You may schedule your inspection online or call (714) 667-2738. Additional inspections may be required from other agencies. Contact information for some of the most common are below. Public Works – (714) 647-5039 Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) – (714) 573-6150 Southern California Gas Company (residential) – (877) 238-0092 Southern California Gas Company (commercial/industrial) – … Continued
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.
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 … Continued
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.
A permit is an official document or certificate issued by the City which authorizes performance of a specified activity. Permits help to ensure that minimum codes, regulations, local ordinances and safety requirements are properly followed in residential and commercial structures. There are several different types of permits, based on the type of construction: Building Permits … Continued
Application for a permit may be made at the public counter. You may also need to submit construction drawings for plan check review that detail your proposed improvements. There are many handouts to help you through this process and our counter staff can provide expert guidance if you need assistance.
