ONLINE PERMITS INFORMATION

Please CLICK HERE to verify your address is in the system and the correct parsing of the street name and street type. You will need to input the exact match later in the application.

You can only obtain these permits online if you meet the criteria stated.

Residential water heater replacement (whtr)

Residential Re-Roof (wrfr)

Residential Air Conditioner replacement (wacr)

Minor Residential electrical, mechanical & plumbing - including water supply re-pipe (wmsr)

Electrical vehicle charging stations and electrical main service panel upgrades for single family dwellings and condominium units with a private garage (wmsr)

Commercial HVAC change out like for like (whtc)

Upon acceptance of your online application you will be emailed your permit along with any pertinent bulletins.

Please also make sure that you check with your home owners's association, if applicable, for any rules or restrictions that might apply to you.

Other minor permits will be available in the near future.

Additionally, some minor residential projects do NOT require permits, these include:

• Fences under 6 feet tall.
• Retaining walls under 4 feet, unless supporting a surcharge
• Replacement of toilets, sinks, garbage disposals and dishwashers
• Replacement or repair of fixed electrical appliances
• Installation of low-voltage lighting or telecommunications lines
• Windows being replaced in the same opening

Please call (949)-724-6313 or logon to the City's Website and go to Community Development, Building & Safety, "Permits Not Required" at www.cityofirvine.org for more detailed information.

SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS

One- and two-family homes must be retrofitted with smoke detectors when a building permit is issued for work that is valued at $1,000 or more, this includes re-roofing and attached-to-the-home solid roof and lattice-style patio covers. Please see your job card for more details.

RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT PERMIT:

All water heaters higher than four feet shall be anchored or strapped per State guideline and/or manufacturer's instructions in order to resist earthquakes.

RESIDENTIAL RE-ROOF PERMIT:

All new roofing material must be Approved Class A Rating. The additional weight on the roof, if any, cannot be more that 4 psf, however, you may deduct existing material from the weight requirement. Re-Roofing Questionnaire form 66-28 with attachment will accompany your permit. You must have this filled out prior to the first inspection

RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONER REPLACEMENT PERMIT:

This permit is for residential air conditioner replacement only. The new condensing unit must be in the same location as the existing unit and be at least 2 feet from any property line. You must also obtain approval from your Homeowner's Association, if applicable, prior to doing the work.

SMALL MISCELLANEOUS RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, OR COMBINATION PERMIT:

This permit is for small, residential new electrical, plumbing or mechanical items, or combinations of new electrical, plumbing or mechanical items. You are limited in the scope of work as no plans are required to be reviewed. You are allowed up to:

• 10 electrical fixtures and/or outlets, indoor or outdoors (see Residential Kitchen Lighting Worksheet ) which will accompany your permit. Lighting in bathrooms, garages, laundry and utility rooms must be either high efficacy or shall be controlled by an occupant sensor.)
• 4 plumbing fixtures, e.g. toilet, sink, drain, faucet
• 1 to 5 gas outlets (Interior Only - Underground Metallic Gas Piping is Prohibited)
• 1 sewer connection
• 5 grilles and ducting for AC/heating
• Water supply re-pipe (enter total plumbing fixtures affected in upcoming "# plumbing fixtures" box and put "1" in the # repair-alter to water piping box)

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (EVCS):

This permit is only for single family dwellings or for condo units with a private dedicated garage. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure the resident's electrical service is sized to accomodate the EVCS. Choose "wmsr Online Permit - Miscellaneous Residential" in the drop down permit selection. In web pages following, enter "1" in Outlet / Switches box for EVCS. If main electrical panel upgrade is applicable, enter "1" Panelboard, 400 amps or less box.

Be advised: If the EVCS installation is too large for the resident's service, the installation will not pass inspection.

In the upcoming "Project Description" web page, enter either: "Installation of EV Charging Station" or "Installation of EV Charging Station with Electrical Panel Upgrade"

20 TON OR LESS COMMERCIAL HEAT PUMP HVAC CHANGE OUTS:

• The mechanical equipment change out is 'like for like'. Considering the following: type, capacity, quantity, and location(s);
• The new mechanical units are less or equal to 20 ton capacity;
• The new mechanical units are not heavier than the existing units being replaced (not to exceed 2000 pounds per unit);
• Building roof slope, where new mechanical units are to be installed does not exceed 2%; and
• The new mechanical equipment does not require vibration isolation curb or adaptor curb.
• Per Section 3-20-1.B of the Zoning Ordinance, screening shall be provided so that materials stored in any outdoor storage area and/or equipment at grade or on the roof area screened from adjacent streets, no matter the street grade, and all properties at the same grade.

For Select Project Type, choose whtc - Online Permit - Commercial HVAC Change Out.

Put the quantity of units for your project in the applicable take off fields.

Follow the rest of the instructions and make payment. Your permit will be emailed to you along with your receipt, an inspection checklist, permit conditions as well as job card.