Pre-Construction Checklist

1. Permits & Documentation

• Confirm Building permit issued
• Verify approved stamped plans on site

Confirm:

• Planning conditions of approval
• PW / Grading permits
• Encroachment permits
• Tree protection requirements
• Stormwater C3 requirements
• Inspection card process
• Deferred submittals (trusses, guardrails, windows, fire sprinklers, etc.)
• Special inspections list

2. Site Logistics & Setup

• Site access & staging area
• Neighbor protection plan
• Tree protection fencing installed
• Temporary power location
• Temporary water source
• Construction fencing & signage
• Porta-potty location
• Waste management / debris haul plan
• Dust control plan
• Noise hour compliance (city-specific)

3. Utility Coordination (Critical)

⚡ PG&E Coordination

• Service size (200A? 320A?)
• Panel location approved?
• Gas meter location approved?
• New service vs upgrade?
• Underground trench routing finalized?
• Temporary pole needed?
• Emergency disconnect per CEC 230.85 shown?
• Future solar busbar calculation (120% rule) confirmed?
• Transformer capacity check (if large home)

💧 Water

• Meter size confirmed?
• Backflow device required?
• Fire sprinkler separate meter?
• Utility trench separation verified?

🚽 Sewer

• Lateral verified?
• Cleanout locations confirmed?
• Depth checked vs foundation?
• Backwater valve required?

🌧 Drainage

• Site drainage plan
• Sump pump discharge location
• Roof drain routing
• Curb outlet permits?

4. Structural Coordination

• Foundation type confirmed: Mat? Pier? Spread footing?
• Rebar inspection sequence
• Hold-down locations marked?
• Shear wall locations field-marked?
• Anchor bolt layout reviewed?
• Steel beams ordered?
• Special moment frames lead time?

5. MEP Coordination

• HVAC system type confirmed:Heat pump? Furnace? Mini-split?
• Equipment locations for Condensers, Furnace / air handler
• AC unit setbacks verified (Planning compliance)
• Electrical panel schedule confirmed
• EV charger rough-in?
• Tankless location (vent clearances confirmed)
• Gas load calc (longest run method per CPC)
• Low voltage plan?
• Security / camera conduits?

6. Design & Finish Lock-In

• Exterior materials finalized?
• Window schedule confirmed?
• Door swings confirmed?
• Cabinet layouts frozen?
• Appliance specs provided?
• Lighting fixture responsibility clarified?
• Stair & railing design finalized?
• Waterproofing assemblies clarified?
• Deck & balcony details reviewed?

7. Flood / WUI / Special Conditions (If Applicable)

• Flood vents location verified?
• FFL elevation verified?
• WUI materials checklist confirmed?
• Garage flood panels?
• Emergency egress clear?

8. Schedule & Procurement

• Critical lead items ordered?
• Windows
• Trusses
• HVAC units
• Electrical gear
• Custom doors
• Rough construction schedule shared?
• Milestone payment schedule aligned?
• Inspection sequence clarified?