Frequently Asked Questions
Inspection
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Do
you have a Standard Checklist for Inspection?
How
do I schedule my inspection online?
How do I
schedule my inspection by phone?
How
do I use the Automated attendant?
How
do I cancel my inspection?
What is the Cut-off
time for Next Day Inspections?
What
time do I need to cancel my inspection by so that I do not have a Re-inspection Fee
assessed to my job?
What time
is the inspector going to be at the job site?
Who is my
inspector?
Special
Inspection
How do I
arrange for Special Inspection?
List of Special (Deputy) Inspectors
When will I need a Special
Inspector?
Hours of Operation
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What are the Inspectors phone
hours?
What are the Inspectors office
hours?
What time
can I start my construction?
What time
is the inspector going to be at the jobsite?
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Phone Numbers
What is the
phone number to call to schedule an inspection?
What is the Inspector's phone
number?
What is the phone number to call to
schedule approvals with other departments prior to Final inspection?
Forms
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Contractor
City Business License Release Form
Special Inspector Registration Form
Special Inspector Report Form
Inspection Scheduling
by Phone
To meet
the high demand for inspections we have implemented the following:
Inspectors Office Hours:
7:30 to 8:00 (Walk-in Only) Monday through Friday
There are no afternoon phone or office hours for inspectors
Inspectors Phone Hours:
6:30 AM to 7:30 Monday through Friday
For
specific job related code and inspection questions only
To reach the Inspectors by phone:
Dial (310) 458-2201
Inspectors with Extensions:
| Arnel Alagar |
5528 |
| David Mulick |
8187 |
| Duncan McClane |
5222 |
| Glenn
Murray |
8182 |
| James Brewster |
8136 |
| Matthew Saxelby |
8152 |
| Mike Pauly |
8186 |
| Pat Buhlert |
8181 |
| Shane Peters |
8183 |
| John Guerrero
(Supervisor) |
8185 |
| Building
Inspection Assistant |
8101 |
Inspections can be scheduled through the IVR system only.
The phone number
to schedule an inspection is (310) 458-2202.
This system is on a first come, first serve basis and allow
inspections to be scheduled for a two week period.
Jobsites MUST be available for Inspection Services from 8:00am to 5pm
(M-F)
Before requesting a final Building and Safety Inspection you may need
to contact the following for Inspection:
City Planning (310) 458-8341
Environmental (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 the Business
License Division - City Hall Rm.103
Fax: (310) 451-3283
How to Request an Inspection by Phone
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. To request an inspection have
your permit number ready and phone: (310) 458-2202.
Inspections can be scheduled through the IVR system only. The phone
number is
(310) 458-2202. This system is on a first come, first serve basis and
allow inspections to be scheduled for a two week period. Inspection
cancellations must be completed through the IVR system by 3:00 pm 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. To see the IVR
handout, click here
Re-inspection fees
Inspection cancellations MUST be completed through the IVR system by
3:00 pm 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.
Important Times for Inspections
Cancellations - 3:00 PM the day prior to the scheduled inspection w/o
re-inspection fee
Cutoff for Next Day Inspections.........
3:30 PM
Construction Hours begin
at 8:00 AM.
Monday through Friday......8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday .........................9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
,
No construction is
allowed on Sunday or on any of the following legal holidays: New Year's
Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Special (Deputy) Inspections
In
addition to the inspections required by Section 108, some construction
projects require that a deputy inspector verifies specific aspects of
the construction and that the specifications conform to the approved
drawings. The deputy inspector is required to report these observations
in writing, on an approved
special inspection report form to the building official at regular
intervals.
Special (Deputy) Inspection is required for:
1. Concrete strength > 2500 psi as noted on the plans
2. Field Welding or Shop Welding in a non-approved fabricator shop
3. High strength bolts
4. Sprayed-on fire proofing
5. Pilings – caissons
6. Masonry as noted on the plans
7. Special cases as directed by the Building Official
How to
arrange for a special inspection:
The
Architect or Engineer on a project is responsible for arranging for
special inspections. Deputy inspectors must register with the City of
Santa Monica Building and Safety Division prior to working in the City.
Deputy Inspectors must have a valid City of Los Angeles Certification
for the field of work to be inspected. An
inspector registration form must be completed and accepted by the
Division along with a fee of $405.00 The Division will need copies of
the applicant's Photo ID and current LA City Certifications. The
registration is valid until the certification expires. Deputy
Inspectors must report to the Division either by phone or in person
prior to reporting to the inspection site. Deputy Inspection reports
will not be acceptable if received from a non-registered deputy or if
the deputy did not check in prior to reporting to the site.
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