44933 N. Fern Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534
Telephone: (661) 723-6144
Facsimile: (661) 723-6264
Inspection Hotline (661) 723-5930
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Building and Safety Division issues permits, consults and advises architects, engineers, designers, and others. The division also reviews all building plans for compliance with code requirements and makes periodic inspections during the course of construction.
Building permits are issued based on the current edition of the California Building Codes and local City amendments; encompassing building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sewer work, state energy requirements, and state accessibility laws. These codes are enforced to protect you and your property investment. The permitting process ensures that your project proceeds according to safe building practices and can offer assurances that contractors are properly licensed to perform the work.
News:
Lancaster has adopted "solar friendly" guidelines for permitting small-scale photovoltaic systems. Complying residential solar installations can now be issued "over the counter". Click here for the Guidelines.
The State of California has adopted the 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. These new Standards will be in effect as of January 1, 2010. To view and download the Standards and Compliance Manuals, click here.
Lancaster has adopted water efficient landscape requirements for all landscaping projects of 2,500 square feet or more. Click here for details.
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Last updated: 7/29/2010 5:59:45 PM