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Building Inspections

Today's Building Inspection Schedule

Inspections are required to ensure work is done safely. They are performed the day after you schedule them. You have until midnight to schedule an inspection for next day service.


There are two steps involved in scheduling an inspection: request and confirm.

 

ATTENTION! Holiday Closure Notice-

The City of Walnut Creek will be closed December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026 for City holidays and closure days. 

We are closed and not providing inspection services on the following dates: 12/24-26, 12/31, and 01/01. If you are seeking an inspection for 12/29 or 12/30, please note, this is dependent on inspectors’ availability AND you’d need to apply, pay and receive approval for an after hours permit in order to get an inspection on these dates due to our closure.

Happy Holidays from the Permit Center!

 

Request an inspection

You can request an inspection online, by phone or email.

1. Set up an account

Register for an Accela online permit system account. If you already have an account, skip this step.

2. Link your account

To schedule inspections online, you must have a registered Accela account linked to your project. To link your account to your project, email buildingtech@walnut-creek.org.  Provide the following in your email

  • permit number
  • email address associated with your Accela online permit system account
  • your relationship to the project

3. Sign in

Sign in to the Accela online permit system

4. Navigate to the Building Permit

Select the Building Permit you want to schedule for and complete the online scheduling portion. Select for the date you want the inspection to occur. You can request your inspection up to 5 days in advance.

5. Confirm your inspection

Please confirm your inspection and timeframe the morning of your inspection day, between 8am - 8:30am, using the link below. This schedule goes live at 8AM every morning.

Confirm Your Inspection

 

 

Keep in mind

  • Conditions to your building permit could prevent a final inspection from being scheduled, such as an incomplete waste management plan or approval from other agencies. Check your job card or call (925) 943-5834 to see if there are outstanding conditions that prevent you from scheduling your final inspection.

  • Although next day inspections are typical, they cannot be guaranteed. Unforeseen circumstances such as staffing levels or unusual demand could result in your inspection being scheduled the following day.

Special inspections

Some building permits require special inspections. Check your job card or call (925) 943-5834 to see if these are required.

Contact

  • General questions: 925-943-5834
  • Inspection request: 925-943-5833