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.
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.
The Division of Environmental Health is now providing electronic plan submittals for food and pool facilities projects. The electronic plan submittal is not mandatory and is offered as a convenience.