City of La Habra, California: Building & Safety

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Welcome to the Building and Safety Division

The Building & Safety Division welcomes you to La Habra. The Building & Safety Division staff is at your service to guide you through the permit process for any construction you propose to do on your property. Please feel free to stop by and ask any questions you may have regarding your property.

General information handouts are available for the following:

Room Addition - Type V Construction

Residential Garage Construction

Application for Approval of Alternative to Soils Investigation

Swimming pool and spa

Window requirements

Residential electrical service panel

Tenant Improvement

Address and phone numbers of all regulatory agencies

Swimming Pool Anti-Entrapment Safeguards
Red Fire Ant Form

Re-Roof Handout and supplemental forms:

               Part 1 – Re-Roof Handout
               Part 2 – Cool Roof Informational Handout
               Part 3 – Form CF-1R-ALT-Re-Roof
               Part 4 – Form CF-6R-ENV-01

General construction handouts are available for the following:

Standard block wall design up to 6 feet high

Standard patio cover

Water heater installation

Owner-Builder Forms and Information

                 - Disclosures and Forms
                  - Ten Tips Regarding Contractors
                  - "Owner-Builders Take Note!"

Staff Contact Information

Roy Fewell, Chief Building Official (562) 905-9710

Ansu Fofana, Building Inspector (562) 905-9618

Ron Shanks, Building Inspector (562) 905-9714

Veronica Lopez, Senior Permit Clerk (562) 905-9710

Nayaly Casillas, Permit Clerk (562) 905-9710

Inspection Request Line (562) 905-9654

Beginning July 1, 2010 - New Requirement for Electronic Drawings

Notarized Letter Required

Attention licensed contractors and owner/builders:

If you authorize an agent or permit service to obtain permits using your contractor's license, or to represent you as an owner, that agent or permit service must have a notarized letter, bearing your signature, authorizing the bearer to obtain building permits on your behalf. For your protection, the City will not accept letters that have not been properly notarized. For more information, please contact the Building and Safety Division at (562) 905-9710.

What is an Owner/Builder?

The City is frequently asked what it means to be an "owner/builder". This brief article describes the term "owner/builder" and where to find more information.

Beginning January 1, 2009 look for these new changes:

Two new laws pertaining to building activities will go into effect January 1, 2009. These bills relate to a newly established State fee for building permits and a new declaration form for "owner-builder" projects. Click "more" to find out about this new legislation approved by the State of California.

Announcing La Habra's Sustainable Development Program

The City of La Habra recognizes the importance of protecting our environment and conserving our natural resources. As part of the City's effort to promote building practices that have minimal impacts on the environment, on October 20, 2008, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing a voluntary Sustainable Development Program, which provides incentives for eligible new construction projects.

Plan Check Submittal Guidelines

Welcome to the City of La Habra ‘Permit Process’. The City personnel are at your service to guide you through the permit process for any construction you propose to do on your property. Please feel free to contact us if you should have any questions regarding your property.

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