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Some of which are based on the size of your property and the size of the building you wish to construct. You are encouraged to reach out to the Planning Division by emailing [planningemail@moval.org](planningemail@moval.org) or calling 951-413-3206 for more information.  \n CONTINUE   \nbuilding & SAFETY  \nPlease have your Plan Designer prepare the following plans.  \n· Architectural Elevations sheets Four sides  \n· Floor Plan  \n· Electrical Plan  \n· Plumbing Plan  \n· Mechanical Plan  \n· Foundations Plan  \n· Structural Frame Plans 1st floor frame plan, 2nd floor frame plan, roof plans, construction notes, detail sheets  \n· Truss Calculations and layout plan (if applicable, as determined by the plans designer)  \n· Energy Calculations  \n· Solar Plans  \n· California Green Building Standards Mandatory required sheets.  \nThere are a few additional plans that you may need to prepare which we will walk you through in the next steps.  \n CONTINUE   \nfire PREVENTION  \nstepFOUR  \nstepFIVE  \nIf your property is located within a High or Very High Fire Severity Zone as identified on the State Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer located at [https://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/](https://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/ your)[ your](https://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/ your)[ ](https://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/ your)designer will need to prepare plans that comply with Title 7A (Construction) Title 14 (Fire setbacks), and prepare a Fuel Modification Plan.  \nYour ADU will need fire sprinklers if they are installed in the primary dwelling. 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