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Welcome to the Building & Safety Division!

Tel. (818) 548-3200

633 E. Broadway, Rm. 101

Glendale, CA 91206

Our mission is to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of the people who work, visit or reside in Glendale by enforcing regulations which protect their property, structures and quality of life. It is our charge to provide the highest standards of customer service in a professional and timely manner. We resolve to be consistent, predictable and fair with those who depend upon our services. It is our goal to attain the highest levels of workmanship, integrity and professionalism.

Visit our Permit Services Center.

IMPORTANT NEWS

RFP: Professional Services for Plan Check and Inspection Services. Submittal Deadline: 04/26/18
EBB: 2018 Registration Opens for $3,000 Seismic Retrofit Grants
Earthquake Brace and Bolt Program flyer

The new Glendale Building & Safety Code, 2017 - Insert Version will be effective for all projects submitted for permit after January 1, 2017. You may visit the State Building Standards Commission web site to view the code adopted for California.

Starting on January 1, 2017, all swimming pools, both private swimming pools and public swimming pools, will require a permit to be obtained from the City of Glendale. All public swimming pools will only be approved after the Los Angeles County Health Department approves the respective plans. Existing single-family swimming pools that are repaired may require permit issuance. Please call 818-548-3200 for more information.

Changes to Rule 1403 Asbestos Removal & Demolition Notifications
Starting November 1, 2016, all Rule 1403 Asbestos Removal and Demolition Notifications must be submitted to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) through a new web-based online application.

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