These inspections focus on structural components such as: life safety elements, energy conservation, disabled accessibility, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. The purpose of these inspections is to ensure that contractors and owner-builders construct their projects in a manner consistent with the approved construction plans and state adopted codes and standards. Prior to commencing any work, … Continued
In continuing with best practices recommended by the CDC, the Building Safety Division is using caution to provide essential services for the construction industry. Building inspections have continued while adhering to the social distancing protocols. Inspections may be performed on-site or by an interactive video call. The Building Safety Division encourages you to schedule inspections. … Continued
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 … Continued
To cancel an inspection, call the Building Safety Division at (714) 647-5853 before 8:30 am on the day of your scheduled inspection.
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 … Continued
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.
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.
