Building Inspections

PLEASE NOTE, CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

• Monday, January 15, 2024 - Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Monday, February 19, 2024 - Presidents Day
• Monday, May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day
• Thursday, July 4, 2024 - Independence Day
• Monday, September 2, 2024 - Labor Day
• Thursday, November 28, 2024 - Thanksgiving
• Friday, November 29, 2024 - Day After Thanksgiving
• Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Christmas Eve
• Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
• Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - New Year's Eve
• Wednesday January 1, 2025 - New Year's Day

Inspections will not be provided during the dates closed. Inspections requested by 4pm the day prior to closure will be scheduled for the date of return. Inspections requested after 4pm will be scheduled on the 2^nd Business Day of return.

Building Inspections

The inspections that follow the issuance of the permit are required to insure 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.

WHEN CAN I SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION:

1. Inspections must be requested by 4:00 pm the business day before the inspection is needed.  
2. Inspections MAY NOT BE REQUESTED if you do not have the JOB CARD AND PERMIT IN HAND. Inspections that are requested without having Job Card, Signed Permit and Approved Plans (if applicable), will be failed and charged a re-inspection fee.
3. AM (8:00am to 12:00pm) and PM (12:00 pm to 4:00pm) options are available. Be sure you are ready for a morning inspection by 8AM and an afternoon by 12PM. Failure to be ready may result in a re-inspection fee to be paid prior to re-inspection and can not be rescheduled for two business days.
4. You will need to have your project inspected before any work is covered up. For example, you will need to have rebar inspected before pouring concrete for a foundation.
5. Except for new construction with no occupancy, be sure that someone is onsite to provide access to occupied properties when the inspector comes. Failure to provide access may result in a re-inspection fee.

HOW TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION:

1. Log into ePermits (Resident/Contractor):
2. Go to tab at top, "My Permits"
3. Click on the permit # you wish to schedule inspection for.
4. Scroll down to inspections
5. Click on request button (top right)
6. Choose date & time
7. Add comment (Name/Phone of onsite contact)
8. Click Request

CANCEL AN INSPECTION:

1. Inspections should be canceled by  calling (209) 941-7270 option 4. Although there is a button to cancel online, please do not use this option.
2. Inspections canceled after 7:30 am on the day of the inspection will be assessed a re-inspection fee that must be paid prior to rescheduling and are not available to be rescheduled for 2 business days. Example: Building Final canceled Monday, can be rescheduled for Wednesday or later.

OBTAIN INSPECTION RESULTS:

1. Log-in to your ePermit Account
2. Go to My Permits
3. Click on the completed inspection title.
4. Inspection Details lists the Inspection Results and notes from the Inspector.
5. An email will be sent automatically noting the inspection results.

What do I do if I can't schedule using ePermit?

1. There are times when you may be unable to schedule in ePermit: Account Log in is not working, inspection isn't available to select, etc. When this occurs, we offer a form to allow a one time request, while we assist you in resolving your challenges with ePermit.
2. Please find the link to our ePermits web page. Here you can find additional information on setting up an account, using ePermit, ePermit FAQs. 

COVID:

To comply with recommendations and guidance by Governor Newsom, the City of Lathrop is taking precautionary measures to ensure protection, while continuing to deliver our normal permitting & inspection services.  For additional information, please see the COVID Bulletin.