Bulletins

Below are documents that provide an overview of PLI construction procedures, guidance on code-related topics, and code interpretations. Please check back regularly for updates.

Departmental Procedures

• PLI Temporary Operations(PDF, 406KB) 9/13/2021
• Accelerated Plan Review Policy(PDF, 231KB) 2/17/23
• License Simplification Policy(PDF, 259KB) 5/19/2022
• Floodplain Permit Policy(PDF, 285KB) 10/01/2022 New!
• PLI Preliminary Plan Review Meeting Guidelines(PDF, 268KB) 10/01/2022

Construction Procedures

• UCC 2021 Code Adoption - Revised(PDF, 359KB) 12/15/2025
• UCC 2021 Code Adoption(PDF, 314KB) 7/7/2025
• TPA Services(PDF, 528KB) 5/24/2022
• 2015 Code Deadline and 2018 Code Adoption(PDF, 525KB) 11/5/22 Revised!
• PLI's Guidelines for Temporary Structures During COVID(PDF, 485KB) 1/31/2021
• Guidelines For Temporary Outdoor Occupancies(PDF, 401KB) 6/12/20
• Standard Permit Application Requirements(PDF, 513KB) 4/26/2021
• Partial/Phased Occupancy Guidelines(PDF, 250KB) 5/3/2021
• Landscaping special inspections(PDF, 58KB) 7/5/2016
• Permit Amendments(PDF, 241KB) 7/9/2021
• Off-Hour Inspections(PDF, 395KB) 4/19/2021
• Pre-fabricated Structures/Components(PDF, 564KB) 11/16/2020
• Private Demolition Procedures(PDF, 399KB) 4/27/21

Informational

• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms(PDF, 64KB) 2/22/2016
• Accessibility Guidelines(PDF, 599KB) 8/6/2020
• Temporary Structures During COVID(PDF, 485KB) 1/31/2021

Code Interpretations

• Occupancy of Uncertified Buildings(PDF, 590KB) 4/18/2022
• Work Area Method & Uncertified Buildings(PDF, 489KB) 4/18/2022
• Nonresidential Uses in a Single-family dwelling or Two-family dwelling(PDF, 475KB) 2/18/2022
• Care within a Single-Family Dwelling or Two-Family Dwelling(PDF, 163KB) 9/8/2021
• Domestic Ranges in Commercial Settings(PDF, 403KB) 4/28/2021
• Dwelling Unit AFCI Protection(PDF, 418KB) 4/28/2021
• Mechanical Guard Attachment(PDF, 382KB) 4/28/2021
• Electrical Penetrations of Common Walls(PDF, 478KB) 2/10/2021
• Electrical Services and Common Walls(PDF, 473KB) 2/10/2021
• Townhouse and Attachment(PDF, 43KB) 5/21/2016
• Infill Construction and Townhouse Provisions(PDF, 43KB) 4/30/2016
• Buildings Crossing Property Lines(PDF, 45KB) 5/22/2016
• Habitable Attics(PDF, 61KB) 12/9/2016
• Horizontal Exits(PDF, 59KB) 11/29/2016
• Performance Compliance and Automatic Fire Detection(PDF, 367KB) 8/28/2017
• Performance Compliance Mandatory Safety Scores(PDF, 364KB) 8/28/2017

Additional Resources

• Checklists
• Permit Forms

last updated: 12/16/2025