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.
SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND SMALL STRUCTURES: Detached accessory structures of 120 square feet or less and that will not be electrically wired 17. Driveways and walkways not crossing over a basement and not exceeding 30 inches above grade.
Request an inspection by calling the Building & Safety Division's Automated Inspection Request Line (951) 826-5361. Before you call, be sure to have the following information available: The Permit Number (this number is printed on your permit in the upper left corner).
A request for inspection happens when one party asks to investigate the opposing party's property or an object or operation on it. For example, following a data breach, it may be necessary to inspect the company's data center to assess physical security mechanisms.
A permit is required before constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, or demolishing a building or structure or installing or altering any equipment which is regulated by the model codes adopted by the County of Riverside.
The County Administrative Center is located at 4080 Lemon Street in Riverside. Residents can call (951) 955-1000 or 2-1-1 for more information on county services and departments. You can reach out with questions for the county here.
Once a building permit has passed final inspection, the permit, inspection history and plans become public record.
Inspection requests received by pm will be performed the following work day. Inspectors may be reached in the office between - a.m. and - p.m. to discuss problems or to arrange special inspection times for the following day.
Sixty miles east of Los Angeles, Riverside boasts a number of firsts, including Southern California's first polo field and golf course. The city also gave birth to the California citrus industry, an entire empire built around the sweet and zesty navel orange.
Riverside was founded in the early 1870s. It is the birthplace of the California citrus industry and home of the Mission Inn, the nation's largest Mission Revival Style building.