Local

The Code of the City of Oceanside, California
The City Code contains the general ordinances of the City. Chapter 6 addresses Building Construction Regulations.

County

International Code Council, San Diego Area Chapter
The City of Oceanside is a member of the International Code Council. You will find helpful information regarding Building Code Policies, for instance, “Requirements for Plumbing and Mechanical Plans”, “Requirements for Tenant Improvement Plans to be Signed by an Architect or Engineer”, “Smoke Detector Requirements”, and many more are available at this site.

Department of Environmental Health
This website includes information on permits and inspections for the San Diego County, Health Department, and contains information regarding the Hazardous Materials Division.

County Assessor, Recorder and Clerk
The County Assessor site has information regarding property assessment, tax exemptions, assessor maps, etc. Also, County Assessor records have permit history on properties. The County Recorder site has information on types of documents, filing, recording, Marriage Licenses, Birth/Death Certificates, etc. The County Clerk site has information regarding Fictitious Business Names, obtaining Birth/Death Certificates, Marriage Licenses, etc.

State

The Official California Legislative Information Website - Health and Safety Code
The Health and Safety Code is often referenced in the Building Code. This Website allows you to search through this code and find the section by title or sec #.

The Official California Legislative Information Website - Business and Professions Code
The Business and Professions Code contains rules and regulations pertaining to architects, engineers, and contractors, as well as several other professions. This Website allows you to search through this code and find the section by title or sec #.

California Energy Commission
This website has every thing you will ever need to know regarding Energy Standards, from frequently asked questions in a format called “Blueprints”, to a copy of the Energy Standards manual and required forms.

California Building Standards Commission
The BSC is responsible for administering California's building codes, including adopting, approving, publishing, and implementing codes and standards. This site provides information on:

• Current approved and proposed changes to the state building standards code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24)
• The Building Standards Commission (BSC) processes and policies
• The BSC — its mission, history, members, staff, etc.
• Title 24 — what it is, where to find or purchase the latest edition (2001), and information on supplements, corrections, and previous editions
• How to get help if you have questions about the building standards code

California Housing and Community Development
Among other things, you will find information regarding Mobile Home Parks and permit requirements.

Contractors State License Board
This website allows you to check the status of a license. Also, many resources are available for consumers and contractors.

Division of State Architect
This website allows you to check the status of a license, as well as other resources.

California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
This website allows you to check the status of a license, as well as other resources.

Other

International Code Council
This site allows you to research evaluation reports, certification and testing, training, I-Code adoptions, and more.

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
IAPMO coordinates the development and adaptation of plumbing, mechanical, swimming pool and solar energy codes to meet the specific needs of individual jurisdictions both in the United States and abroad. IAPMO develops and publishes the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC), Uniform Solar Energy COde (USEC); and the Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement.

Senate Bill 326
This site leads to the California Legislative Information site with the full bill information on SB326.

SolarAPP+ pre-approved solar photovoltaic and battery storage plans 

Learn more about the SolarAPP+ program.

Grant programs for structurally improving your home

CEA BRACE + BOLT (CEA BB)

In 2023, CEA is offering eligible policyholders financial assistance to lessen the potential for earthquake damage to their houses. This program offers grants of up to $3,000 to help CEA policyholders pay for a seismic retrofit.

To qualify for the 2023 CEA BB program:

• You must have been invited by letter to participate in the CEA BB program,
• You must be losing the 5% and 10% deductible option for Coverage A (dwelling) on your property,
• You must have a valid CEA earthquake insurance policy on the qualifying house, and
• The qualifying house must be a pre-1980 house with pre-1980 construction with a raised or “other” foundation type in determining the CEA policy premium.

Learn more about the CEA BB program.

is a seismic retrofit grant program designed to help protect homeowners from earthquake damage. CRMP created ESS to provide California homeowners with grants of up to $13,000 to seismically retrofit their soft-story house to better withstand earthquakes.

You may be eligible to apply for an ESS grant.

You own and live in the house you would like to retrofit;

• The house is located in one of the ESS program areas, which are designated by ZIP Code
• Your house was built before 2000;
• Your house has a living space over the garage;
• Your house is no more than two stories;
• Your house is built on level ground or a slight slope;
• Your house is wood-framed construction; and
• You have not already completed a soft-story retrofit.

You do not need to be a CEA policyholder to be eligible for this grant.

When ESS registration is open, you can complete ESS Registration online or request a paper registration form to mail.