Current Codes in effect 2022 California Codes

2022 Climatic and Geographical Design Criteria

• Wind Speed: Risk Category I: 100, Category II: V_ult 110, V_asd 85, Category III V_ult 115, V_asd 85
• Wind Exposure: B Urban and Suburban, C in any quadrant for a distance of more than 600 feet
• Seismic Design Category: DO
• Weathering: Negligible, Winter design temp. 25 degrees F
• Air Freezing Index: 1500, mean annual temp 60 degrees F
• For Flood Hazard refer to FEMA website

All applicants shall create a new user account prior to applying for a permit 

• CONTRACTORS: Must have a Contractor's City of Merced Business License in place prior to applying for a permit:  BLInquiry@cityofmerced.org

 Contractor's SHALL CREATE ONE City of Merced Civic Access User Account, using:

(1) EMAIL ADDRESS

(1) PASSWORD FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:

1. Applying for and updating their Contractor's City of Merced Business License
2. Applying for permits
3. Making payments
4. Uploading plans or documents
5. Scheduling inspections
6. Viewing details for permit, plan review and inspection status and results

Need Help? Check out our How To Guidelines

"How To" Guidelines

If you have any questions about the new system or experience any problems, please contact (209) 385-4773 or email inspectionservicesweb@cityofmerced.org

• New user and manage your online account

• Apply for a permit online, including submitting plans or documents

• Pay an Invoice

• Schedule an online inspection

Register For An Account

Apply For A Permit

Submit Plans Or Documents