Automated Inspection Line

• Request a building inspection by calling 510-494-4885.
• Request a commercial AFES, fire alarm, or fire code inspection by email or call 510-494-4428.
• Have your permit number available when you request an inspection.
• Inspection requests can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the automated line.
• Please note that all building and fire inspections must be scheduled before 3:00 pm the day before the appointment.

Online Scheduling for Inspections
Anyone who is listed as a contact person on the permit/record can schedule a building inspection online through Citizen Access. To add persons to a record so they can schedule an inspection online, an authorization form needs to be completed by the applicant. To learn more on how to do this, visit our Citizen Access User Guide. 

Inspection Area Assignments
Find out which inspector is assigned to your area.

Daily Inspection Schedule

• AM inspections are between 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
• PM inspections are between 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
• Please call your assigned inspector the morning of your inspection for information regarding their inspection route.
• Please note that a narrower time window is not provided.

Always remember to ask for City identification if someone comes to your door claiming to be a Building Inspector or any other city employee. 

Resources

• Residential Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
• Typical Inspection Examples