weho: Building and Safety
Building and Safety
The Building & Safety Division provides and is responsible for the enforcement of the building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical codes, and certain municipal codes as adopted by the City Council. The Division is also responsible for enforcement of the California State accessibility regulations and energy conservation regulations. The Division reviews and processes permit applications, plan check applications, calculations, geo-technical reports, and other related documents, and performs inspections of all construction projects. These services are provided directly to the community using a variety of methods including a public counter, web-site, phones, mail, e-mail, and extensive field site visits.
- The Building and Safety public counter, located on the second floor, is open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday and every other Friday.
- Afternoon hours are limited to issuing permits, submitting and/or retrieving plan check applications, reviewing permit files and related public documents, and requests for copies of public documents.
- Inspection staff is available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM daily.
- Plan check staff is available from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and by appointment only after 1:00pm.
Our Building and Safety Manager is Steve Bailey
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- 2008 Construction Hours Calendar
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If you are considering hiring a contractor to remodel, repair or upgrade your home and landscape, the following link can help you to select a contractor who is licensed and in good standing which may avoid home improvement problems. - Green Building Program
West Hollywood adopted one of the nation's first mandatory green building programs and it became effective on October 1, 2007. The program ensures that new buildings will be healthier for residents, and use energy and resources more efficiently. - Where is the Building and Safety Division located?
The Building and Safety Division is located on the second floor of City Hall, at 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard. - Which codes are used by the City of West Hollywood?
An up to date listing of codes.
more - How do I schedule an inspection?
The most convenient method is to use the inspection request phone line: (323) 848-6335. Requests for inspections may be made in person during public counter...
more - When is a Building Permit required?
Section 106.1 of the West Hollywood Building Code states that "no person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, connect, convert, demolish, or...
more - When is an Electrical Permit required?
Section 82-4 of the West Hollywood Electrical Code states that "no person shall install, alter, reconstruct or repair any electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus, or...
more - When is a Plumbing Permit required?
Section 103.1.1 of the West Hollywood Plumbing Code states that "it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to make any installation, alteration,...
more - When is a Mechanical Permit required?
Section 111.1 of the west Hollywood Mechanical Code states that "?.no person shall install, alter, reconstruct or repair any heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, or refrigeration...
more - How much does a permit cost?
Fees and how they are calculated.
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