Building
The Building Division ensures new construction is built in a manner that satisfies the health and safety regulations set forth by the California Building Code and the El Cerrito Municipal Code.
ATTENTION - PLEASE READ
Access the online permit counter via eTRAKiT for application submittals.
Planning, Building and Public Works Front Counter Services
Mondays and Wednesday: 8am-4pm
Tuesday and Thursdays: 8am-6pm
Fridays: Every Other Friday, by Prior Appointment Only
To request an inspection:
Click to complete and submit our Inspection Request Form.
**Please note that the Inspection Request Form is a request. You will not be considered scheduled until you receive confirmation from a permit technician.
**Please note that the Inspection Request Form is a request. You will not be considered scheduled until you receive confirmation from a permit technician.
**All inspection requests must be made at least 48 business hours, excluding Fridays, prior to your preferred inspection date.
APPLICATION OR PERMIT STATUS:
To request property records or permit history:
Fill out the Records Request Form online or visit the Public Records webpage for more information.
FOR ALL OTHER BUILDING RELATED INQUIRIES:
No deferred submittal of fire suppression and fire alarm systems. Fire sprinkler and alarm permits need to be applied for and submitted at the same time as the building permit application is submitted.
Click to view the Residential Rental Inspection page.Program
Click to view the Green Building page.
Click to view the Current Building Codes.
Click to view the Code Enforcement page.
Click to view the 2022-23 Master Fee Schedule, including Building Fees.
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Building Permits and Inspection Inquiries
Phone: 510-215-4360
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Code Enforcement
Phone: 510-215-4363
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Planning Division
Phone: 510-215-4330
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Bernie Zipay, MCP, CBO
Interim Building OfficialPhone: (510) 215-4365
General Inquiries
Jennifer Bright
Management Assistant
jbright@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
(510-215-4362