|  The Building Inspection Division's goal is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures, including certain equipment specifically regulated herein, within this jurisdiction.
In 2008, Roseville's Building Department became the first California municipality to become nationally accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS). According to the IAS, Building Department Accreditation (BDA) signifies that "the City of Roseville's Building Department operates under the highest professional and technical standards".
Special Notes. Effective January 01, 2011, all residential permits exceeding $1000 in valuation will require smoke & carbon monoxide detectors throughout the residence, to be inspected and verified at final inspection. Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in accordance with (click here) CRC Section R314.6.2 and R315.2. Effective March 1, 2011, all permits installed by contractors or others will be assessed a valuation exceeding $1000 and therefore subject to this requirement. Should you have any questions, please contact the Building Official at gpaolini@roseville.ca.us.
Effective January 01, 2011, the City of Roseville has adopted the 2010 California Green Building Code. For further information regarding Green Code requirements, click here.
Building Inspection Services
- Issues permits for both commercial and residential construction.
- Performs plan checks and inspections.
- Helps the public, owners and contractors with construction concerns.
- Investigates non-conforming and substandard housing.
- Performs code enforcement on public nuisance conditions and building or zoning concerns.
- **Expedited Plan Checks** - we continue to offer expedited Tenant Improvement Plan Check Review. Applicants who have plans submitted to the Building Division for plan check may request an expedited review. But hurry, this offer is based on availability and is first come, first served. To find out how, click here.
Response Guidelines - Plan check on new residential plans for first review take approximately 3 weeks.
- Plan check for remodels, additions, pools and patio covers for first review normally take up to 3 weeks.
- Permits can usually be issued over the counter for re-roofs, new heating and air conditioning units, replacement of water lines, gas lines, water heater replacements and electrical work including electrical service upgrades. See the Building Inspection page for additional information.
Owner-Builder's Beware!
Know your responsibilities and rights as an Owner-Builder. The California Contractors State License Board, in cooperation with the Department of Consumer Affairs, has a wealth of information and printable hand-outs to help you select an appropriate contractor for your project. Click here for more information or to check the licensed status of your contractor.
Play it SAFE! Call Before You DIG!
Underground service lines, such as water, gas, electric, and sewer exist throughout your neighborhood. If your remodeling plan calls for you to break ground, don't make a mistake! Call the Underground Service Alert (USA) - (800) 227-2600 - at least 48 hours before digging to find out where service lines exist in your area. The telephone call and the service are simple, free, and may keep you out of danger! | Gene Paolini
Building Official Public Works -
Building Inspection
311 Vernon Street
(916) 774-5332
(916) 774-5394 Fax
(916) 774-5220 TDD
buildingdivision@roseville.ca.us
Organizational Chart
Building Inspection currently has 18 full-time equivalent employees. |
