Automated Phone Inspection Scheduling System

To schedule by PHONE, dial the Inspection number 510-447-1156 and follow a series of prompts by touch tone to schedule or cancel an inspection or to retrieve inspection results.

To schedule by TEXT, text one of the following commands to 866-535-4016: 

“SCHEDULE” - to schedule an inspection

“RESCHEDULE” - to reschedule an inspection

“CANCEL” - to cancel an inspection

“RESULTS” - to obtain inspection results


Please view or print instructions to schedule or cancel an inspection.


Additional Information for Final Inspections


Please note that some projects require approval and a subsequent sign-off by agencies other than the Building Division. You are required to obtain these sign-offs on your permit card prior to scheduling your Building Division final inspection.

Depending on your project work scope sign-offs from any or all of the following agencies may be required:

  • Fire Department: 510-307-8031
  • Planning Department 510-620-6706
  • Health Department 925-692-2500
  • Engineering 510-307-8091
  • Sanitary District:
    • Richmond 510-620-6594
    • Stege 510-524-4668
    • West County 510-222-6700
    • Water Resource Recovery 510-620-6594

*If your projects approved plans include an approval stamp by any of the above agencies then sign-off by that agency on your permit card is required before scheduling your Building Division Final inspection.