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How can I get information on what needs to be included on each set of plans?
Request a Plan Check Information Packet
Visit the new revised website and download the updated Plan Check Guidelines
Who can I contact if I have questions about my plans?
If your question involves a plan that has already been reviewed, contact the plan reviewer who reviewed your plans.
If your question involves a plan that has not been reviewed yet, contact the Plan Review Desk Duty Person at 925-608-5500 or come in to the Contra Costa Environmental Health Division at 2120 Diamond Blvd., Suite 200 Concord on Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
What is the cost of having my plans looked at and accepted?
No. Plans are reviewed in order in which they are received.
What are "cut sheets"?
Cut sheets are manufacturers specification sheets of equipment items.
What types of equipment are approved for use in a food facility?
All equipment must comply with applicable ANSI/NSF, UL, or ETL equivalent standards. See NSF Product and Service Listings for a current of list NSF equipment.
After my plans are approved, when do I call for inspections?
A pre-final inspection must be scheduled when finish work is completed with plumbing, ventilation and equipment in place, and room finishes completed. Schedule inspection at least four working days in advance.
A final inspection must be scheduled when 100% (percent) of the construction is completed, including all finishing work and utility hook-ups. Schedule inspection at least four (4) days in advance. A Health Permit to Operate must be approved for issuance prior to opening.
Are there other Agencies I need to contact?
Yes, including but not limited to:
Local Building Department
Fire Department
Planning/Zoning Department
Sanitation District (Sewer Department)
Alcohol Beverage Control
Can I start any work before my plans are approved?
No work may be done before plans are approved.
Do I need a grease interceptor or grease trap?
Contact the sanitation district and the local building department. Contact information for sanitary districts among Contra Costa County Cities can be found on their websites.
If floor sinks are required to be raised above the floor level by about an inch by the building inspection department, then it will be necessary to seal around the perimeter of each floor sink with an acceptable material and cove the sealing material (3/8 inch minimum radius) from the outer edge of the floor sink down to the floor surface so that an integral cove is formed.
What types of sinks need an indirect drain?
Utensil sinks (three compartment sinks) and food preparation sinks.
What other types of equipment need an indirect connection?
Condensation lines from refrigeration units, automatic dishwashers, ice machines, and soda dispensers also require an indirect connection to a floor drain.
What type of sinks do I need?
For a typical retail food facility, you would need a utensil (three compartment sink), food preparation, mop / janitorial and handwashing sinks. If you have more than one type of food processing, you may be required to provide additional sinks.