Plans are required prior to the issuance of any kind of permit. The size, type, and location of the proposed building will dictate the permits and approvals needed from the various City departments. This will also determine the type and number of inspections that will be required throughout the construction process.

For further information on the plan review process and on required approvals, call (818) 548-3207 or stop by the City's Permit Services Center, 633 E. Broadway, Suite 101, on the northwest corner of Broadway and Glendale.

Notes For Architectural Plans

  Permits

According to the Glendale Building and Safety Code, the Fire Department requires and issues permits for a variety of business activities, construction work, operations, practices or functions. Each permit requires the filing of a separate application along with payment of the appropriate fee. Some permits constitute authority for a continuing action, such as place of assembly or a high-rise building, and payment is due annually, usually after an annual inspection by Fire Prevention Bureau personnel. Other permits are for one-time operations, such as the installation of fire sprinklers or special effects filming. Operations requiring issuance of a permit through the Fire Department are listed in Section 105.8 of the Glendale Building and Safety Code Volume VI.

Please be aware that any work requiring a permit may not be started until the plans are approved and the permit is obtained. Work undertaken prior to issuance of a permit is subject to an immediate stop-work notice and collection of fines.

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  Permit Services Center

The City's Permit Services Center is located at 633 E. Broadway, Suite 101, on the northwest corner of Broadway and Glendale. The Permit Services Center is your one-stop destination for the various approvals needed to undertake work in Glendale. The Building & Safety Department's Permit Center processes all City permit applications required for residential and commercial remodels and new construction projects, including planning, zoning, building, trade, engineering, traffic and fire permits.

Please contact the Building & Safety Section before beginning any project to determine if any permits are required.

Fire Department personnel are available to answer questions and review plans during their counter hours, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. If you prefer to meet with a specific staff member, be sure to call ahead and ask for their counter hours. Voice mail messages may be left throughout the day; calls will be returned as soon as possible.

Simple plans may be evaluated and approved over the counter, while complex plans may require submittal for review. The fee for a plan review is based upon the specifics of the project.

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