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How to Request an Inspection:
- You can request an inspection no later than 3:00 PM on the business day before you want the inspection to take place. The inspector will be scheduled to be at the job site the following business day. Any inspection requested after 3:00 PM on a business day, weekend, or holiday will be pushed out to the next business day.
- Inspection requests are scheduled through the Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal. Inspection requests can be made at any time, but will be subject to the cutoff times stated above.
- You must be an active contact listed on the permit to request inspections.
- No work or inspections can take place until the permit has been approved and issued.
- You may only request a maximum of three (3) inspections per project, per day.
Inspection Information:
- Information and definitions related to Residential Inspections can be found on on the Residential Inspection Descriptions handout.
- Inspector assignments are subject to change.
- Inspectors do not set appointments.
- Inspectors should arrive within the window of estimated start time and end time noted on the Daily Inspection Schedule.
- When inspectors are unable to complete all assigned work, uncompleted inspection(s) will carry over to the next work day.
- A re-inspection fee may be assessed when work is not ready, approved plans are not on-site, and/or no access has been provided or there is any deviation from the approved plans.
To speak to an inspector regarding inspection related questions, please call (310) 802-5533.