Building & Safety Division

Building Official: David Rasor

Division Focus

The Building and Safety Division's focus is on building construction safety through the implementation and enforcement of construction standards and codes. The Building and Safety division functions include checking plans for compliance with all of the applicable codes, issuing building permits, and conducting inspections of the construction projects as they progress to ensure that the code standards are met and that the project is constructed in accordance with the approved plans. In addition, the division coordinates with the city's geological consultants on the review of geology and soils reports for new construction projects.

WHEN IS A BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED?

• New buildings
• Additions to buildings
• Tenant Improvements
• Accessory Dwelling Unit conversions
• Miscellaneous items (decks, patios, fences over 6’, fireplaces, pools, retaining walls, re-roof/drywall repair more than 100sqft .)
• Remodels and renovations (changes in occupancy or use, garage conversions, kitchen remodels, stucco, window(s) and door(s) changeouts, etc.)
• New, expanded, or replaced electrical items
• New, expanded, or replaced mechanical items
• New, expanded, or replaced plumbing items
• Grading work

*For additional helpful information view items exempt from permits according to LA County Work Exempt from Permits .

Be sure to verify with the Building Official David Rasor before beginning any work you feel may be exempt. 

Reporting Code Violations

Construction violations or concerns should be reported to the owner, contractor, and/or the Rancho Palos Verdes Code Enforcement Division at 310-544-5281. If the violation occurs after hours or on a weekend / holiday, please call the Sheriffs' Department at 310-539-1661. 

 Pursuant to Section 17.56.020(B) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, it is unlawful to carry on construction, grading, or landscaping activities, or to operate heavy equipment except between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, and between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on Saturday. No such activity shall be permitted on Sundays, or the legal holidays (within the city’s permitted construction hours), unless a Special Construction Permit is approved by the Community Development Director. Click here to download the Special Construction Permit application. For additional information, please contact the Community Development Department at (310) 544-5228 or planning@rpvca.gov