Building Inspections

What is the process?

Schedule Inspection

A contractor or permit-holder schedules the applicable inspection(s) for a construction project, identified by its permit number.  All inspection requests must be received no later than 5 pm the day before requested inspection date.

There are three ways to schedule an inspection. 

 

  1. Use the Department of Planning and Building’s PermitSLO portal to schedule a building inspection online.
  2. Call (805) 788-6602
  3. Email [email protected]

 

How to Request an Inspection in PermitSLO

Inspector Assigned

An inspector is assigned and the contractor or permit-holder is provided with a two-hour window in which the inspection will occur for each scheduled inspection.

Inspection Performed

The inspector performs the inspection and provides the results to the contractor or permit-holder.

Who is eligible?

Anyone with a valid county construction permit or grading permit can schedule a building inspection.

Is there a charge for this service?

Please refer to the Department of Planning & Building Fee Schedule for application fees.

When and where is this service offered?

All portions of a project that require a permit are required to be inspected before the work is covered or concealed. Inspections can be scheduled at any time using the Department's PermitSLO portal or by calling (805) 788-6602. Inspections can be scheduled for Monday through Friday, with the following exceptions:

Building Inspection Availability in Select Areas
Area Availability
Oak Shores/Interlake Road Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only
Running Deer/Chimney Rock Tuesday and Thursday only
California Valley/Cuyama Wednesday only

Location, directions and hours of operation

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Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM


976 Osos Street Room 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Tel: (805) 781-5600

Fax: (805) 781-1242

Permits/Inspections: (805) 788-6602

FAQS

No Building Inspections will be scheduled on holidays observed by the County of San Luis Obispo.