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I'm Jose L. Martinez, a California Building Official with 20+ years of experience. From Building Permit Services to Code Enforcement, Building Inspections, Plans Examination, and more, I'm here to share my expertise.

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The CF-1R Energy Form | Part 3

The CF-1R Energy Form | Part 3
The CF-1R Energy Compliance Form | Part 2

The CF-1R Energy Compliance Form | Part 2
Unlocking the CF1R Riddle - The Energy Compliance Form | Part 1

Unlocking the CF1R Riddle - The Energy Compliance Form | Part 1
El Tipo De Obras (Residencial) Exentos De Persmisos De Construcción -- v2.0

El Tipo De Obras (Residencial) Exentos De Persmisos De Construcción -- v2.0
Types of Work Exempt From Building Permits -- v 2.0

Types of Work Exempt From Building Permits -- v 2.0
Inside Building Inspections: Unveiling the Behind-the-Scenes Procedures

Inside Building Inspections: Unveiling the Behind-the-Scenes Procedures
Accessing a CA Residential Energy Code Forms Software, Free of Cost (CEBECC-Res)

Accessing a CA Residential Energy Code Forms Software, Free of Cost (CEBECC-Res)
The Owner Builder (Alternative) Building Code in California Counties

The Owner Builder (Alternative) Building Code in California Counties
[Important] New H.R. Bill regarding private code development organizations and copyrights.

[Important] New H.R. Bill regarding private code development organizations and copyrights.
Unlocking Building Permit Secrets: How the CA Public Records Act Can Help You.

Unlocking Building Permit Secrets: How the CA Public Records Act Can Help You.
When is an Architect or Engineer Required to Prepare Building Plans.

When is an Architect or Engineer Required to Prepare Building Plans.
Decode (Translate) Legal Documents [A.I./NLP]

Decode (Translate) Legal Documents [A.I./NLP]
The California Building Codes and the Model Codes - Part 2

The California Building Codes and the Model Codes - Part 2
Строительные нормы и правила Калифорнии, типовые нормы и местные постановления — ЧАСТЬ 1

Строительные нормы и правила Калифорнии, типовые нормы и местные постановления — ЧАСТЬ 1
ADUs & JADUs - [Part 1] ADU State Laws and a Historic Perspective

ADUs & JADUs - [Part 1] ADU State Laws and a Historic Perspective
2022 CA Residential Code, Section R327 | New Aging-in-Place Design and Fall Prevention Requirements

2022 CA Residential Code, Section R327 | New Aging-in-Place Design and Fall Prevention Requirements
The Garage/House Separation Wall Is Not A Firewall? [IRC/CRC]

The Garage/House Separation Wall Is Not A Firewall? [IRC/CRC]
Construction Ambiance and Construction Terms with Examples.

Construction Ambiance and Construction Terms with Examples.
Грубая проверка электропроводки [Жилой CEC/NEC], часть 2

Грубая проверка электропроводки [Жилой CEC/NEC], часть 2
Rough Electrical Inspection [Residential/NEC & CEC] - Part 1 OF 2

Rough Electrical Inspection [Residential/NEC & CEC] - Part 1 OF 2
Part 2 of 2 -- The City and County Business License Process

Part 2 of 2 -- The City and County Business License Process
[EN ESPAÑOL] Iniciar un Nuevo Negocio en California - El Processo de Licensia [Ciudad y el Condado]

[EN ESPAÑOL] Iniciar un Nuevo Negocio en California - El Processo de Licensia [Ciudad y el Condado]
Part 1 of 2 -- The City and County Business License Process [Starting a New Business in California]

Part 1 of 2 -- The City and County Business License Process [Starting a New Business in California]
Roof Sheathing Inspection and Roof Trusses

Roof Sheathing Inspection and Roof Trusses
Exterior Shear Wall Inspection

Exterior Shear Wall Inspection
A Brief History of The Building Codes & The Hammurabi Codes of Law

A Brief History of The Building Codes & The Hammurabi Codes of Law
Drive-through Scenic Dr. Carmel-By-The-Sea & walk-through the Carmel Mission.

Drive-through Scenic Dr. Carmel-By-The-Sea & walk-through the Carmel Mission.
Historic Buildings | The Mission, Monastery, Paul Flanders Mansion, Tudor Home Revivals.

Historic Buildings | The Mission, Monastery, Paul Flanders Mansion, Tudor Home Revivals.