
• 2025 Work Requiring and Work Exempt from Permits
• ADU Completeness Checklist
• Building Electrification Rebates, Loans, & Incentives
• Building Permit Application
• Deferred Submittal Agreement
• Deferred Submittal Policy
• Electrification Information
• Environmental Initiatives Rebate Application 
• Residential Setback Requirements
• Supplemental Submittal
• Weekend and After Hours Work Request

AB2234 Eligible Housing Projects

• AB 2234 Post Entitlement Permit Application
• Acceptable Permit Application Example
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
• Multifamily Residential
• Mixed Use with Residential
• New Single-Family & Duplex Residential
• Townhomes

Rebates

• Home Upgrade Rebated - Zero Percent Loan (English)  
• Home Upgrade Rebated - Zero Percent Loan (Spanish)
• Home Upgrade Rebated - Zero Percent Loan (Chinese Traditional) 

Demolition

• Construction and Demolition Debris Program Packet
• Demolition Permit 
• Demolition Policy for Tenant Improvements
• Demolition Policy for Complete Structures
• PCB Application for Demolition
• How to fill out part B of construction and demolition packet

Inspection

• 2025 Commercial Final Inspection Checklist
• 2025 Mandatory Deck and Balcony Safety Inspection Affidavit
• 2025 Overtime Inspection Request
• 2025 Sub-Contractor List
• 2025 Property Owner Builder Disclosure Form
• 2025 RWC New Construction Guidelines Pre-Construction Checklist
• 2025 Special Inspection and Testing Agreement

Redwood Shores Properties

• 2025 Policy for Permits in Owners Association
• 2025 Redwood Shores Lagoon Dock Standards
• 2025 Redwood Shores RSOA Overview
• One and Two-Family Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Guidelines
  • EV Charging Rebate Application
  • EV Charging Rebate Application (Spanish)
• Redwood Shores Building Dept handout about Shores v2

Solar

• 2025 Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
• Photovoltaic Residential Checklist

Energy

• Non-Residential Compliance Forms [energy.ca.gov]
• Residential Compliance Forms [energy.ca.gov]

2022 Residential Handouts

• 2025 Kitchen, Bath and Laundry Remodel Requirements
• 2025 Residential Deck Requirements
• 2025 Residential Egress Windows Emergency Escape and Rescue Opening
• Mandatory Deck and Balcony Safety Inspection Affidavit
• Residential Floor Plan Checklist
• Residential Site Plan Checklist
• Residential Construction Inspection Checklist
• Window Replacement Guidelines

2025 Information Handouts

• 2025 CEC AFCI Requirements
• 2025 CEC Grounding Electrode Systems
• 2025 Commercial Final Inspection Checklist

Commercial 

• 2025 California Building Code - General Requirements for Doors Landings
• 2025 California Building Code - General Requirements for Sidewalks
• 2025 California Building Code - General Requirements for Toilet & Bathing Facilities
• 2025 General Requirements for Accessible Parking
• OSHPD 3 Clinics - Request for Plan Review & Certification

Mechanical

• 2022 HVAC Replacement Requirements
  • Heat Pump Rebate Application

Electrical

• 2025 CEC AFCI Requirements
• 2025 CEC Grounding Electrode Systems
• 2025 Residential Electrical Service Change
• 2025 Residential Electrical Service Upgrades
• 2025 Smoke and Co Detector Self Certification

Plumbing

• 2025 Gas Pipe Testing
• 2025 Graywater Systems
• 2025 Water Heaters
  • Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Application
• 2025 Plumbing Fixtures Upgrade
• 2025 RWC Gas Pipe Sizing
• 2025 Well Permit Supplemental Form

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