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.

The Building Division staff assists residents, business owners, residential contractors, and commercial developers with construction related issues through face to face meetings at the counter and field, Building Code interpretations, plan review, issuance of building permits upon approval of plans, inspection of construction, as well as code enforcement actions. In addition, the staff works with landlords and tenants to implement the Rental Inspection Program to ensure that the city's rental housing stock is safe and sanitary as defined in the El Cerrito Municipal Code.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW TODAY'S INSPECTIONS.

PLEASE NOTE THAT INSPECTION TIMES ARE AM/PM ONLY. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME SAYS "8:00AM", YOUR APPOINTMENT IS BETWEEN 8:00 AM AND 12:00 PM. IF YOUR APPOINTMENT SAYS "12:00 PM", YOUR APPOINTMENT IS BETWEEN 12:00 PM AND 4:00 PM.

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Access the online permit counter via eTRAKiT for application submittals.

eTRAKiT

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.

**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 2023-24 Master Fee Schedule, including Building Fees.


Are you looking for a form or helpful handout? Visit our Fees, Forms, & FAQs page.