Building Division
The Building Division is responsible for a wide range of functions related to community change, enhancement and preservation. The Building 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 Division strives to provide vision and leadership within the context of innovative, high quality, equitable and efficient services which encompass and reflect community values.
CURRENT BUILDING DIVISION TIMELINES:
Submittal (drop box) 3-5 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 2 working days
Payment and issuance up to 2 working days after approval
BUILDING INSPECTIONS:
Please see the City of Benicia website for 9/80 closure Fridays. Inspections requested on a 9/80 closure day will be scheduled for the following Tuesday. Inspection 3-hour windows will be provided the morning of your inspection, please call 707-746-4329 for your recorded times.
The inspector will be required to maintain social distancing of a minimum of six (6) feet from all people and wear gloves and a mask during the inspection. In some cases, the inspector may request video or photos to be supplied by the contractor/applicant at the time of inspection to verify compliance without entering a building, constricted spaces, or poorly ventilated areas. The inspection shall be canceled by the inspector or applicant prior to the inspector entering the home or business if a known person with symptoms of fever, coughing, headaches, sneezing, etc. is occupying or has occupied the structure within the last 14 days. If a known COVID-19 carrier is sheltered at home, and an emergency inspection is required, please contact the Building Official at Building@ci.benicia.ca.us at least 24 hours before inspection is requested for instructions on how to proceed.
PERMITTING SERVICES
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If you are a homeowner, you will not fill out the area regarding workers comp.
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If the permit is commercial you will not need to fill in the area regarding age of the home.
- In-take for large plan submittals entering the 10-15 day business day plan review process require an application along with all supporting documentation (such as Structural Calculations, Title 24 Energy, soils reports)
- Initial plan review fee covers 1st plan review and 1st recheck. 3rd and subsequent reviews are based on an hourly basis.
The Building Division will not accept paper for plan review or resubmittals. Email submittals are not accepted.