Building Safety Division

The Building Safety Division is responsible for a wide range of functions related to community change, enhancement and preservation. The Building Safety Division reviews all development applications to ensure consistency with community standards and protection of public safety and health; and ensures that projects are designed and constructed to meet community needs and are in conformance with all applicable codes.

The Building Safety Division strives to provide vision and leadership within the context of innovative, high quality, equitable and efficient services which encompass and reflect community values.

STANDARD BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION TIMELINES

Submittal 1-3 Working Days
Typical Plan Review Up to 10 Working Days
Larger Plan Review 10-20 Working Days
Plan Review Letter(s) Up to 3 Working Days After Plan Review
Phone Calls/Email Up to 3 Working Days
Payment and Issuance 1-3 Working Days After Approval

BUILDING INSPECTIONS

About Inspections

Building Inspection requests must be submitted by 3:00 PM the business day prior to an inspection. Morning or afternoon requests can be made but are not guaranteed. Inspection 2-hour windows will be provided after 5 pm the working day prior, please call 707-746-4235 for a list of recorded times.

Please provide the permit number, inspection type and the site contact person's name and phone number.

The City of Benicia City Hall offices are closed every other Friday. During these closure days there will be no building inspections. Inspections requested on a 9/80 closure day will be scheduled for the following Tuesday. Click here to view the 2024 office closure days.

PERMITTING SERVICES

• Submittals for a large project (e.g. a commercial tenant improvement or new residence) require an application along with a ll supporting documentation (such as Structural Calculations, Title 24 Energy, soils reports) and a completed submittal checklist. Plan review for such projects is 10-20 working days.
• Initial plan review fees cover the 1 st plan review and 1 st recheck. 3 rd and subsequent reviews, and deferred submittals are charged according to the Master Fee Schedule.
• The Building Safety Division accepts submittals through our online permit center. Email submittals are not accepted.
• Having an issue and need guidance? Make an appointment, send an email to buildingsafety@ci.benicia.ca.us or call (707) 746-4230 for assistance.

Hiring a Contractor?

Check a Contractor License or Home Improvement Salesperson (HIS) Registration

Look up a contractor license or Home Improvement Salesperson (HIS) registration to verify information, including complaint disclosure. Before hiring a contractor or signing a contract, CSLB recommends reading the Hiring a Contractor page.

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