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Permits

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1. Who can pull a building permit?

Generally, only a California Licensed Contractor or the property owner can pull a permit. There are, however, a few exceptions to this basic rule. There are different categories of contractors, for example; General Building Contractors, Electrical Contractors, Plumbing Contractors, Re-roofing Contractors, and many others. By State law, these different types of contractors are limited as to the types of permits that they can pull. For example, a Plumbing Contractors cannot pull an electrical permit, and visa versa.

2. What paperwork do I need as a Contractor to pull a permit?

As a California licensed contractor, you will need the following paperwork in order to pull a permit:

1. Your State Contractor’s License, generally the wallet card issued by the Contractors State License Board or other documentation that you are the licensee.

2. Your Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certificate. If you have any employees, then you are required by State law to show proof of coverage at the time of permit issuance.

3. Be sure that you have a current City of Grand Terrace Business License. Our database will confirm the status of your business license, so you don’t actually need to have your paperwork unless you paid for it within the last few days.

4. If you are not the licensee listed on the contractor’s license, then you will need to have a notarized authorized agent form - contractor which list you as being authorized to pull permits on behalf of the licensed contractor. This form will need to be on file with us or in your hands to present to us at time of permit issuance.