General Building Information

Handouts & Additional Information

• Asbestos Cement (Transite) Siding and Roofing (PDF)
• Atherton Construction Sign Requirements (PDF)
• BAAQMD Wood Burning Device Guidelines (PDF)
• Bathroom Remodel Handout 2016 Codes (PDF)
• Best Management Practices for the Construction Industry Site Supervision (PDF)
• Countywide Program BMP Plan Sheet June 2014 (PDF)
• Deferred Submittal and Permit Guidelines Rev. 2017 (PDF)
• Enforced Building Codes 2016 Codes (PDF)
• FAQ What needs a Separate Permit Rev. 2018 (PDF)
• Fences Walls and Gates General Guidelines 2018 (PDF)
• Fire and School Locations for Submittal (PDF)
• Kitchen Remodel Requirements 2016 Codes (PDF)
• Lead Safe Renovations (PDF)
• New Smoke Alarm Requirements starting January 2014 (PDF)
• Request for Alternate Parking Approval (PDF)
• Requirements for Architectural Copper (PDF)
• Residential Lighting Guidelines 2016 Energy Code (PDF)
• Tankless Water Heaters (PDF)
• Work Exempt from Building Permits 2016 (PDF)
• Tree Preservation Guidelines (PDF)

Gray Water Systems

• Home Graywater Collection Systems (PDF)
• Graywater Clothes Washer System (PDF)
• San Mateo County Onsite Water Recycling Guidelines (PDF)