Building Inspection

Welcome to the Building Inspectors' webpage, your resource for navigating construction and safety standards in the City of Beverly Hills. Our dedicated inspectors ensure that every structure aligns with applicable codes, fostering a safe and resilient city.

Division News & Updates

• City Hall is closed on Monday September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. Construction is restricted in Beverly Hills on this date.
• Storm Preparation and Slope Maintenance Tips (PDF)

Frequently Used Resources

• BHMC 9-1-107 (General Permit Information)
• BHMC 9-1-111 (General Inspection Requirements)
• City Smart (Online Inspection Scheduling and Payments)
• Electronic Plan Review(Project Dox Login)
• FAQs
• Fee Schedule
• Form Library
• Municipal Code
• Online Inspection Guide (PDF)
• Permit Center Guide (PDF) (Our Permit Center offers in-person and online plan review and permitting services for numerous types of development-related permits, view our guide for additional information).

Schedule / Cancel an Inspection Online or by Phone

A limited number of next-day inspections are available beginning at 9 am each weekday through the online system on a first-come, first served basis.

Fire Sprinkler, Fire Alarm & Fire Life Safety Inspections

For rough fire alarm inspections, please schedule with your Building Inspector per the directions in the Building and Safety Inspections section above. For all other rough and final inspections, please schedule your inspections directly with the Fire Department Prevention Division 310-281-2703.

Public Right-of-Way Inspections

If you are working in the public right-of-way under a Public Right-of-Way Use or non-franchise utility Excavation permit, please schedule your inspection per the "Building and Safety Inspections" methods above. If you are working in the public right-of-way under a franchise Utility permit, please contact Public Works (PW) inspection at least five business days before the proposed start date:

• Staff: Supervising PW Inspector Jeff Bartizal
• Phone: 310-285-2518
• Email Jeff Bartizal

After-Hours Special Inspection Requests Scheduling

(72-Hour Advanced Notice Required)

1. After-hours special inspections require preliminary approval from the assigned building inspector.
2. Submit a completed Special Inspection and Supplemental Plan Review Form (PDF) to the Permit Center.
3. A Special Inspection Fee must be paid prior to the scheduled inspection.

Certificate of Occupancy & Completion

Refer to BHMC 9-1-112 for Certificate of Occupancy of Completion information.

Certificate Application Steps

1. Submit Certificate of Occupancy/Completion Application

Applicants should prepare to apply for a Certificate of Occupancy or Completion as a project comes to an end. After all required documents are received and associated permits are finaled, the project building inspector can authorize the issuance of the Certificate. Applicants can submit a completed Certificate of Occupancy or Completion Application and Checklist (PDF) via email to the Permits Division or in person to the Permit Center during normal walk in or appointment hours. The Permit Center will create a Certificate activity and charge the applicable fee in accordance with the latest Fee Schedule. Fees can be paid via check, wire transfer, or credit card (online or in person).

2. Staff Review and Inspections

The project inspector will ensure that fees are paid, required documents are on file, and all interdepartmental approvals are received. Depending on the project, additional inspections or verifications may be required.

3. Certificate of Occupancy Approval and Issuance

After all steps are completed and all related permits are finaled, the project inspector will initiate the Certificate approval workflow. The inspector, Building Inspection Manager, and Building Official will review the Certificate of Occupancy or Completion before issuance. Lastly, the project inspector will authorize the release of any bond deposits associated with the project.

Important Construction Information

• Professional of record shall provide the City of Beverly Hills as-built, digital-format plans upon completion of construction, and prior to final building inspection. Professional's Certification of Digital-Format Plans (PDF)
• Construction work hours are Monday through Friday (8:00 am to 6:00 pm). You are required to adhere to the Construction Activity Regulations when engaging in construction within the City of Beverly Hills.
• If you will be performing construction in the Public Right-of-Way refer to, and comply with, the Public Works' Standard Details.
• If you are selling or purchasing a property in Beverly Hills, complete the following Sale of Property Affidavit (PDF).

Construction Holiday Restrictions

Refer to BHMC 5-1-205.for additional construction holiday information.