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The Building Division issues permits for all construction work on private property. The permit process may include a Plan Check, where all the plans are reviewed for compliance with required codes and ordinances, industry standards and State mandated programs. In addition, construction is inspected for compliance with the approved plans and City and State regulations.

General questions or checking the status of plan reviews (510) 675-5313 Building Division Fax (510) 475-7318 Building Inspection Hotline (510) 487-0711 Fire Prevention (510) 675-5470

Kevin Reese, Chief Building Official 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road Union City, CA 94587 kevinr@unioncity.org Telephone (510) 675-5314 Fax (510) 475-7318

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Adopted Codes & General Information:

• 2010 California Building Code (Volumes 1 & 2)
• 2010 California Residential Code
• 2010 California Electrical Code
• 2010 California Mechanical Code
• 2010 California Plumbing Code
• 2010 California Energy Code
• 2010 California Fire Code
• 2010 California Green Building Standards Code
• 1997 California Administrative Code
• 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
• 1997 Uniform Housing Code
• 1997 Uniform Security Code
• Climate Zone: 3
• Seismic Site Class: D
• Basic Wind Speed:  85 mph
• Soils Hazard Zones: East of Mission Blvd. and West of Union City Blvd.
• Building Exposure: B
• Soil Bearing Value:  1,500 (presumptive)
• Wildland Urban Interface Zone: East of Mission Blvd.
• Rainfall: 1.5 inch/hour

Building Sites of Interest:
California Council of Testing and Inspection Agencies
Contractors State License Board
International Code Council
Build-it-Green
California Energy Commission
Energy Upgrade CA