Berkeley, CA · Alameda County
Engineering Permit Application Private Sewer Lateral
Property owners and licensed contractors use this application to request a Berkeley engineering permit for private sewer lateral work and provide project details.
What this form is
This application requests an engineering permit for private sewer lateral work and collects project, property owner, and contractor information. A dimensioned schematic site plan must accompany the application; it should show the sewer alignment, cleanout locations, any drainage termination point if drainage is rerouted, and whether the sewer is in an easement. The form states that a C-36, C-42, or Class A General Engineering licensed contractor must obtain the permit.
Who needs it
A licensed contractor obtaining a Berkeley private sewer lateral permit needs this application and must submit a dimensioned schematic site plan.
How to submit it
The form lists the Permit Service Center, 1947 Center St., 3rd floor, Berkeley, CA 94704, and [email protected]. It also lists phone 510-981-6423 and TTY 6903.
About notarization
No notary is required; the form has no notary block or notarized attachment, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Private Sewer Lateral Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the project, owner, and contractor information and describe the work.
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Prepare The Site Plan
Attach a dimensioned schematic showing the sewer alignment and cleanouts, plus other details requested on the form.
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Submit To The City
Send the application to the Permit Service Center or email address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Private Sewer Lateral Permit Application do?
- It requests a Berkeley engineering permit for private sewer lateral work and collects project, owner, and contractor information.
- What must I include with the application?
- Submit a dimensioned schematic site plan showing the sewer alignment and cleanouts. Show any drainage termination point if drainage is rerouted, and indicate whether the sewer is in an easement.
- Do I need a notary for the Private Sewer Lateral Permit Application?
- No. The form has no notary block or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Private Sewer Lateral Permit Application?
- The form lists the Permit Service Center at 1947 Center St., 3rd floor, Berkeley, CA 94704, and [email protected].
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This Engineering Permit Application Private Sewer Lateral doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Berkeley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.