When is a permit not required? Work exempt from a permit includes the following: One story detached accessory structures used as a tool or storage shed, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
If you require in-person services, an appointment is highly recommended. We also recommend submitting your application online at rivcoplus and submitting all other questions, status checks and inquiries to landuseinfo@rivco.
Projects that DO NOT need a building permit are simple surface (cosmetic) projects; minor repairs and replacements; and minor site improvements or small structures.
Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, , enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by code, ...
When an owner requests a Change of Contractor, the owner shall submit a letter to the Building Official of the Building Code Services Division (BCSD), stating the reason for the change being required and stating that the Building Official is held harmless from any legal involvement regarding this request.
How do I obtain my Certificate of Occupancy? Certificate of Occupancy's are issued by the Building and Safety Department. Please contact the Building and Safety Department at 951-826-5697 or visit for further information.
Certificate of Occupancy Checklist: Requirements for Landlords Electrical Inspection. HVAC Inspection. Plumbing Inspection. Fire Safety Inspection. Mechanical Systems Inspection. General Building Inspection.
Typically, the application for a C. of O. is submitted once the construction is completed, followed by an inspection from the local building department. If the building passes the inspection, the certificate is issued. The entire process can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.
The California Building Code (CBC) states that no building or structure can be used or occupied until a building official has issued a certificate of occupancy. The penalties for operating without a certificate of occupancy in California can include fines of up to $1000 a day until the violation is corrected.