Residents Guide to Fountain Valley - City of Fountain Valley

C I T Y O F F O U N T A I N V A L L E Y Page 151:30 p.m. Bicyclists are required to observe proper traffic safetyand to abide by certain regulations: (1) must have lights while ridingat night; (2) ride single file in the appropriate lanes followingthe painted arrows. Bicyclists are subject to ticketing for failingto abide by traffic regulations. Any juvenile receiving a citationmust attend a Bicycle Safety Lecture at the Police Department.BUILDING PERMITSThinking of adding on, altering, repairing or demolishing yourhome? Permits are required for just about all building, electrical,mechanical and plumbing work. You or your contractor will needto come to the City Hall Building Department and apply for abuilding permit.Selling/Buying a Home: Realtors and/or prospective buyersmay require the permits for work or repairs to the originalstructure. Check with the Building Department for acopy of the permit(s).Getting What You Paid For: Building Permits include inspectionto ensure that work performed meets current BuildingCode requirements.Safety: Issuance of a Building Permit and inspection checks bybuilding personnel for specific building standards helpsafeguard public welfareand property.When in doubt, call the City of Fountain Valley Building Department,at (714) 593-4429.BURGLAR ALARMSBurglar alarms require a permit if the alarm is connected to eitheran alarm monitoring station or the Police Department. Citi-