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Building Safety, Inspections, & Permits
Our staff handles plan reviews, permits, and building and housing inspections. The department ensures that construction on new or remodeled buildings within the City limits meet or exceed current codes and provide a safe environment for the community.
Upcoming Projects
Project Name | Location | Project Status | Project Description |
| Arc Way Commercial Center | 769 Frontage Road | Awaiting Planning Commission Hearing - Not yet scheduled | Gas Station/Convenience Store and retail building shopping center |
| Ripon Christian Tennis Courts | 552, 564, 570 N. Wilma Avenue | Approved at the April Planning Commission Meeting | 6 new tennis courts, a new 69 stall parking lot, court yard area, etc. |
| Mistlin Sports Park Tennis Courts | 1210 E. Clinton South Avenue | Scheduled for the May Planning Commission Meeting | Master plan for 12 new tennis courts at the Mistlin Sports Complex |
- A Quick Guide to Residential Fences (PDF)
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Application
- ADU Informational Handout
- Attached Patio Cover (PDF)
- Building Permit Application - Contractor (PDF)
- Building Permit Application-Owner Builder (PDF)
- California State Accessibility Standards (PDF)
- Cargo Storage Construction Dumpster Permit (PDF)
- Commercial Water Meter (Material & Order Information) (PDF)
- Neighborhood Code Compliance Form (PDF)
- Residential Addition (PDF)
- Residential Cool Roof Requirements (PDF)
- Residential Detached Garage (PDF)
- Residential Water Meter (Material & Order Information) (PDF)
- San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (PDF)
- Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Certification Letter (PDF)
- Sub Contractor List Form (PDF)
- Swimming Pool Permit Requirements (PDF)
- Swimming Pool Safety Act (PDF)
Plan Review
The Building Department reviews plans to ensure that the building structure, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, handicap accessibility, and energy usage complies with all state and city-adopted construction codes. Residential and light commercial plans are checked in-house and heavy commercial and industrial are sent out to professional plan check services.
PLEASE NOTE: A Business License is Required for Contractors: if you are hiring a contractor to work on your home, contact this department to be sure the contractor has a local license. All contractors working in Ripon must have a license registered with the City (an out-of-town license is not sufficient.)
Permit Processing
The Building Department processes applications, collects permit fees, appropriates development fees, and issues building permits for various residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects within the City of Ripon.
Building Permits Issued and Completed: For questions on this report, contact the Building Department at 209-599-2613.
Building Inspections
The Building Department is responsible for inspecting the construction of all new and existing structures for conformity with approved plans and permits and for compliance with state and local building code requirements.
Schedule an Inspection
If you have a permit and need to schedule an inspection, please call 209-599-6079 the day before you want the inspection. This is a 24-hour recording line, please listen to the instructions and the inspection will be scheduled the following work day. AM and PM requests only.
Housing Inspection
The Department enforces minimum standards of the uniform housing codes for existing residential buildings to safeguard life, liability, health, property, and public welfare by conducting health and safety inspections and responding to tenant complaints.