Residential Egress Windows (2010 CBC) requirements in the City of Santa Clara

When you decide to get new windows, make sure the project meets all the current building standards. Some window companies are very conscientious of the building codes.  Other window companies quote a lower price, but aren't as concerned about meeting today's requirements.

Here are the minimum requirements for the City of Santa Clara:

http://santaclaraca.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=1672

 

The "openable" area of the window has to be at least 5.7 sq ft, so that a person can fit through in case of fire. Moreover, the height of the bottom of the openable area can at most be 44” max. from bottom of the clear opening to the floor in egress windows in sleeping rooms because if the window opening is too high, people would have trouble reaching that height, even if the opening is large.

Requirements for Sunnyvale Bathroom Remodel

The City of Sunnyvale requires a permit if a bathroom remodel includes any of the following:

• replacement of the tub/shower enclosure,
• relocation of plumbing fixtures or cabinets
• installation of additional plumbing fixtures

 

A permit is NOT required for replacement of plumbing fixtures (sink or toilet) in the SAME location.

 

If a permit is required, it shall be obtained prior to the start of the remodel.

For more information, click on the hyperlink here --> Sunnyvale Residential Bathroom Remodel Building Permit Requirements

 

Helpful links if you plan to build in Los Altos Hills or Woodside

Los Altos Hills: 

For the Planning & Building Department:

http://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/city-government/departments/building-and-planning

 

To see various documents, including the residential building guide, go to:

http://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/documents-forms/browse/cat_view/74/88

then scroll down to where it says "Residential Building Guide" > Click Download.

 

To answer questions on drainage, sewer and other land development issues, in addition to performing technical reviews for site plans and subdivision plans in support of other Town Departments:

http://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/city-government/departments/city-engineer

 

 

Woodside:

Building Department:

http://www.woodsidetown.org/building

 

Changes to the California Building Code Effective January 2014:

http://www.woodsidetown.org/building/changes-california-building-code-effective-january-2014

 

California Building Standard Commission:

http://www.bsc.ca.gov/

 

All new buildings or remodels that involve plumbing fixtures are required to have the flow rates as listed below :

http://www.woodsidetown.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/plumbing_fixture_upgradervsd_12-2013.pdf

 

To get a "primer" on building in Woodside, go to:

http://www.woodsidetown.org/building/basics-building-woodside

 

then scroll down to the link just under the word "Supporting Documents" > Click "Information for Most Building Permits".

http://www.woodsidetown.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/information_for_bldg_permits_-2-4-13.pdf

Fusion Sunnyvale end of building that are also end of row are valued $20,000 higher

Fusion Sunnyvale end of building that are also end of row are valued $20,000 higher



How much does location of a unit within a townhome complex matter? You can get an rough idea by examining the pricing for Fusion Sunnyvale.



Today the pricing for building 36 was released. The Fusion Sunnyvale Site Map shows that Building 36 is in a row of buildings at the southern end of the Fusion campus comprised of Buildings 34, 35, and 36. Building 34 is at the Western end, Building 35 is in the middle, and Building 36 is at the Eastern end. The western end of building 36 faces Building 35. In contrast, the eastern end of building 36 overlooks an open Santa Rosalia Terrace separating these units from the building 37. Fusion has priced the plan4 and plan5 units on the eastern end of building 36 at $20,000 higher than the corresponding plan4 and plan5 units on the western end that face building 35