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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 |
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Chimney Repair | Yes | No | No |
Reroof | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Electrical Permit | Single-family / Duplex | Multifamily | Commercial / Industrial |
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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 | Yes | Yes |
Service Change up to 200 amps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Service Change 1 meter up to 600 amps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Subpanel(s) | Yes | No | No |
Mechanical Permit | Single-family / Duplex | Multifamily | Commercial / Industrial |
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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 |
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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 |