Document Library

The Building Department has an extensive collection of informational handouts, brochures, and forms. They are included below alphabetically. 

Packets include combined documents for specific projects

  1. Accessory Structures Packet (PDF)
  2. After-the-Fact Permitting Packet
  3. Grading Packet (PDF)
  1. Manufactured Home Packet (PDF)
  2. New Residence Packet (PDF)

Applications and Forms

  1. Accessibility Worksheet Multi-Jurisdiction Fillable Form (PDF)
  2. After the Fact Permit Process Worksheet (PDF)
  3. Agent Authorization Letter (PDF)
  4. Agricultural Exemption Agreement Application (PDF)
  5. Alternate Materials or Methods of Construction Application (PDF)
  6. Application for Special Inspection (PDF)
  7. Board of Appeals Application (PDF)
  8. Boundary Line Verification Form (PDF)
  9. Building Permit Application (PDF)
  10. Claim for Builders Exemption form Supplemental Assessment (PDF)
  11. Construction Waste Management Plan (PDF)
  12. Deferred Submittal Worksheet (PDF)
  1. Extension Request Form (Fillable) (PDF)
  2. Gas Piping Handout (PDF)
  3. Grading Bond Form (PDF)
  4. Permit Refund Application (PDF)
  5. Platinum Roofing Program Application(PDF)
  6. Residential Ground Mount Solar Anchor (PDF)
  7. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Affidavit (PDF)
  8. Special Inspection Agreement (PDF)
  9. Swimming Pool Barrier Requirements Form (PDF)
  10. Temporary Occupancy Application (PDF)
  11. Third Party Plan Review Handout(PDF)

Brochures, Checklists and Handouts

  1. 2022 Substantial Code Changes
  2. 2022 Plan Review Letter Template (PDF)
  3. 2022 Residential General Notes Sheet
  4. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Frequently Asked Questions
  5. ADU Fire Separation Requirements (PDF)
  6. ADA Simplified Details
  7. Residential All-Rough Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  8. As-Built Plan Review-Inspection Requirements (PDF)
  9. Asbestos Guide For Consumers (PDF)
  10. As-Built Permit Process (PDF)
  11. Balcony-Deck Code Requirements (PDF)
  12. Building Permit Application Handbook (PDF)
  13. Cable Railing Handout (PDF)
  14. Cal Green Operation and Maintenance Manual (PDF)
  15. Check Status of Your Permit Online (PDF)
  16. Commercial Cool Roof Handout (PDF)
  17. Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist (PDF)
  18. Create an Application Online (PDF)
  19. Deck Construction Guide (PDF)
  20. Do It Once... Do It Right Grading Flyer (PDF)
  21. Driveway Standards Handout (PDF)
  22. Eastern County Inspections (PDF)
  23. Electrical Service Handout-Residential (PDF)
  24. Emergency Escape Rescue Windows (PDF)
  25. Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (PDF)
  26. EVCS Checklist - Non-Residential
  27. EVCS Checklist - Residential
  28. Fee Estimate for New Residence Eastern Nevada County
  29. Fee Estimate for New Residence in Western Nevada County (PDF)
  30. Fire Districts Western Nevada County (PDF)
  31. Fire Fees Truckee Fire Protection District (PDF)
  32. Fire Sprinkler Fact Sheet (PDF)
  33. Foundation Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  34. Gas Line Pipe Sizing Handout (PDF)
  35. Generator Submittal Checklist (PDF)
  36. Greenhouse Permitting (PDF)
  37. Inspection Arrow (PDF)
  1. Inspection Scheduling Handout (PDF)
  2. Lead in Your Home Brochure (PDF)
  3. Manufactured Home Checklist (PDF)
  4. Metal Roofing Handout (PDF)
  5. Minor Electrical High-Low Tunnel Greenhouse(PDF)
  6. Off-Grid Solar Handout (PDF)
  7. Owner Builder Packet (PDF)
  8. Propane Tank Requirements -Above Ground (PDF)
  9. Recreational Vehicle Handout (PDF)
  10. Residential Cool Roof Handout (PDF)
  11. Residential Final Building Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  12. Residential Garage Bollard Handout
  13. Residential General Notes Sheet
  14. Residential Plan Submittal Checklist -Fillable (PDF)
  15. Residential Underfloor Framing Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  16. Roof Solar Setback Examples (PDF)
  17. Roofing Inspection Guidelines (PDF)
  18. School Developer Fees NUJHSD (PDF)
  19. School Developer Fees TTUSD (PDF)
  20. Shear-Roof Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  21. Single-User Restroom Signage (AB 1732) (PDF)
  22. Site Milled Lumber Grading (PDF)
  23. Site Plan Sample (PDF)
  24. Solar PV High Snow Load Exception Handout (PDF)
  25. Solar PV Submittal Checklist -Residential (PDF)
  26. Storm Water Requirements at Construction Sites (PDF)
  27. Swimming Pool Handout (PDF)
  28. Swimming Pool Demolition Handout (PDF)
  29. Truckee Donner Park & Rec District Mitigation Fee Handout (PDF)
  30. Underground Propane Tank Handout (PDF)
  31. Underground Utility Coverage Requirements
  32. Utility General Notes Sheet - Residential (PDF)
  33. Water Heater Installation Handout (PDF)
  34. Who Can Prepare Plans Handout (PDF)
  35. Vegetation Clearance-Why 100 ft? (PDF)
  36. WUI Brochure (PDF)
  37. WUI Homeowner Checklist (PDF)

