Residential Inspections
The Residential Inspection Division inspects one-and two-family dwellings; including new structures, additions, alterations, swimming pools, retaining walls, various accessory structures, and demolition of existing structures.
Additional Resources
- Code Amendment
- Inspection Forms
- Information Bulletins
- Requests for Modifications
Filtered categories:
Formaldehyde Emissions Verification Checklist (for 2011 Codes)
GRN 3-2011
Mandatory Requirements Checklist Newly-Constructed Residential Buildings of Six Stories or Less (for 2011 Codes)
GRN 4-2013
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST NEWLY CONSTRUCTED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 4-2014
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Guidelines and Requirements for Installing Rooftop Gardens
IB/P/BC 2026-126
- Effective
Guidelines for Construction of Masonry or Concrete Fence Walls Which Do Not Require a Building Permit
IB/P/BC 2026-080
- Effective
Guidelines for Determining Live Loads Surcharge from Sidewalk Pedestrian Traffic and Street Traffic
IB/P/BC 2026-141
- Effective
Guidelines for Determining Remedial Grading Exempted from the Baseline Hillside Ordinance
IB/P/BC 2023-139
- Effective
Guidelines for Permits and Inspections for Construction Projects that Require Grading Work
IB/P/BC 2026-128
- Effective
Guidelines for Permitting New Antennas and Replacement of Units on Existing Telecommunication Antennas (Cell Towers)
IB/P/BC 2026-146
- Effective
Guidelines for Plan Check and Permit Requirements for an Outdoor Dining Area (Al Fresco) on Private Property
IB/P/GI 2026-035
- Effective
Guidelines for Plan Check and Permit Requirements for Interim Motel (Hotel) Conversion Projects
IB/P/ZC 2023-020
Filtered categories:
Guidelines and Requirements for Installing Rooftop Gardens
IB/P/BC 2026-126
- Effective
Guidelines for Construction of Masonry or Concrete Fence Walls Which Do Not Require a Building Permit
IB/P/BC 2026-080
- Effective
Guidelines for Determining Live Loads Surcharge from Sidewalk Pedestrian Traffic and Street Traffic
IB/P/BC 2026-141
- Effective
Guidelines for Determining Remedial Grading Exempted from the Baseline Hillside Ordinance
IB/P/BC 2023-139
- Effective
Guidelines for Permits and Inspections for Construction Projects that Require Grading Work
IB/P/BC 2026-128
- Effective
Guidelines for Permitting New Antennas and Replacement of Units on Existing Telecommunication Antennas (Cell Towers)
IB/P/BC 2026-146
- Effective
Guidelines for Plan Check and Permit Requirements for an Outdoor Dining Area (Al Fresco) on Private Property
IB/P/GI 2026-035
- Effective
Guidelines for Plan Check and Permit Requirements for Interim Motel (Hotel) Conversion Projects
IB/P/ZC 2023-020