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The City has launched a new application, TESSA. To submit plans for a project and/or obtain a permit, please visit TESSA.
- RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL: Panel upgrades, subpanels, bathroom vents, communication drops, changing out lights, outlets, switches.
- RESIDENTIAL MECHANICAL: Forced Air Unit (FAU) change outs, A/C unit change outs (INCLUDE SITE PLAN OF A/C UNIT LOCATION), and duct replacements (INCLUDE NUMBER OF REGISTERS) must include CF1R forms. Kitchen hoods and wall furnaces do not require CF1R forms. For an A/C unit change out, upload the permit application and a site plan to TESSA; showing the location of the A/C unit. Following review, the Planning Division will forward the application to the Building Division for further processing.
- RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING: Bathtubs, dishwashers, floor drains, gas outlets, gas repipes, water heaters, copper/pex re-pipes (PROVIDE INCLUDE FIXTURE COUNT), water softeners, sewer line repairs (UNDER HOUSE ONLY) landscape irrigation, kitchen sinks, wash basins, toilets, garbage disposal.
- FIRE SPRINKLER/ALARM PERMITS: Upload the permit application and the plans to TESSA. Completely fill out the application. In the description of work provide counts on how many systems and how many sprinkler heads/devices. Includes any Fire Department permits (ie. underground fire line, fire suppression hood, etc.).
- BACKYARD BBQ/FIREPITS: Upload the permit application and a site plan to TESSA showing routing of gas lines and electrical conduits. Following review, the Planning Division will forward the application to the Building Division for further processing.