Building Division

Main: (714) 536-5241
Fax: (714) 374-1647

Walk-in Hours:
Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
(Closed 12:00 N to 1:00 pm daily)

Automated Inspection Services - (714) 536-5241

Welcome to the Department of Community Development Automated Inspection Services, 24 Hrs - 7 days/week. The following describes the benefits and details of this service:

Features

Automated Inspection Scheduling
After Hours Inspection Request
Changes/Cancellations of Inspection Requests
Plan Check Status & Submittal Requirements
Inspection Results
Longer Service Hours (24 hours., 7 days a week).
Access Individual Inspectors by Name (Inspectors are available via telephone):
- Mon-Thur: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Fri Only: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Scheduling Inspections - Important Information

To Schedule inspections please call (714) 536-5241. There are a limited number of inspections that can be performed on any given day. When the number is exceeded, the system will schedule your inspection for the following working day. You can also choose a future day that would better serve your needs. To increase the likelihood of a next day inspection, please schedule your inspections as early in the day as possible.

Inspection requests will be scheduled for the next available business day, which is typically within 48 hours. When inspection requests exceed the available number of requests per day, the request will be scheduled for the first available business day. Due to recent high construction volume, please plan inspection scheduling in advance.

There are three possible time frames when scheduling inspections: AM (8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.), PM (12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.), and NP (no preference). The number of AM and PM time frame inspections are limited, and the system will automatically provide any time frames that are still available. If an AM or PM time frame is not available, your inspection will automatically be scheduled for NP. Regardless of the time frame you receive through the automated system, you may call your inspector directly during his morning office hours (listed above) on the day of your inspection, to request a "2 hour time window."

When calling for FINAL Building Inspection, please make sure of the following:

All preceding inspections have been previously “Approved”, and
You have already scheduled any other required final inspections for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing. The system will NOT accept a Building Final #112 prior to scheduling a Final Mechanical, Electrical and/or Plumbing inspection.

How to Use the System

Please have your permit number ready
Call (714) 536-5241
Press (1)
- Schedule Inspection: Press (1), or
- Cancel Inspection: Press (2), or
- Inspection Results: Press (3) or
- Plan Review Information: Press (4)
Please listen carefully and choose the Correct type of Permit:
- Combination: Press (6)
- Building: Press (1)
- Plumbing: Press (2)
- Electrical: Press (3)
- Mechanical: Press (4)
- Swimming Pool: Press (5)
- Certificate of Occupancy: Press (7)
- Solar: Press (8)
Enter "numeric portion" of Permit Number
Enter Inspection Code (see Inspection Code Table below)

Inspection Code Table

Inspection Type	Code	Inspection Details

Building Inspections	101	Foundations and Setbacks
	102	Underpinning and Joists
	103	Slab and Deck
	105	Roof, Sheath and Pre-Roof
	106	Framing
	107	T-Bar and Grid Ceiling
	108	Insulation
	109	Lath
	110	Drywall
	111	Grout and Masonry
	112	Final Building
Plumbing Inspections	201	Plumbing Ground
	202	Ground Water
	203	Rough Plumbing
	204	Sewer/Septic
	205	Gas Test
	212	Final Plumbing
Electrical Inspections	301	Electrical Ground
	302	Ufer Ground
	303	Rough Electrical
	312	Final Electrical
Mechanical Inspections	401	Mechanical Ground
	403	Rough Mechanical
	405	Gas Test (Low/Med)
	412	Final Mechanical
Swim Pool Inspections	500	Pool Pre-Site
	501	Reinforce Steel, Main Drain, and Bonding
	502	Gas Piping
	503	Electrical
	504	Receptor (P-Trap)
	505	Pre-Plaster, Equipment Set, Barrier Fence
	512	Final Pool
Misc. Inspections	610	Solar
	612	Solar Final
	630	Certificate of Occupancy

If you experience difficulties with the system, we will be happy to assist you in scheduling your request (all other callers are expected to use the automated service to guarantee an inspection).
Please feel free to contact a Permit Technician at 536-5241 (then select "0") should you have any comments or suggestions regarding this service.

Did you know?

Solar chimneys are passive solar ventilation systems. Shafts connect the interior and exterior of the building. The functioning can be improved by glazing and using thermal mass materials. Learn more about solar.

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