Building & Safety Division

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 better serve our residents the Building & Safety Division has moved many services to a new online system. To apply for a building permit, submit for plan check, or apply for a Certificate of Occupancy please email your application and all necessary documents to Building@cityofbrea.net. Once received, City staff will reach out to you with further information. If you have any questions or need additional information please call 714-671-4406. Thank you.

Building Permit Application

Certificate of Occupancy Application

Apply for a Parking Permit

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.

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.

Announcements

Frequently Asked Question: Will my construction project increase my property tax? Find out by visiting the OC Assessor’s website.
California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards are in effect starting July 1, 2014. For more information, visit the California Energy Commission website.
Get the free FEMA earthquake safety guide for homeowners.
The 2019 California Building Standards Code is now enforceable as of January 1, 2020. See the Building Code Requirements page for more information.
SB 407: Water Conserving Plumbing Fixture Replacement is now enforceable as of January 1, 2014. Find out if the new requirements apply to your project.
View the form to Request for Unreasonable Hardship.
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