The Building Department disseminates information related to construction codes, ordinances, construction plan preparation, and plan review.

The Building Department reviews, and approves construction plans, issues a variety of permits, and conducts field inspections to assure compliance with applicable city and state regulations for building activities.

Building Department Staff

Bob Williams
Building Official

(760) 337-4508
Fax: (760) 337-2319
bwilliams@cityofelcentro.org


Patsy Robinson
Permit Center Technician

Richard McNees
Building Inspector

Frank Soto
Building Inspector

Melanie Sullivan
Code Enforcement Officer

Anna Garcia
Secretarial Assistant

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008

ALL APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF EL CENTRO BUILDING PERMIT/PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2008, SHALL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE 2007 CALIFORNIA CODES.

BUILDING PERMIT PERMIT/PLAN REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2008, WILL BE PROCESSED UNDER THE EXISTING CODE. APPLICANTS SHALL HAVE 180 DAYS FROM DATE OF APPLICATION TO COMPLETE PROCESS AND OBTAIN REQUIRED PERMITS, OR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO RESUBMIT APPLICATIONS AND BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE NEWLY ADOPTED 2007 CODES.

If you are planning on demolishing any buildings be sure to go HERE for information requiring forms and notifications that must be submitted BEFORE demolition.

FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL
(760) 337-4508

Code Enforcement Investigation
Hot Line
(760) 337-4266