The information below describes the minimum submittal requirements for the replacement/upgrade to an existing electric meter. The requirements apply to all buildings and In certain situations, additional materials may be required during plan review or prior to the issuance of the permit. All work must be designed to meet the minimum requirements of the California Building Standards Code and local amendments adopted by the City in effect at the time of permit application and the City of Menlo Park’s Municipal Code.
The City of Menlo Park only accepts on-line digital Building permit applications with digital plans and supporting documents. All applications, plans and supporting documents are to be submitted digitally through the City’s Accela permit management system using the Accela Citizen Access Portal (ACA). Please visit the Building Division’s Online service web page for information associated with how to register for an ACA account. The digital file specifications for all plans can be found on the Online services page under File specifications.
Applicants are encouraged to have plans drawn by a professional architect or designer familiar with Menlo Park’s building permit process. This will facilitate a timely review of the project plans. If the owner wishes to complete the plans on his/her own, please contact City staff to ensure that all information is prepared properly. It is to the applicant’s advantage to submit legible and clear plans. Plans that cannot be read or understood will not be accepted. This may result in a delay of the plan review process and may cause additional costs to the applicant.
Pre-Wiring for Future Electrification Requirements for Single-Family Homes
The City of Menlo Park has adopted a local amendment that adds §4.106.5 to the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) (Muni Code §12.18.070). The added section establishes requirements for pre-wiring and reservation of breaker space for future electrification of existing single-family homes. Specifically:
Please refer to 2025 CalGreen: Pre-Wiring for Future Electrification Requirements for more detailed information.
Please refer to: Documents associated with a complete plan submittal for a complete description of the required submittal documents listed below.
Site Plan showing existing and proposed meter location - If the panel location is being moved.
Existing/Proposed Electric Room Floor Plan(s) - If meter location is in an electric room.
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