Building Bureau

The Bureau of Building ensures that construction projects and maintenance plans are reviewed and inspected promptly and professionally while ensuring compliance with State statutes and City ordinances. We provide effective management at all stages of the building process including permitting, inspections, and building code violation enforcement to ensure all residential, commercial, and industrial properties are maintained in a safe and healthy condition.

Customer service is an important role within the Building Bureau. We are committed to providing clear and complete information regarding your construction project and responding to your concerns and suggestions in a courteous and timely manner.

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The Permit Inspections Division is responsible for confirming that construction work is being conducted per the approved plans in compliance with applicable California permit codes and Municipal Codes. Permit Inspections must be scheduled by the permittee BEFORE construction work can be covered up (i.e., a foundation with concrete, walls with sheetrock, etc.). During your scheduled inspection appointment, an inspector reviews your work for violations. If a violation is found, the inspector issues a correction notice, after which the permittee corrects the violation and requests a new inspection. If no violations are found, the inspector approves and signs off on the work and the project may proceed to the next inspection milestone.