Building and Safety

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Qualifying property owners can participate in the Amnesty Program from 1/2 to 1/31/2025.

City Hall will be closed on Monday, 1/20/2025, for MLK Jr. Day

Find out more about expedited solar PV and ESS services.

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 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.

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.

OFFICE HOURS

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

COUNTER HOURS

Inspection Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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.

FEE SCHEDULE

Effective fee schedule starting July 1, 2023.

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