Guidelines for applying for a residential repairs permit. Residential repairs permits are required for repairs that involve only replacement of existing structural members and other building elements.

Last updated: 12/28/2022

The following are some of the basic or frequently overlooked code requirements that must be detailed on plans for Single Family Dwellings and may be useful as a checklist for the designer.

Last updated: 01/09/2024

Standard Details for Construction Services.

Barricade and Channelizing Devices

Updated on 11/24/2023

The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects.

Last Updated: April 2025

Commercial plan review checklist for Traffic (OCE001)

The plan review checklist was created to assist customers submitting plans for standpipe systems for HFD plan review and permit approval.

Last Updated: June 2024

To define the minimum plan review requirements to obtain a building permit for the installation of a Modular or Prefabricated Building. Code requirements that apply to newly constructed buildings also apply to these prefabricated structures except state approved plans which are accepted without additional review. 

Last updated: February 2024

By state law, sprinkler plans must be designed by a licensed sprinkler contractor. Typically, the sprinkler contractor is selected by the general contractor after the construction documents have been submitted for a permit or the building permit has been issued. As a result, sprinkler drawings are designed and submitted after the building plans are reviewed and construction has commenced.

Last updated: January 2026

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.