Best Practices for Drafting Plans 

Understanding ADA Requirements

Electric Vehicle Charging System Guidelines for Residential Buildings 

Resubmittal Instructions 

Minimum Requirements for Prepared Plans 

Ace Resource Fact Sheet - Get more information on residential indoor and outdoor lighting.

Energy Code Ace Single-Family Building Envelopes - This fact sheet explains the Title 24, Part 6 energy efficiency standards for single-family building projects, covering new construction, additions, and alterations.

Residential Bathroom Remodels

Residential Kitchen Remodels

Kitchen Receptacles & Small Appliance Circuits 

Bath and Kitchen Remodel Example

ADU Completeness Checklist 

Commercial Tenant Improvement and/or Additions Checklist 

JADU Completeness Checklist 

SFD Completeness Checklist 

Townhouse Buildings Completeness Checklist 

Two-Family Dwelling Completeness Checklist 

Installation of Furnace or Air Handler in Attic 

Panel Requirements

Solar APP+ Application Guide

Revisions to Approved Plans Guide  

Guide for Remove and Reinstall of Existing Res Solar 2025 

Building Permit Refund Request Form

Owner Certificate of Compliance for Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm Devices 

Residential Electrical Load Calculation 

Statement of Special Inspections

Pool Demolition Acknowledgement

2022 CALGreen Checklist - Existing Low-Rise Residential 

2022 CALGreen Checklist -New Residential 

2022 CALGreen Checklist - Nonresidential 

Disabled Access Hardship Application

Informational Bulletin - Work Exempt & Non-Exempt from permits 

Minimum Requirements for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy 

Certified Access Specialist Inspection Services - information and resources for businesses and construction projects on accessibility 

Energy Upgrade California - state-wide program of rebates & incentives for homeowners

Erosion & Sediment Control Information - MCSTOPPP

Current California Building Codes

Novato Municipal Code Section 4-1.3

2021 International Property Maintenance Code

Informational Handout for Removal and Reinstallation of Existing Res Solar 

Reporting a Complaint - How to report a concern to the CSLB

Construction Project Check List - What you should know before hiring a contractor

Tips for Hiring a Roofing Contractor -Tips and resources from the CSLB

Check List for Owner-Builder - Know your responsibilities as an Owner-Builder

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms - Novato Fire Department tips for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Electric Meter Panel Replacement Policy 

Geotechnical Investigation Requirements Policy 

Pool Demolition Policy 

Retaining Walls Permit Requirement Policy 

Unpermitted Construction Policy and Informational 

Policy Requirements for New Tankless Water Heaters 

TI Professional Design Policy