Yes, all special event permits are issued online.

No, work cannot be started until a valid permit is issued.

Inspectors are assigned by district, with a few exceptions.

Yes, you can pick it up at the public counter of any office.

Once the fees are calculated by the inspector, an email is sent to the customer to pay online.

No. To have a special event, the building must have a Certificate of Occupancy.

Yes, ADA restrooms and parking at events must meet ADA requirements.

Yes. Sanitary facilities must be provided at special events.

All construction work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by authorized inspectors. It is your responsibility to notify the inspector when the work is ready for inspection.

Work is generally inspected and approved in succession and no work may continue beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the inspector.

Common items to be inspected are foundation excavations, concrete work, wood framing, shear wall nailing, etc. When completed, there shall be a final inspection and approval of the completed project.

A Certificate of Occupancy is issued pursuant to a building permit for new construction, additions, and changes of occupancy after all the necessary construction has been approved by the inspector. It is evidence that the Department of Building and Safety has determined that the construction was done according to the requirements of the code for the given occupancy to be housed in the building.