Building Plan Check Services The Plan Check Services division of the Building Bureau has a team of in-house engineers to review and answer questions about submitted plans. To better serve Oakland residents and customers, Plan Check Engineers are available by appointment through the links shown below.
Building Codes Building Codes ensure the safety and habitability of structures within the City of Oakland. This page lists codes and regulations that may apply to your project.
Building Permits This page provides links to a variety of information that pertains to Building Permits such as Rapid "Same-Day" Permits, work that is exempt from building permits, Building Permit Recycling Requirements, the Building Bureau, and how to apply for a Temporary or Re-issue Certificate of Occupancy.
Building Inspections Inspections are required to ensure that the construction is proceeding according to the approved plans, project conditions-of-approval and that all current code standards are being met. This will help to ensure the projects' safety and to secure the value of the improvement.
Impact Fees To ensure that new development in the city pays its fair share towards funding affordable housing, transportation improvements, and capital facilities, certain developments must pay impact fees as part of their building permit process.
Construction and Demolition Links to information on construction and demolition recycling, hauling permits, temporary storm drainage system permits, alternate materials & methods request (AMMR), and applying for a temporary sanitary sewer discharge permit.
Utilities Provide you information on requirements for inspection of electric and gas utilities, requirements for water and sewer utilities to ensure they meet Oakland's standards, underground lines for safety, and excavation permits.