Due to continued high fire weather related conditions, we are experiencing several Public Safety Power Shutoff events (PSPS). 

Please be advised if you purchase a generator, a permit may be required from Building & Safety prior to connecting it to your house. 

Please contact Building and Safety at (909) 387-8311 or (760) 995-8140 for more information. 

Be sure you have all the necessary permits before you start work. Permits can be obtained at your local Building and Safety office (listed on last page of document) or via the EZ Online Permitting website located at the link below:

http://wp.sbcounty.gov/ezop/

Below is a list of items requiring a permit:

• New Buildings and Structures greater than 120 square feet
• Roof and Ground Mount Solar Installation
• Patio Covers (Solid and Lattice)
• Enclosed Patios
• Electric Charging Station
• Additions and Alterations
• Pools and Spas
• Carports, Garages and Barns
• Fences/Block Walls over 6 ft. in height
• Retaining Walls over 4 ft. in height, measured from the bottom of footing or any retaining wall supporting a surcharge
• Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Structural Repairs
• Re-roofing
• Temporary structures such as a modular unit, recreational vehicle/trailer
• Onsite Grading (cut & fill) of 100 cubic yards or more
• Demolition
• Erosion Control
• Wall or Monument Signs
• Other types of construction activities, not listed here, may require a permit. All building setbacks must be maintained, whether a permit is required or not. Please contact a representative of the Building and Safety Division at (909) 387-8311 or (760) 995-8140 (Desert Areas) for any questions or to verify whether a permit will be required for your project.        

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Permit Fees

In addition to permit fees, there may be school fees, traffic fees, drainage fees or other fees due in your area. Building and Safety can provide you with information on projects and related fees. Contact Building and Safety for a permit fee quote.

• Access the Fee Ordinance 4322 [pdf]