Building and Safety
Our valued residents and businesses frequently interface with the City of Fresno’s Building and Safety staff for building permits and inspections. Our team is here to serve you with clear protocols, improved technology, and the commitment to honor your time and budget. Through continuous training and staff development, our Building & Safety team is ready to advise, guide, and assist customers to achieve compliance, and work together to “Get to Yes!”
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Accela Citizen Access (ACA) Online Services Available 24/7
- Create, Submit, & Search Applications
- Obtain Application Status, Comments, & Due Dates
- Submit Backcheck & Addendums
- Schedule an Inspection
- Access Invoices & Pay Fees
In-Person Services Provided
- General information relating to construction, inspections, permits, etc.
- Same day express permits for Electrical, Mechanical, & Plumbing.
- General Zoning Inquiries • Zone Clearance Submittal
- Information regarding California Disabled Access/ADA Requirements
- Application Process Inquiries
- Application Submittal Assistance & Public Document Review (Computers available for public use.)
Building Industry Bulletins
- At Risk Final Ord 2022-008, Article 22 to Chapter 12
- Flexible Ductwork
- New Standard Plan Template
- Bulletin Temporary Power
- 2022 Code Adoption Bulletin
- Notice Regarding Electronic Submittals
- Amendment: Implementation of the 2019 California Building Standards Code
- Implementation of the 2019 California Building Standards Code
- Backflow Requirements for Temporary Connections
- Construction and Demolition Waste Management Requirements
- State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
- Electrical Vehicle Charging of the 2013 CALGreen Building Standards
- Implementation of the 2016 California Building Standards Code
- New Fees In The Building & Safety Services Division
- Swimming Pool Abandonment
- Underground Fuel Tank Removal
- SB 407 Installation of Water-Conserving Plumbing Fixtures
- Residential Cool Roof Procedures
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Bulletin
- Solar Support Structure Bulletin
- COF Industry Bulletin 15-01 Shell
Additional Information
Building Permits:
Inspection Services:
Building Process
A straightforward approach identifying projects based on their complexity.
Activity Reports
Building Activity Reports for each year
Construction Inspection
Construction Inspection Services provides field inspections
Building Permit Center
Construction Inspection Services provides field inspections
Applications, Forms, Worksheets
Building Permit Applications, Forms and Worksheets
ADU Program
Encourages the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs)