Purpose
Policy and Procedure No.: B-26-47
This checklist applies to kitchen remodeling projects for single-family dwellings and is to be used as a general reference guide.
Submittal Requirements
A completed Application for Permit
Please submit (1) one set of plans in pdf format showing the existing and the new kitchen layout with all new electrical, plumbing and mechanical system changes. Please include engineered plans and calculations if any structural modifications will be made to the building.
The plans and the required permit application should have a detailed description identifying the scope of work to eliminate any delays in the permit issuance and inspection process. Once a permit has been issued it will be limited to the scope of work identified on the plans and in the permit application only.
Electrical Requirements (CEC)
- Two 20-amp small-appliance circuits; can only serve outlets – for the required kitchen countertop and wall outlets including refrigeration equipment [210-11(C)(1), 210-52(B)(1)& (B)(2)]
- Provide separate and dedicated circuits with I.D. for garbage disposal, dishwasher, built-in microwave, trash compactor, and refrigeration equipment [210-52 (B)]
- Garbage disposal and dishwasher can use a listed flexible cord of18” to 36” of G.D. and 36” to 48” for Dishwasher. Receptacles must be accessible and not behind appliance [422-16(B)(1) & (2)]
- GFCI protection at the following locations: [210-8(A)(6) & (7)] a. All receptacles serving kitchen countertops b. All receptacles within 6’ of other sinks
- Provide additional receptacle outlets for countertop as follows:
- In each wall space or countertop wider than 12”
- Spaced so that no point along the wall and counter space line is more than 24” from a receptacle
- Installed at each countertop island and peninsular countertop meeting minimum dimensions [210-52(C)]
Plumbing Requirements (CPC)
- Dishwasher air gap required above sink flood rim [807.3]
- Special venting for island fixtures [909]
Mechanical Requirements (CMC)
- Provide installation instructions for all listed equipment to field inspector at time of inspection [303.0]
- Environmental air ducts shall terminate not less than 3’ from property lines, 10 feet from forced air inlets, and 3 feet from openings into the building. [502.2]
Residential Lighting Requirements (Energy Standards)
- All installed luminaires shall be high-efficacy in accordance with Section 150.0(k)1, 2 and Table 150.0-A of the California Energy Code.
Sample Kitchen Floor Plan
Plan Submittal and Permit Processing
For plan submittal and permit processing information, please visit our Minor Residential Building Permits webpage.