Policies

  1. Ag-Building-Exemptions Policy (PDF)
  2. As-Built Construction for R and U Occupancies Policy (BD-CSC-07-006)
  3. Bond Requirements Policy (PDF)
  4. Building Department Fee Refunds Policy (PDF)
  5. Building Permit Extension Policy (PDF)
  6. Building Permit Intake-Issuance Guidelines Policy (PDF)
  7. Building Inspector Field Procedures Policy (PDF)
  8. Combination Building Permit Policy (PDF)
  9. Electrical Service Policy (BD-CSC-18-002) (002)
  10. Expired Permit Policy (PDF)
  11. Express Plan Check Policy (PDF)
  12. Grading Permit Application-Issuance Policy (BD-CSC-07-008) (PDF)
  13. Labeling of Bedrooms Policy (PDF)
  14. Land-Use Permitting Associated with Preexisting Unpermitted Improvements Policy (BD-CSC-22-001)(PDF)
  15. Metal Carports Policy (PDF)
  16. Minor Grading Policy Notice Template
  17. Minor Grading Policy (BD-CSC-20-001)
  18. Off-Grid Solar Policy - BD-CSC-20-02
  19. Over-the-Counter Permit Policy (PDF)
  1. Percentage of Structure Removed Altered or Damaged Policy (BD-CSC-08-02 (PDF)
  2. Plans Examiner Procedures Policy (PDF)
  3. Plugging-Capping of Mineshafts Policy (PDF)
  4. Pre-Site Grading Inspection Policy (PDF)
  5. Project Plan Routing Policy (PDF)
  6. Reroofing Inspection Guidelines Policy (BD-BI-07-005) (PDF)
  7. Residential Accessory Structure Occupancy Classification BD-CSC-18-001
  8. Residential Dock Building Permit Policy (PDF)
  9. Revision to Issued Permit Policy (PDF)
  10. RV Temporary Occupancy for Urgent Medical Care Policy (PDF)
  11. SB 407 Enforcement Policy (PDF)
  12. Solar Module Fire Classification Policy (PDF)
  13. Stop Work Notice of Violation Policy (PDF)
  14. Transferring Removing Owner Policy (PDF)
  15. Underfloor (Subdeck) for Reduced Setbacks Policy (PDF)
  16. Vehicle Maintenance Policy (BD-BI-07-002) (PDF)
  17. Web Permits Policy (PDF)
  18. Window Replacement Policy (PDF)

Presentations

  1. 2022 Significant Changes Presentation
  2. SIGMA Green Building Presentation (PDF)
  3. NCCA As-Built Presentation (PDF)
  1. ADA Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
  2. NCCA Focus Group Presentation (PDF)