Building Department

James McIntyre is the City of Dunsmuir Building inspector and can be reached at 530-938-4441.

City of Dunsmuir Building Dept. follows the most current version of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 . Click the blue link to view current code.

Building Permit Application

Encroachment Permit Application

Fence Permit Application and Ordinance

Electric Vehicle Charging Station permitting Checklist

Smoke/Co2 Detector Self-Certification form

Email completed permit application to: adminasst@ci.dunsmuir.ca.us

When submitting building plans to our Building Inspector, please provide 2 copies wet signed. Review the Plan Check Checklist below for requirements.

Plan check checklist

If you are an owner/builder you must also submit an owner/builder acknowledgement form. Download below.

Owner Builder Acknowledgement Form

AUTHORIZATION OF AGENT FORM

Property owners: If you wish to authorize someone to act/sign on your behalf, please have property owner sign Authorization of Agent Form and name the Agent authorized to sign.

Please find additional useful information regarding Submitting Building Plans, connecting a sewer lateral, etc below

Guidelines for Residential Construction