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Schedule an Inspection      

On-line Inspection Scheduling
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Inspection Scheduling by Phone

To meet the high demand for inspections we have implemented the following:

Inspectors Office Hours: 7:30 to 8:00 (Walk-in Only) Monday through Friday
There are no afternoon phone or office hours for inspectors

Inspectors Phone Hours: 6:30 AM to 7:30 Monday through Friday
For specific job related code and inspection questions only

 

Important Times for Inspections

Cancellations - 3:00 PM the day prior to the scheduled inspection w/o re-inspection fee

Cutoff for Next Day Inspections......... 3:30 PM                                                                

Construction Hours begin at 8:00 AM.                                                                                      

Monday through Friday......8:00 AM to 6:00 PM                                                         

Saturday .........................9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ,                                                                                                  

No construction is allowed on Sunday or on any of the following legal holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day


 

To reach the Inspectors by phone:
Dial (310) 458-2201 plus the extension.
 

Inspector Name

Extension

Arnel Alagar

5528

Bob Brunner

5587

Danny Harris

5806

David Mulick

8187

Glenn Murray

8182

Jim Brewster

8136

Jim Gentry

8152

Mike Pauly

8186

Nick Katsenis

8120

Pat Buhlert

8181

Stefanie Svensson

8184

Troy Alvord

5594

John Guerrero (Inspection Supervisor)

8185

Building Inspection Assistant

8101


Inspections can be scheduled through the IVR system only. 

The phone number to schedule an inspection is (310) 458-2202. 

This system is on a first come, first serve basis and allow inspections to be scheduled for a two week period. 

Jobsites MUST be available for Inspection Services from 8:00am to 5pm (M-F) 

Before requesting a final Building and Safety Inspection you may need to contact the following for Inspection:

City Planning     (310) 458-8341             

Environmental    (310) 458-8223

Fire                   (310) 458-8915                                                                                                      

Open Space      (310) 458-8291

Public Works     (310) 458-8737

Sewer               (310) 458-8737 

Water               (310) 458-8535

Business License:(310) 458-8745**

** You will need to turn in your Contractors City Business License Release Form to the Business License Division - City Hall Rm.103
Fax:  (310) 451-3283


How to Request an Inspection by Phone

All permitted projects require an inspection by a Building and Safety Division Inspector. An inspection ensures that the project is constructed according to approved plans. To request an inspection have your permit number ready and phone: (310) 458-2202.

Inspections can be scheduled through the IVR system only.  The phone number is
(310) 458-2202.  This system is on a first come, first serve basis and allow inspections to be scheduled for a two week period.  Inspection cancellations must be completed through the IVR system by 3:00 pm the day prior to the scheduled inspection; otherwise a re-inspection fee will be charged to the permit.  At that point, you may not get an inspection until this fee has been paid.  To see the IVR handout, click here
 

Re-inspection fees

Inspection cancellations MUST be completed through the IVR system by 3:00 pm the day prior to the scheduled inspection; otherwise a re-inspection fee will be charged to the permit.  At that point, you may not get an inspection until this fee has been paid.

Do you have Standard Inspection Check List for:

Building

   
 

Drywall

 
 

Exterior Lath

 
 

Foundation / UG / Plumbing / Mechanical

 
 

Foundation - Residential

 
 

Framing

Framing

 
   

Trusses

 
   

Shear Wall

 
 

Insulation

 
 

Roof

Nailing

 
   

Re-Roof

 

Electrical

   
 

Foundation / UG / Plumbing / Mechanical

 
 

 Rough

Electrical - Residential

 
 

Temporary Power Pole

 

Mechanical

   
 

FAU Changeout

 
 

Foundation / UG / Plumbing / Mechanical

 
 

Mechanical - Horizontal

 
 

Rough

Mechanical

 

Plumbing

   
 

Copper Water Line Repipe

 
 

Foundation / UG / Plumbing / Mechanical

 
 

Rough

Plumbing

 
 

Underground Plumbing

 

Miscellaneous Checklists

 
 

Mobile Home

 
 

Pool / Spa

 
 

Residential

 
 

Residential - Quiz

 
 

Water Heater

 

* Please note that on January 1, 2008 we will be under a new code - 2007 California Codes.           Please keep checking back as we will be updating our checklists to the new code.

For more information on the 2007 California Building Code - Please click here 


 

This page was last modified on 09/30/2009

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