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Building Inspection is continuing to improve its services to our customers.  In addition to checking the status of your permit, we now offer the ability for you to see exactly what stage of the process your permit is in and you now have the ability to schedule inspections on-line!

Building Inspection, is a section of the Construction Management and Inspection Division of the Department of County Engineering, which in turn is a sub-unit of the Municipal Services Agency. We provide building inspection and site development review services for all private development within the unincorporated area of Sacramento County. Picture of Stucco House

Building Inspection currently has staff in offices around the County to serve you depending on your needs. Job opportunities cover a wide range of specialties, including engineers and architects, building inspectors and engineering technicians, and clerical support.

Like the other Municipal Services Agency's units, Building Inspection is proactive in developing and improving its quality of service. It is the first unit in the County to attain a "Malcolm Baldrige" type award. We also won an "honorable mention" in the CSAC competition.

Building Inspection is at the forefront of technology. Permit Issue, Plan Review, Site Development, and Building Inspections are connected by computer, enabling multiple-use access to databases of the Division and other regulatory entities.

New electronic tools enable Building Inspection to offer faster and more convenient services. Plans are underway to implement a system which will enable the customer to apply for, pay for, and receive some types of permits via the internet.

In addition to their regular duties, Building Inspection employees are actively involved in building code development and volunteer services benefiting the community:

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  • Our employees teach building-related classes at the local colleges, and/or multi-jurisdictional workshops for building inspectors and plan reviewers.
  • Inspectors have contributed to the "Ask the Inspector" column for the Sacramento Bee Newspaper.
  • Others have volunteered to work at:
    • Sandbag distribution Sites
    • Disaster Assistance Centers
    • Performed levee watches in the event of flood alerts.