Codes and Ordinances


Tehama County Building & Safety Department was established in 1962. Department permit archive records are available for research from 1974 to present. Manufactured Home Permits have been required since October of 1975.

Ordinances

Design Standards

Local conditions & requirements

Snow Loading
New snow loading design is computed by using the following link for feel free to call the Building Department for Snow Load Design:  ASCE Hazard Tool 
Frost Depth

12″ deep — Climate Zone 11 (Valley Floor & Paynes Creek)

Climate Zone 16 — Manton & East of Ponderosa

Wind Speed
95 MPH
Seismic Zone
D
Exposure
C
Trench Depth

12″ DEEP     Water, Sewer                           Gas for House
18″ DEEP     Electrical in Conduit               Gas for Mobile Home
24″ DEEP     Electrical — Direct Burial

12″ separation between Gas and Electric
Meter height: 48″ – 66″
Water Test: 50 psi for 15 minutes
Waste Test: 5 psi for 15 minutes
Gas Test: 10 psi for 15 minutes