Community Development Department
Inspection Services
Check Permits or Enforcement
General Inquiries can be E-mailed to building@sjgov.org
Building Inspection (209) 468-3121
Plan Check (209) 468-3181
Permit Tracking (209) 468-3121
(status of permits)
Inspection requests only (209) 468-3165
(24-hour recorder)
Inspection requests received before 3:00 p.m. will be made on the next business day; requests received after 3:00 p.m. will be done the day following. Please call in all cancellations by 9:00 a.m. When calling for an inspection, you must have the following information available:
- Permit number
- Name
- Jobsite address
- Nearest cross street
- Telephone number
- Type of inspection
To see San Joaquin County adopted codes as amended by the State of California visit our Building page and look under Ordinances.
Design Criteria
- Earth Quake Loads. California Building Code Chapter 11-23
- Wind Gust Speed 85 mph, Exposure C
The County has some expansive and subsidence soil areas. Contact the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at (209) 468-3121 for locations.
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