Permits & Inspection

The purpose of obtaining permits is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens and public of Lake Elsinore. This is achieved through structural design, means of egress facilities, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards. See frequently asked questions

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. See fee schedule and plan submittal requirements.


Inspections

Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.

Inspections can be scheduled by calling the inspection line at (951) 674-3124 x239 and providing the address of the project and permit number. Calls received before 5:00 p.m. on a workday(*) will be scheduled for the following workday(*). If special arrangements for inspection need to be made, please contact the Senior Building Inspector. See contact info for a complete list.

* NOTICE - Effective July1,2009, the City of Lake Elsinore's business hours will change: City Hall will be closed every Friday.