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Apply for online permits at SJ Permits. Also, find property information, pay fees and schedule inspections.
Available Permits Online
| Building-Structural Permit | Single-family / Duplex | Multifamily | Commercial / Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Repair | Yes | No | No |
| Reroof | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical Permit | Single-family / Duplex | Multifamily | Commercial / Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | Yes | No | No |
| Appliance - New or Replacements | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Station | Yes | No | No |
| Light Fixtures - New or Replacements | Yes | Yes | No |
| Receptacles / Switches - New Replacements in an existing location don't require a permit |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rewire - 1 or 2 story | Yes | Yes | No |
| Solar (Photovoltaic) Systems (Requires a plan that would be reviewed at the time of inspection.) |
Yes | No | No |
| Service Change up to 200 amps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Subpanel(s) | Yes | No | No |
| Mechanical Permit | Single-family / Duplex | Multifamily | Commercial / Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning |
Yes | Yes | No |
| Appliance - New or Replacements |
Yes | Yes | No |
| Decorative Fireplace Appliance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Duct / Flue Alteration | Yes | No | No |
| Evaporative Cooler | Yes | No | No |
| Exhaust Fan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace - New | Yes | No | No |
| Furnace - Replacement | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heat Pump including condensate | Yes | No | No |
| Plumbing Permit | Single-family / Duplex | Multifamily | Commercial / Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backflow / Vacuum Breaker | No | Yes | Yes |
| Condensate Waste or Inlet Drain (both mechanical and plumbing permit apply) |
No | No | Yes |
| DWV (Drain-Waste-Vent) / Water Alteration | Yes | No | No |
| Dry Well or French Drain (both mechanical and plumbing permit apply) |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fixture - New or Multiple Replacements | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fixture Single Replacement | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gas Earthquake Valve | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gas Line Rough and Final (both mechanical and plumbing permit apply) |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gas Line Retest (both mechanical and plumbing permit apply) |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gas Log Lighter | Yes | No | No |
| Property Line Cleanout | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Repipe | Yes | No | Yes |
| Repipe, Gyp or Gyp and Shear Repair | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sanitary Sewer Replacement | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Water Heater Replacement | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Water Service Change | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Water Softener Installation | Yes | Yes | No |
| Water Treatment Equipment | No | Yes | Yes |