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Engineering Services

  ***NEW FEE SCHEDULE - EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2011 (CLICK HERE)***
Please note staff is in the process of updating forms/applications so some may not reflect current fee

ENGINEERING DIVISION STAFF



Steve Krahn, Principal Civil Engineer
skrahn@folsom.ca.us
916-355-7337

Daniel Wolfe, Associate Civil Engineer
dwolfe@folsom.ca.us
916-355-7251

George Ackerman, Construction Inspector II
gackerman@folsom.ca.us
916 355-7344

Rich Van Dusen, Construction Inspector II
rvandusen@folsom.ca.us
916 355-3387

Omega Deppe, Administrative Assistant
odeppe@folsom.ca.us
916-355-7222

MISSION STATEMENT
To provide prompt, quality customer service to the development community, the residents and the business owners of the City of Folsom in the engineering review and processing of private development projects and the issuance of engineering-related permits, while protecting the short- and long-term public health, safety and welfare.

SITE PURPOSE

This portion of the City's website is dedicated to design professionals and other users of the City of Folsom's Design and Procedures Manual and Improvement Standards and Standard Construction Specifications. This section provides information related to production of improvement plans and mapping within the City of Folsom. In addition, there is a portion of this site dedicated to the single family home builders. This site will be updated on a regular basis and should be visited frequently as updates to our policies, procedures and standards will be posted.

POLICY CHANGE FOR COLLECTION OF ENGINEERING/INSPECTION FEES

As of July 1, 2007, the Engineering Division will collect the entire amount of plan check and inspection fees at the time of plan submittal. The plan check and inspection fees are based upon the engineer’s estimate of construction costs. The applicant is required to submit a detailed engineer’s estimate of construction cost at the time of plan submittal together with payment for the entire amount of plan check and inspection fees. The plan check and inspection fees for public and private improvement plans are included in the City’s current fee schedule. Please refer to the current planning services and engineering services fee schedule noted below. For New Fee Schedule see link on top of page.

***EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2008 OUR NEW COUNTER HOURS WILL BE
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., MONDAY - FRIDAY***
    

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL PROCESS

A submittal application form shall accompany all initial submittals. This form identifies the requirements for a complete submittal based on the type of request. City staff will not process incomplete submittals.

Please download and complete the applicant’s portion of this form.

Development Application Form - pdf

Questions should be directed to Dan Wolfe.

ENGINEER CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETENESS FOR IMPROVEMENT PLANS

Submittal of engineered improvement plans together with required engineering calculations and reports for subdivision improvement, commercial land improvements and rough grading shall be accompanied by a completed Development Application Form (see Development Application Form) and required fees. Attached to this application is the certification by the licensed professional engineer that the plans, calculations and reports being submitted are 100% complete (see Submittal Certification Form). This certification means that the licensed professional engineer deems the plans prepared are ready for construction in accordance with industry standards. In addition, this certification means that the calculations and reports are complete to industry standards. Plans that are submitted that are determined to be grossly incomplete may be forwarded to the California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for consideration as a violation of Rule 475 (e) (1) as a misrepresentation of completeness to a governmental agency. City review of the plans, calculations and reports will be for compliance with City Standards and does not constitute validation of design.

CIVIL ENGINEER/LAND SURVEYOR CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETENESS FOR FINAL/PARCEL MAPS

Submittal of final or parcel maps together with required calculations and documentation shall be accompanied with a completed Development Application Form and required fees. Attached to this application is the certification by the appropriately licensed professional civil engineer or land surveyor that the maps, calculations and supporting materials being submitted are 100% complete (see Submittal Certification Form). This certification means that the map prepared is complete and ready for filing with the Office of the Sacramento County Recorder. Maps, calculations and documentation that are determined to be grossly incomplete may be forwarded to the California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for consideration as a violation of Rule 476 (e) (1) as a misrepresentation of completeness to a governmental agency.

CERTIFICATION OF RE-SUBMITTALS FOR IMPROVEMENT PLANS

Re-submittal of plans, calculations and reports for improvements described above shall be certified by the licensed professional engineer to be complete in their response to comments made by City staff (see Re-submittal Certification Form). All comments shall be addressed by either incorporating the comment on the plans, calculations or report or providing a written explanation as to why the comments were not addressed. Re-submittals found to be incomplete may be forwarded to the California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for consideration as a violation of Rule 475 (e) (1).

CERTIFICATION OF RE-SUBMITTALS FOR FINAL/PARCEL MAPS

Re-submittal of final or parcel maps together with calculations and documentation described above shall be certified by the appropriately licensed professional civil engineer or land surveyor to be complete in their response to comments made by City staff (see Re-submittal Certification Form). All comments shall be addressed by either incorporating the comments on the maps and/or calculations or providing a written explanation as to why the comments were not addressed. Re-submittals found to be incomplete may be forwarded to the California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for consideration as a violation of Rule 476 (e) (1).

ADDITIONAL USEFUL FORMS
Encroachment Permit Application
Encroachment Permit Minimum Requirements
Encroachment Permit Sketch Sheet
Emergency Utility Encroachment 24 Hour Notification Form
Custom Home Builder Frequently Asked Questions
Custom Home Grading Notes
Custom Home Preparation of Lot Grading Plans
Custom Home Grading Plan Requirements
Custom Home Sample Driveway Profile Detail
Custom Home Sample Retaining Wall Plan
Custom Home Sample Site / Grading Plan
Grading Permit Application
Residential Drainage Swale Detail
Retaining Walls-A Guide For Owners And Builders
Transportation Permit Application - Single Trip Permit
Transportation Permit Application - Annual Trip Permit
Transportation Permit Conditions

Lot Line Adjustment Application Form

City Maps
Design & Procedures Manual
Final Maps
Final Map Approval Requirements
Standard Specifications

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