Building & Inspections

Planning and Building inspections ensure the safety for all Oaklanders. Permit Inspections ensure that construction is going according to the approved plans, project conditions-of-approval, and all code standards. All projects must follow State of California CalOSHA industry guidelines. Please read below for more information.

Schedule your Building Inspection

Building Services

Inspections and Related Services

What to Expect During Inspections

Building Code Guidance

Additional Guidance Documents

Questions & Inspector Availability

Photo of building inspectors looking at project plans at job site For permit inspection questions, please email InspectionInfo@oaklandca.gov.

Note About Consultation: Permit inspectors cannot provide project consultation, design guidance, or how-to as an enforcement agency. Please consider retaining the services of licensed professionals who can assist your project.

Permit Inspections Services & Availability:

Inspection issues shall be addressed in the field at the time of scheduled inspections whenever possible. Please consider sending an email to your project's primary permit inspector. Permit Inspectors can hold virtual office hours via Microsoft Teams. See our Inspectors Directory.

Senior Inspector/Supervisor Services & Availability:

Please email InspectionInfo@oaklandca.gov. Senior Inspectors and Supervisors can meet at job sites to address high-level technical assistance issues when necessary.

Building Inspections FAQ

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.