Who should file this application?

A property owner, contractor, or architect or engineer proposing an alternative for a project can complete the application. Submit a separate application for each proposed alternative.

How do I submit the application?

Complete and sign the form, then submit it to the Building Division at 3015 H Street, Eureka, CA 95501. See the Building Fee Schedule for agency review fee information.

Do I need a notary for this application?

No. The application is signed without a notary. The architect or engineer signature requires a wet stamp.

Humboldt County, CA · Humboldt County

No notary required

Alternate Design, Material or Construction Method Application

Humboldt County property owners, contractors, and design professionals use this application to request approval for an alternate design, material, or construction method.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Humboldt County · Humboldt County, Humboldt County, California
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: humboldtgov.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this application to request approval of alternate designs, materials, or construction methods, or to request interpretations of the Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and National Electrical codes. Submit a separate application for each proposed alternative. The form asks for project details, applicable code requirements, a description of the proposed alternative, justification, and signatures; the Building Division may require consultant testing, research, analysis, and an evaluation report.

Who needs it

Property owners, contractors, or architects and engineers proposing an alternative design, material, or construction method for a project need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the Building Division at 3015 H Street, Eureka, CA 95501. The form directs applicants to the Building Fee Schedule for agency review fee information.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner, contractor, or architect or engineer signs and dates it, and the architect or engineer signature requires a wet stamp.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Alternate Design, Material or Construction Method Application PDF.
2
Complete and Sign the Form
Enter project details, applicable code requirements, the proposed alternative, and justification; complete the required signature and date fields.
3
Gather Supporting Information
Attach a sheet if more space is needed and include any supporting documents referenced in the application. File a separate application for each alternative.
4
Submit to the Building Division
Submit the completed application to the Building Division at 3015 H Street, Eureka, CA 95501.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Alternate Design, Material or Construction Method Application?: It requests approval for an alternate design, material, or construction method, or an interpretation of the listed building and trade codes.
Who should file this application?: A property owner, contractor, or architect or engineer proposing an alternative for a project can complete the application. Submit a separate application for each proposed alternative.
How do I submit the application?: Complete and sign the form, then submit it to the Building Division at 3015 H Street, Eureka, CA 95501. See the Building Fee Schedule for agency review fee information.
Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The application is signed without a notary. The architect or engineer signature requires a wet stamp.

Need something notarized?

This Alternate Design, Material or Construction Method Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Humboldt County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.