These records are available for all commercial and residential buildings. These public records are for viewing and/or copying except for blueprints. To obtain copies of blueprints, this Department requires: Written authorization from the property owner.
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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
How do I Report A Concern/File a Complaint? Report a Concern. 211: A Countywide hotline answered 24 hours a day. Contact the County agency. Contact the local Building and Safety District Office.