T he Building & Safety Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the California Building Codes and related Federal, State, and City adopted laws and ordinances. This responsibility includes compliance with state mandates assuring all structures meet or exceed the minimum life safety standards of codes, laws, and ordinances. The Building Division assures these standards are met by providing organized procedures for reviewing and approving plans and specifications, issuing permits, and providing building inspections.
Building inspections are made during the construction phase of development by the City's Building Inspectors. Periodic site visits are made to ensure that projects are proceeding consistent with approved plans. To schedule a building inspection, please contact Tiffany Carter, Building Inspector from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at (760) 338-1498. The Building Department will be CLOSED alternate Fridays.
Before building construction can occur, plans must be prepared and submitted to the Planning Department to be reviewed for compliance with zoning regulations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT CHANGES (07/07/2022)
Effective immediately the Encroachment Permit process is changing. To obtain an encroachment permit the contractor will need to provide to the City
1. Liability Insurance indemnifying the City
2. Performance bond for the completion of the project.
Exempt- No building permit required (for Residential only). All work in commercial l ocations requires a building permit.
Over the Counter-Same Day Processing
Fast Track- 5-10 working days
Normal Processing- Depending on size of project (approximately 4 weeks)
*Please contact us if you are unsure if your project requires a permit.
BU ILDING STAFF
Open Position/Building Official
Phone: 760-373-7162
E-Mail:
Tiffany Carter/Building Inspector
Phone: 760-338-1498
E-Mail: tcarter@californiacity-ca.gov
Susie Weber/Building Admin Secretary
Phone: 760-373-7152
E-Mail: sweber @californiacity-ca.gov
BUILDING DEPARTMENTS HOURS Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00AM - 5:30PM (BUILDING DEPT CLOSED ON ALTERNATE FRIDAYS)
INSPECTIONS
Inspections: Monday through Thursday 8:00 am-10:00 am or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Must call 24 Hours in advance for inspection
Phone: 760-373-7152
Fax 760-373-7532
E-Mail: tcarter@californiacity-ca.gov
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