WELCOME TO BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT ONLINE PORTAL

NOTICE! – there are no online payments or submittals available. Process is done in person only.

City Hall Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Closed every Friday – Building Department is closed from 12pm – to 1:30pm for lunch.

Plan Check over counter hours – 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. After 4:00 p.m. for questions only. (For Qualified projects only)*

BUILDING AND SAFETY:

Click Here for DAILY INSPECTIONS or...

 Call in after 7:30 AM to check your inspection's time frame 310-605-5509

Building and Safety

*Projects qualified for over the counter plan check: 

  • Residential Remodels
  • Certificate of Occupancy (no work)
  • Solar Projects
  • Restore garage back to it's original use
  • Revision/plan changes to already approved projects (Residential Only)
  • Business signs
  • Unless specified via email by the plan checker (must bring copy of email)
  • Voluntary Residential Siesmic Retrofit 
  • Demolition projects 

SEARCH FOR A PERMIT (Recent Site/Address activity, not a full records search) 

List of Approved Dump Sites: Construction and Demolition (C&D) Approved Facilities

Be aware that there are no online payments available, payments are all done in person only 

APPLY FOR A PERMIT (Use the assigned Username and Password provided by Licensing  Department)  

Form B-000 -  Foundation-design-for-expansive-soils compton

SERVICES YOU NEED:

All applications submitted online will be voided after 30 days if applicant does not come in person to obtain the permit or to proceed with the in person submittal. All required fees are paid in person, there are additional documents you may require, and as well as having the online permit number ready for reference. (Please see Form B-020 for requirements) 

All permit applications require the applicant to possess a current City of Compton Business License (310) 605-5508

Online application submittal for the following: (Qualified projects only)

This does not mean we have online services, you may simply just apply online, but the issuance and payment of the permit is done physically in person over the counter.

  • Window Replacement (like for like)
  • Water heater change out
  • Wall heater change out
  • MEPs for already issued Building Permits
  • Presale Inspections
  • Tear off and Re-roof or Overlay over (E) layer (max 2 layers only)
  • Electrical Service Meter Upgrade
  • Re-wire Single Family Dwelling
  • Re-pipe Single Family Dwelling
  • Residential Main water service line replacement 
  • Residential General Remodeling (See Requirements) Form B-048 -Residential General Rehab Guidelines

New 2022 Title 24 California Code Changes

DEPARTMENT LINKS:

Form B-001 - C&D Waste Management plan application

 Form B-020 - Notice to all applicants -Documents Needed for Permit Processing Form B-039 - Change –In –Use Permits guidelines Handout

Form B-002 -  Building and E,M,P,  Permits Application

 Form B-021 -No plans permit handout Form B-040 - Special Inspector Program

Form B-003 -Exemption of plan req.  for C of O Application

 Form B-022 - Calculate you own project fees (Valuation Table 2001) Form B-041 - Green Building Residential

Form B-004 - Pre-sale Inspection application (Application for Reort of residential building records) 

 Form B-023 - Owner-Builder Policy and State's Requirements Form B-042 - Green Building Non-residential

Form-B-005 - Non-Residential Submittals 2022 TRIENNIAL EDITION OF TITLE 24

 Form B-024 -Patio Covers and Carports guidelines Form B-043 - VOC and Formaldehyde Limits (2019 Cal-Green Building Code)

Form B-006-Residential P. C. Submittal Requirements 2022 TRIENNIAL EDITION OF TITLE 24

 Form B-025 -Photovoltaic Guidelines on non-permitted structures Form B-044 - Storm Water Pollution Control (2020 LA Green Building Code)

Form B-007 - Certificate of Occupancy Application

 Form B-026 -Photovoltaic permit guidelines Form B-045 -2022-CF1R-ALT-02-E-Prescriptive Alterations HVAC

Form B-008 - Compton Residential Gas Load Calculations

 Form B-027 -Certificate of Occupancy Process (NO WORK) Form B-046 -School District Fees Form

Form B-009 - Structural Observation Report Forms

 Form B-028 -Certificate of Occupancy Process (T. I)
 Form B-047 - Re-striping Paving Guidelines and Requirements

Form B-010 - Architects / Engineers Certificate of Compliance Form

 Form B-029 -ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT  Plans Requirements for Building and Safety Form B-048 -Residential General Rehab Guidelines

Form B-011 - Residential-Photovoltaic-Plan check submittal Guidelines

 Form B-030 -Required Clearances for New Constructions - TI and other commercial projects Form B-049 - Water Heater Check List

Form B-012 - Certificate of Occupancy Process Guidelines

 Form B-031 - City of Compton Residential Water Sizing Form B-050 - Low Impact Development (LID) Requirements

Form B-013 - Abandoned Properties Application

 Form B-032 - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT- Utility - Elevation - Section A -Topographic plan Form B-051- Type V Sheet Construction Details 

Form B-014 - Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

 Form B-033 -  ICC- 2019 Section 105 Work Exempt from permits Form B-052 - Building and Safety Complaint Form

Form B-015 - Windows & doors replacement guidelines

 Form B-034 - Wall on Common Property Line Notarized agreement Handout Form B-053- City of Compton Master Fee Schedule

Form B-016 - Instructions for Online Portal Request for Inspections and Inspection Times

 Form B-035 -Concrete masonry block wall Handout Form B-054 - Accessory Dwelling Units or ADU ORDINANCE NO. 2341

Form B-017 -Re-Roof Guidelines

 Form B-036 - Sign Permit Submittal Checklist Form B-055 - Required Covenant Agreement for New ADU and JADU Plan Check Submittal

Form B-018 - Unreasonable Hardship Form

 Form B-037 - Bathroom Over the Counter Plan Review Form B-056 - Permit Refund Request application

Form B-019 - B M P for Construction Activities

 Form B-038 - Trash Deposit Refund Request application Form B-057 - Photovoltaic Permit Process (Flow Chart)