Whether you are a contractor or a consumer having access to your local building department is important. This can insure that you project meets the local building standards for the city you live in. Below we have provided direct links to local city building and planning departments in the Bay Area.

	City of Alameda Building Division - This department handles all of your building permit needs, including pulling a permit, scheduling an inspection, and checking on the status of your permit.
	City of Fremont Building and Safety - Reviews plans and issues permits for construction projects within the city of Fremont. Periodi inspections are provided throughout the construction process to ensure that the project is in general compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
	City of Livermore Permits Departments - Provides information on what type of work requires a Building Permit. A permit is required for most construction and or repair projects including plumbing electrical and mechanical work. Permits are necessary for, but not limited to residential and business additions...
	City of Oakland Permit Center and Building Services - Their site provides information on how to contact the permit center, building services and housing & community development. The building services link offers brief descriptions on topics such as code compliance, building permits, and inspection...
	City of Pleasanton Building Inspection and Planning - This site provides general information on the permit process, code enforcement, hours of operation, fees, turn around, and the ten most commonly asked questions about code and compliance.
	City of San Ramon Building and Safety Services - The Building and Safety Services Department's purpose is to maintain and provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design and construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all building and structures within the city of San Ramon.