News & Highlights

OCFCA Photovoltaic Solar Panel Guidelines

posted on February 2, 2011

Please see the attached link for information on the Orange County Fire Chief's Association guidelines for photovoltaic solar panels. These guidelines pertain to the installation of photovoltaic solar panels on residential and commercial properties. OCFCA Photovoltaic Guidelines

New Building Codes Effective January 1, 2011

posted on December 22, 2010

All new permit and plan review applications submitted after December 31, 2010 shall be required to comply with the following new state codes.

2010 California Residential Code
2010 CalGreen Code
2010 California Building Code
2010 California Mechanical Code
2010 California Electrical Code
2010 California Plumbing Code
2010 California Energy Code
2010 California Fire Code

Counter Closure for Lunch - Effective October 1, 2010

posted on October 1, 2010

Effective October 1st, 2010 the Planning counter and Building & Safety counter will be closed for lunch, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. If you will be at the counter in the morning, please allow yourself enough time to complete your transaction before noon. Thank you for your assistance.

New 2008 California Energy Efficiency Standards - Effective January 1, 2010

posted on February 1, 2010

THE NEW 2008 CALIFORNIA ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS WENT INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2010

The new 2008 Standards supersede the 2005 Standards. Projects that apply for a building permit on or after this date must comply with the 2008 Standards.

Please see our California Energy Standards page for additional information.

Important: Drowning Prevention Information

posted on May 20, 2009

Drowning prevention is an important part of owning a swimming pool. Drowning is the leading cause of death, disability, and injury for children under 5 years of age in California, and the second leading killer of youngsters nationwide. Please read the attached information to learn how you can help keep children safe around pools: Drowning Prevention Guide

List of New Permits Issued - Now Available!

posted on December 10, 2008

The Building Department now provides a list of weekly issued permits online. Customers can now use the "Permit Center" page of the Huntington Beach Building and Safety website to view and print a weekly list of newly issued building permits. This is a great tool, which can now be accessed from the comfort of your own home or office. For a quick look at the new feature, click here: Weekly Permits Issued

posted on March 31, 2008

The Building Department has implemented a program which allows consumers to obtain permits for Residential Energy Efficient Units, at no cost. With this program, all permit fees associated with the energy efficient unit will be waived. Items which qualify for the fee waiver are listed below:

*High Efficiency HVAC with an AFUE greater than 90
*High Efficiency AC with a SEER 14 or higher
*Tankless Water Heaters with a minimum energy factor of 0.80
*Photovoltaic systems
*Solar water heating systems (home or pool)

Please call the Building Department at (714)536-5241, and press “0” for further information.