One-Stop Permit Center

2025 Building Code (effective January 1, 2026)

How to Request an Inspection

To verify compliance with the requirements of approval conditions, codes and ordinances, inspection of the work authorized by a permit is required at various points during the construction and at the completion of permitted work. It is the responsibility of the permittee to notify the Inspection Department when the construction work is ready for inspection. Inspections can be requested in many ways:

• Building Inspection request can be made by submitting a request online, calling 510-670-5434, or by email at permitbid@acpwa.org
• Inspection Requests for Flood and Roadway encroachment Inspections can be made by submitting a request online or by calling 510-670-5434
• All other Permit Inspection requests must be made by calling the number listed on the permit
• Daily Inspection – Inspection Route Sheet

Special Inspection

Special Inspection may be required for certain building permits for items such as reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, structural masonry, steel welding, high-strength bonding, non-destructive testing, structural wood construction, and fire proofing. If required this will be stated on the approved permit. Below is a list of approved Recognized Special Inspection Testing Agencies that can used when required.

• Special Inspection Statement and Schedule
• Special Inspection Approval List
• Instructions for Inspection Requests

The One-Stop-Permit Center Location & Hours

To apply and secure permits currently not available online, and for those applicants who wants to acquire permits in person, ACPWA offers a One-Stop Permit Center that allows applicants to interact with various departments including building and grading, planning, and fire, at a single location.

At the present time Grading; Watercourse; Roadway Use (Move) permits can be applied for in person, by appointment only. For appointments or additional information, please contact the Permit Center at 510-670-5868.

LOCATION
399 Elmhurst Street, Room 141
Hayward, CA 94544

BUILDING PERMIT PROCESSING HOURS

Normal Schedule
8:30 am-4:30 pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
9:00 am – 4:30 pm (Wed)

Over-the-counter plan check by appointment only. For an appointment or additional information, please call 510-670-5440.

Building Permit Fee Schedule and Estimate:

• Fee Schedule A
• Fee Schedule B
• Fee Estimate Commercial
• Fee Estimate Residential

Permit Application Forms:

• Uniform Building Permit Application
• Grading Permit Application
• Tree Permit Application
• Residential Parking Permit Application
• Roadway Encroachment Permit Application
• Roadway Encroachment Permit Application (Utility)
• Flood Encroachment Permit Application
• Stormwater Permit Application
• Watercourse Permit Application

Other Helpful Resources:

• 2025 California Building Standards Codes (effective on January 1, 2026)
• Engineering Design Guidelines (Revised 2008)
• Hydrology and Hydraulics Manual (Revised 2017)
• Standard Details/Design Guidelines (Revised June 2018)