What does the Alternate Materials or Methods Application request?

It requests Building Official review of a proposed alternate construction material or method and asks for project details, the code requirement, the proposal, and supporting justification.

Who should file this application?

Applicants proposing an alternate construction material or method for a Hayward project should submit the application with supporting documentation.

How do I submit the application?

Submit it to the Development Services Department at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. The document lists a non-refundable $588 review fee.

Do I need a notary for this application?

No. The application is signed without a notary. It may include supporting reports or expert opinions, but the document does not identify those attachments as sworn or notarized.

Hayward, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

Alternate Materials or Methods Application for Review

This application lets project applicants ask Hayward’s Building Official to review an alternate construction material or method and provide supporting documentation.

What this form is

Use this application to request review of an alternate construction material or method for a project in Hayward. The form asks for project and permit details, the code requirement and proposed alternative, and a justification; supporting documents such as test reports or expert opinions may be attached. The city charges a non-refundable $588 review fee, and review does not guarantee final approval.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing an alternate construction material or method for a Hayward project should complete this application and provide supporting documentation.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Development Services Department, 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. The document lists a non-refundable $588 review fee.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the requested signatures are signed and dated, and the listed supporting reports or opinions are not identified as sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Alternate Materials or Methods Application for Review.
2
Complete The Project Details
Provide project and permit information, describe the alternate proposal, and identify the code requirement it would replace.
3
Gather Supporting Documentation
Attach relevant references, test reports, expert opinions, or other documentation supporting the request.
4
Sign And Submit
Obtain the requested signatures and submit the application to the Development Services Department at 777 B Street, Hayward, with the $588 review fee.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Alternate Materials or Methods Application request?: It requests Building Official review of a proposed alternate construction material or method and asks for project details, the code requirement, the proposal, and supporting justification.
Who should file this application?: Applicants proposing an alternate construction material or method for a Hayward project should submit the application with supporting documentation.
How do I submit the application?: Submit it to the Development Services Department at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. The document lists a non-refundable $588 review fee.
Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The application is signed without a notary. It may include supporting reports or expert opinions, but the document does not identify those attachments as sworn or notarized.

Need something notarized?

This Alternate Materials or Methods Application for Review doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hayward form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.