News & Highlights

New 2008 California Energy Efficiency Standards - Effective January 1, 2010

posted on February 1, 2010

THE NEW 2008 CALIFORNIA ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS WENT INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2010

The new 2008 Standards supersede the 2005 Standards. Projects that apply for a building permit on or after this date must comply with the 2008 Standards.

Please see our California Energy Standards page for additional information.

Important: Drowning Prevention Information

posted on May 20, 2009

Drowning prevention is an important part of owning a swimming pool. Drowning is the leading cause of death, disability, and injury for children under 5 years of age in California, and the second leading killer of youngsters nationwide. Please read the attached information to learn how you can help keep children safe around pools: Drowning Prevention Guide

List of New Permits Issued - Now Available!

posted on December 10, 2008

The Building Department now provides a list of weekly issued permits online. Customers can now use the "Permit Center" page of the Huntington Beach Building and Safety website to view and print a weekly list of newly issued building permits. This is a great tool, which can now be accessed from the comfort of your own home or office. For a quick look at the new feature, click here: Weekly Permits Issued

posted on March 31, 2008

The Building Department has implemented a program which allows consumers to obtain permits for Residential Energy Efficient Units, at no cost. With this program, all permit fees associated with the energy efficient unit will be waived. Items which qualify for the fee waiver are listed below:

*High Efficiency HVAC with an AFUE greater than 90
*High Efficiency AC with a SEER 14 or higher
*Tankless Water Heaters with a minimum energy factor of 0.80
*Photovoltaic systems
*Solar water heating systems (home or pool)

Please call the Building Department at (714)536-5241, and press “0” for further information.