Building & Safety Division

COVID-19 UPDATE:

Due to the Governor’s declaration of State Emergency and the City’s recent declaration, Building and Safety has enhanced their operations in order to ensure the safety and well-being of our community, customers, and employees. All counter operations including plan check submittals, revisions, over the counter permits and parking permits shall be encouraged to transpire by email or phone only. Thank you for your patience and feel free to contact our office with any questions.

Appointments are available for transactions that cannot be completed remotely. Please contact Building and Safety prior to coming to the office to schedule an appointment, and to ensure you meet the necessary in-person requirements. 

Inspection scheduling will continue normal operation. Please during these times have your employees follow the attached guidelines and print out the checklist to have available at your construction site

Construction Safety Guidelines

Covid-19 General Checklist for Employees

Please email breabuildingpermits@cityofbrea.net or call 714-671-4406 for further information.

Thank you for your cooperation.  

Building Permit Application

Certificate of Occupancy

Parking Permits

Business Licenses

The Building and Safety Division is committed to protecting the lives and safety of the residents and visitors of Brea, preserving the city’s quality of life, and contributing to the city’s economic development.

This is accomplished through the implementation of the building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and energy codes, as well as code enforcement regulation of local and state laws for all buildings in the City of Brea.

The Division provides plan review and field inspections of buildings to ensure a safe, accessible and energy efficient environment throughout our community. The Division regulates local and state laws related to building construction, maintenance, use, repair, and rehabilitation.

The Division also manages the city’s permit system which coordinates and streamlines the construction permit process. Applications for construction projects are submitted to the Building Division where the review process is coordinated among several departments. This provides the customer with a comprehensive single point of contact throughout the entire review and permit process.

To check the status of a Building Permit, please visit the permit search page.

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The International Code Council is a member-focused association committed to protecting public health, safety, and welfare by developing model codes and standards used in the design, build, and compliance process.

Brea’s Building & Safety Division’s plan check, inspection, code enforcement, and Building Official are all ICC Certified. This goal of 100% ICC Certification demonstrates a professional commitment to public safety, diverse knowledge of construction safety codes, and a high level of self-initiative. Being professionally certified by the Code Council provides a nationally recognized credential that will only enhance the services provided to Brea’s residents and businesses.

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