Alameda building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Alameda, California.

Verified 2026-09-21 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 2263 Santa Clara Ave. Rm 190, Alameda 94501
Phone: (510) 747-6830 (Inspection Line, bookings 7:30-8:30 AM Monday to Thursday only)
Email: NOT PUBLISHED on the pages read for this record.
Office hours: THE PERMIT CENTER RUNS A FOUR-DAY WEEK. Counter hours are Monday to Thursday "8:00 AM - 12:30 PM" and "1:30 PM - 3:30 PM", with a closed middle hour; FRIDAY IS CLOSED. Walk-ins "must check in at least 15 minutes before closing", so the effective counter cut-offs are 12:15 PM and 3:15 PM.
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Building Permit

1
Bookings are taken in one hour a day, four days a week
Inspections are scheduled by calling the Inspection Line on (510) 747-6830, Monday through Thursday, 7:30-8:30 AM only. Friday is closed. Miss the hour and the next opportunity is the following morning; miss Thursday's and it is Monday.
2
The Permit Center carries the project through to occupancy
Staff assist "from initial questions and pre-application meetings to inspections and final certificate of occupancy", so the same desk covers Building, Fire, Planning and Special Events rather than routing between departments.
3
Special inspections start before work does
The contractor must submit a written statement of responsibility regarding the special inspection schedule and the Building Division approved plans to the Building Official and the owner "prior to commencement of work", per California Building Code Chapter 17.
4
NOT PUBLISHED on the pages read: notice period, arrival windows, cancellation rules or re-inspection fees
The pages give the booking window but no lead time, no AM/PM window, no cancellation deadline and no re-inspection charge. Confirm on the inspection line.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-21.

City of Alameda Planning, Building and Transportation Department, Permit Center — official building department

Online permit portal

Codes & ordinances

Department & other records

City of Alameda Permit Processing Turnaround Times (the per-project-type table for Express Building Permits)

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