Notice: Limited Staff Availability During CALBO Education Week, September 29 – October 3
Many of our permit technicians, plan checkers, and inspection staff will be attending CALBO Education Week from September 29 through October 3. During this time, staff availability will be limited, which may affect response times and service levels.
We appreciate your patience as our team participates in this important training to enhance their skills and better serve our community.
Attention: Inspections shall be scheduled as follows:
CZU Lighting Fire and ARD 2023 projects: Use the form below to schedule your inspection. Be sure to check the box titled "CZU Fire Inspection" or "ARD 2023 Request."
Inspections are to be scheduled by 3:00pm, at least one business day before the requested inspection date. Holidays & weekends excluded. Please see our Santa Cruz County Holiday Calendar for Holiday information.
- All inspections are scheduled Monday through Thursday.
- Friday morning inspections are available but exclude final inspections, SB 13 special Inspections, or complex inspections.
- Inspections considered complex include but are not limited to:
- Projects greater than 500 square feet, foundations, roof and wall shear, full rough frames with subtrades (plumbing/electrical/mechanical).
- Examples of minor inspections permitted for Fridays are:
- Insulation, sheetrock, small rough trades (bathrooms or kitchen remodels), minor foundations (interior piers or deck footings).
If you are uncertain if your inspection can be scheduled for a Friday morning, please contact the Supervising Building Inspector prior to scheduling.
Please check your inspection request information before sending; incomplete or inaccurate requests will not result in a scheduled inspection.
You will receive a confirmation email that your inspection request has been received. If you do not receive a confirmation, the form was not completed correctly.
PLEASE NOTE: PHOTOS ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF INSPECTION.
Building inspectors will call customers the day of requested inspection date between 8-9am to give inspection time.