Businesses cannot commence business operations until the Certificate of Occupancy and Business License applications are approved and issued by the City. A Certificate of Occupancy typically takes 30-days to process.
The County of San Bernardino's EZOP website simplifies your search for project information by centralizing handouts and descriptions of development and construction-related permits and activities. Are you building a high rise? Renovating a house? Installing a new water heater?
A Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) is a document issued by the Building Division which certifies that a commercial space or newly constructed residential building has been inspected for compliance with the California Building Standards Code and local ordinances which govern construction and occupancy.
PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING: New Attached or Detached Buildings and Structures (Residential and Non-Residential) with a floor area greater than 120 square feet Tenant Improvements. Roof and Ground Mount Solar Installation.
To view a list of permits which have been issued: go to EZ Online Permitting and select “Permits Issued Report” from the “Permits” drop down menu. You are able to search for permits by date range and zip code.
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.
Final inspection and approval for fire protection systems or for building Certificate of Occupancy will be granted after the San Bernardino County Fire Department inspector verifies that all requirements and conditions are met. The inspector will sign off on all job cards in the field and electronically.
A Certificate of occupancy (COO) is necessary for people to occupy the property. without a COO, you ca not legally collect rents as you are renting space that no one should live in. The COO is issued when the building permit is final.
A Residential Accessory permit is required prior to any construction of residential accessory structures greater than 120 square feet. The definition of Accessory Structure is any structure accessory to and incidental to that of the dwelling(s) and that is located on the same lot.