Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel FAQ

Kitchens and bathrooms are key areas of energy usage and potential moisture issues. Having a licensed and knowledgeable contractor obtain the proper permits and inspections will help to ensure the work is done correctly. Submit for review using E-Submittal Portal.

Do I need a permit?

Yes, you will need to obtain a permit for kitchen and bathroom remodels. if non-structural please submit plans or a sketch using the guidelines provided below, and submit an application via email to buildingsafety@rpvca.gov or simply stop by in-person during normal business hours.

What inspections do I need? 

  • Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Roughs
  • Framing/ Insulation
  • Drywall / Interior Lath* / Shower Pan*
  • Final

Required Inspections

  • Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Roughs: While walls are still open & Any MEP work has been completed
  • Framing /Insulation: When applicable
  • Drywall/ Interior Lath*/ Shower Pan*: Drywall Nailing, Backing & Waterproofing for Tile, Shower Pan is waterproofed
  • Final: Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, torque new breakers, and ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) test, All Fixtures installed.

*  = Bathrooms only.

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Contact Us

  1. Questions or Comments:

    Tel: (310) 544-5280

    Emailbuildingsafety@rpvca.gov


    Building Official

    David Rasor


    Tel: (310)-544-5239

    Emaildrasor@rpvca.gov


    Submit For Review

     E-Submittal

     

    Inspection Request

    E-Request

    Tel: (310) 544-5279


    Office Location

    30940 Hawthorne Boulevard

    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275



    Office Hours

    Monday - Thursday         

    7:30am - 5:30pm    

    (closed noon to 1pm)

             

    Friday

    7:30am - 4:30pm

    (closed noon to 1pm)


    Saturday - Sunday

    Closed


    Technical Inquiries

    Monday - Friday

    7:30am - 8:30am             

    4pm - Closing


    Allowable Construction Hours

    Monday - Friday

    7am - 6pm                      

    Saturday

    9am - 5pm


    Sunday or Legal Holidays


    No work allowed, unless a Special Construction Permit is obtained from the director. Said permit must be requested at least 48 hours before work.


    Staff Directory

Contact Us

  1. Questions or Comments:

    Tel: (310) 544-5280

    Emailbuildingsafety@rpvca.gov


    Building Official

    David Rasor


    Tel: (310)-544-5239

    Emaildrasor@rpvca.gov


    Submit For Review

     E-Submittal

     

    Inspection Request

    E-Request

    Tel: (310) 544-5279


    Office Location

    30940 Hawthorne Boulevard

    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275



    Office Hours

    Monday - Thursday         

    7:30am - 5:30pm    

    (closed noon to 1pm)

             

    Friday

    7:30am - 4:30pm

    (closed noon to 1pm)


    Saturday - Sunday

    Closed


    Technical Inquiries

    Monday - Friday

    7:30am - 8:30am             

    4pm - Closing


    Allowable Construction Hours

    Monday - Friday

    7am - 6pm                      

    Saturday

    9am - 5pm


    Sunday or Legal Holidays


    No work allowed, unless a Special Construction Permit is obtained from the director. Said permit must be requested at least 48 hours before work.


    Staff Directory

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