Building Inspections

Planning and Building inspections ensure the safety for all Oaklanders. Permit Inspections ensure that construction is going according to the approved plans, project conditions-of-approval, and all code standards. All projects must follow State of California CalOSHA industry guidelines. Please read below for more information.

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Inspections and Related Services

Schedule Your Building Inspection Apply for a Permit Extension or Reinstatement Apply for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) Submit a Building or Zoning Revision for Your Permitted Project Apply for an Alternate Materials & Methods Request (AMMR) Overtime Building Inspection Request Form Same Day Digital Permits One-Stop Permit Center: In-Person & Expanded Digital Services

What to Expect During Inspections

What to Expect During your Building Inspections Requirements for Inspection Electric and Gas Utilities Requirements for Water and Sewer Utilities in the City of Oakland Review Construction Ordinance Hours & Report a Noise Violation Residential Repair Inspection Manual Building Inspections FAQ

Building Code Guidance

Bureau of Building Directives Bureau of Building Code Bulletins Special Inspections as required by the California Building Code and City of Oakland Private Sewer Lateral and Sidewalk requirements for construction projects with a $100,000+ valuation 2019 CalGreen Residential Mandatory Measures Checklist Handout

Additional Guidance Documents

State Regulations for Water Metering per Senate Bill SB-7 Location of Water Meters - EBMUD Mandatory Inspections of Balconies, Decks, and Other Exterior Elevated Elements (EEE) Cable Railing and Spacing for Guardrails in Residential Projects Application for Simple Residential Gray Water Systems as per California Plumbing Code Section 15

Questions & Inspector Availability

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For permit inspection questions, please email InspectionInfo@oaklandca.gov.

  • NOTE ABOUT CONSULTATION: Permit inspectors cannot provide project consultation, design guidance, or how-to as an enforcement agency. Please consider retaining the services of licensed professionals who can assist your project.

PERMIT INSPECTIONS SERVICES & AVAILABILITY:

  • INSPECTION ISSUES SHALL BE ADDRESSED IN THE FIELD AT THE TIME OF SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Please consider sending an email to your project's primary permit inspector. Permit Inspectors can hold virtual office hours via Microsoft TEAMS. See our INSPECTORS DIRECTORY.

SENIOR INSPECTOR/SUPERVISOR SERVICES & AVAILABILITY:

  • Please email InspectionInfo@oaklandca.gov. Senior Inspectors and Supervisors can meet at job sites to address high-level technical assistance issues when necessary.
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