DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION

The Building Inspection Department has provided inspection services in the unincorporated areas of Alameda County since 1946 to insure residential and commercial buildings and structures conform to building code requirements. The standards of safe construction in the building codes are primarily designed to safeguard life, health, property and the public welfare, but will, at the same time, help protect the owner's investment.

For information and help with a specific project contact the Building Inspection Department for an appointment to consult a plan checker. Before making this appointment be sure you have preliminary drawings, to scale, of your proposed project.

What's New

• Alameda County Adopts New California Building Codes
• Alameda County Adoption Ordinance of 2007 California Building Codes
• 2007 California Building Codes Board Of Supervisor Letter (408 KB)*
• SERVICE FEE SCHEDULE: Effective July, 1, 2008
  • “SCHEDULE – A” Services Fees (128 KB)*
  • “SCHEDULE – B” Building Valuation Table (92 KB)*
  • Fee Estimate Residential
    This is Microsoft Exel Worksheet. Please DO NOT modify.
  • Fee worksheet Commercial
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• Frequently Asked Questions – Work Exempt From Permit (Based on 2007 CBC) (92 KB)*

NEW HOURS – Effective July, 1, 2008

Building Inspection Department
Alameda County Public Works Building
399 Elmhurst Street, Room 141
Hayward, California
Click here for directions to the building.

Permit Center Opening Hours:
Building/Grading/Planning
Mon. Tue. Thur. Fri.: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Building Permit Application/Issuance
Regular Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, Mon-Fri
(1:00pm – 2:00pm with limited services)
Building Over-the-Counter Plan Check:
By Appointments Only – 510-670-5440

ONLINE INSPECTION REQUEST

ON-LINE INFORMATION CENTER
Click below for information on:

Note: Some files on this site are in PDF format.
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• Inspection Scheduling Information (164 Kb)*
• Uniform Building Permit Application (158 Kb)* - Information on applying for a building permit!
• How to obtain a permit
• Plan requirements for small projects
• Plan requirements for additions
• Plan requirements for new buildings
• Inspections required for permits
• Links to other building resources on the web

"Guide to Single family Residential Dwelling Construction"  booklet, available in our office,   provides an overview of the requirements for safe construction of a one or two story wood frame single family dwelling.  This 50 page booklet includes helpful drawings and tables.