{"id":213456,"date":"2026-03-10T18:24:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/213456\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T18:24:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:24:36","slug":"schedule-your-building-inspection-city-of-oakland-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/213456\/","title":{"rendered":"Schedule Your Building Inspection | City of Oakland, CA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Building Scheduling App Icon that has Oakland's Tree logo and the following words: Planning and Building Department Inspection Request\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/building-scheduling-app.jpg\" style=\"float: right; width: 20%; height: 20%; margin-left: 15px;\"\/> Public Notice: Enhanced Inspection Scheduling Tools Now Available. The Building Bureau is proud to announce the release of web-based inspection scheduling and an updated, multi-lingual Inspection Request mobile app as part of our ongoing commitment to improving access to our services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oakland-permits-portal.citygovapp.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Schedule Your Inspection on the Web<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The new mobile app offers:<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n-Inspection history at your fingertips<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n-Access to project documents<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n-A more secure environment for your information<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n-Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese are now supported on the users mobile settings<\/p>\n<p>Scheduling inspections is now easier than ever! Applicants only need their permit number or contractor\u2019s license number \u2014 no extra steps required.<\/p>\n<p>Inspections are required to confirm your construction is following the approved plans, conditions of approval, and all applicable building codes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p scxw246427996=\"\" paraid=\"613576989\" paraeid=\"{4df03ac9-707d-4216-91e0-8420ff002308}{39}\">You can schedule your inspection by phone or by using the app.<\/p>\n<p>Before you Start<\/p>\n<p>Inspection Requirements<\/p>\n<p>What types of Inspections can I schedule?<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p scxw135353844=\"\" paraid=\"1202171158\" paraeid=\"{4df03ac9-707d-4216-91e0-8420ff002308}{131}\">Pre-Construction \u2013 Required before work begins on grading, demolition, new buildings, or projects with a Construction Management Plan. (Phone scheduling only.)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p scxw135353844=\"\" paraid=\"1278638309\" paraeid=\"{4df03ac9-707d-4216-91e0-8420ff002308}{139}\">Foundation \u2013 Inspection of formwork, reinforcing steel, piers, etc., before concrete is poured.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p scxw135353844=\"\" paraid=\"1518143919\" paraeid=\"{4df03ac9-707d-4216-91e0-8420ff002308}{151}\">Frame (Rough Inspection) \u2013 Covers framing, trades, utilities, and rough work prior to \u201cOK to Cover.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p scxw135353844=\"\" paraid=\"982647493\" paraeid=\"{4df03ac9-707d-4216-91e0-8420ff002308}{159}\">Final \u2013 Required when construction is complete and all paperwork (permits, certifications, sign-offs) is ready.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/files\/assets\/city\/v\/1\/planning-amp-building\/documents\/bi\/overview-of-planning-and-building-inspection-types.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"styled-button document ext-pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Planning and Building Inspection Types(PDF,\u00a095KB)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When is an Inspection required?<\/p>\n<p scxw42708200=\"\" paraid=\"1641816279\" paraeid=\"{4df03ac9-707d-4216-91e0-8420ff002308}{183}\">You must complete inspections before:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p scxw42708200=\"\" paraid=\"878229289\" paraeid=\"{4df03ac9-707d-4216-91e0-8420ff002308}{231}\">Inspections are also required before connecting:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Why do I need an Inspection?<\/p>\n<p>Inspections ensure your project follows the approved plans and complies with building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes.<\/p>\n<p>Need to Know<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p scxw261470237=\"\" paraid=\"1314100748\" paraeid=\"{58a7cb3f-2b5c-45f4-87d6-77e365d0d6fb}{176}\">Failed inspections, cancellations after 10 AM, or in-field cancellations will still count as one inspection.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Questions?<\/p>\n<p>Call (510) 238-3444 or find quick answers through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/Planning-Building\/Permit-Process-Overview\/Permit-Services-Questions-Portal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Permit &amp; Services Questions Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0 Public Notice: Enhanced Inspection Scheduling Tools Now Available. 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