Building & Safety
Customers are encouraged to use website resources and phone calls whenever possible to limit physical contact. When an in-person visit is necessary, scheduling an appointment is required.
Please contact us via email at building@turlock.ca.us or by phone at 209-668-5560 to schedule an appointment or learn how you can conduct your business with us electronically.
Thank you for your understanding as we strive to provide customer service in a safe and effective manner.
Inspections on the interior of occupied structures can be done by video at the determination of the Inspector.
Video Inspection Procedures
We appreciate your willingness and understanding in keeping our community safe and healthy.
Please contact us via email at building@turlock.ca.us or by phone at 209-668-5560 to schedule an appointment or learn how you can conduct your business with us electronically.
Thank you for your understanding as we strive to provide customer service in a safe and effective manner.
Inspections on the interior of occupied structures can be done by video at the determination of the Inspector.
Video Inspection Procedures
We appreciate your willingness and understanding in keeping our community safe and healthy.
New California Building Codes
As of January 1, 2023, the City of Turlock Building & Safety Division will be following the 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES.In order to be permitted under the 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES the following conditions must be met:
- A complete project submittal (see submittal standards) must be uploaded to the City's cloud link. Please note: Incomplete submittals will not be accepted
- Paid plan check deposit
*These items must be received prior to December 15, 2022 by 5:00 pm PST*
Permit applications received after December 15, 2022 will be required to be submitted under the 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES following normal submittal protocol.
Per California Health and Safety Code section 18938
Please feel free to contact our offices with any questions at building@turlock.ca.us or 209-668-5560
About the Building and Safety Division
Our goal is to enforce the minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare. This is achieved by meeting the California Building Codes related to the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings, structures, and certain regulated equipment.ELECTRONIC PLAN REVIEW
Beginning July 1, 2018, all new applications for significant residential and commercial projects, new construction as well as improvements, shall be submitted in PDF format. All submissions shall include a permit application and supporting documents delivered on non-returnable flash drive.
For additional information regarding the submission of electronic documents and alternate methods of submission, please review the City of Turlock’s Electronic Building Plan Submittal Guidelines.
Electronic Building Plan Submittal Standards
VOLUNTARY CERTIFIED ACCESS SPECIALIST (CASP) PROGRAM
All commercial construction or business licenses applications shall review the Voluntary Certified Access Specialist program for information related to access compliance requirements under both state and federal law. Additionally, applicants are strongly encouraged to obtain a CASp consultation and inspection of all commercial properties.
Voluntary Certified Access Specialist Program
HOME SAFETY & CONSERVATION
Since January 1, 2011 all new one and two family dwellings require installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system and, all single family dwelling units have been required to have smoke & carbon monoxide detectors installed throughout your residence.
Effective January 1, 2014, all pre-1994 one and two family dwellings require non-compliant plumbing fixtures be replaced by water-conserving plumbing fixtures whenever the property is undergoing alterations or improvements.
Services
Issues building permits for both commercial and residential constructionWe accept online submitting of building permits for residential re-roofs, heating & air conditioning change outs, and minor electrical upgrades.
Submit an online building permit application
Performs plan review
Online plan review status is currently anticipated to be available in 2016. Please call our office for details.
View the details of building permits that have been issued to parcels within the City of Turlock
Carries out inspections
To schedule an inspection, please call 668-5542, ext. 2223 by 4 pm on the business day prior to your inspection request. We will make every effort to perform your inspection within the next business day. Be sure to have your building permit number, address, & inspection type readily available.
Typical Inspection Types (Inspection Guide)
Occupancy inspections
Occupancy inspections occur when a commercial business moves into a new location or whenever there is a change in ownership of a commercial business.
Occupancy Inspections
Development Fee Estimate
Building permit activity for past & current months within the City of Turlock