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The Public Counter is open 
Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Building and Safety Fax:
(310) 396-6473
Inspection Request Line:
(310) 458-2202
Inspectors' Lines:
(310) 458-2201
plus their extension
Inspection Fax:
(310) 458-2104
We are closed on these holidays: New Years Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Day

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The Building and Safety Division enforces City ordinances and State laws regulating construction activity and the maintenance of building and property in the interest of community health, safety and environmental quality. Code Compliance responds to and investigates reported violations of the Municipal Code, State Law relating to zoning regulations, noise standards, signs, substandard housing, and maintenance of property.  

Our mailing address:


City of Santa Monica
Building and Safety Division
Attn: Code Compliance
1685 Main St. Room 111
Santa Monica, CA 90401

To report a Code violation you can submit a report online, email this Division, or call 310-458-4984.

You may also download a complaint form and mail or bring it in or fax it to (310) 458-2104.

City Ordinance Requirements

Gas Shut-off Valves (effective 1/1/2008)

State Law Requirements

Roofing Contractors must have Workers' Compensation Coverage

Swimming Pool Requirements

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