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Building Safety Division
Our Teams
- Building Safety Inspections: This team schedules and conducts all Building Inspections, averaging over 5,000 inspections a month.
- Building Permits: The Building and Development Services team can assist residents and developers with all building permits, including renewals and extensions.
- City Building Codes: This team maintains all City building codes and standards.
- Code Enforcement: The Code Enforcement team helps maintain and improve the quality of our community through awareness, education and enforcement.
- Plan Reviews: All new construction projects in the City of Modesto must go through the Plan Review process.
Want to get your tenant improvement reviewed over the counter? Tenant Improvement information can be found on the Expedited Tenant Improvements web page.
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Building Codes
California Codes
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Building Inspections
The inspections that follow the issuance of the permit are required to ensure that work completed on your project meets current building codes and standards. Unsatisfactory work, faulty materials or violations of the code could result in unsafe and hazardous conditions for you, your family, your employees or the general public.
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Building Permits
Building permits are important in protecting your safety and the safety of those around you. The City of Modesto requires permits so that it can ensure that construction is being done properly and in accordance with all life safety requirements and all building codes.
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Building Plan Reviews
Building Plans are reviewed to assure that construction meets minimum life safety requirements. Depending upon the type of project, and the complexity of construction, staff will examine your plans for conformance to these requirements.
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Code Enforcement
The mission of the Neighborhood Preservation Unit is to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment.
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Fees
Building Permit Fees
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Flood Zone Info. (FEMA)
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Forms & Applications
Access forms, applications, and brochures from the Building Safety & Neighborhood Preservation Unit.
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Handouts
Access handouts from the Building Safety & Neighborhood Preservation Unit.
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Online Services
Online permits, research, codes, and more.
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Rental Housing Safety Program
City of Modesto Rental Housing Safety Program
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Reports
Building Safety Reports
- Do I need a permit to build a storage shed?
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Permits are not required for one-story detached storage sheds 120 square feet or less in area.
- How tall can I build my fence without a permit?
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Fences 7' or less in height do not require a permit. Check your setbacks with Planning (209) 577-5267
- How do I apply for a Sign Permit?
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In order to obtain a Sign Permit, you must fill out an application and turn it into our office in person at City Hall, Suite 3100. Please review our Sign Permit checklist prior to submitting the application packet.