Building and Safety

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Visit our Permit Center to get information on:

Permit FAQs
Requesting Inspections
When and Why Permits Are Required
Viewing Permit Records Online
When Are Plans Required
Submitting Plans and Applications
Construction Hours

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News & Announcements

City of Lawndale ad for local home improvement rebate program, offering up to $500 for residents. Text says “Click here to find out more!” with city seal on the left.

Anuncio de la ciudad de Lawndale para el programa local de reembolso de mejoras para el hogar, ofreciendo hasta $500 para los residentes. El texto dice “¡Haga clic aquí para más información!” con el sello de la ciudad a la izquierda.

City of Lawndale seal and text stating, "Important notice from the Building & Safety Dept. regarding services," on a white background.

A person wearing gloves and holding onto solar panels.

Learn About the Shop Local Home Improvement Rebate Program

Conoce el programa de reembolso por mejoras en el hogar locales

Important Notice Regarding Building & Safety Services!

Find out more about expedited solar PV and ESS services.

Contact Us

Address: 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260

Main Line: (310) 973-3236
Fax: (310) 970-2183
Building Inspector: (310) 973-3237

Jose Hernandez, Acting Community Development Director

Fabian Valencia, Permit Technician (4 Leaf Inc. Consultant)

Garrett Heumann, Building Inspector (Willdan Consultant)

Call (310) 973-3236 for information about Plan Check and Inspections.

Permitted Construction Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday and City observed holidays: No work allowed!

How to Report Unpermitted Construction

To report construction being performed outside of the permitted hours or report work being done without permits, contact the Code Enforcement Department at (310) 973-3220.

Any observed unpermitted construction may result in a stop work notice and code enforcement action.

Cool Roof Requirements

As of May 6, 2019, roof material must comply with the LA County Cool Roof Technical Requirements.

The Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) must be a minimum of twenty or above.

Download Cool Roof Requirements Flyer (PDF) (149 KB)

Quick Links

Download Certification of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance (PDF) (1.59 MB)
Confirm that your property meets safety requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Download Construction & Demolition Debris (C&D) Form (PDF) (254 KB)
Document and report how construction-related waste is managed and disposed.
View the 2025 Building Code
Access LA County’s official building code regulations.
View the Online Permit Archive
Search permit records for properties located in Lawndale.
Plan Preparation Guidelines
Review submission standards and formatting requirements for plan documents.
Explore LA County Service Locator
Find public services available in LA County jurisdictions.

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: Closed

Inspection Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
(310) 973-3237
Request an Inspection Online!

Payments & Submittals

Applications, payments, and submittals are accepted Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Building Plan Check

Call (310) 973-3236 for information about Building Plan Check services

City of Lawndale, CA, CA

Building and Safety