If your requested inspection is not approved, the inspector will write a Correction Notice. The notice will identify the items that need to be corrected. After corrections have been completed, you will need to re-schedule a follow-up inspection.
The inspector signs the Job Card at the job site. When the inspector returns to the office at the end of the day, the inspection results are entered into the City's permit database. You can check your inspection results online.
To request an inspection, call (714) 667-2738 or schedule your inspection online. Before scheduling an inspection, please have the following information ready: Permit and Pin numbers (Pin number is located at the top right corner of your permit, under the permit number) Complete address, include suite numbers Type of inspection: structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical Inspection Code (located...
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2019 California Building Code 2019 California Residential Code 2019 California Electrical Code 2019 California Plumbing Code 2019 California Mechanical Code 2019 California Green Building Standards Code City of Santa Ana Municipal Code Requirements
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official...
Inspections are required at various times during the course of construction, depending on the scope of work. Please see the attached handout for more information on what work must be completed at each point in the inspections process.
It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the building official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that a required by this code.
Plans for projects such as room additions usually can be drawn by qualified individuals such as a draftsperson. Larger projects may require plans to be prepared and signed by an architect or engineer licensed by the State of California. For patio covers and garages, the City has standard plans that you may follow. This standard...
Building permit fees vary according to the scope of work. Please call the Permit Counter at (714) 647-5800 for building permit fee information. Itemized fees are charged for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits. These fees can be found directly on the corresponding application.
