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Building & Safety

Burbank adopts and enforces the 2025 California Building Code

Local amendments are found in Title 9 of the Burbank Municipal Code

Burbank has adopted the 2025 California Building Code with local amendments and is in effect as of January 1, 2026. Local amendments will be available in Title 9 of the Burbank Municipal Code on January 1, 2026. Alternatively, ordinance No. 25-4,034 that includes Title 9 with the approved local amendments can be referenced.

All applications received by Building & Safety prior to December 31, 2025, no later than 12 p.m. (noon), and project files uploaded prior to December 31, 2025, will be reviewed under the 2022 California Building Standards Code. All new projects that submit a building permit application on or after January 1, 2026, are subject to review under the new 2025 California Building Standards Code and local amendments.

Building permits are required for residential and commercial construction including new construction, additions, remodels, improvements, and alterations. The Building & Safety Division encourages customers to utilize our online services whenever possible.
 

Office Location

Community Services Building
150 North Third Street
Burbank, CA 91502

Public Counter Hours*

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

* Last tickets issued 15 minutes prior to lunch break and closing. 

Counter Services Offered

  • Pay for a permit
  • Apply for a repair and maintenance permit (no Zoning review required)
  • Meet with Plan Check staff for plans (no Zoning review required)
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Learn about what you need to apply for a building permit.
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Our Burbank Online Permits portal makes it easy.
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Use this online form to report a violation.
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Access building records online.
Residents and contractors can get Simple Permits for residential projects online if they don't require plan check. Use our Online Permits portal. It's easy!
Save time by virtually joining the queue from your home or office. Just check in at the Information Desk when you arrive to the Community Services Building.
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LOCATION, HOURS, & CONTACT

Registration for the Earthquake Brace + Bolt seismic retrofit program closed December 1, 2021. Qualifying homeowners were selected through a random drawing and then notified by the State program if they were selected or on the waiting list. For more information, go to https://www.earthquakebracebolt.com/

BWP offers many rebates and incentives to Burbank residents and businesses for making energy and water-saving upgrades.

Click here for Residential programs.
Click here for Business programs. 
Location
Community Services Building,
First Floor
150 N. Third Street
Burbank, CA 91502

Public Counter Hours*
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Closed for Lunch
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

*Last tickets issued 15 minutes prior to lunch break and closing. 

Contact
Building Permit/Plan check
(818) 238-5220
[email protected]

 

Please use our online services where possible
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