One set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for a period of not less than 180 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by state or local laws.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. SECTION R106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. R106.5 Retention of construction documents.

The building permit or a copy shall be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. Section R105 Permits. R105.7 Placement of permit.

It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required by this code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. SECTION R109 INSPECTIONS. R109.3 Inspection requests.

A building or structure shall not be used or occupied, and a change of occupancy or change of use of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. SECTION R110 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. R110.1 Use and occupancy.

Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance or after commencement of work if more than 180 days pass between inspections. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. Section R105 Permits. R105.5 Expiration.

The building official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures and temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than 180 days. The building official is authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. SECTION R107 TEMPORARY STRUCTURESAND USES. R107.1 General.

Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. SECTION R106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. R106.1 Submittal documents.

Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. SECTION R106 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. R106.1 Submittal documents.

Inspection of the foundation and footings shall be made after poles or piers are set or trenches or basement areas are excavated and any required forms erected and any required reinforcing steel is in place and supported prior to the placing of concrete. The
foundation or footings inspection shall include excavations for thickened slabs intended for the support of bearing walls, partitions, structural supports, or equipment and special requirements for wood foundations. Materials for the foundation shall be on the job site except where concrete is ready-mixed in accordance with ASTM C94. Under this circumstance, concrete is not required to be at the job site.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. SECTION R109 INSPECTIONS. R109.1 Types of inspections. R109.1.1 Foundation inspection.

The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass judgement on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the jurisdiction.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. SECTION R112 BOARD OF APPEALS. R112.3 Qualifications.

To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the department of building safety for that purpose. Such application shall:

1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.

2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.

3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.

4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Section R106.1

5. State the valuation of the proposed work.

6. Be signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized agent.

7. Give such other data and information as required by the building official.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. Section R105 Permits. R105.3 Application for permit.

Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structure is being executed contrary to the provisions of this code or in an unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner’s authorized agent or to the person performing the work and shall state the conditions under which work will be permitted to resume.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. SECTION R114 STOP WORK ORDER. R114.1 Notice to owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. SECTION R108FEES. R108.1 Payment of fees.

In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The building official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall not have a vote on any matter before the board. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. SECTION R112 BOARD OF APPEALS. R112.1 General.

Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who
erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.

2019 California Residential Code. Chapter 1: Scope and Application. SECTION R113 VIOLATIONS. R113.4 Violation penalties