Introduction
California Government Code Section 65850.2(c) mandates that no city or county agency shall issue a building permit or certificate of occupancy unless the local air pollution control district requirements are met. The VCAPCD works with city and county building officials so that business applicants contact the district for air pollution control clearance prior to issuance of building occupancy permits.
APCD Questionnaire (AB3205)
To help the building officials and applicants for occupancy permits comply with the legislation, the district has developed a VCAPCD Questionnaire.
The purpose of the questionnaire is to screen new or modified businesses that may need a VCAPCD permit. It lists operations and equipment that typically require permits from the district.
The questionnaire can be mailed, faxed or walked into the district office. The applicant should contact the VCAPCD directly if any of the listed equipment will be used. In those cases, we ask the applicant for more detailed information. If we determine the business is exempt from permit, we stamp the bottom left corner of the questionnaire and return it to the applicant and/or appropriate agency. In most cases, our review of the questionnaire can be completed within one working day.
Note: Residential construction projects and residential charbroilers are exempt from VCAPCD permitting requirements.
Businesses with more than 100 employees reporting to a worksite must comply with Rule 211, VCAPCD's Transportation Outreach Program.
Demolition or renovation projects that involve asbestos removal require that the VCAPCD be contacted directly. A separate notification form may be required prior to any asbestos removal. Demolition, for asbestos purposes, is defined as "the wrecking or taking out of any load-supporting structural member of a facility . . ." In the case of a single-family residence where the owner-occupant is doing the work, the demolition or renovation is exempt from VCAPCD regulations.
Q & A
Need More Information?
For questions about the APCD Questionnaire, e-mail notifications@vcapcd.org or call 805-303-3700. Questionnaires may be faxed to us at 805-456-7797.
For questions about asbestos demolition or renovation, e-mail asbestos@vcapcd.org or contact either Ken Hall 805-303-3709 or Kourtney Heald 805-303-3702.
If a VCAPCD Permit to Operate is required, contact the district's Engineering Division at 805-303-3688.