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Building Inspections

Building Inspection Requests

Building inspections are a required part of the permitting process. Request your Building Inspection one day in advance online from the Citizens Access Portal

Request your next-day Building Inspection online from the Citizens Access Portal at permit.burbankca.gov
 

Create a Log-In

The first step is to create a log-in. All you need is an email address. You will be asked to create a password. After creating your log-in, you may request an inspection, review the results or cancel a scheduled inspection. 
 

Schedule the Inspection

Enter Permit Number and Confirm Job Site Address: After logging-in, click on Schedule Inspection in the left column. On the Inspection Request screen, enter the Permit number, which is the nine-digit number beginning with BS. After you enter the permit number, the address of the project will populate. Check that the address is correct.

Select a Date and Type of Inspection: Select a date. You may schedule an inspection up to three days in advance, except for weekends and holidays. Then select the type of inspection. You may also add a comment to the inspector. When finished, click on Schedule Inspection Request at the bottom right corner. You may schedule more than one inspection by repeating this process.
 

Cancel or Review a Scheduled Inspection

Click on Cancel Inspection in the left column and follow the dialog boxes. You may also review scheduled inspections by clicking on View Results in the left column.

Please call Building Inspection staff between 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. the morning of your inspection at 818-238-5220 to confirm a time for your inspection.
The approved hours for construction actvities requiring a building permit is all zones are:
Monday - Friday                       7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday                                   8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday & City Holidays            Not Permitted*

*Exception - Homeowners who are performing their own construction (with no contractors or employees) may work Sundays and City Holidays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

CIty Holidays are: New Year's Day, Martin Luther Ling Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
Building inspectors' office hours are from:

Monday - Friday                       7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Inspectors are available to answer questions during these hours*

*CIty Holidays are: New Year's Day, Martin Luther Ling Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day