Building & Safety Division

The Building & Safety Division provides plan review and construction inspection services to enforce minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures. 

Current Building Codes

2010 California Building Code (Volume 1 & 2)
2010 California Residential Code
2010 California Electrical Code (2008 NEC)
2010 California Mechanical Code
2010 California Plumbing Code
2010 California Energy Code
2010 California Green Building Standards Code

The codes itemized above have been adopted and maybe amended by the City of Pasadena.  Please check section 14.04 of Title 14 of the Municipal Code for any modifications.

What Services We Provide

• How to Obtain A Permit 
• Construction Permit Types and Requirements 
• Yard Sales - Apply Online for a Permit 
• Rose Parade Grandstands 
• Special Events Temporary Tents 
• Safety Programs for Earthquakes, Hillsides and Fire 
• Other Building links 
• Current Major Projects & Building Permit & Inspection Activity Reports 
• Past Major Projects & Building Permit & Inspection Activity Reports 2006 - May 2010 

Building Handouts 

Due to the new IBC codes, we are updating our building handouts.  Please call or visit us for additional information.  We apologize for the inconvenience.