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Virtual Inspections with the City of Salinas

November 8, 2021
Did you know that the City of Salinas can conduct certain building inspections virtually? The Building Inspection Services Division established a Virtual Inspection Program during the pandemic, which will continue as an alternative to onsite inspections to accommodate the public for specific inspection types. Inspections are vital to protect life and property, and virtual...
Permit Services at the City

September 23, 2021
Have you met the Permit Services team at the City of Salinas Permit Center? The City's Permit Center Technicians and Inspection staff have been instrumental in processing permits and performing inspections throughout the pandemic. They continued providing essential services during the Shelter in Place orders to ensure telephone calls and emails were answered, permits...
Digital Plan Review Process Enhanced with ProjectDox

August 12, 2021
Raul Ortega from the Permit Services Division stands in front of cabinets that previously held paper copies of construction plans. During COVID-19, the City began accepting electronic copies of plans, an environmentally friendly process which saved paper, reduced carbon emissions and allowed customers to apply for and have permits issued remotely. To continue improving...
$97 MILLION IN BUILDING PROJECTS IN THE CITY

June 30, 2021
The Permit Center has been busier than ever! From July 2020 – June 2021, the City has issued 3,343 building permits with a construction valuation of $97 million (total cost of building construction, including all electric, mechanical, plumbing, and permanently fixed equipment). According to the International Code Council, the latest building codes generates $11 for...
May is Building Safety Month

May 26, 2021
The City of Salinas engaged the community as part of Building Safety Month, May 2021. During May, the permitting services staff generated and responded to over 15,000 emails informing the public and responding to questions about code compliance. The Permit Services team strives to help keep our community safe through service and education.
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