Building & Safety Department

Note: DUE TO THE CLOSURE OF CITY HALL BETWEEN 12/23/2022-1/2/2023 the last day to submit plans under the 2019 editions of the California Building Codes will be December 22, 2022. Any projects that are processed after January 1, 2023 will need to be designed to meet the 2022 editions of the California Building Codes.

Building Department Counter Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. or by Appointment
(Closed Afternoons & Fridays)
Building Department Main Line: 951 677-7751 EXT 201

M. Scott Burns Building Inspection Supervisor [email protected] 951-677-7751 ext. 249

Deidra Mendoza Senior Administrative Analyst [email protected] 951-677-7751 ext. 244

Arlene Diaz Development Services Technician [email protected] 951-677-7751 ext. 241

Sheri Barkley Contract Building Technician [email protected] 951-677-7751 ext. 5345

William Hayes Building Official

New Permit Submittals
Please Email the Building Permit Applications to: [email protected]
Phone: (951) 677-7751 Ext. 201 

Request an Inspection 
If you would like to email us to schedule an inspection please do the following:
1) Email: [email protected]
2) Add INSPECTION REQUEST in the subject line to avoid delays 

When submitting this email, please include the following information:
a) Permit Number
b) Project address
c) Requested Inspection Type
d) Onsite contact name & phone number
e) Special instructions related to this inspection 
Or:
To request an inspection by phone, call: (951) 677‐5616.
When leaving a voicemail, please include the following information: 
a) Permit Number
b) Project address
c) Requested Inspection Type
d) Onsite contact name & phone number
e) Special instructions related to this inspection
*All building inspection requests received by 4:00 pm will be scheduled for the following business day. Inspection requests made after 4:00 pm on Thursday will be scheduled for the following Tuesday.

Applications & Forms

Building Permit Application - Non-Mobile Homes
Mobile Home Permit Application Packet
Fee Schedule
Pool Barrier Notice updated 02- 2018
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector Notification
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Submittal Packet

Construction Standards
Patio Cover Standard 03-2018
Block Wall
Retaining Wall

Solar
Solar Photo-Voltaic Submittal Requirements
Solar Permitting Guidebook - 4th Edition 

Electric Vehicle Charging Guidelines for Residential Buildings
Electric Vehicle Charging Guidelines and Form
Electrical Vehicle Charging SCE Electricians Guide

Construction Hours
Monday through Saturday
6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
No construction is permitted on Sunday or City observed holidays.

AB 3002 Business License, Building Permit Model Notice