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News from our Building Official

Articles covering a variety of topics relating to building and permitting in Alameda.

  • Why Do I Need to Get a Permit?(PDF, 78KB)
  • The Permit Process(PDF, 80KB)
  • ¿Por qué necesito obtener un permiso?(PDF, 10KB)
  • The Inspection Process(PDF, 87KB)
  • I Didn't Get a Permit, So Now What Do I Do?(PDF, 131KB)
  • Hiring a Contractor or Doing it Yourself?(PDF, 84KB)
  • Keeping Alameda Looking Good(PDF, 26KB)
  • The History of Building Codes(PDF, 80KB)
  • California Historical Building Code(PDF, 18KB)
  • Soft Story Collapse(PDF, 25KB)
  • Carbon Monoxide Device Requirements(PDF, 94KB)

 

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To help keep our streets clean from debris and safe for all modes of travel, the City will resume street sweeping service according to posted schedules this Monday, June 15, 2020.

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