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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 ext.222)

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)
buildingdepartment@cityofcudahyca.gov

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
CITY HALL
5220 Santa Ana St. | Cudahy, CA 90201
323-773-5143
​Monday-Thursday 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
24 HOUR PARKING ENFORCEMENT
323-773-5143 Ext. 500
(non-live line)
24 HOUR GRAFFITI REPORTING
323-773-5143 Ext. 400
​(non-live line)
FOR ANY EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911
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    • City Documents
  • General Plan Update
    • General Plan Update Calendar
    • Building Blocks to "Cudahy Today"
    • General Plan Background & Documents
    • Environmental Impact Report
    • General Plan Update Team
    • Cudahy Planning Department
  • City Hall
    • City Departments >
      • Cudahy City Council >
        • City Council Agendas
      • City Commissions >
        • City Commission Agendas
        • Planning Commission
        • Parks and Recreation Commission
        • Public Safety Commission
        • Aging and Senior Citizens Commission
      • City Manager
      • Human Resources
      • Finance >
        • Business License
      • City Clerk >
        • City Council Agendas
        • 2018 Elections
        • 2017 Elections
      • Community Development >
        • Planning
        • Building and Safety
        • Engineering
        • Housing Rehabilitation
        • Parks and Recreation
      • Public Safety and Services >
        • Maintenance
        • Municipal Enforcement (Parking)
        • Neighborhood Watch
        • Code Enforcement
    • Local Links (Emergency Services, Utilities, Schools, Resources)
    • Waste & Recycling Programs
  • About City
    • Community Profile
  • How do I ...
    • Find >
      • Employee Salaries
      • Bids and Proposals
      • Budget Information
      • Library
      • Parks
    • Apply For >
      • An Overnight Parking Permit
      • Job
      • Business License
      • Citizen's Academy
      • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Do Business with the City
    • Get >
      • Parking Ticket Information
      • Bulky Item/Trash Service
    • Learn About >
      • Affordable Housing
      • Disaster Preparedness
      • Water Conservation
      • Drought and Regulations
      • Tenant and Landlord Rights
    • Pay >
      • Animal License
      • Parking Ticket Online
    • Register >
      • To Vote
    • Rent or Lease >
      • City Facility
      • Sports Field
    • Report >
      • Animal Control
      • Building and Zoning Violations
      • Crime
      • Street and Sidewalk Damage
      • Tree Down/ Road Closure
      • Street light/Sign/Traffic
    • View >
      • City Commissions
      • City Council Agendas
      • Financial Transparency
      • Crime Statistics
      • Municipal Code
      • Parcel Information
  • Contact Us
    • Staff Directory