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Construction Plan Approval Procedures For Food Facilities Pursuant to the California Health & Safety Code, Division 104, Environmental Health, Part 7, California Retail Food Code (CRFC), Section'!14380, a plan approval must be obtained from the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department(EHD)before constructing or remodeling any building for use as a food facility. Remodel of a food facility means construction, building,enlarging, altering, converting or repairing that requires a permit from the local building authority. The following procedures are required to process and approve food facility plans as well as to obtain final approval to open for business: 1. The plans must include sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with the "Minimum Requirements for Food Facility Plans." (see page 6) 2. Plans may be prepared by an architect, draftsman, designer, contractor, or owner. All plans must be drawn in a concise, detailed, and professional manner. Inadequate plans will be rejected. 3. A minimum of three (3) sets of detailed plans and specifications must be submitted and a food construction plan application form completed and required plan check fees of $375 (three-hour minimum). All overtime review shall be charged the hourly rate calculated at one and one half times, with a one hour minimum ($187.50 per hour). 4. Upon approval, two (2)sets of plans are to be submitted to the building department, and the third set will be kept on file by the EHD until construction has been completed. An approved set of plans must be maintained at the construction site until the final inspection has been made. 5. Before commencing construction, approvals must be obtained from the EHD, local building authority and other appropriate agencies. Building permits for food facilities are not to be issued until plan approval has been obtained from the local health department. 6. If any changes on the approved plans are desired, revised plans shall be submitted for review and approval prior to construction. Additional fees shall be required for review of revised plans at a charge of$125 per hour (one-hour minimum). 7. All construction and equipment installation shall be subject to a field inspection. The food facility shall not open for business until final approval is obtained from the EHD and a valid Health Permit is issued. Call (209)468-3420 for inspections or appointment(s). 8. Approval of the plans shall become null and void if the work authorized is not commenced within 180 days from the date of approval, or if the work authorized by such plans is abandoned. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee will pay a full plan check fee. EHD 16-01 3 PLAN CHECK GUIDE 12-27-2011