Building & Safety

Building & Safety Division's primary function is to provide reasonable controls and regulations that protect the citizenry and establish effective safeguards for the life, health and property equally throughout the unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County. This is achieved through the application of uniform codes and standards that involve design, materials, construction, use, and occupancy of all buildings constructed within our jurisdiction. Building & Safety staff strive to implement these standards in a fair and consistent manner while encouraging an open communication process with the public they serve.




Santa Barbara County Code

• View County Code Online
• Download Building Code (Ordinance #4822)




Inspections

• E-mail Inspection Requests




Permits

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Download building permit application (PDF)
• Lookup previously submitted permit applications
• Fee resolutions and schedules




Policies and Informational Bulletins

• Expedited Residential Photovoltaic Permit Process
• Eaves, Clarification of High Fire Standards
• Removal & Re-compaction Grading Permit Exemption
• Exterior Porch Ceilings
• Suspended Ceiling Inspections
• Swimming Pool Barriers




Additional Materials

• Information on Grading
• Handouts from the Counter
• Commercial Project Plan Submittal
• Residential Project Plan Submittal
• Construction Erosion and Sediment Control
• Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Measures




California Green Building Standards Code (Effective 1/1/11)

• CALGreen Code information website