Building Division

BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS


Building Inspections

Building inspections will be conducted Monday through Thursday. Occupied Interior Residential Inspections will continue to be restricted to inspections that protect the immediate health and safety of its occupants. All other inspections will resume where social distancing measures can be maintained.   

  • Smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspections will be done by self-certification.
  • Essential business inspections within occupied spaces will be conducted as needed and at the discretion of the City. If possible, please postpone your inspection for a later date.
  • Expiration dates of permits at this time should not be a concern, permit expiration dates will be adjusted as needed.

Permit Processing

The City is currently processing permits by appointment only.  Please download the City of Coalinga Building Permit Application  from our website and email it to the Building Department or schedule an appointment to drop off the application at City Hall.

To schedule an appointment for a permit or inspection or have questions about a permit, please contact Robert Smith at (559) 935-1533 x146 or by email at rsmith@coalinga.com



Purpose

The Building and Safety Division oversees all phases of new building construction and performs a variety of inspections. The head of the division is the Chief Building Official.

The Building and Safety Division provides:

  • Assurance of building safety for new buildings, additions, tenant improvements, etc.
  • Building permit plan check
  • Permit issuance

Additionally, Building and Safety maintains a historical permit and plan archive of thousands of construction documents. This section enforces the California Building Codes as amended by the City during adoption.

Permit Requirements

All permits require an appointment. To schedule an Inspection: 559-935-1533, ext. 146 (leave message and wait for a call back with available times).

Exempt, no building permit required:

  • Cosmetic work, e.g. carpeting, painting, trim, and wall covering
  • One story detached accessory buildings not on a permanent foundation such as a shed not exceeding 120 square feet
  • Platforms, walkways, and driveways no more than 30 inches above ground, 10 feet from the curb face and not over a basement or story below
  • Window awning project no more than 54 inches

Over the counter, same day processing:

  • Any electrical, plumbing and mechanical upgrades or repairs
  • Encroachment Permits (City sidewalks, driveways approaches, curbs, and gutters)
  • Fireplace installation
  • Portable spas
  • Re-roofing (both overlay and tear-off)

Fast Track 5 to 10 working days:

  • Additions to single family dwellings
  • Foundation replacement/repair
  • Garages, storage buildings, decks, carports, patio covers
  • Minor structural repair
  • Residential Swimming pools and spas
  • Single family dwelling of conventional light frame construction

Normal Processing, depending on size of project (approximately 4 weeks):

  • Major alterations, additions, and structural upgrading
  • Projects that require planning review and approval (i.e. setbacks, heights, and land use)
  • Second story additions

Related Documents

  1. Building Permit Application
  2. Building Permit Fees and Valuation Table (Updated 1-1-2022)
  3. City Construction Standards
  4. Cool Roof Requirements
  5. Demo Permit Application
  6. Fire Department Solar Guidelines
  7. Master Plan Check Policy and Fees
  8. Owner Builder Advisory (PDF)
  1. Plot Plan (Example)
  2. Standard Patio Plan
  3. Tenant Improvement Requirements (PDF)
  4. Vacant Property Registration Form
  5. Zoning Map (PDF)
  6. Development Impact Fees Master List Updated 8-20-2020 (PDF)
  7. Smoke and Carbon Affidavit (PDF)

Monthly Building Permit Activity

  1. Permits Issued Report 1-2019
  2. Permits Issued Report 2-2019
  3. Permits Issued Report 3-2019
  4. Permits Issued Report 4-2019
  5. Permits Issued Report 5-2019
  6. Permits Issued Report 6-2019
  7. Permits Issued Report 7-2019
  8. Permits Issued Report 8-2019
  9. Permits Issued Report 9-2019
  10. Permits Issued Report 10-2019
  11. Permits Issued Report 11-2019
  12. Permits Issued Report 12-2019
  13. Permits Issued Report 01-2020
  14. Permits Issued Report 02-2020
  15. Permits Issues Report 03-2020
  16. Permits Issued Report 04-2020
  17. Permits Issue Report 05-2020
  18. Permits Issued Report 06-2020
  19. Permits Issued Report 07-2020
  20. Permits Issued Report 8-2020
  21. Permits Issued Report 09-2020
  22. Permits Issued Report 10-2020
  23. Permits Issued Report 11-2020
  24. Permits Issued Report 12-2020
  25. Permits Issued Report 1-2021
  1. Permits Issued Report 2-2021
  2. Permits Issued Report 3-2021
  3. Permits Issued Report 4-2021
  4. Permits Issued Report 5-2021
  5. Permits Issued Report 6-2021
  6. Permits Issued Report 7-2021
  7. Permits Issued Report 8-2021
  8. Permits Issued Report 9-2021
  9. Permits Issued Report 10-2021
  10. Permits Issued Report 11-2021
  11. Permits Issued Report 12-2021
  12. Permits Issued Report 1-2022
  13. Permits Issued Report 2-2022
  14. Permits Issued Report 03-2022
  15. Permits Issued Report 4-2022
  16. Permits Issued Report 5-2022
  17. Permits Issued Report 6-2022
  18. Permits Issued Report 7-2022
  19. Permits Issued Report 8-2022
  20. Permits Issued Report 9-2022
  21. Permits Issued Report 10-2022
  22. Permits Issued Report 11-2022
  23. Permits Issued Report 12-2022
  24. Permits Issued Report 01-2023