Building & Safety Inspections
Cerritos Permits and Approvals are Going Digital!
This fall, the City will launch a new, full-service online permitting and approval system for the departments of Community Development and Public Works. This includes the transition of planning approvals, building and safety permits, and public works permits to a fully digital review and approval process. Stay tuned for more information.
Building & Safety Daily Inspection Schedule
The inspection schedule contained herein provides an estimated time frame for an inspector’s arrival at the subject property address. The inspection schedule is subject to change at any time. The City of Cerritos reserves the right to revise the inspection schedule based upon extenuating circumstances, including but not limited to, the availability of staff resources, weather conditions, and/or public safety-related inspections.
Scheduling a Building & Safety Inspection
To schedule a Building & Safety inspection, please call the Building & Safety Services Division at (562) 916-1209 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
When requesting a Building & Safety inspection, please be ready to provide the following information:
- Name and phone number of the contact person for the inspection
- Project address
- Permit number
- Type of inspection requested
Inspection requests are accepted up until 5 p.m. the day before. Same-day requests are unable to be accommodated.