City building inspectors conduct inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, and local and state building code regulations. The inspection process helps ensure public safety, health and welfare, and secures the value of property improvements.
Inspections are performed at critical junctures over the course of construction as authorized by the building permit. Regularly called inspections include foundation, rough frame combination, exterior lath and drywall and final inspection.
Intermediary inspections traditionally include underground plumbing and electrical, exterior sheer and roof nail inspection that allow weather covering prior to frame combo, insulation, and electric meter release prior to final.
All projects require a final inspection.
Inspection times are offered between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. with a two-hour window, beginning one hour before and one hour after your requested time.
For example, if you request a 9 a.m. inspection, the window of time for your inspection is 8-10 a.m.
Request an inspection
Thank you for your understanding that inspection submissions are requests and do not guarantee a specific inspection time.
To check the latest schedule, please call 760-744-1050, ext. 3260, between 7:30 and 8 a.m. on the morning of your requested inspection.
To cancel an inspection, please email Buildinginspections@sanmarcosca.gov or call 760-744-1050, ext.3260.
Building Inspections 760-744-1050, ext. 3260 BuildingInspections@sanmarcosca.gov
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed alternating Fridays
Building inspections requested before 3 p.m. can be performed the following business day.
Building Inspection Request Form Apply for a permit