Building Permits & Inspections
Online Permit Counter
City of South Gate allows homeowners, contractors and the general public to conduct business in the City of South Gate to view and track details of various permits and cases online with a free user account.
The Online Permit Counter provides the following services:
- Check Permit and Plan Check status
- View Today's Inspection Schedule
- Check Inspection Results
- Review Project related financial data
Visit the online permit counter at https://southgate.edgesoftinc.com/opc/
Click on Inspection Report (lower right side) to view today's inspection schedule
Permits
Building and construction permits are typically required for any home improvement, repair, alteration, construction, or demolition project, including pool or spa installations, sandblasting, most excavations and erection of temporary structures such as temporary power poles. Permits are also required for re-roofing projects and improvements to plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems.
The city is currently enforcing the following building, fire, safety and related codes:
- 2022 California Administrative Code
- 2022 California Building Code (Volume I and II)
- 2022 California Residential Code
- 2022 California Plumbing Code
- 2022 California Electrical Code
- 2022 California Mechanical Code
- 2022 California Energy Code
- 2022 California Green Building Standards Code
- 2022 California Existing Building Code
- 2022 California Historical Code
- 2022 California Referenced Standards Code
- South Gate Municipal Code, Title 9
Inspections
New construction, alterations, remodels are inspected to ensure that it meets compliance with the current California building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and green building standards codes.
To contact the Building and Safety Division regarding scheduling inspections or permits please call 323-563-9549