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1.2.1 California Code of Regulations, Title 24-2007 Updates
     1.2.1.1 Permit Application Form
     1.2.1.2 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Effective January 1, 2010)
          1.2.1.2.1 California Energy Commission Fact Sheet (Q & A)
          1.2.1.2.2 Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings and Related Documents
          1.2.1.2.3 Energy Commission approved HERS raters - December 28, 2009
1.2.2 Important Notice Regarding 2007 CBC
1.2.3 History of Code Adoption - Update
1.2.4.1 Notice and Instructions for Owner-Builder (Effective January 1, 2009)
     1.2.4.2 Considering Becoming an Owner-Builder? Read this first!
     1.2.4.3 Owner-Builder Permit Application Package (Effective January 1, 2009)
1.2.5 Recycling: Construction and Demolition Debris
     1.2.5.1 Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Requirements & Applicant's Packet
     1.2.5.2 Approved Recycling, Construction & Demolition Debris & Greenwaste Processors
1.2.6 Building Valuation Data - ICC 2010
1.2.7 Inspection Request by Fax Form
1.2.8 Structural Design Standard
     1.2.8.1 Minimum Design Loads: ASCE 7-05
          1.2.8.1.1 ASCE 7-05 Errata
          1.2.8.2.1 ACI 318-05 Errata
     1.2.8.2 Concrete: ACI 318-05
     1.2.8.3 Masonry: ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402-05
     1.2.8.4 Steel: AISC 360 and 341
          1.2.8.4.1 Other AISC related documents including errata
     1.2.8.5 Cold-formed Steel: NAS 01 with 2004 Supplement
     1.2.8.6 Wood: AF&PA NDS-05 & SDPWS-05
          1.2.8.6.1 AWC publication updates and errata
     1.2.8.7 Wind Load Alt: (DSA IR 16-7)
1.2.9 FEMA Floodplain Map Services
1.2.10 Structural Observation Report Form
1.2.11 Sub-Contractor List
1.2.12 Take-Off Worksheet
1.2.13 Special Inspector User Guide
1.2.14 Application for Alternate Materials or Methods of Construction
1.2.15 Applications for Hardship Waiver - Accessibility for Existing Building - $126,800 for 2009
1.2.16 OCFA Fire Prevention Department Planning & Development Services Section
1.2.17 South Coast AQMD - Rule 445: Wood Burning Devices

1.3.1 Soil Movement in Orange County and the Quarantines Areas of Riverside and Los Angeles Counties - Permit Required - RIFA Form CA-1
1.3.2 Final Compaction Certification - Soils Engineer
1.3.3 Final Grading Inspection Certificate
1.3.4 Rough Grading Inspection Certificate - Civil Engineer
1.3.5 Rough Grading Inspection Certificate - Civil Engineer / Land Surveyor
1.3.6 Rough Grading Inspection Certificate - Soils Engineer
1.3.7 Rough Foundation Certificate - Civil Engineer
1.3.8 Rough Foundation Certificate - Soils Engineer
1.3.9 Landscaping Final Certificate - Landscape Architect
1.3.10 Grading Manual
1.3.11 Construction Standards for Private Streets, Storm Drains and On-site Improvement
1.3.12 Grading Title Sheet & Specifications

1.4.1 After A Disaster Don't Get Scammed
1.4.2 Before you dive into swimming pool construction...
1.4.3 Building Design Limitations - California Architects Board
1.4.4 Choosing the Right Landscaper
1.4.5 Consumer Guide to Filing a Small Claims
1.4.6 Consumer Guide to Home Improvement Contracts
1.4.7 Court Construction Claim - What Consumers Need to Know About Filing a Small Claims Court Construction Claim
1.4.8 Conditional and Unconditional Waiver and Release Forms
1.4.9 Home Improvement Contracts - Information for Homeowners About the Requirements of Home Improvement Contracts
1.4.10 Homeowner's Guide to Preventing Mechanic's Liens
1.4.11 Water Softener - What residential customers need to know before installing - by Irvine Ranch Water District
1.4.12 (reserved)
1.4.13 Ten Tips for Making Sure Your Contractor Measure Up
1.4.14 Tips for Hiring a Roofing Contractor
1.4.15 Tips for Making Sure your Contractor Measures Up - (Other Language Versions are Available)
1.4.16 Traveling Contractor Scams Tip Sheet
1.4.17 User Guide for the Installation of Swimming Pools, Spas, & Hot Tubs
1.4.18 User Guide for the Installation of Outdoor Barbeques
1.4.19 What Seniors Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor (English)
1.4.20 What Seniors Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor (Spanish)
1.4.21 What You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor
1.4.22 Wood Frame Installer's Pocket Guide by Simpson Strong Tie 

• Earthquake Preparedness Information

1.6.1   American Institute of Architects
1.6.2   Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
1.6.3   Building Industry Association of Southern California
1.6.4   California Building Officials
1.6.5   California Contractors State License Board
1.6.6   (Reserved)
1.6.7   California Energy Commission
1.6.8   California - Division of the State Architect
1.6.9   California - State Fire Marshal
1.6.10 Federal Emergency Management Agency
1.6.11 International Association of Electrical Inspectors
1.6.12 International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
1.6.13 International Code Council
1.6.14 International Code Council – Evaluation Services
1.6.15 National Fire Protection Association
1.6.16 Occupational Safety and Health Administration
1.6.17 Cal/OSHA Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
1.6.18 Accessibility - Division of the State Architect (DSA)
1.6.19 Accessibility - California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
1.6.20 Structural Engineers Association of California
1.6.20.1 Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC)
1.6.21 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
1.6.22 American Red Cross - Orange County

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