Inspection Request & Forms

On-Line E-Request
Inspection requests are available online! Please click here to submit your E-Request. We recommend requesting your inspections a few days ahead, or as soon as you know when the work will be ready for inspection to increase your chances of getting an inspection on your requested date. 

NOTICE: Please keep in mind that 4PM is the cut-off for all

 POSSIBLE next day inspection requests. Also, inspection

 requests submitted on the weekend for next business day

 will not be honored. Inspection dates and time requested

 are NOT guaranteed. Please provide a valid email address

 for inspection confirmation and inspector contact

 information.

Your inspection time frame will be provided only by request by email/phone or by clicking Today's Inspections  by 5:30 pm the business day prior to your inspection. 

Virtual Building Inspections
The Building & Safety Division is implementing virtual building inspections an an alternative for certain types of inspections and special circumstances. Please refer to the informational handout here for more information.

Forms

  1. Building Permit Requirements (PDF)
  2. Building Height and Location Certification (PDF)
  3. Building Square Foot Certification (PDF)
  4. Grading and Drainage Inspection Certification (PDF)
  5. Inspection Request Procedure (PDF)
  6. Permit-Plan Check Extension Form (PDF)
  7. Pool and Spa Inspection Procedures (PDF)
  8. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Acknowledgement and Water Conserving Fixtures Forms (PDF)
  9. Special Inspector Registration Form (PDF)
  10. Special Inspection Report Form (PDF)
  11. Structural Observation Program (PDF)
  12. Structural Observation Report Form (PDF)
  13. Sub-Contractor's List (PDF)

Contact Us

  1. Building & Safety

    Email Building and Safety

    Phone: 310-544-5280

  2. Inspection Request

    Phone: 310-544-5279

    E-Request

  3. Physical Address
    30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

    Office Hours
    Monday through Thursday
    7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)

    Friday
    7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)

  4. Technical Inquiries

    Hours
    Monday through Friday
    7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
    4 p.m. to Closing

  5. Allowable Construction Hours
    Monday through Friday
    7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Saturday
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Sunday or Legal Holidays
    No work allowed, unless a Special Construction Permit is obtained at least 48 hours before work is to begin.

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