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Call after 7:30 a.m. to check your inspection time for the day.
Main office line — (530) 527-7002. Do not call the inspection line to cancel.
Inspections
Schedules & safety
Inspection Deadlines
Online 4:00 p.m. for the next business day
Phone 4:30 p.m. for the next business day
- Calls or online requests after the deadline will not be scheduled the next day.
- To cancel an inspection, call the office at (530) 527-7002. Do not call the inspection line.
- Calls to the inspection line to cancel will be charged a missed inspection fee.
✓ Be on-site by 8:00 a.m.
✓ Someone must be present
Fall Protection (work above 6 ft)
Per OSHA, contractors must provide fall-protection standards. Inspectors carry a harness or belt.
Fall Protection — Residential
Cal/OSHA Standard Update
ADUS
Pre-approved floor plans
Pick a style to streamline your ADU permit application
ADU · 1 BR · 1 BA
ACORN
600 sq ft · Pre-approved style
ADU · 2 BR · 1 BA
FIG
800 sq ft · Pre-approved style
ADU · 2 BR · 2 BA
OLIVE
1,000 sq ft · Pre-approved style
Resources
Documents & Maps
Tehama County · map viewer
Preliminary Flood Maps
Review draft floodplain designations before you build.
PDF · 4 pages
Fall Protection — Residential
Cal/OSHA requirements for residential construction over 6 ft.
PDF · 2 pages
Cal/OSHA Standard Update
Updated fall-protection standard for contractors.
PDF · estimator
Residential Permit Cost Worksheet
Estimate fees before you submit your application.
PDF · Title 24 summary
2025 California Code Changes
Plain-language summary of the latest code edition.
7 documents
All Forms & Publications
Applications, checklists, and informational handouts.
Building & Safety
Contact
Location: 444 Oak Street — Room H Red Bluff, CA 96080
Hours: Mon–Fri · 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed 12–1 for lunch & federal holidays
