About Building Permits

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Find Permit Information and More!

Check out our Permit FAQ's page to learn who can pull permits, how long permits are good for, and more!

Also check out our Permit Center to find out when permits are required, find applications, request inspections, and more!

Permitted Construction Hours

You can conduct construction work between the following times. Work conducted outside of these hours may result in the issuance of a stop work notice and code enforcement action. 

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

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.

Quick Facts

  • The permit and plan check fees for the Building Permit application is based are project valuation
  • The permit fees for the Electrical, Mechanical, Miscellaneous, Plumbing, Sewer Permit applications are based on fixture/item count
  • The permit and plan check fees are based on the amount of cubic yards move (fit, cull, excavated)
  • Building Permits are valid for up to one year. Afterwards, two additional permit extensions, for up to six months each, must be paid for to extend the permits
  • All permits include an issuance fee

Building Permit Application Forms 

Below are the list of permit applications and a list of work items fall under each permit.

Building Permit Application

Plan check fee: 85% of building permit fee

List of work items:

  • new construction
  • installing, repairing, or replacing drywall, insulation, lath, or sheathing
  • repairing and replacing stucco, siding, or other exterior finishes (not including stucco patching)
  • any expansion, modification, and/or alteration of floor area, to a structure, garage, and/or accessory building
  • roof repair and alterations
  • change out or replacement of any doors and windows (like-for-like, retrofits, or changes in size and location) (a door schedule and window schedule must be attached with the permit application)
  • demolition of structures
  • installation, alteration, and re-installation of commercial and residential solar PV systems
  • counters and cabinets with electrical, plumbing, or mechanical fixtures attached
  • conversion or legalization of any structures, rooms, etc.
  • residential remodels
  • installation and repairs for garage doors
  • tenant improvements for commercial properties
  • installation of fire sprinklers
  • installation of swimming pools

◼ Download Building Permit Application

◼ Download Door Schedule

◼ Download Window Schedule

◼ Learn About Building Plan Check

◼ Learn About Solar Plan Check

Electrical Permit Application

Plan check fee: 70% of permit fee

List of work items:

  • installation, repair, or replacement of major appliances (such as dishwashers, clothes washer and dryer, air conditioners, etc.)
  • installation, repair, or replacement of light fixtures, light switches, outlets, branch circuits, or conduits
  • installation, repair, or replacement of electrical wiring
  • installation, repair, or replacement of vehicle charging systems
  • installation, repair, replacement, or upgrade of electrical service panels
  • other appliances, motors, or apparatuses that are above 3HP
  • temporary power pole
  • electrical-related work for signs
  • electrical-related work for pools, spas, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other comparable items
  • lighting fixture for pole, platform-mounted, or theatrical type
  • capping off electrical connections 

◼ Electrical Permit Application

◼ Learn About Electrical Plan Check

Grading Permit Application

Plan check fee: based on cubic yards

List of work items:

  • cutting, filling, or moving more than fifty cubic yards of soil

◼ Grading Permit Application

◼ Learn About Drainage and Grading Plan Check

Mechanical Permit

Plan check fee: 50% of permit fee

List of work items:

  • installation, repair, or replacement of air conditioning units, air inlets and outlets, air handling units, absorption units, boilers, compressors, evaporative coolers, fireplaces, fire dampeners, furnaces, heaters
  • installation, repair, or replacement of appliance vents, standard vents, commercial kitchen hoods, spray booths, standard and convectional duct systems
  • installation, repair, or replacement of duct systems and ventilation systems

◼ Mechanical Permit Application

◼ Learn About Mechanical Plan Check

Miscellaneous Permit Application

List of work items:

  • certificate of occupancy
  • temporary certificate of occupancy
  • special inspections

◼ Download Miscellaneous Permit Application

Plumbing Permit Application

Plan check fee: 40% of permit fee

List of work items:

  • installation, repair, or replacement of bathroom and kitchen sinks, bathtubs, and showers, drinking fountains, hose bibs, roof drains, shower valve, toilets, urinals, water closets, waste inlet
  • installation, repair, or replacement of low, medium, or high-pressure gas systems, and gas outlets, gas meter, gas pressure regulators
  • trap primers, waste inlet, backflow prevention device/sprinklers, backwater valves, drainage or sewage back valve
  • installation, repair, or replacement of water piping, service lines, pressure regulator
  • solar portable water heating system (including heater and vent)
  • installation, repair, or replacement of swimming pool drainage and vent trap interceptor and receptors
  • installation, repair, or replacement of water softening system, pretreatment interceptor, vent, grease interceptors
  • capping off water and gas connections

◼ Download Plumbing Permit Application

◼ Learn More About Plumbing Plan Check

Sewer Permit Application

Plan check fee: 40% of permit fee

List of work items:

  • alter, repair, or abandon house sewer or disposal system
  • connect additional building or work to house sewer
  • disconnect house sewer or disposal system
  • house sewer connecting to private disposal system
  • house sewer connecting to public sewer
  • cesspool, overflow seepage pit, percolation test pit, swimming pool dry well
  • gray water system storage tanks
  • overflow seepage pit, drain field extension, dry well, manhole
  • septic tank, storage tank, seepage pit or pits, and/or drain field
  • tap-and-saddle

◼ Download Sewer Permit Application

◼ Learn More About Sewer Plan Check

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