Building and Safety Department

The Building and Safety Department is responsible for the enforcement of building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes. It also enforces ordinances and codes to ensure that buildings are safe by providing inspection services and plan check for new construction. The Building and Safety Department strives to protect the residents of a city by enforcing construction regulations.

Building and Safety Forms:

• Building Permit Application (available only over the counter)
• Electrical Permit Application (available only over the counter)
• Plumbing Permit Application (available only over the counter)
• Mechanical Permit Application (available only over the counter)
• Grading Permit Application (available only over the counter)
• Sewer/Septic Permit Application (available only over the counter)
• Pre-Sale Inspection Application
• ​SAMPLE Carport Structural Details
• SAMPLE Wood Frame Construction Structural Details

Residential Solar Panel Requirements

• Submittal Requirements
• Structural Criteria
• Solar PV Standard Plan - String Inverter
• Solar PV Standard Plan - Micro Inverter
• Eligibility Checklist

Requests/Check Building Permit Status:

• Building Inspection Requests (or call 323-773-5143)

Enforced Code:

• 2013 California Building Code
• 2013 California Residential Code 
• 2013 California Plumbing Code 
• 2013 California Mechanical Code 
• 2013 California Electric Code 
• 2013 California Green Building Standards Codes (Cal Green) 
• 2013 California Energy Code 
• 2013 California Energy Efficiency Standards

Building and Safety Related Items:   ​

• Why You Need to Call 8-1-1 Before Digging 

  Consumer Safety Tips:   

• 10 Tips for Making Sure Your Contractor Measures Up 

• Checklist for Pre-screening Contractors

• California Contractors State License Board

• What Seniors Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor 

• What You Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor 

• Tips for Hiring a Roofing Contractor

• A Consumer Guide to Home Improvement Contracts

• After a Disaster Don't Get Scammed

• A Homeowner's Guide to Preventing Mechanic's Liens

• Why You Should Hire A Lead Safe Certified  Renovation Contractor 

For additional information, visit the California Contractors State License Board www.cslb.ca.gov 

Building and Safety Staff
Jim Guerra, Building Official (on-call)

Located At
City Hall
5220 Santa Ana Street
Cudahy, California 90201
323-773-5143 ext. 222

Hours
Monday-Wednesday
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. over the counter