NOTICE TO BUILDING CONTRACTORS

Beginning on Monday, March 11, 2024

In an effort to improve customer service, the Building Inspectors will work both a Monday through Thursday, and a Tuesday through Friday work schedule.  This facilitates having building inspections on Fridays, starting on March 14.  Due to fewer staff working on Mondays and Fridays, less inspections can be performed on those days, so please plan accordingly.
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The Building & Safety Department conducts field inspections related to permits to ensure that the work covered by the permit is done according to the plans and follows all Building Codes and City Ordinances adopted by the City of Palm Springs.  No portion of any building, structure, wiring, plumbing, duct work or equipment, which is required to be inspected, shall be covered, or concealed without approval of the Building Official or his Deputy. A construction project is not approved until it has been inspected and accepted by city inspection staff.

Please remember to always have the building permit available onsite throughout the construction period.

Request an Inspection

To request an inspection, log into the City of Palm Springs self-service portal using your User Login. From the opening screen, select “My Work” from the toolbar.  After locating the permit/plan to schedule inspection for in the My Work table, select the permit/plan and click on “Inspections” tab.  Select appropriate inspection and click “Request Inspection” at the bottom of the screen.  

You may request the desired inspection date only.  However, appointment times are not accepted.  

 To Cancel or Reschedule an Inspection

Online: Palm Springs self-service portal
By phone: (760) 323-8266 by 7:00am the day of the inspection

Contact Your Inspector

Mark Hunt
Building Inspector
Call or Text: (760) 835-7012
Email: Mark.Hunt@palmspringsca.gov

Frank Summers
Building Inspector
Call or Text: (760) 902-2548
Email: Frank.Summers@palmspringsca.gov

Andrew Hernandez
Building Inspector
Call or Text: (760) 285-1209
Email: Andrew.Hernandez@palmspringsca.gov

Marco Vela
Building Inspector
Call or Text: (760) 218-0962
Email: Marco.Vela@palmspringsca.gov

Mark Lambermont
Building Inspector Supervisor
Phone: (760) 323-8266
Email: Mark.Lambermont@palmspringsca.gov

Under-Ground Plumbing and Electric 
Verify the location, bury depth and materials of all under-slab plumbing, gas and electrical systems.

Foundation/Footing 
Location of the forms to meet zoning setback requirements, elevation of the forms to meet flood control requirements, depth and width of the footing, and proper placement, size and grade of reinforcing steel. All required shear wall anchor bolts, hold-down bolts, and straps are expected to be hung on templates.   

Roof Sheathing Framing
Size, spacing, grade and span of rafters and purlins. Framing hardware, i.e., hangers, straps, etc. Structural supports, i.e., posts, beams, headers. Sheathing panel index, shear diaphragm, shear transfer. Plumbing and mechanical vents through the roof. Trusses, installed per plan, truss calcs available for inspector.

Wrap 
Location, panel index, size and nailing of shear walls. Hold-down hardware, shear wall anchor bolts, plate washers. Location and size of doors and windows. All windows must be installed to check for emergency egress, glazing and flashing.

Framing
All structural, rough plumbing, rough mechanical and rough electrical installations are checked at framing. Structural: size, spacing and grade of studs. Size, spacing, grade, span and support of joists. Cutting, notching and boring of studs, joists, and review interior shear walls.

Rough Plumbing
Drain, waste, and vent piping capped or plugged outside the building and filled with water until vents overflow to test for leaks. Proper location of all fixture stud cuts as shown on floor plan. Drain and vent sizing, wet venting, slope and support of drain lines. Approved joints and fittings. Location and size of cleanouts. Protection from physical damage for non-metallic piping. Water piping: static pressure on lines. Proper material, location, size and supports.

Rough Mechanical
Proper material, size, location, support and installation of all duct work. FAU compartment: supply air (plenum), return air, combustion air, and condensate drain line(s). Fire and draft stopping. Combustion vents: location and clearances.

Rough Electrical
General wiring to convenience outlets and lights. Grounding and bonding: metal boxes, cold water piping, grounding electrode conductor, neutral and grounding busses. Wiring/conduit locations: support and protection, GFCI, carbon monoxide and smoke detector circuits, laundry and kitchen circuits. Clearances at subpanels and service entrance equipment. Rated boxes in fire separations.

Insulation
Check for compliance with Title 24 Energy requirements: Insulation placement, windows, doors, plumbing pipes, and electrical wire holes are sealed.

Drywall
Proper type and thickness. Nail or screw spacing.

Lath
Kraft paper type, connection, and number of layers are per code requirements. All holes in Kraft paper are sealed.

Gas Test 
After drywall has been placed, an air pressure test is required. The gas line must hold at a minimum of 10 psi for 15 minutes.

Electric Final Release 
Prior to the final inspection, a final electrical Inspection is required to release the electric meter for testing. All wiring must be complete, all electric switches, plugs, lights, and cover plates must be installed. All circuit breakers are identified for the load served.

Final Inspection
Installation and operation of all plumbing fixtures. Water heater seismic strapping, pressure relief valve and piping. All gas-burning appliances connected to gas supply. All mechanical equipment in and operational. Clearances around panels. GFCI breakers or outlets tested. Smoke alarms. Handrails and guardrails installed with proper size, connections, and spandrel spacing. Fire Resistive construction for occupancy separation or rated wall construction sealed to maintain separation integrity including rated doors, and door jambs. Compliance with Title 24 standards, such as Energy and accessibility requirements, as required. Grading for drainage around structure.