Building Project Inspections

The City must inspect construction work for which a permit is required.

Construction work must remain accessible and exposed for inspection until approved by a City inspector. It is the duty of the person doing the work to notify the City when that work is ready for inspection. Work must not be covered or concealed until the City has approved it.

Construction work may only begin after a permit is obtained from the City. If you have questions concerning permit issuance or inspection scheduling, please visit the Inspections page or telephone 650-991-8061 and ask to speak to an inspector.

  1. Utility & Engineering
  2. New Buildings or Additions
  3. Required Inspections Checklist

Utility & Engineering Inspections

Note: for the following piping inspections, piping and connections must be completed and visible. Do not backfill trenches until inspections have been approved!

Water Service Inspection

The water service inspection from the street to the water meter is performed by the Engineering Division. This inspection is to be requested for any piping on the City side of the water meter. Connections and piping must be complete and visible.

The Building Division performs water line inspections from the water meter to the building.

This inspection is requested for piping between the building and the water meter. Connections and piping must be complete and visible. An air or water pressure test is required.

Sewer Connection Inspection

This inspection is performed by the Engineering Division. It is made for sewer piping in the public right-of-way.

Bayshore Sanitation District Sewer Inspection

This inspection is performed by calling the Bayshore Sanitation District. It applies only to those projects located in the Bayshore District.

Sewer Line Inspection

This inspection is performed by the Building Division. It includes the sewer line between the building and public right-of-way. The line must be air or water pressure tested.

Street, Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter

This inspection is performed by the Engineering Division. They are made when the excavation is complete, reinforcing is in place and properly supported before concrete is placed.

Engineering Final Inspection

This inspection is performed by the Engineering Division. To be requested when there has been street, sidewalk, curb and gutter or driveway approach work done in the right-of-way.