Alternate Materials & Methods Request (AMMR)

Step 1.Step One: Complete Form

• Download the form to your device.
• Complete the form*. Use Page 2 of the form as a guide.
  *Note: Digital signatures require Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Open Alternate Materials and Methods Request Form(PDF, 347KB)

Step 2.Step Two: Submit Form

As a PDF attachment, email your completed form and applicable exhibits to your assigned Plan Checker or Building Inspector.

Stop!

Please wait for staff to contact you before proceeding to Step Three.

Step 3.Step Three: Pay Fees

Pay fees with the City of Oakland, 2nd Floor Cashier Station by phone or in person.

• (510) 238-4774

Step 4.Step Four: Application Review

Once we receive your application and have created it in our system, we will review your submission. If we need further information, we will contact you. Upon review of your submission, we will inform you whether your request has been approved or denied.

Should your request be denied, you may make an appeal to the Local Governing Body as described in CBC 1.8.7.

Step 5.Step Five: File Hold Harmless Agreement

Should your request be granted, you must file a Hold Harmless Agreement document with the Alameda County Recorder*, holding the City of Oakland harmless from any results and consequences of such approval. This document will be provided to you by your assigned Plan Checker once your AMMR is approved.
*Note: Your AMMR approval will not be effective until this document has been filed.