Plan Review FAQs

Initially, only 1 set must be submitted. For revised and final approval, 4 sets are required.

For food facilities allow 20 working days. For pools / spas allow 30 working days. You may check the status of your plans on the Contra Costa Environmental Health Department website.

Request a Plan Check Information Packet

Visit the new revised website and download the updated Plan Check Guidelines

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, please schedule a consultation to speak with a plan reviewer. 

See Plan Review Fee Schedule

No. Plans are reviewed in order in which they are received.

Cut sheets are manufacturers specification sheets of equipment items.

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.

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.

Yes, including but not limited to:

• Local Building Department
• Fire Department
• Planning/Zoning Department
• Sanitation District (Sewer Department)
• Alcohol Beverage Control

No work may be done before plans are approved.

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.

• Contra Costa Central Sanitary District
• Crockett/Valona Sanitary
• Delta Diablo Sanitation District
• Ironhouse Sanitary District
• Mt. View Sanitary District
• Rodeo Sanitary District
• Stege Sanitary District
• West County Wastewater District

Utensil sinks (three compartment sinks) and food preparation sinks.

Condensation lines from refrigeration units, automatic dishwashers, ice machines, and soda dispensers also require an indirect connection to a floor drain.

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.

Yes, provide your name, phone number, project name and address to: planreview@cchealth.org

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.