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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

Santa Monica Building and Safety: Inspections

Inspections

Request an Inspection

All permitted projects require an inspection by a Building and Safety Division Inspector. An inspection ensures that the project is constructed according to approved plans.

Request an Inspection

Inspections can be scheduled online or by phone.
Jobsites MUST be available for Inspection Services from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (M-F). 
Before requesting a final Building and Safety Inspection, you may need to contact the following for Inspection:

City Planning (310) 458-8341
Environmenta (310) 458-8223
Fire (310) 458-8915
Open Space (310) 458-8291
Public Works (310) 458-8737
Sewer (310) 458-8737
Water (310) 458-8535
Business License (310) 458-8745**


** You will need to turn in your Contractors City Business License Release Form to:
Business License Division
Attn: Leo Wang 
1717 4th Street
Fax: (310) 451-3283

Schedule an Inspection Online

Inspections can be scheduled online: How to Request an Inspection On-line
Our computer callback system will notify you of your inspection.

Schedule an Inspection by Phone

To request an inspection, have your permit number ready and phone: (310) 458-2202. The IVR system is on a first come, first serve basis and allows inspections to be scheduled for a two-week period. Inspection cancellations must be completed through the IVR system by 3:00 p.m. the day prior to the scheduled inspection; otherwise a re-inspection fee will be charged to the permit. At that point, you may not get an inspection until this fee has been paid.


How to Request an Inspection by Phone

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