Do you need a Health Department Permit in the East Bay area; for a Restaurant, Nightclub, Bar, Tanning Salon, Super Market, Grocery Store? We can assist ALL Businesses with applying for & obtaining a Health Permit in the greater East Bay area including; Alameda, Alamo, Antioch, Berkeley, Benecia,Brentwood, Castro Valley,Clayton, Concord, Danville, Dublin, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Hercules, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Moraga, Newark, Oakland, Oakley, Orinda, Pacheco, Piedmont, Pittsburg, Pinole, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Richmond, Rodeo, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, San Ramon, Sunol, Union City & Walnut Creek.

NEED HELP WITH APPLYING FOR OR OBTAINING A HEALTH PERMIT IN THE GREATER EAST BAY AREA?

ALL OF THESE TYPES OF BUSINESSES NEED A HEALTH PERMIT IN THE EAST BAY AREA

Health permits are required for any business that sells FOOD or BEVERAGES, even if they're pre-packaged. Before you can even get a regular building permit, a HEALTH PERMIT is first required.

Depending on how complex or large the project is, this kind of permit needs plans that require different drawings and calculations than the normal building permit. Essentially, its permit that states your facility is SAFE TO THE PUBLIC according to the local jurisdiction.

What is usually required for a HEALTH PERMIT in Berkeley,Dublin,Oakland, Walnut Creek?

• Existing Site Plan: A basic layout of what's in your restaurant.
• New Site Plan: A basic layout of what's new
• ADA or Handicap Plan: American Disabilities Association, this plan shows that your facility is handicap accessible, from your entrances, to signs, restrooms, counters, etc. Your site must be accessible, not only for your customers, but any potential handicap employees you may hire.
• Plumbing Plan: You will be required to have certain fixtures and drains for your facility and they need to be drained a certain way
• Lighting Plan: Heath Depts require a certain kind of brightness in the facilities.
• HVAC or Air conditioning Plan: Health Dept requires a certain exchange of Air. This is especially important in restaurants. This is even more important if you're cooking food.
• There may be additional details required for each of the plans above. This aspect is dependent on what your local municipality needs.
• It can be a complicated and arduous process. Especially now, with the extreme budget cuts in our state, City Staffs are short staffed and handling more projects with less people.
• Let the East Bay Design Group help you through this process. We have qualified and experienced personnel who can execute all of the above, including the Health Department submittal, in an efficient manner.