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Responsibilities
The Building Division is responsible for enforcing the building, housing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes of the City (including addresses that are in Greenbrae that are in the City of Larkspur. See forms and applications page for a lists of "Streets In Larkspur") and:
- Reviews all construction plans for compliance with State and Larkspur building codes
- Issues building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical, permits.
- Performs inspection and conduct code enforcement
- Conducts resale inspections and issues resale reports in conjunction with Central Marin Fire Department.
Building Division services are conducted primarily via email or phone. The most efficient way to contact Building Staff is by emailing LarkspurBuilding@cityoflarkspur.org Please include address in subject line and/or body of the email.
- Due to limited staff resources we are not issuing simple permits "over-the-counter" or conducting in-person plan review at this time.
- Permit submissions (large plans, etc.) can be dropped off Mondays through Thursday 9 am to 4 pm in a box marked “plan pick up/drop off” at the second-floor lobby next to the elevator at City Hall, 400 Magnolia Avenue
- Payments and small envelopes can be put in the secured box on the wall to the right of the front door of City Hall.
Inspections and Building Inspector Office Hours
The Building Inspector is available at the Building Department counter Mondays and Wednesdays between 9 am and 10 am.
- Inspections can be scheduled Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to noon by calling (415) 927-5033 or email inspections@cityoflarkspur.org
- Code questions can be asked by calling (415) 927-5033 or emailing inspections@cityoflarkspur.org
Applicable Construction Codes
2019 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, and Fire codes.
Certified Access Specialist
The City of Larkspur utilizes a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) for disability access and American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) code inquiries. Please contact Daryl Phillips at Phillips Seabrook Associates at (707) 544-9500, Daryl@PhillipsSeabrook.com for more information.
Resale Inspection Reports
Housing Discrimination Complaints & Housing Rehabilitation Loans
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
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Community Development: Building Division
Physical Address
400 Magnolia Ave.
Second Floor
Larkspur, CA 94939
Phone: (415) 927-5038
Inspections Line
inspections@cityoflarkspur.org
Hours
Open to the public Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM